Celebrate at the Japan Day Festival
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Celebrate the cultural heritage of SF Japantown with a special performances from Japanese artists from Chicago, San Francisco, and Bay Area. See demonstrations and performances of taiko, japanese classical & folk dance, japanese dolls, Okiya style shamisen music, and more. In partnership with GenRyu Arts.
FREE Live Performances and Demonstrations:
Tsukasa Taiko of Chicago * Fujima Ryu of Chicago, Grand Masters Shunojo Fujima and Yoshinojo Fujima * Sakura Ren * Gen Origin * Asian Improv Nation, Featuring Francis Wong & Tatsu Aoki * Fujima Ryu of Chicago, Grand Masters Shunojo Fujima and Yoshinojo Fujima * Gintenkai National Project * GenRyu Arts - Gen Taiko School, Gen Ensemble * San Francisco Koto by Master artist Shoko Hikage * Toyoaki Shamisen * Washi Ningyo - Rochelle Lum * SF East Mataro Miyabikai Director Merry Nishimura Demonstration * Kokuseiryu Shigin * Washi Ningyo * Art of Tea Ceremony
*Workshops offered throughout the week of June 21st-26th for more info. www.genryuarts.org
Free
Presented by Japan Center Malls