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SF’s “Japan Day 2022” Cultural Festival (Japantown)

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Japantown Peace Plaza | 1610 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

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SF’s “Japan Week 2023” Cultural Festival (July 5-9)

A cultural festival featuring performances, workshops/demonstrations in San Francisco Japantown. Presented by GenRyu Arts in association with East and West Japan Center Mall.

Japan Day Festival
SUNDAY, July 9, 2023 12:00-5:00pm three stages at the Peace Plaza stage, Japan Center East Mall (2nd floor), and Studio Gen (East Mall, Suite 505) – FREE

Throughout the first week of July, there will be events, workshops and performances by master artists, musicians and cultural bearers. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations in origami paper folding, Kimono dressing, Shodo Japanese brush calligraphy, Gidayu Shamisen and Ozashiki Shamisen workshops.

Japan Week 2023 Workshops (July 5-8,2023)
Free

  • Kimono Dressing, Wednesday, July 5, 2-3pm, Japan Center West Mall
  • Origami Workshop, Thursday, July 6, 2-3pm, Japan Center West Mall
  • Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration, Friday, July 7, 2-3pm, Japan Center West Mall
  • Gidayu Shamisen Workshop, Saturday, July 8, 2-3pm, Japantown East Mall, Studio Gen, Suite 505
  • Ozashiki Shamisen Workshop, Saturday, July 8, 6:15-7:15pm, Japantown East Mall, Studio Gen, Suite 505. Note that ticket option is listed as 6-7pm.

Reserve your tickets today as each workshop is limited to 25 participants. Those without a ticket may watch.

JAPAN DAY

At the end of the week, the cultural festival culminates in Japan Day. Join the celebration of Japanese cultural arts at this free event on three stages at the Peace Plaza stage, Japan Center East Mall (2nd floor), and Studio Gen (East Mall, Suite 505)! Hear the exhilarating sound of taiko drums and see colorful Japanese dancers with live musicians. Watch karate, Okinawan music, and dance. Besides the exciting performances, there will be demonstrations of Origami paper folding, Washi Ningyo paper dolls, Shodo calligraphy. Bring your friends and family. No tickets needed.

Peace Plaza Stage

Gen Taiko and Odori School

International Karate League

Sakura Ren

The Imperceptible Nature (collaboration Genny Lim, Nozawa MatsuQ, Melody Takata, Benita Ushikubo and International Karate League)

Northern California Okinawa Kenjin Kai

Gintenkai National Project

East Mall 2nd Floor Demonstration & Workshop Stage

12:00pm – 1:00pm Washi Ningyo Japanese Paper Dolls

1:30pm – 2:30pm Origami Japanese Paper Folding

3:00pm – 4:00pm Shodo Japanese Calligraphy

East Mall 2nd Floor Suite 505, Studio Gen Stage

12:30pm – 1:00pm Gidayu Shamisen Traditional Japanese Joruri Narrative Music

2:30pm – 3:00pm Ozashiki Shamisen Traditional Japanese Chamber Music

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: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors, Theater & Performance
Address: 1610 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA