NC Japan Summer Festival
July 18, 2020 (Saturday), 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. (hours are tentative and subject to change)
Exposition Center, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Avoid lines, save time & money, and enter two hours earlier!
Click HERE after April 1, 2020, to order discounted early admission tickets online.
Japanese Community Market
The NC Japan Summer Festival includes a Community Market featuring Japanese crafts and goods,
traditional Japanese art displays, and Japan-interest business and cultural groups. Items offered for sale are new, gently used, antiques or collectibles. See below for a list of last year's Community Market vendors & exhibitors. Please contact us after the New Year if you would like to participate in the 2020 Community Market.
2019 Community Market Vendors & Exhibitors
2 Bros and a Bard - Handcrafted Exotic Wood Chopsticks & More
A Touch of ZEN - "Zen" Massage Experience
Bujinkai Kakure Yama Dojo - Martial Arts Instruction
Bushido Judo School - Martial Arts Instruction; Cards & Games for Children
Durham Japanese Asian Nursery - Potted Plants, Bonsai & Gardening Books
Evgeniya Yantsen - Kumihimo, Obijime, Art, Bracelets, Bookmarks & More
GEEK OUTlet - Pokemon and Anime Plushes, Jewelry & More
IACE Travel - Travel Planning Services
Inner Beauty Shop - Tsumamizaiku & Kanzashi
Ito Mitsuyo Sensei - Temari, Washi Dolls, Calligraphy & Crafts
James Pascua Images - Photo Booth & Photography Services
Japan America Society of North Carolina (JASNC) - Information & Japanese Armor Try-On
Jelly Momo Shop - Art, Apparel & Accessories
JET Program - Employment & Teaching English in Japan
Kendo Doushikai - Martial Arts Instruction
Komei-Jyuku - Martial Arts Instruction
Kimono USA - Vintage & New, Men & Women's Kimonos & Related Accessories
Lauren Christensen Art - Anime Prints & Fan Art
Liv Morningstar Art - Traditional and Digital Art, Keychains & Buttons
Megumi's Piano Lessons - Music Experience
Meishin Kyudojo - Traditional Japanese Archery
NC Japan Center (NCSU) - Information & More
NC Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) - Information & Voter Registration
Nippon Club of the Triangle - Original T-Shirts, Anime Magazines, DVDs and Uchiwa
Octagon Pop! - Jewelry, Accessories, Bags & Hand Fans
Rozfire Productions - Books, T-Shirts, Artwork & Posters
Sapporo Beer - Japanese Beer & Product Promotion
Sonya's Artwork - Art, Jewelry & More
Sophie Foxy Fashions - Stylish Ladies' Fashion, Clothing & Accessories
Studio Tabula Rasa - Pottery & More
Tammy Robertson - Author; Original Books
Usborne Books & More - Books for Children of All Ages
Ya’s For Y’all - Vintage Kimono Fabric, Tsumamizaiku & Jewelry
Zoe the Clown - Face Painting, Balloon Sculptures & Teddy Mountain Stuff-An-Animal
