GenRyu Arts – Gen Taiko and Odori
Date: April 20 • 2:30 – 3:15 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Japanese Taiko and Dance Founded as Gen Taiko in 1995 and incorporated as GenRyu Arts in August 2008, its mission is to promote, present and participate in the Japanese diaspora through Taiko (Japanese Drumming) and other traditional and contemporary music and dance […]
Drum Revolution
Date: April 20 • 2:00 – 2:30 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Taiko Led by Kensuke Sumii, Drum Revolution is a taiko group devoted to promoting its unique character of taiko in the San Francisco Bay Area through teaching and performing. Since Drum Revolution was established in 2005, it has performed actively at various […]
Rosa Parks Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program
Date: April 20 • 1:30 – 2:00 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Performance by Elementary School group The only program of its kind in Northern California, the Rosa Parks Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program (JBBP) is a Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) program, integrating instruction by native Japanese speaking Sensei with a rigorous core […]
Zanshin Dojo
Date: April 20 • 12:30 – 1:00 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Martial Arts Zanshin Dojo is a traditional dojo teaching Okinawa goju ryu led by Sensei Mirko Buchwald 6th dan. They focus on health and self-defense in which students test their abilities and overcome inhibitions. The dojo was established in June 1988 to […]
Wesley Ukulele Band
Date: April 20 • 12:00 – 12:30 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Traditional Music, Ukulele Aloha! The Wesley Ukulele Band from San Jose, was founded in 2004 for fun and fellowship. We have performed at Wesley Methodist Church functions such as Aki Matsuri, Mission Luau, Christmas Hanging of the Greens, Wesley Church Picnic, and […]
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 […]