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SF’s “Japan Day” Festival 2026: Taiko, Odori & Workshops (Japantown)

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Post St & Laguna St (Japantown) | Post St & Laguna St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

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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.

July 19, 2026
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SF Japantown
Outdoor stage at Post and Laguna, indoor events at Studio Gen

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music
Address: Post St & Laguna St, San Francisco, CA

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