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Japan Day


  • Japantown Peace Plaza 1610 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA, 94115 United States (map)

Enjoy live performances and workshops by master artists from around the world. The main stage, in the Hotel Kabuki parking lot, will feature taiko drumming, Japanese dance, Okinawan drumming and dance, and karate. Inside, join a tea demonstration, fold an origami creation, and listen to music by visiting artists from Brazil.

Hotel Kabuki Outdoor Stage

  • 12:00 PM: GenRyu Arts

  • 12:30 PM: Wadaiko Sho (São Paulo, Brazil)

  • 12:55 PM: Sakura Ren (Parade starts 12:45 PM)

  • 1:30 PM: Gen Odori

  • 1:50 PM: Goshin Karate (Shorin Ryu martial arts)

  • 2:00 PM: Tsukasa Taiko of Chicago & The Gintenkai National Project

  • 2:30 PM: Okinawa Kenjinkai Eisa Shima Taiko (Parade 3:00 PM) and Okinawa Dance, Azama Honryu Seifu Ichi Sen Kai, Mototake

  • 3:10 PM: Kinuko Ryubu Dojo

  • 4:15 PM: Gen Taiko

East Mall 2nd Floor Studio Gen Stage Schedule

  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Urasenke Tea Demonstration (Front Room)

  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Origami Workshop with Master Artist Linda Mihara (Back Room)

  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Gen Shamisen & Wadaiko Sho (Front Room)

  • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Brazil, Japan & America Nikkei Jam (Front Room)

  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Shodo with Master Artist Masato Kawahatsu (Back Room)

East Mall 2nd Floor Workshop Area

  • 12:00-5:00 PM: Washi Ningyo

  • 2:30-3:30 PM: Shodo

  • 3:00-5:00 PM: Origami

Earlier Event: July 19
Sunday Streets: Mission
Later Event: July 19
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