Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum of San Diego will present Children’s Day 2025 on May 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Fujidana in the garden.
All of the activities, vendors and performances will take place inside the garden’s gates. The Garden invite guests to make special koinobori, play games, and eat kashiwamochi. Performances will run throughout the day.
May 5 was originally known as Tango no sekku , the Japanese equivalent of the Double Fifth which is a holiday celebrated in many Chinese households around the world.
In 1948, the government changed the official name to Children’s Day. However, even though May 5 is officially known as Children’s Day, most Japanese still consider and celebrate the “double fifth” as Boy’s Day while Girl’s Day is celebrated on the “double third” (March 3).
Edamame Champ
11:00AM-2:00PM | Upper Garden Gallery
Think you know your way around a pair of chopsticks? Then come join us in the Edameme Camp Challenged, hosted by Wa-Shokuiku! Take part in two different competitions and get a chance to be in the finals in June!
Inari Sushi Workshop
Inari Sushi is a traditional sushi of vinegared rice tucked inside sweet and salty deep-fried tofu pockets. Known as Inarizushi in Japan, they are one of the easiest types of sushi to make at home and are beloved by children and adults alike. Come join Table For Two in making your own inari sushi! **While supplies last
Activities (Upper Garden): Koinobori Craft, Origami Kabuto, Games, Kamishibai, Go
11:30am- ShishiMai Kai San Diego (Japanese Lion Dance)
Performance Schedule (Lower Garden)
11:00AM- Aikido Del Mar
12:00pm- Hau’oli Hula, Sanshin, Eisa Team
1:00pm- San Diego Yosakoi
2:00pm- La Jolla Taiko
3:00pm- Shofukan kendo dojo
Food Vendors
Oishi Sushi Fusion
Mochinatics
Sumosize
Happicanes
Merchant Vendors
Terra Tamar
Kimono Suishin
Obake
Miraculous Makes
KRAFIS
Nu Chic