NC Japan Summer Festival

The 15th Annual

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.

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.