Japan Week

Performances:
Koto with SF Koto Group Hanaikada
Ozashiki shamisen with Sanjuro Toyoaki
Taiko with Tsukasa Taiko and GenRyu Arts

Workshops:
Washi Ningyo with Rochelle Lum
Origami with Linda Mihara

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 →