Nanka Kumamoto Kenjinkai Hosts “2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Charity Concert: Stand Together for Kumamoto” | Sunday, August 9, at 4PM
NANKA KUMAMOTO KENJINKAI
President: Yoshikuni Okita
Vice President: Michiyo Ando
Secretary: Yumiko Ikeda
angelinakumamon@gmail.com
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the recent Kumamoto earthquake.
For the past 10 years, since the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, we have been carrying out support activities while praying for the recovery of our hometown, Kumamoto. (Link to Activity Report)
Through the flamenco-based support activities organized by “Mikaela Kai Flamenco”—a flamenco school led by Vice President Ando of our prefectural association—our members have also participated and continued to provide support.
We were deeply saddened when a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Kumamoto once again on July 28 in Japan Time, immediately after sending the donations raised from the flamenco recital held this past June to “Children’s Book Forest Kumamoto.”
Faced with this sudden tragedy in our hometown, where recovery efforts were underway, we resolved to rise up once more alongside our fellow members to convey our support from the United States.
Accordingly, we will be holding a charity concert to support the disaster-stricken areas, as detailed below. We sincerely ask for your participation and warm support.
Details
■ Event Name DETAIL LINK
2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Charity Concert (KUMAMOTO EARTHQUAKE STAND TOGETHER CHARITY CONCERT)
■ Organizers
Nanka Kumamoto Kenjinkai & Mikaela Kai Flamenco
■ In Cooperation with
LA Kansai Club
■ Date and Time
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 4PM: Starts Concert
■ Venue
MOOSE LODGE TORRANCE
1020 Satori Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
■ Program
12:00 – 15:30: Merchandise sales
16:00: Part 1: Flamenco Show
Featuring Spanish flamenco artists Paco and Yolanda Arroyo, who will join Mikaela Kai Flamenco to present a performance embodying a decade of support.
17:30: Part 2: Live Performances by Local Artists
The lineup includes classical musician Naomi Ozawa, DJ YUI YAMAMOTO, folk singer Yoshikuni Okita, Asano Taiko (TBD), as well as Bon Odori performances by the Kawachi Ondo Group and the Kumamoto Kenjinkai Group.
■ Ticket Price
$35 (includes admission to both Part 1 & Part 2 concert segments)
■ How to Purchase Tickets TICKET LINK
・Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-kumamoto-earthquake-stand-together-charity-concert-tickets-1995900248371
・Direct Inquiries (Venmo / Zelle Payments): angelinakumamon@gmail.com
■ For Those Who Wish to Make a Donation Only
ONLINE DONATION: (Venmo / Zelle Payments): angelinakumamon@gmail.com
CHECK: Check Payable to: Nanka Kumamoto Kenjinkai
Please write “2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Donation” in memo section.
Mail to: Michiyo Ando, 3101 Plaza Del Amo, Unit 90, Torrance CA 90503
■ Volunteers
We are also looking for volunteers to help out at the venue on the day of the event. Thank you for your support.
We sincerely appreciate your warm support and cooperation.
NANKA KUMAMOTO KENJINKAI
President: Yoshikuni Okita
Vice President: Michiyo Ando
Secretary: Yumiko Ikeda