STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
*** FREE ADMISSION***
Noon - Blessing by Kumeido
12:10 - Shakuhachi by Karl Young
12:40 - Taiko by MendoTaiko
1:20 - Nihon Buyo Dance by Hakata Kai
2:00 - World Music by Ancient Current
BREAK
3:15 - Ukulele by Redwood Coast Ukulele Jam
3:45 - Haiku Poem by UkiaHaiku
4:15 - BON ODORI Let’s dance together!
HANDS-ON PROJECT TABLE
Let’s create your own Japanese art and craft at our HANDS-ON PROJECT tables. This year, we offer:
BOOK MAKING ~ NEW
This is new to the festival! You can make your own cute book. The kit is included. $5
FUROSHIKI 風呂敷 ~ Gift Wrap with Cloth
Would you like to learn how to wrap a wine bottle with a piece of a cloth? Here is the opportunity! The cloth you choose are gift from us! $5 for basic and $10 for deluxe.
HENNA ~ Ancient Body Art with Japanese Characters
Now, you are a part of this ancient art form. The cool designs are waiting for you! $5 for basic and $10 for deluxe.
IKEBANA 生け花 ~ Japanese Flower Arrangement
Just a little bit Japanese touch to your everyday flower arrangement...
A container, flowers, and useful advice are included. $8
NAIRE 名入れ ~ Your Name in Japanese
You will find out how to write your name in Japanese Katakana on a bookmark. You can also add your katakana name to your other creations, such as ORIGAMI, UCHIWA, etc. to personalize. How cool is that! $3
ORIGAMI 折り紙 ~ Paper Folding Art
It is surprising to know that you can make lots of things with square paper! Have fun exploring! $3 for kids and $5 for adults.
Uchiwa 団扇 ~ Collage on Fan
Uchiwa is a kind of Japanese fans, and it is part of Japanese life (especially in the Summer) for centuries. Now you can make your own Uchiwa with paper collage. Enjoy! $5 for one Uchiwa.
ART MARKET
We are thrilled to have local artists who open their pop-up shops for the event. We will have an array of the art, such as jewelry, ceramics, textile, mixed media, and photography. You can also enjoy a beautiful Bonsai display.
FOOD
Delicious Food is waiting for you!
You can choose from Bento, Maki Sushi, Yakisoba, Mochi Cakes, and Greg's Special. Also, Japanese snacks and Kawaii food as well as Gluten-Free Bake Goods are available for purchasing. We are planning to have a small food court. See you there!
Please go to "PEOPLE" page for more details.
Yakisoba