The 15th Annual
NC Japan Summer Festival
has been CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the high risk of further spreading this virus via large crowds in enclosed spaces, and the strong recommendations of health and public safety officials, we must regrettably CANCEL this year's festival. Our primary concern is the health and safety of our guests, volunteers and participants. The festival will occur again in the summer of 2021 when things have improved. Good luck and best wishes to you all in the coming months.
NC Japan Summer Festival
Saturday, July 18, 2020: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
(11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. for advance online ticket purchasers)
Exposition Center, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Bon Dance 盆踊り
No Japanese summer festival is complete without bon dancing, a traditional dance honoring one's ancestors. Come join us in celebrating life and the gifts received from family, led by our Bon Odori Club.
Taiko 和太鼓
The exhilarating pounding of Japanese taiko drums is not to be missed. Our own Triangle Taiko and Special Taiko will be performing.
Martial Arts 日本武道
Japan has its own unique style of martial arts. Come see our Kendo Doshi Club demonstrate their techniques, and see demos by other local martial arts dojos such as karate, jujutsu, and iaido.
Live On Stage,
and more...
In addition to obon dancing, taiko drumming and
martial arts demos, other entertainment will include
live performances of
Japanese pop music.
Performers Wanted:
If you are interested in performing at the 2020
NC Japan Summer Festival, please contact us HERE.
2019 PROGRAM SCHEDULE (2020 Program will be announced after April 1, 2020, and is subject to change)
11:00-11:30: Japanese Background Music & Videos
11:30-11:40: Kodomo (Children's) Mikoshi Parade
11:40-12:00: Judo Demo by Bushido Judo School
12:00-12:10: Tanabata Decoration Begins
12:10-12:30: Music Show by Junko Fujiyama
12:30-13:00: Bon-Odori led by Bon Odori Club
13:00-13:20: Welcome Remarks
13:20-13:50: Triangle Choir Club Performance
13:50-14:20: Jujutsu Demo by Bujinkan Dojo
14:20-14:50: Taiko Drumming by Triangle Taiko
14:50-15:20: Bon-Odori led by Bon Odori Club
15:20-15:50: Kendo Demo by Kendo Doshikai
15:50-16:10: Music Show by Junko Fujiyama
16:10-16:20: Kodomo (Children's) Mikoshi Parade
16:20-16:40: Taiko Drumming by Triangle Taiko
16:40-16:50: Tanabata Ceremony
16:50-17:30: Bon-Odori led by Bon Odori Club
17:30-18:00: Iaido Demo by Komei Jyuku
18:00-19:00: Carolina Idol Japanese Karaoke Contest
Sponsored by Sapporo Beer
(Please contact us if you wish to sing)
19:00-19:00: Closing
