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Hokusai Japan Fest

  • McAninch Arts Center 425 Fawell Boulevard Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 United States (map)

Free, open to the public
Exhibition ticket additional cost

EVENT AND DATE CHANGE
MOVED TO AUGUST 9

Join us for a celebratory festival filled with traditional Japanese entertainment. Throughout the day, enjoy cultural activities, Japanese food vendors, and more.

Schedule subject to change:

  • 1-1:35 PM - ORiHANA, a modern J-pop project reimagining iconic songs from anime TV series and movies, as well as popular songs by celebrated Japanese musicians 

  • 1:45 - 2:15 PM - Koto (Long Japanese Zither and the National Instrument of Japan) Performance by Toki  Kimura

  • 2:35 - 2:50 PM - Oda Sensei - Giant Brush Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration

  • 3:10 - 4:10 PM - Sumo Demo 

  • 4:20 - 4:50 PM - Kyudo Demonstration (Contemplative Japanese Traditional Archery) 

  • 5:00 - 5:30 PM - Koto (Long Japanese Zither and the National Instrument of Japan) Performance by Toki Kimura 

Food vendors:

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Tsukasa Taiko Drumming