August 9, 16, 23

Japanese dance classes: join us as we cover the basics from preparation to fundamental etiquette, and general movements for bon odori (minyo style dances for Obon, a Buddhist celebration).

August 9, 16, 23

Taiko drumming classes for preschool children and their parents, taught by founder of the GenRyu Arts Taiko and Odori School, Melody Takata.

August 9–14

Must be a member of GenRyu Arts taiko and odori school to participate.

Weeklong taiko intensive workshop with our sister group in Chicago, Tsukasa Taiko, taught by Tatsu Aoki.

Celebrate the cultural heritage of San Francisco’s Japantown with our live streaming festival.

Performances include: SF Koto Group Hanaikada, ozashiki shamisen by Sanjuro Toyoaki, and the National Gintenkai Project, Tsukasa Taiko, and GenRyu Arts of San Francisco.

Including craft demonstrations: washi-ningyo with Rochelle Lum, and origami by Linda Mihara of Paper Tree.

Japan Day is part of Japan Week SF which takes place August 9-31, 2020.