JapanFest NW

Experience the sights, sounds, and traditions of Japan at JapanFest NW on Sunday, September 20 at the Hideaway Brew Garden!

Enjoy an afternoon of Japanese culture with live performances, martial arts demonstrations, hands-on activities, traditional arts, and more. Admission is free and there’s something for the whole family!

Live Performances & Demonstrations

1:00 PM: Opening Remarks & Tsukasa Taiko

1:30 PM: Aikido / Budo

2:00 PM: Shotokan Karate / Budo

2:30 PM: Iaido – Japanese Swordsmanship

3:00 PM: Kyudo – Japanese Archery or Kendo – Japanese Fencing

3:30 PM: Shodo / Japanese Calligraphy Large Brush Demonstration with Oda Sensei

Japanese Cultural Activities

Explore Japanese traditions and culture through hands-on activities and informational stations, including:

• Seasonal Origami Folding with Ishita Gupta

• Shodo / Japanese Calligraphy Writing Station with Meiko Fujii Sensei

• Japanese Name Writing Station

• Anime Drawing Station

• Japanese Soba Noodle-Making Demonstrations

Learn more about Japan and Japanese culture at informational tables from the Japanese Culture Center and Consulate-General of Japan.

Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon discovering Japanese culture, arts, traditions, and martial arts at JapanFest NW!