On May 14, Phoenix taiko leader Esther Vandecar announced her retirement from the Fushicho Daiko activities in Arizona and would start her new taiko group Michigan Hiryu Taiko in Karamazoo, Michigan at the end of May. Her announcement was made during the Fushicho Daiko’s Taiko Explosion concert on May 14 at the Japanese Friendship...
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Tens of thousands of Phoenix residents have flocked to the Japanese culture-themed Matsuri Festival year after year – whether for the kimono fashion show, Japanese food or new surprises. The taiko drumming performances and martial-arts demonstrations are attractions for which more than 80,000 people crowd a Phoenix downtown park on the last weekend in...
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In order to bring Awa Odori dance to the parade of Phoenix Matsuri event on Feb 26 and 27, 2011, the following workshops will take place. Instructor: Machiko Fujii of Los Angeles Awa Odori Tokushima Ren. Machiko is a native of Tokushima where is home of Awa Odori. Saturday, Nov 13, 6 – 9...
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(April 29, 2010) The Government of Japan announces the recipients of its Spring 2010 Decoration. Mrs. Masako Takiguchi of Phoenix, Arizona, former Chairperson of the Himeji City Committee of Phoenix, will be awarded with The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. Mrs. Masako Takiguchi was born in Seattle, Washington. She is 78 years...
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ARIZONA — The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix will host a Children’s Day and Kite Festival on Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park. The festival is free. In its sixth year, the Children’s Day Festival will feature an anime-manga (Japanese animation and comics) drawing booth, hands-on...
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