A 2 - Sakura Matsuri
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A 2 - Sakura Matsuri
Program book from last year as an example 2016's will be posted when it is ready! The Japan-America Society of Washington DC Presents The 55th Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSORS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS SAKURA SPONSORS The Japan-America Society of Washington DC Presents The 55th Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival SUPPORTERS SPECIAL PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS SAKURA SUPPORTERS MATSURI SUPPORTERS The Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Marubeni America Corporation Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) Mitsui & Co. (USA), Inc Sumitomo Corporation of America SUPPORTER Chubu Electric Power Co. ITOCHU International Inc. Japan Electric Power Information Center Washington CORE Welcome to the 55th Annual Sakura What is your interest? There are more than 100 exhibitions Eat and Drink Traditional Culture Experience Japanese culture firsthand at Arts & Culture (Pg.1 - 2) or Ginza vendors! (Pg. 7) Over 25 vendors in Taste of Japan (Pg.15) and Sake/Beer/Culinary Arts Pavilions! or grab a snack at Matsuri Market (Pg.6) PP Matsuri Market Pennsylvania Stage M16 A15 - 14 SP11 T29 RONALD REAGAN BLD JOHN A WILSON BLDG. 13 th. Street FREEDOM PLAZA M14 SP12 $ i M Metro Center Red/Orange/Blue/Silver metro M 13 Exit/ Entrance Metro Red/Orange Kirin Beer Garden Children’s Corner A13 SP10 A 16 12 th. Street $ Entrance/ Exit Meet the Artist Tent♪ -10 SP9 SP8 A9 SP7 A17 - - 19 Hakutsur Sake Pavilion 3 A2 A20 - 24 SP3 i M13 M9 P T28 Exit/ Entrance i $ Matsuri Market Entrance/Exit Emergency Exit Information Tent ATM $ SP6 G1 SP5 SP4 NASCAR Driver Mr. Ogata G17 G2 First Aid and Diaper Changing Stage Japan Now Vendor PP Port-a-potty 11 Pg. 9 - 14 Culinary Arts Pavilion Pg. 5 Arts & Culture Beer Garden/Sake Matsuri Market Meet the Artist Tent Ginza Vendor Taste of Japan T27 Pg. 1 - 2 Pg. 6 Pg. 13 - 14 Pg. 7 Pg. 15 - 16 Pg. 18 M metro Federal Triangle Orange/Blue/Silver G 16 12 PP Martial Arts Stage CLINTON BUILDING WEST 西 Exit/ Entrance $ T 26 Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival !! and 40 performances at the festival! Check it out! Performances Modern / Pop Culture 10 th. Street 11 th. Street M metro o Center e/Blue/Silver 9 th. Street 4 stages with their own different themes. Check out the Stage Schedule! (Pg.13 - 14) Check out Japan Now Vendors ! (Pg.18) and Japan Pavilion. Map M 2 N EAST 東 Culinary Arts Pavilion ru FBI n Japan A1 SP2 616 OLD POST OFFICE Picn ic Area T 15 - 10 Kirin Beer Garden Pavilion Matsuri Market M6 i T9 -6 M3 Archives-Navy Mem. Yellow/Green SP1 M T1 T 5 -2 M2 Picn ic J 10 $ PP Experience Sakura Stage INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Japan through Education metro J9- Area J 11 Meet the Artist Tent♪ 8 J7J 1 2- 1 M1 17 PP J-Pop Stage DEPT OF JUSTICE Exit/ Entrance CENTRAL 中 $ 9 th. Street Area 10 th. Street Picn ic 1 Arts & Culture Map A WEST 1-24 ■Books-A-Million A20 Browse a selection of Japan-related books covering a variety of topics (history, culture, and travel), and also check out their manga selection! ■DC Area Go Clubs A10 Join local GO players as they teach and demonstrate the ancient strategy game GO. GO is the last bastion where computers have yet to match human experts. ■Japan Railways Group SP10 /JR Central SP9 Come see high-end models of trains, browse our tourism flyers, and see a 3D video about shinkansen high speed trains and tourism in Japan. ■Ekoji Buddhist Temple: The Temple of the Gift of Light A6 Come visit Ekoji Buddhist Temple: The Temple of Light. You get firsthand experience with how a Japanese Jodo Shinshu Temple is experienced in America. ■Ishida Bonsai A4 Come see demonstrations of the enjoyment that bonsai can bring to your life and how to properly care for your bonsai. ■Japan Railroad Modelers of Washington DC A16 Come enjoy JRM's large model train layout that depicts stylized railway operations and scenes from Japan. Shinkansens, express, local and freight trains are operated in 4 separate lines. ■Japanese Americans' Care Fund / San-J A9 Enjoy Japanese cooking demonstrations throughout the day and learn about how the Care Fund is caring for the community by sharing knowledge and resources. Cooking demonstrations are sponsored by San J Soy Sauce. ■Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) A7 Japanese American Veterans will greet the public and discuss the significant role and contribution that Japanese Americans have given in the creation of America. ■Japanese Dolls and Crafts School A17 Japanese Dolls & Crafts School teaches traditional Japanese crafts and doll making, and its history in Japanese theater, unique fairy tales, animal zodiacs, etc. Come enjoy watching this process, learn how to sign up for classes and perhaps take home a doll for yourself! ■Japanese Christian Community Center in Washington A8 Come learn about kimono from an expert, have fun understanding and creating Japanese kanji calligraphy, and learn about christianity s role on Japanese culture. ■Karuta ‒ Japanese card game using ancient poems A11 Kyogi Karuta, or competitive Karuta is a unique Japanese card game using ancient poems. It is an ultimate brain sport of memorization, concentration and speed. Beginners can learn in a mini-competitions throughout the day and winners will be awarded! ■Let's Learn Japanese! A24 Come and start to learn Japanese language and practice it, along with calligraphy performances and much more. Sponsored by the JCAW Foundation. ■National Cherry Blossom Festival A14-J9 Come browse our two locations at 9th and 13th streets for a wide selection of Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Merchandise. ■NCSS 2015 Cherry Blossom Queens & Princesses A18 Come visit the Cherry Blossom Queen & Princesses visiting from across the United States, Territories, and International Embassies. Many will be at the tent for photo ops with all visitors. ■NHK WORLD TV SP3 Learn about the programming of Japan s only independent broadcaster and their English language programming here in the United States. Their mascot, Domo-kun, will be available for photos during his appearances in the afternoon at their booth! ■Nippon Kodo A19 Learn about Japan s rich incense culture and learn which incense matches your personality and style. ■Sakura Science A3 Sakura Science enables visitors to explore the world in detail using the latest scientific tools and methods from Japan! ■Shogi & Dobutsu Shogi (Let's Catch the Lion) A12 Join us and learn how to play Dobutsu Shogi a simple board game for children and adults. A drop-in mini tournament will be held. ■Stephen Lally Pottery A5 Come see demonstrations throughout the day of making yunomis, bowls, sushi trays, and teapots in the Mingei-sota tradition. Browse the selection of functional pottery that has been woodfired to 2,400°Fahrenheit, the ash and flashing marks of the fire complement the traditional glazes. ■Table for Two A1 This Japan-founded NPO, uses healthy washoku (Japanese cuisine) to fight hunger and obesity. Learn how Japanese culture is used for global good. ■TOP NEW YORK A13 Learn about the unique characteristics of the Japanese business culture and receive free individual career consultations for those who are interested in working in a Japanese company or Japanese related business in the US. ■United States Postal Service A15 Come celebrate the release of the jointly-issued Japan Post-USPS dogwood stamp. 2015 makes the 100 th Anniversary of the gift of Dogwood trees to Japan by the US Government. ■Washington Japanese Heritage (Keisho Center) A21 Japanese heritage students from the Keisho Center will show young guests how to make traditional Japanese crafts and play Japanese games. ■Washington Japanese Language School (WJLS) A23 WJLS is the oldest hoshu-ko (supplementary Japanese) school in the world. Many of its students will be here at the Festival to demonstrate traditional Japanese folk arts. ■Yoshino Bien School of Calligraphy A22 Meet the master calligraphy artist and teacher from Japan who will perform calligraphy on a large sheets of paper and conduct workshops. She will also write any requests on beautiful Japanese paper for sale. 2 BOURBON proudly supports the 55th Sakura Matsuri by providing our delicious products to the volunteers of the festival. 23011 Ladbrook Drive #130B Sterling, VA 20166 Richer Soy Sauce Gluten Free and Non-GMO San-J Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauces www. san-j.com JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Japan-America Society Language School, now in its 55th year, is the oldest Japanese language school in the area. All teachers are native Japanese speakers. Classes meet once a week (for 1.5 hours) and are conducted in the evening in the Society s language classrooms at 1819 L Street, NW conveniently located near the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations in downtown DC. -2015 Semester Schedule- ●Spring Semester : April 27 - July 2 Registration for Spring Semester is open now. More information is on the JASWDC website, www.jaswdc.org. にほんご We offer a range of classes from beginner to advanced. Our classes range from Japanese 101 (no previous study require) to上級現代日本語 class with students who are fluent and can discuss/ debate in Japanese. We have many class levels in between as well. Children’s Corner 4 Map A WEST 2 n at the Children’s Corne r! Have fu Come and experience Japanese culture with a wide range of hands-on activities for children. ・Origami ・Calligraphy ・Chopsticks Challenge ・Sakura Painting and more..... Children’s Corner Stage Schedule Presented by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. 11:15 Kamishibai ̶ Japanese Storytelling 12:00 Akihiro Kawauchi - Shamisen- Learn about the Japanese Banjo 1:00 Dance Performance by Gunston Elementary School 2:00 Kimono Dress - Let s try Japanese Traditional Dress 3:00 Doraemon - Quiz Game Corner 3:30 Chef Saito from NHK Program: Dining with the Chef 4:00 Doraemon - Quiz Game Corner 5:00 Doraemon - Quiz Game Corner ©Fujiko Pro 5 -Featured Pavilion- Culinary Arts Pavilion Washoku, or Japanese Cuisine, was designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. The Culinary Arts Pavilion is a great opportunity to learn about Japanese ingredients and how to use them in your own cooking. Located on 11th Street in the heart of Taste of Japan. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● Stage Schedule ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● 12:00 -12:45 American Vegetables in Japanese Cooking Chef Tetsuya Nakata from Perrys Restaurant in Adams Morgan, will be demonstrating two different dishes utilizing American vegetables to show the different ways you can use tempura sauce. 1:00 -1:30 Songs from the Sake Brewery Mr. Michian Northbound will introduce us to the songs from Kobe, Japan s sake breweries. Over 100 years ago, sake breweries started singing songs during the brewing season to motivate workers to work hard. 2:00 - 2:45 NHK Presents Celebrity Chef Tetsuo Saito Celebrity Chef Saito, from NHK World s Dining with the Chef will introduce Temari-zushi to Washington DC. Temari-zushi is easy to make and perfect for springtime. 3:00 - 3:30 Celebration of Japanese Food Japanese cuisine is very important to the culture and celebration of holidays and milestones being celebrated. Join us for a presentation on what foods are enjoyed throughout the year. 4:00 - 4:45 Japadog ‒ A Japanese Style Hot Dog Join Chef Yo Matsuzaki, from Zentan Restaurant in Thomas Circle, as he takes a Japanese twist on an iconic American food, the hotdog. Chef Yo will demonstrate how to make a Japadog, which is a grilled ground chicken & pork sausage withcabbage and mayo on a small brioche bun. -Featured Spot- Matsuri Market Map M 3 ・ 13 ・ 14 WEST CENTRAL EAST 6 Matsuri Market Grab a variety of Japanese snacks and sodas! Try making your own cotton candy. It s lots of fun! Japanese masks, T-shirts and nice souvenirs always sell quickly! Series N700 Series L0 7 Ginza Marketplace Map GWEST 1-15 1-17 ■Adorned by Aisha G13 Come browse hand-made resin, lace and metal jewelry with Japanese motifs - including cherry blossoms, cherry trees, bird cages, and tea sets. ■Arise Bazaar G1 Enjoy browsing the widest selection of Japanese kimono, antiques, and gifts. Full kimono outfits includes dressing at the festival. ■Chikako Designs G16 Chikako Designs offers a line of unique designs that include handbags, accessories, clothing, men's neckties and infant clothing. All of Chikako's designs are inspired by a combination of her Asian heritage and Western upbringing. ■Greentea Design G9 Offering authentic Japanese merchandise such as hand fans, large wall fans, parasols, brush paint wall scrolls. We also sell Japanese animation cosplay items including jewelry, costume and wood swords. ■Heavenly Cranes Jewelry G15 Japanese washi paper is used as beads and combined with sterling silver and gold, glass beads and other elements to create a very elegant assortment of jewelry. There will also be demonstrations of how to use washi paper in small detail work with jewelry pieces every 2 hours! ■Japanese Craft & More G8 Come and learn to make crafts with origami. Let us show the heart ‒ Kokoro ‒ of Japan and say arigato! ■Japan Wave G3 - G5 Browse a wide selection of Japanese kawaii stationary, kokeshi dolls and costumes. ■Miouka G6 Come browse the handmade selection of Japanese crafts and goods made by a local DC artisan. ■Olive and Daisy G14 Come and browse Japanese style handmade beads jewelry with Japanese beads, gemstones. ■Sarah Pei's Paintings & Pearls G7 Original oriental-style watercolor paintings and calligraphy, and hand-made jewelry with pearls and semiprecious stones from Japan and China. ■Sakura Exhibition G11 Enjoy this contest exhibition that has been introducing Japanese-styled illustration and artists to the world since 2009. This traveling exhibition has become a gathering of artwork inspired by anime, manga, and games from Japan, filled with groundbreaking artwork. ■Shabana Origami & Kumihimo Jewelry G2 Come enjoy the results of using chiyogami washi paper to create whimsical jewelry including sakura pins & earrings. Enjoy watching as Shawnnee demonstrates traditional Japanese "Kumihimo" braiding to make pendants and bracelets. ■Tomoe Sakura G17 Hand-made custom 'Tenugui' and other custom-made cloth gift items featuring Japanese style motifs, prouced by Tomoe Senko, a traditional 'dyeing ' company from Iwate, Japan. ■Turbopolis G10 A local artist demonstrates how to paint cherry blossom landscapes with a palette knife and acrylic paints and has his artwork for sale. ■YokoDana Kimono G12 Authentic vintage Japanese kimonos, fabrics, kanzashi and other hand-made accessories & decor items made from vintage kimono fabrics. 9 Performing Artists Music, Dance, Other This year the Sakura Matsuri will feature over 25 hours of live musical and dance performances on three stages: ANA's Pennsylvania Avenue Stage near 13th street; the Sakura Stage on 10th Street; and J-Pop Stage, in front of the FBI Building at 9th Street. In addition, over 200 martial artists will be demonstrating their skills all day on the Martial Arts Stage on 12th Street, in front of the Federal Triangle Metro. Bonten Performers from Japan 4:00-4:15 at ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage This Japanese drumming troupe is led by Masataka Kobayashi. Mr. Kobayashi and handpicked students from his taiko school will bring their energetic performance to Sakura Matsuri. The troupe was founded in 2000 and Bonten enjoys demonstrating an energetic sound and their technical ability and expressiveness grab audiences. Tsugaru Shamisen - Dois HAZUKI 12:45-1:15 at ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage 3:15-3:45 at Aflac Sakura Stage 5:00-5:30 at J-Pop Stage The members of HAZUKI are Ko Takahashi and Misao Habu. Ko won the 1st place in the All-Japan Tsugaru Shamisen contest in Tokyo in 2001 and Misao received three crowns in the All-Japan Tsugaru Shamisen contest in 2012 and 2013. They met at Aomori Japanese Folk Song Festival in 2011 and have been working together since then. This will be their 2nd year performing in the US. HIDEKING project 11:15-11:45/1:45-2:15/5:00-5:30 at J-Pop Stage The Sakura Matsuri is proud to announce that HIDEKING project is traveling to the Festival for their 3rd US performance! They are an energetic J-pop group that will heat up Sakura Matsuri with their passionate songs and electrifying moves! Jonetsu Mariko 12:00-12:30/4:00-4:30 at J-Pop Stage We are very happy to welcome Jonetsu Mariko back to the Sakura Matsuri. She is from Kyoto. She is happy to be back to Sakura Matsuri singing her hits! Come see her light up the J-POP Stage! Kanadete sourou 12:30-1:45 at J-Pop Stage 4:45-5:30 at ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage This unique band was founded by Koni and over the next several years he was joined by Oyumi, and then Suke and Chiaki. Their stage presence evokes classic Japanese culture from the Meiji and Taisho periods. Their sound is all modern and their music is inspired by legends and folktales. Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group 2:30-3:30 at ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage It is our annual honor to welcome Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group to Sakura Matsuri. Their thundering taiko drumming is a perennial favorite! Enjoy the new performances of drummers and dancers from Tamagawa University, one of the top-ranking taiko groups in Japan . -Culinary Arts Pavilion- 10 Performing Artists 12:00-12:45 at Culinary Arts Pavilion Chef Tetsuya Nakata has honed his skills behind the sushi bar and in the kitchen for over 23 years. Prior to joining the team at Perrys, he worked at many other notable area restaurants including Kaz Bistro. Chef Nakata is famous for his omakase (chef s choice) courses at the sushi bar counter. Chef Nakata will demonstrate how to make traditional Japanese dishes with American vegetables. 2:00-2:45 at Culinary Arts Pavilion With special thanks to NHK World, we are pleased to bring back Chef Saito, the star of Dining with the Chef. Chef Saito spent time in Washington DC as the chef to the Ambassador from Japan. His knowledge of American tastes helped him understand what Americans are interested in learning about Japanese cuisine. This year Chef Saito will demonstrate to make Temari-zushi, an easy and colorful sushi that can be made at home. 4:00-4:45 at Culinary Arts Pavilion Executive Chef Yo Matsuzaki, from Zentan Restaurant, located in the Donovan Hotel at Thomas Circle, offers a modern way to make Japanese comfort food. Chef Yo brings over 20 years of experience with Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine to our stage and will make a Japadog, which is a grilled ground chicken & pork sausage with cabbage and mayo on a small brioche bun. Other Performing Artists ■Anaguma Eisa: UW-Madison's Okinawan Taiko Club Aflac Sakura Stage Anaguma Eisa is a student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that performs エイサー (eisa), a form of Okinawan folk dance which combines elements of dance, taiko, martial arts, and Okinawan music. ■Anime USA Cosplay Fashion Show J-Pop Stage Anime USA, a local anime convention taking place in the fall, displays Japanese Anime inspired costumes to teach about Anime and cosplay culture. ■The Asterplace J-Pop Stage Entertainment rock show with solid J-Rock. The Asterplace will cover some of your favorite anime songs. ■CheeRing THE WORLD J-Pop Stage Students from Japan and the Washington, DC area will dance with fans and pompoms. Aflac is proud to sponsor the 55th Annual Sakura Matsuri Street Festival Worldwide Headquarters | 1932 Wynnton Road | Columbus, GA 31999 Z150273 3/15 ■Chin Hamaya Daiko Aflac Sakura Stage 11 Chin Hamaya promotes 'Peace through understanding each other's cultures.' As the Ryukyu spirit fills you, enjoy the beat of the taiko drums, the elegance of Eisa music, the excitement of the shisa dance, as well as some modern surprises along the way! ■Fox Mill Elementary Japanese Immersion Students Aflac Sakura Stage Students from Fox Mill Elementary School will sing Japanese songs to share their love of the language and culture. ■G Shamisen Aflac Sakura Stage G Shamisen will perform traditional Tsugaru shamisen and original shamisen music. Greg has performed at numerous venues, universities, in LA's Little Tokyo, recorded music for Tokyo Disney, and some small budget martial art films. ■Keisho Center - Songs of Japan Aflac Sakura Stage Washington Japanese Heritage Center will sing songs of Japan from the 8th to 21st centuries to celebrate this occasion. Songs help children form linguistic foundations. ■KuroPOP J-Pop Stage KuroPOP is a New York City based Japanese Pop performance group that specializes in Japanese and Korean pop songs. So come join us as they dance and sing - you might even learn a dance or two! ■Masayo Ishigure and MIYABI Koto Shamisen Ensemble ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage New to the Festival is this New York-based koto ensemble (shamisen and shakuhachi) that will introduce both classical and Contemporary koto and shamisen music. ■Mark H Taiko ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage Mark H Taiko presents a lively performance of kumi-daiko (Japanese drumming as an ensemble) featuring the newest local taiko group, Miyako Taiko. ■Nen Daiko Aflac Sakura Stage Enjoy a mix of traditional festival songs as well as more contemporary compositions that use taiko, fue (bamboo flute), and other narimono (percussion instruments). ■NY Suwa Taiko Aflac Sakura Stage This ensemble includes the NY Taiko Aikokai Group, Sakura Group, Biwanko Group. We perform Japanese Traditional Suwa Taiko from Nagano, JAPAN and classic style Japanese dance. ■Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin Aflac Sakura Stage High school students from Madison, Wisconsin and will perform both modern and traditional Okinawan Taiko Drumming. They are proud to be starting their second decade of performing at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. ■The Shizumi Kodomo Dance Troupe ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage The Shizumi Kodomo Dance Troupe dances to the traditional Sakura song and modern variations that celebrate the arrival of spring. Other songs reference young rabbits, butterflies, harbingers of spring. ■Shodo (Calligraphy) Performance (Near Let s Learn Japanese Tent) A 24 WEST A team of students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) and the College of William & Mary perform calligraphy on a giantsheet of paper (9 x16 ft) with dance and music. ■Okinawa Cultural Performance Aflac Sakura Stage Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, is an island with wonderful and rich culture. Performances include a classical court, traditional folk, and lively children's dance (warabincha). ■Soran Bushi ‒ AU J-Pop Stage So-ran Bushi is a traditional co-ed Japanese dance from Hokkaido that portrays fishermen at work. It is a very popular dance commonly taught in schools all throughout Japan. ■Washington D.C. Kimono Club / Atelier Kanawa Aflac Sakura Stage 12 Our local kimono club will be joined by Atelier Kanawa's Japanese master, Mme Rumiko Hiroe, and several of her students from Japan. Come and enjoy a Kimono fashion show/dressing demonstration which offers many types of kimono for different occasions, young to adult. ■Washington Toho Koto Society ANA Pennsylvania Stage The Washington Toho Koto Society performs a variety of folk music, ancient songs and children s music on the Koto (a 13-stringed instrument in the zither family). ■WJLS Fabulous Choir Aflac Sakura Stage Come listen to the student choir of the Washington Japanese Language School sing traditional Japanese festival songs. ■The World of Okinawa Sanshin ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage This group performs traditional classical and folk music and dance from the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan. Musical instruments include the Sanshin, Taiko Drums, and Samba. ■Yosakoi Dance J-Pop Stage The students of State University of NY at Geneseo present an exciting Yosakoi dance performance. ■Yosakoi Dance Project - 10tecomai ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage Now in their 10th year, 'Yosakoi Dance project - 10tecomai' continues their ongoing goal of showing the uplifting, energetic Japanese dance style of Yosakoi to audiences all over the United States. ■Yoshino Bien ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage Watch brushes dance as she writes Japanese Calligraphy to taiko music. Martial Arts Stage on 12th Street ■Aikido of Arlington Demonstration of a variety of techniques, including what to do to gain control if being attacked. They will also show weapons (jos / bokkens) and open handed techniques. ■Capital Area Budokai/Capital Area Jodokai This group will highlight various aspects of Naginata practices including basic and advanced forms as well as sparring in Bogu (protective body armor)./The Jodokai will show a 400-year-old art, Shindo Muso Ryu Jo, which illustrates the use of a staff versus Japanese sword. ■Kageshin Everyone knows of ninja, but not everyone knows what their martial art was truly composed of. Don t miss this chance to see a display of Shinobi and Samurai martial arts skills. ■Students of NoVA Traditional Okinawan Isshinryu Karate Club Students will demonstrate traditional Okinawan Karate-Do, including kihon (basic sets), kata (defensive sets), kobudo (use of traditional Okinawan farm implements for self-defense) etc. ■Ten Shin Ichi Ryu This is a traditional and peaceful Japanese martial art. TSIR founder, Shiro Shintaku, will demonstrate Japanese sword and other traditional weapons along with several TSIR students. ■Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu Beginning with solo sword-drawing forms, the group will demonstrate prearranged sword, staff, naginata, and spear forms. ■Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu Hyouho Keishokai Tenshinsho Jigenryu Hyouho was initiated about a thousand years ago and it is one of the oldest martial arts in Japan. It is a school of martial arts, teaching arts such as Japanese sword fighting, Iai-jutsu, Jujitsu, spear and Nagamaki. ■Hobyokan - Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, Shindo Muso-ryu, Jiki Shinkage-ryu We will be demonstrating classical swordsmanship and a variety of other weapons systems created by the Samurai during the 16th and 17th centuries. ■Virginia Kyudo Renmei Come to watch a continuous rotation of group shooting (embu no dose) demonstrationg the individual and group dynamics which kyudo demands of its practitioners. 13 Stage Performance Schedule Meet the Artist Time ANA Pennsylvania Ave Stage @ Penn Stage 11:00 Introduction 11:15 Washington Toho Koto Society ワシントン桐朋琴ソサエティ (琴の演奏) 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 3:00 Nen Daiko 念太鼓(太鼓アンサンブル) Washington DC Kimono Club Fashion Show ワシントンDC着物クラブ ファッションショー Shizumi Kodomo Dance Troupe 静美こども舞踊団 The World of Okinawa Sanshin 沖縄三線の世界 Keisho Center - Songs of Japan ワシントン日本語継承センター (合唱 - 日本のうた) Dois HAZUKI ハズキ (津軽三味線の演奏) NY Suwa Taiko ニューヨーク諏訪太鼓 (諏訪太鼓のアンサンブル) Yosakoi Dance Project - 10 Tecomai よさこいダンスプロジェクト 10テコマイ Yoshino Bien よしのビエン(書道) Dois HAZUKI ハズキ USPS Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Troupe 玉川大学 (舞踊と太鼓の演奏) 3:45 Anaguma Eisa あなぐまエイサー(エイサー演技) Fox Mill Elementary フォックスミル小学校(日本の歌) 3:15 3:30 WJLS Choir ワシントン日本語学校 コーラス NCSS Cherry Blossom Princesses 桜プリンセス Embassy/USPS 在アメリカ合衆国日本国大使館/アメリカ郵 便公社 2:30 2:45 Aflac Sakura Stage Dois HAZUKI ハズキ (津軽三味線の演奏) Masayo Ishigure 石榑雅代(琴の演奏) Chin Hamaya チン・ハマヤ (琉球太鼓) 4:00 4:15 Bonten 梵天(和太鼓の演奏) Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin ウィスコンシン沖縄太鼓ドラマー 4:30 4:45 5:00 Kanadete sourou 奏手候(和ロックバンド) Bonten 梵天 Mark H Taiko マーク・H・太鼓(組み太鼓の演奏) Kanadete sourou 奏手候 G Shamisen G三味線(津軽三味線の演奏) 5:15 5:30 5:45 Tamagusuku-ryu Shosetsukai DC, LA and Okinawa Cultural Performance Senjukai Hawaii 沖縄文化パフォーマンス 玉城流 翔節会 DC, LA & 扇寿会ハワイ 14 Stage Performance Schedule Time 11:00 J-POP Stage Meet the Artist @J-POP Stage Soran Bushi- AU アメリカン大学ソーラン節グループ Capitol Katori Shinto-Ryu 香取神道流 11:15 11:30 HIDEKING project ヒデキングプロジェクト Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu 柳生新陰流 11:45 12:00 12:15 Martial Arts Stage Jonetsu Mariko 情熱マリ子(歌&ダンス) HIDEKING Project ヒデキングプロジェ クト Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu Hyoho Keishokai 天眞正自源流 兵法継承会 Kanadete sourou 奏手候(和ロックバンド) Jonetsu Mariko 情熱マリ子 Aikido of Arlington アーリントン合気道 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 Anime USA CosplayFashion Show アニメコスプレファッションショー Kanadete sourou 奏手候 1:45 2:00 HIDEKING project ヒデキングプロジェクト Capital Area Jodokai/Budokai キャピタルエリア柔道会/武道会 2:15 2:30 KuroPOP くろポップ(J-POPの演奏) 2:45 HIDEKING Project ヒデキングプロジェ クト 3:00 3:15 The Asterplace 座・アスタープレイス(J-Rock) 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 Ten Shin Ichi Ryu 天心一流 Yosakoi Dance - SUNY よさこいダンス Jonetsu Mariko 情熱マリ子(歌) The Asterplace Isshin-Ryu Karate 一心流空手 CheerRing the WORLD (チアリーダー) HIDEKING project & Dois HAZUKI ヒデキングプロジェクト& ハズキ (津軽三味線の演奏)(合同演奏) Jonetsu Mariko 情熱マリ子 Kageshin Dojo 影心道場 HIDEKING Project/ Dois HAZUKI Team Soran ソーラン節 15 Taste of Japan Area Map T CENTRAL 1-29 Japanese Food Vendors ●Hama Sushi ̶ T7 Yakitori, sushi, ika gesso, yakisoba and miso soup. ●Maneki Neko ̶ 和食 T9 Takoyaki, okonomiyai, yakisoba, tempura udon, ramen soup, and onigiri. ●Matcha Time Café ̶ T17 Offering authentic Japanese favorites such as brewed hot and/iced Japanese teas, onigiri (rice balls) with salmon or ume (Japanese plum), inarizushi, yakisoba, melon pan, matcha baum, and dorayaki. ●Satsuma ̶ T14 Japanese street favorites of oden, rice cakes, taiyaki, and tonjiru. ●Sushi Capitol ̶ T24 This local favorite will be serving sukiyaki donburi, bara chirashi, onigiri, adn will have sweets and drinks available ●Sushi Express ̶ T19 Sukiyaki don, sushi, and onigiri. Also mochi (rice cakes) and other Japanese snacks. ●Sushi Taro ̶ T27 Grilled octopus, grilled pork belly, tempura onigiri, osaka ikayaki, yakitori, pork bun ●Suzuki Farm ̶ SP2 Buy authentic Japanese vegetables grown in the Delmar area. ●Tako Grill ̶ T8 Japanese favorites takoyaki, okonomiyaki, okonomi yakisoba and ikayaki. ●Tokyo Grille ̶ T25 Yakisoba, chicken teriyaki, chahan (fried rice), California and cucumber sushi rolls and spring rolls. ●Yosaku Restaurant ̶ T10 Taiyaki, sukeroku - sushi (futomaki, inari), gyu-don, chicken donbori, and curry rice. Asian Food Vendors ●Asia Nine Bar and Lounge ̶ 東洋 T23 Chicken yakitori, yakisoba and teriyaki buns. Pom lemonade and green tea for drinks. ●Asian Grille ̶ T26 Grilled chicken, crispy rolls, fried rice and lo mein. Soda and water to drink. ●Food Fest ̶ T16 Hot chicken on a stick, vegetable fried rice and lo mein; vegetable egg roll and pad thai. Topping off smoothie or sticky rice with mango for dessert. Thai iced tea; soda and water. ●Greedie Chicken / Moom Maam ̶ T18 Chicken on a stick, lo mein, pad thai, fried rice, egg roll, and corn dogs. Lemonade, Thai iced tea, soft drinks and bottled water. ●Oriental-Grilled ̶ T4 Offering a wide variety of delicious Asian dishes including Pho, garlic noodles, (chicken) fried rice, vietnamese spring roll, honey sesame chicken skewer and fresh squeezed lemonade 16 T20 T21 ●Sawasdi Grill ̶ Two booths of pad thai; vegetable lo-mein and fried rice; grilled chicken on a stick; egg rolls. Soda, bottled water, fresh squeezed lemonade and strawberry lemonade and Thai iced tea. ●T.K. Grill ̶ T22 Hot and fresh chicken teriyaki, fried rice and noodles; and egg rolls. ●The Chicken Smells Good ̶ T3 Stir fried beef or chicken with rice; chicken on a stick; vegetable pad thai and vegetable rolls. Warm, sweet funnel cakes for dessert. Thai iced tea, lemonade, soda, and water to drink. ●Yoshi ̶ T11 T15 Chicken or beef teriyaki over rice; vegetable tempura or fried rice, lo-mein noodles and chicken wings. Squeezed lemonade and soft drinks. ●Yummy Food Corner & Grill ̶ T12 T13 Two locations of chicken yakitori, yakisoba, fried rice, spring rolls, pad thai, and corn dogs. Fruit smoothies, lemonade and snow cones for a tasty dessert! Western Food Vendors ●Eastern Star Catering ̶ 西洋 T2 Chicken/lamb/beef gyro, chicken tenders/fries, chicken wings/fries, shrimp basket/fries, Italian Sausage; Polish sausage; Philly steaks; hot dogs, hamburger, corn dog, turkey legs, french fries, homemade potato chips. Funnel cakes and fried Oreos. Squeezed lemona-de, soft drinks and smoothies. ●Nader's Bistro and Grill ̶ T6 Gyros, grilled chicken Greek salads; falafel with pita bread, Mediterranean sausages. Philly cheese steaks; hot dogs and corn dogs, butterfly chips. Funnel cake and Mediterranean pastries for dessert. Freshly squeezed lemonade and soft drinks. Simply Sweets ●Beard PAPA̶ T5 ●Dolci Gelati ̶ T1 ●Nut n Better ̶ T28 甘味 Bringing the sweet taste of Japanese cream puffs to the festival for the first time. Enjoy the different flavors as well as cheese cake, and pies and coffee. T29 Two locations serving delicious gelato with a Japanese flair: red bean, vanilla, cherry blossom, green tea, mandarin and dark chocolate. Also serving mango sorbetto. Tempting your sweet tooth, serving cinnamon roasted almonds, pecans, and various other roasted nuts. JAPAN NOW ■Alicia s Anime ̶ Map J7 J EAST 18 1-17 Video game and anime t-shirts, Hello Kitty bag and accessories and adorable kimmi dolls. ■Anime Gift ̶ J1 A varied selection of anime plushies and merchandise, wall scrolls, Japanese crafts, umbrellas, traditional arts and Japanese crafts. ■Hair Cuttery ̶ SP1 Think pink and get into the sakura spirit by getting your hair colored pink by their expert stylists. ■HKT Inc. / Mugen Toys ̶ J12 Direct importer of Japanese animation and character products, specializing in gashapons and prize items. ■Holy Cow Anime ̶ J4 Specializing in rare and hard to find Japanese anime: such as Sailor Moon, Trigun, Card-captors, Tenchi Muyo, Digimon, and more! We carry t-shirts, figures, plush, Keychains, and other collectibles. Holy Cow Anime: where it s Cool to be Old School. ■I Heart Guts ̶ J5 Transplant love back into your relationship with bizarre and adorable internal organ plush toys by I Heart Guts, the brainchild of an anatomy-obsessed illustrator. Hearts, brains, lungs and more! ■IT Cosplay ̶ J13 Anime costumes, cosplay accessories, necklace, key chains, hats, and wigs, and so much more! ■JASU ̶ J8 Come enjoy the festival games of the Japanese-American Student Union, a group of Japanese students attending college here in the DC area. ■The JET Alumni Association of Washington, DC (JETAADC) ̶ J10 JETAADC welcomes all former and current participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program ‒ as well as friends of JET ‒ residing in the greater Washington, DC area. We are the oldest chapter in the nation and, with over 500 members. We act as a channel for local alumni and friends of JET to connect and share their experiences and love of Japan with each other and the community. ■Kat s Anime Hats ̶ J6 Hand-made video games and anime-inspired hats, origami necklaces and other accessories. Super Takos available for adoption! ■Sakura Japan Studio ̶ J14 Come browse a wide selection of original anime and modern themed Japanese artwork, cell phone accessories and plushies. ■SigToys ̶ J15 A wide selection of Japanese toys, figures, video game- related merchandise, plush toys & dolls. Also carrying anime trading figures & jewelry. ■Studio Cosplay ̶ J16 Studio Cosplay is a D.C. based nonprofit whose mission is to promote community through the art of costuming by providing workspace, opportunity, and education for cosplay enthusiasts. Studio is by cosplayers, for cosplayers. ■Studio Kitsu ̶ J17 Hand-made plush items, hats and other accessories. ■STUDY ABROAD in JAPAN - International Christian University (ICU)̶ J10 ICU was the first Japanese university to adopt the word international in its name, and it aims at mutual understanding at the international level through rigorous academic principles. ■Temple University - Japan Campus ̶ J10 TUJ is the oldest and largest foreign university in Japan and is the first institution to be officially recognized as a Foreign University by Japan's Ministry of Education. ■Japan WOW Pavilion ̶ M2 Come on down and get your photo taken and have it placed on a coozie to take home. ■Waseda USA̶ J10 Come learn about Waseda University - one of Japan's top research universities. ■Washington D.C. Kimono Club / Atelier Kanawa ̶ J11 Come and learn about kimono, its customs and tradition. Certified Kimono consultant ‒ Atelier Kanawa will further introduce about the club, as well as her traditional arts and crafts. Join us at the Hakutsuru sake tasting pavilion $30 for 7 sakes & a Souvenir sake glass Here is your chance to learn everything about Japan’s favorite drink — sake or Nihonshu. Come to the Hakutsuru Sake Tasting Pavilion to sample and enjoy six different kinds of quality sake and plum wine. Plus you will receive a special souvenir sake glass to take home. The Hakutsuru Sake Tasting Pavilion is located on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue near 12th Street in the heart of Taste of Japan area of the festival. Hakutsuru means “white crane.” It was founded in 1743 in Nada section of Kobe. Picture by Ac woodring The JAPAN-AMERICA Society OF WASHINGTON DC Japan-in-a Suitcase Japan-in-a Suitcase is a free program that reaches out to school in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area. Though the use of some hands-on activities, crafts and colorful PowerPoint presentations, students can learn about Japanese culture and language. Japan-in-a Suitcase works to encourage a deeper understanding and awareness of Japan and Japanese culture to school children though hands-on activities and demonstrations. We bring bits of Japan – traditional toys, clothing, school items and crafts – to the classroom in our exciting suitcase. About us The JAPAN-AMERICA Society OF WASHINGTON DC an-in-a Suitcase The Japan-America Society ofSuitcase Washington DC Japan-in-a is a free program that reaches out to school in the DC, Maryland, VirginiaDCarea. As the Nation’s Capital, Washington has been at the center of the Japan-America relationship for over 150hands-on years. Though the use of some activities, crafts colorful Located just one mile from the and White House, the JapanAmerica Society is a non-profit educational and cultural PowerPoint students organization that works topresentations, promote greater American understanding ofcan Japan and about Japanese culture. culture and learn Japanese language. Japan-in-a Suitcase works Society was founded in 1957 by a group of officers from the to The encourage a deeper US Department of State. Over the years its membership has understanding and awareness of expanded to include business persons, academics, artists, and journalists. Japan and Japanese culture to school children thoughfirst hands-on activities The Society’s official act was to host the new Prime Minister of Japan, Nobusuke Kishi (shown at left with our first President, and demonstrations. Francis Bowes Sayre, the son-in-law of President Woodrow We bring Japan Wilson) onbits Juneof22, 1957.– traditional toys, clothing, school items and Stressing the importance of people-to-people ties, Prime Minister Kishi told the Society's founding members, “You will in agree crafts – to the classroom our with me that government-togovernment relations are only one side of the picture. Equally, if not more exciting suitcase. important in tying our countries closely together, are the relations at private levels in the economic, cultural, and other fields.” Despite its ties to official Washington, the Society has never forgotten that its first mission is to serve as a people-to-people, grass roots organization, dedicated to promoting greater friendship and understanding between Japan and the six million people of the greater Washington DC area. T he Society works at the people-to-people level to promote greater understanding of Japan and its culture, society and economy in many ways. Public Programs. Because we are in Washington DC, the Society has hosted many senior officials of the US and Japanese Governments, business leaders, and members of the Imperial Family as speakers. The Society also organizes seminars and discussions on a range of topics dealing with Japan’s economy and society, as well as issues in the US-Japan relationship. Almost every US Ambassador to Japan in the postwar era has spoken before the Society — indeed, many of them have served as our President or Chairman. Photo at right: Her Imperial Majesty the Empress talks with Ambassador Mike Mansfield at a Japan-America Society luncheon. Cultural Affairs. The Society has played a key role in introducing all forms of Japanese culture to Washington DC audiences. We run the area’s oldest and largest Japanese language school for adults. We organize classes in calligraphy, sushi-making and Japanese cooking, and we hold sake tastings, beer gardens, and cultural events like Otsukimi. Educational Outreach. One of the Society’s most vital tasks is to reach out to the next generation of Americans and introduce them to the world beyond our shores. Society volunteers go to local schools and libraries to introduce students to life in Japan through our Japan in a Suitcase and Japan at Your Library programs. The 55th Annual Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival Ambassador John Malott Marc Hitzig Colette H. Fozard Sachiko Tsunoda ‒ Bedford Jessica Brooks Arisa Ishita Faye Kong Festival Chairman Festival Director Director of Festival Operations Festival Director of Japanese Relations Festival Assistant Public Relations Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator The Japan-America Society of Washington DC 1819 L Street NW, B2 Washington, DC 20036 202-833-2210 www.jaswdc.org SPECIAL THANKS The Japan-America Sosiety expresseits appreciation to our great volunteer Chairs and Sub-Chairs, who have worked with us for the past five months to organize this year’s Festival: ■Beer Garden: Joel Zara, Rob Okano, Joanna Blatchly, Steven Huggs, Sergey Korsakov, Wen Lu, Chris Petersen ■Chairman’s Hospitality Tent: Nichole Cadiente, Mark Shrout ■Children’s Corner Tent: Sarah Tillotson, Jane Chung ■Culinary Arts Pavilion: Caroline Holbrook, Andra Dennett ■Entrance: Nobu Iwata, Dave Lotter, James Padilla ■Ginza: Richard Banh, KC Kelly ■Info Tent: Hana Rudolph, Kanoko Maeda ■Inventory: Michael Martin, Akiyoshi Onda, Heather Selzer ■Japan Now: Daria Medved, Mason Donley, Valerie Lynn, Johnny Thoeun, Misato Tozaki ■Logistics: Henry Yoon, Chuck Fozard, Allen Batson, Joy Young, Ryan Bedford, Beth Slupski, Joshua Beatty, Robert Hollands, PJ Santiago, Michael Pond, Jonathan Lutu, Helen von Gohren, Catherine Parker, Andy Ames, Shengyi Yuan, Capeton (CY) Yusshuk ■Matsuri Market: Taurean Barnwell, Keith Hagg, Trina Bowman, Tanya Robinson, Mariko Uno, Taka Nakamura ■Performing Arts: Katie Morgans, Nate Gailey-Schiltz, Yoshio Inazumi, Danielle De Lanoy, Donnie Scally, Tom Hyre, Jennie Terman, Jessica Burbach, Lee Cannon, Mika Manabe ■Performer Liaison: Ken Innes, Nicholle Granger, David Smith ■Sake Tasting: Jessica Kling, Kensuke Shirakawa ■Taste of Japan: Tricia Kubrin, Stephanie Sanders, Tariq Blakey, Danielle Reed, Jemelyn Tayco Thanks also to our 600 volunteers, who are “on the ground” with us today, and the many officials of the District of Columbia Government who worked with us to permit the 2015 Festival to take place. 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