Rio Koike Profile
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes Rio Koike to Sakura Sunday! From appearances on NBC (Last Comic Standing) to Comedy Central (American English With Jimmy T), ballroom dancer turned comedian Rio Koike performs routines to audiences all over the world. Shooting to fame in 2005, in part due to his appearance
IchiFuji-kai Dance Association Profile
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes IchiFuji-kai Dance Association to Sakura Sunday! Founded in 1961 by Miyoko Watanabe (stage name: Fujima Nishiki), IchiFuji-kai endeavors to teach the Soke Fujima style of Nihon Buyo, Japanese classic dance, in a manner accessible to everyone. To aid in the process, Fujima Nishiki developed ways
D.A.K. Dance Profile
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes D.A.K to Sakura Sunday! D.A.K. is an entertainment group based in Tokyo, Japan. They perform a dance incorporating Awa Odori, a joyful traditional and modern dance! The Awa Odori Festival is Tokushima City’s most famous attraction and the subject of national attention every August during
10tecomai Yosakoi Dance Project Profile
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes 10tecomai Yosakoi Dance Project to Sakura Sunday! 10tecomai Yosakoi Dance Project is based on the Yosakoi style of dance, which blends traditional movement with modern music. Created in 1954, Yosakoi dancers hold Naruko, which are small wooden clappers, in their hands. This prop adds
Indoor Activities
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival utilizes the Horticulture Center to showcase activities with a strong tie to traditional Japanese arts. Indoor events run all day, with exceptions for Ikebana International Philadelphia Chapter 71 and the International School of Shiatsu. These family friendly events aim to highlight and teach: learn shogi,
Sakura Sunday Code of Conduct
Overview Sakura Sunday is a family friendly event, open to everyone. JASGP strives to create a welcoming environment for all participants. Guests are expected to respect each other, performers, event staff, volunteers, and JASGP staff. Incidents should be reported to security who are placed around the event grounds or to
2019 Stage Schedule
Main Stage 10:00 AM Opening Ceremony 10:30 AM Rio Koike – MC Welcome 10:45 AM Tamagawa University Taiko Drum & Dance 11:45 AM Cosplay Showcase 12:15 PM D.A.K. 1:00 PM 10tecomai 1:30 PM Tamagawa University Taiko Drum & Dance 2:30 PM IchiFuji-Kai 3:00 PM Subaru Sushi Samurai of the Year
Kyo Daiko Beginner Taiko Classes
Learn how to play Japanese taiko drums with our Beginner Taiko Classes! Classes are open to adults of all ages, musical backgrounds and experience. In fact, no experience is necessary. We will teach you everything from proper stance, how to hold the drum sticks, striking technique, and the history and
Kyo Daiko Beginner Taiko Classes
Learn how to play Japanese taiko drums with our Beginner Taiko Classes! Classes are open to adults of all ages, musical backgrounds and experience. In fact, no experience is necessary. We will teach you everything from proper stance, how to hold the drum sticks, striking technique, and the history and