Aki Matsuri - Fall Festival featuring SF Taiko Dojo & San Jose Taiko

Come celebrate Aki Matsuri, fall festival marking our 50th Anniversary of Japan Center! Featuring top Japanese cultural groups of San Francisco and greater bay area in Japanese drumming, dance, martial arts, and more! Two stages of performances, demonstrations, and workshops. Bring the whole family for a day of culture and art! #SFJAPANTOWN

Performers
Peace Plaza Stage:
San Francisco Taiko Dojo
San Jose Taiko
Michiya Hanayagi and Michisuya Hanayagi Japanese Classical Dance Group
Gen Odori
Sakura Ren
Koryu, San Francisco Suio Ryu

East Mall Stage:
SF Kendo Dojo
Washi Ningyo, Rochelle Lum
Shamisen, Fujimoto Hideki Kai
Shodo, Reverend Kawahatsu
Origami, Vicky Mihara Avery & Linda Mihara of Paper Tree
Mari Tsukino
SF Koto Group Hanaikada
Ito Yosakoi

Onsite Workshops
Origami, Vicky Mihara Avery & Linda Mihara of Paper Tree
Washi Ningyo, Rochelle Lum
Shodo, Reverend Kawahatsu

Sponsored by the East and West Japan Center Malls, Japantown Merchants Association and the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.

In Partnership with the Japan Center Garage Corporation, Japantown Taskforce, San Francisco Taiko Dojo, San Jose Taiko and San Francisco Rec and Park.