Come and celebrate the Japanese custom of “Children’s Day” – Learn about Samurai Culture, play traditional games, and participate in other fun activities such as Origami, Shodo, Obon Dancing & Music and more. Immerse your kids and yourself in Japanese culture for the whole day on Sunday.
10am - 11am
Karate – The art of the Empty Hand (by Katori Shinto Ryu)
11am - 12pm
Chambara!–Samurai sword fighting (by Katori Shinto Ryu)
12pm - 12:30pm
Drumming (by the Peace Players)
12:30pm - 1pm
Cosplay Fashion Show (by “Yui Sensational”)
1pm - 2pm
Obon Dancing and Music (by Kawachi Ondo)
All Day Programs:
Edamame Challenge & Cooking Demo for Family (10am-12pm)
(by Table for Two)
Origami – Make the Samurai Helmet/Kabuto
Find out how to play the Kendama
(by The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles)
Shodo – Brush calligraphy like the Samurai
Learn to Whisk Tea inside the Tea House
Snacks and water will be available for purchase.