Japan Week

Featured Artists

Soke Fujima School of Classical Dance

Joining the festivities of this 2019 Japan Day celebration are the students of the legendary dance master artist Mme. Fujima Kansuma who is truly a pioneer in bringing Japanese classical dance to the United States. Mme. Fujima studied with the great Kabuki actors of the pre World War II era in Japan and as a young girl brought back to the U.S. never before seen costumes and dances to the Issei audiences. During the War years here in the U.S. she used her dance as a means to inspire and encourage her fellow internees. Learn more →

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Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo

Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo, a Ryukuan or Okinawan Dance Academy in Hawaii which was established 22 under the direction of Frances Nakachi Kuba Sensei. Their mission is promoting, preserving and perpetuating over 500 years of rich Ryukyuan culture and traditions through dance. Learn more →

OUTDOOR PEACE PLAZA STAGE

• 12:00PM-12:15PM Asian Improv Midwest & Genryu Arts
• 12:15PM-12:30PM Soke Fujima Ryu Fujima Kansuma Dance Ensemble of Los Angeles
• 12:35PM-1:05PM Suio Ryu Lai Kenpo group and Gen Ensemble
• 1:10PM-1:40PM Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo-Hawaii
• 1:45PM-2:20PM Tsukasa Taiko
• 2:30PM-2:45PM Soke Fujima Ryu Fujima Kansuma Dance Ensemble of Los Angeles
• 2:50PM-3:20PM Gen Taiko
• 3:20PM-3:50PM Diaspora Escapade: Suio Ryu Lai Kenpo, Asian Improv aRts, Asian Improv aRts Midwest, GenRyu Arts, and poet Mia Malhotra
• 3:50PM-4:30PM Gintenkai National Project

JAPAN CENTER EAST MALL STAGE

• 12:00PM-12:15PM Washi Ningyo with Rochelle Lum
• 12:15PM-1:15PM SF Koto Group Hanaikada
• 1:20PM-1:40PM Shodo Demonstration - Rev. Kawahatsu Sensei
• 2:00PM-2:20PM Mataro Doll Demonstration - SF East Mataro Miyabikai Merry Nishimura
• 2:25PM-2:40PM Washi Ningyo with Rochelle Lum
• 2:45PM-3:15PM Sanjuro Toyoaki Shamisen
• 3:15PM-4:00PM Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo - Hawaii

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