The Nisei Week Foundation announces that the 76th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival will take place from August 13 – 21 at Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. The Niei Week Festival showcases free Japanese cultural events, activities and exhibits, including music and entertainment, food and fun games spanning two weekends. The Nisei Week is one […]
Weekend 2: August 20-21 August 20 (Saturday) Bonsai exhibition by Nampu-kai (JACCC Doizaki Gallery) Furoshiki exhibition (JACCC Tea House, 10 am – 5 pm) Japanese Calligraphy exhibition by Beikoku Shodo Kenkyu-Kai (JACCC Garden Room A, 10 am – 4 pm) Kimekomi Dolls exhibition by Yukari-kai (JACCC Garden Room B, 11 am – 5 pm) Japanese […]
In celebration of the 2016 Nisei Week Japanese Festival, a special exhibition of fine Japanese swords and fittings will be organized by sword specialists Mike Yamasaki, Darin Furukawa and Cyrus Chan. “Japanese Sword Appraisals & Exhibition” will be held at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in little Tokyo, Aug. 20-21 in Garden room […]
The Nisei Week Grand Parade features official choreographies of two songs every year. In the 2016 parade, dance master Hanayagi Rokufukumi chose “Soran Matsuri” sang by Yoshimi Tendo and “Horshi no mai” (Dance of Stars) sang by Megimi Date. When Tokyo-based singer Megumi Date heard about the her song selection of the Nisei Week, […]
Weekend 1: August 13-14 August 13 (Sat) Tea Ceremony: Omoto Senke School of Tea JACCC Tea House, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Ikebana Flower Arrangement: The Ikebana Teachers Association of Southern California Traditional Japanese flower arrangement – JACCC Doizaki Gallery: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Kampai!: California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild Ceramic vessels for […]
The 2016 Nisei Week Queen title which represents greater Los Angeles Japanese American community, went to 24-year old Jaclyn Hidemi Tomita who was supported by San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center at the Coronation event on August 13 in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. The 2016 Nisei Week Queen and Court will appear at […]
On Saturday, August 13, 2016, the Shotokan Karate of America will host its 60th Annual Nisei Week Karate Exhibition and Tournament at the Braun Gymnasium of the California Institute of Technology or Caltech. The Shotokan Karate of America Nisei Week Karate Exhibition and Tournament is the oldest karate demonstration in the United States. Fighters and […]
Forwarded for the Nisei Week Foundation Ever want to dance in the Nisei Week Ondo & Closing Ceremony or Grand Parade? Join us this year as the Nisei Week Japanese Festival celebrates its 76th anniversary August 13-21. 2016 Ondo Dance: Soran Matsuri (Song by Yoshimi Tendo) Hoshi no mai (Song by Megumi Date) Choreographies by […]
In 2016, the Nisei Week Japanese Festival is observing its 76th anniversary. The festivities will take place from Aug. 13 -21 at Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles. Every year, the Nisei Week is completely planned, organized and run by hundreds of volunteers at large in the Japanese American Community of Los Angeles and Orange […]