The Groove Foundation
Date: April 14 • 4:30 – 5:15 PM Location: Webster Street Stage Modern Music The Groove Foundation was founded in 2008 by Drummer, Fred Torres. The band’s shared vision is to combine musical excellence with visual appeal, to provide the Groove Foundation’s clients with an unforgettable experience. Although the Groove Foundation is capable of playing many genres […]
Jest Jammin’
Date: April 14 • 3:00 – 3:45 PM Location: Webster Street Stage Modern Music Led by the Rev. Norman Fong, Jest Jammin’ (aka “Chinatown Soul Band”) has entertained the public with their wide repertoire of music for over 50 years. Norman, Brad Lum, Ed Toy, and friends got together and formed a band in 1968 and have […]
The Mirage Band
Date: April 14 • 1:30 – 2:15 PM Location: Webster Street Stage Modern Music With the catchy dance tunes, smooth jazz vocals, and signature sound, The Mirage Band has solidified themselves as one of the Bay Area’s most sought after performers for all events. They have won over fans and crowds with their high-energy sets, professionalism and […]
Kaze Ensemble
Date: April 14 • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: In front of Union Bank Community Room, Japan Center East Mall, 1F Traditional Music
Nijikko Dance School
Date: April 14 • 4:30 – 5:00 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Modern Dance The founder of NDS, Azusa Collins, has been dancing since her childhood. NDS began with a mission to share Azusa’s experiences, passion and enjoyment of dance with children in the Bay Area. The goal of NDS is for people to […]
SF Kokusei Ryu Shigin
Date: April 14 • 3:30 – 4:00 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Shigin, Poetry Singing Shigin is the art of chanting. Japanese or Chinese poems are often sung to express the feeling of joy or sorrow, the beauty of nature, or to offer a spiritual message. The ability to sing well and be able […]
Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo Bay Area
Date: April 14 • 3:30 – 4:00 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Traditional Japanese martial art using the Japanese sword Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo is a traditional Japanese martial art founded around 1600, currently headed by Katsuse Yoshimitsu Kagehiro in Shizuoka, Japan. San Francisco is one of a handful of groups authorized to train […]
Sakura Ren
Date: April 14 • 3:00 – 3:30 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Traditional Music
Ikebana Teachers Federation
Date: April 13 & 14 • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Issei Memorial Hall, The Center (formerly JCCCNC) • 1840 Sutter Street Traditional Arts, Ikebana, Live Flower Arrangement Ikebana is one of the most famed Japanese traditional arts, and traces its origin back hundreds of years. Ikebana was historically placed within the tokonoma alcove of the Japanese home. This art of flower […]
Shoyukai Japanese Calligraphy Club
Date: April 13 & 14 • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Classroom 2, The Center (formerly JCCCNC) • 1840 Sutter Street Traditional Crafts, Shodo, Japanese Calligraphy