Join us for our annual summer festival of Japanese arts and culture. Enjoy performances of taiko drumming, awa odori dance, Okinawan drumming and dance, karate, and shamisen. Get hands on and make your own washi ningyo paper doll, origami, or shodo calligraphy.

Living the Work: Ghosts of Little Boy

Sunday, June 15, 4 – 5:30pm

Living the Work is a monthly music series curated by Francis Wong, co-founder of Asian Improv aRts, and a renowned composer and improviser.

Learn How to Wear a Kimono

Monday, June 16 · 4 – 5pm

Learn the intricacies of wearing a Kimono at Japan Center East Mall!

Origami Workshop

Tuesday, June 17, 4 – 5pm

Come join us for a fun Origami Workshop at the US Bank Community Room in Japan Center East Mall!

Sashiko Workshop

Wednesday, June 18, 4 – 5pm

Come join us for a fun Sashiko Workshop at Studio Gen in the Japan Center East Mall!

Gidayu Demonstration

Thursday, June 19, 4 – 5pm PDT

Join us for a Gidayu demonstration and learn all about this traditional Japanese storytelling art form!

Generations of Joy through Drumming and Dance

Friday, June 20, 4 – 5pm

Join us for Generations of Joy through Drumming and Dance at Studio Gen in the Japan Center East Mall!