KIMONO CON in Los Angeles is thrilled to announce the return of NAKAMISE Street at OC Japan Fair in Orange County, from April 4- 6. This year’s theme, “Experience Asakusa in OC,” promises to offer guests an authentic taste of Asakusa’s rich culture of traditional Japan.
In collaboration with Tokyo Rickshaw, traditional rickshaws will traverse the fairgrounds, giving attendees a unique opportunity to experience this iconic aspect of Asakusa life. Additionally, three talented performers from Asakusa’s renowned Oshale Japan theater will travel to the U.S. to showcase their incredible skills on the NAKAMISE Street Stage.
A fortune-telling booth inspired by Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple will also be set up, offering visitors the chance to experience the traditional omikuji (fortune-telling) ritual.
The festivities will kick off with an opening ceremony on the evening of Friday, April 4, featuring a special Kagamiwari event to officially mark the opening of the fair.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a slice of Asakusa culture in OC Japan Fair during these three days!
Event Details:
Location: NAKAMISE St. by KIMONOCON at OC Japan Fair entrance area
Dates and Hours:
April 4th (Friday): 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
April 5th (Saturday): 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
April 6th (Sunday): 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sponsor: Angeles, Hakutsuru Sake of America Inc., SILK THE RICH Inc.
Vendors
1 Angeles (Japanese Heritage Night information booth)
2 SILK THE RICH Inc.
3 East Japan Railway Company Los Angeles Office
4 Koala Tea
5 Wagashi from Japan
6 Kimono con Mikuji
7 いけばな Japanese Flower arrangement
8 耀風 Flash Calligraphy
9 着物屋LA Kimonoya LA
10 着物翆眞 Kimono Suishin
11 Morinaga America Inc. Chargel
12 Shoyu Drip
13 Origami by Kannika
14 Aiya Matcha
15 Mochimas
16 Francium Chocolate
17 Nakamise Station
18 Kimono con Ticket booth
19 MITA KIMONO
20 Yamato Kimono
21 Dear Vanilla
22 Kawaii Craft Shop
23 Nova Vita Foundation
24 Smelly Panda
25 Honey Pepper IX Apparel
Stage performance schedule
4/4/25 (Friday)
MC: Derek Mio: Actor, Comedian (Fourth generations of Japanese American)
5:30~5:45 Aneles Heritage Night Ticket time
5:45~6:15 Collabora書
6:15~ 6:30 Opening Remarks
6:35~ Omikuji Time for Mayor
6:40~7:15 Oshale Japan X Hakutsuru
7:15~ 8:15 Japan Theatre Training
8:15~8:30 Rakugo and Tamasudare (comic storytelling and bamboo mat show)
8:30~8:45 Oshale Japan
8:45~9:15 Michael Murata
9:15~ Tokyo Rickshaw
4/5/25 (Saturday)
MC: Derek Mio: Actor, Comedian (Fourth generations of Japanese American)
12:00~12:30 KIZUNA Taiko
12:30～12:45 Omikuji Time
12:45~1:00 Angeles Japan Heritage Night Ticket Time
1:00~1:30 Shishigumi LA
1:30~2:00 Oshale Japan X Hakutsuru
2:00~2:30 Rujin Taiko and The Little Tokyo Dance
2:30~2:45 Angeles Japan Heritage Night Ticket Time
2:45~3:10 Yoyoka Drum
3:10~3:15 Yoyoka Drum X Oshale Japan Senbon Zakura
3:25~3:55 English Rakugo & Tamasudare (comic storytelling and traditional street performance)
4:00~4:50 KIMONO SHOW
5:00~5:15 Aneles Heritage Night Ticket time
5:15~5:45 Oshale Japan
6:00~6:30 Emily Imazumi Koto Studio
6:30~7:00 Oiran Dochu (Procession of Courtesans) Photo
7:10~7:15 Aneles Heritage Night Ticket time
7:20~7:50 English Rakugo & Tamasudare (comic storytelling and traditional street performance)
8:00~ Tokyo Rickshaw
4/6/25 (Sunday)
MC: Derek Mio: Actor, Comedian (Fourth generations of Japanese American)
11:00~11:30Fujima Kan Ayano Nihon Buyo (Traditional Japanese Dance)
11:30~12:00 Sogetsu IKEBANA
12:00~13:00 Honu Sumo
13:00~1:30 Mike Penny Shamisen
1:30~2:00 LA Kimono Club Spring Kimono Show
2:00~2:30 Oshale JapanｘHakutsuru
2:30~3:00 Kendo Demonstration West LA Kendo Dojo
3:00~3:30 Akaoni Daiko 3:45~4:15 *Oiran Dochu (Procession of Courtesans)
Photo
4:15~4:45 English Rakugo & Tamasudare (comic storytelling and traditional street performance)
4:45~5:15 Oshale Japan
5:15~5:45 Yagyu Shinkage-ryu