November 7th, 2022 | Comments Off on November 2022 Festival

October 31st, 2022 | Comments Off on May 2022 Festival

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October 30th, 2021 | Comments Off on Free Fall Festival November 7, 2021

Free Fall Festival November 7, 2021 11am to 4pm

Violinist Aiko Heidi Dillon, Sushi-making Demonstration, Soran Dancers, Taiko Drummers, Ikebana Demonstration, Magic Shows, Cosplay Costume Contest & Much More…

Sunday, November 7th, 2021 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden

  • Violin prodigy Aiko Heidi Dillon performs “Dragon Slayer
  • Live Sushi Chef demonstration
  • Children’s Corner where kids make their own “Sushi” from candy!
  • Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement
  • Japanese Fan Dancers (Soran)
  • Free Magic Shows
  • Cosplay fashion show and costume contest
  • Taiko Drumming by Yoshiko Taiko Dojo
  • Japanese Paper Theater
May 6th, 2019 | Comments Off on May 5, 2019 Spring Festival

Free Spring Festival
May 5, 2019 10a – 5p

Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony 11:45, 1:15 and 2:30

Musical Performances – Ikebana Demonstration

Soran Dancers – Paper Theater

Magic Show – Cosplay Talent Show

Cosplay Costume Contest – Taiko Drummers

January 14th, 2019 | Comments Off on Free Winter Festival January 13, 2019

Free Winter Festival January 13, 2019

Japanese Tea Ceremony, Martial Arts, Ikebana Demonstration, Music, Cosplay Costume Contest & Much More.

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Sunday, January 13th, 2019 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden

Cash Only at the Event

Park hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm every day. Admission is free. Park Ranger Dispatch: 786-385-7609


How to get involved:

Volunteer Form

Volunteer Policy & Procedures Form.

Become a vendor at an event.

Please contact Rick DelVecchio for booth and sponsorship information 305-992-0703


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Events made possible with the support of Ricoh, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, City of Miami Parks, Jungle Island, Bird Road Subaru, and Lan Pan Asian Cuisine.
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December 31st, 2018 | Comments Off on Fall Festival November 4, 2018

Fall Festival November 4, 2018

Shichi-Go-San 7-5-3 Ceremony, Tea Ceremony, Ikebana Demonstration, Martial Arts, Magic Show, Cosplay Costume Contest & Much More.

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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden

  • Shichi-Go-San with 1000-Year-Old Candy for kids 7-5-3 years of age
  • Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement
  • Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony $10/person
  • Martial Arts Demonstration
  • Free Magic Show
  • Cosplay fashion show and costume contest
  • Taiko Drumming by Yoshiko Taiko Dojo
  • Japanese Paper Theater
  • Children’s Corner featuring authentic Japanese games, origami, calligraphy, and more. Kids make their own “Sushi” from candy $5/person
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April 15th, 2018 | Comments Off on Spring Festival Sunday May 13, 2018

Spring Festival May 13, 2018

This is our tentative schedule for Sunday, May 13th, 2018 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden, 10am to 5pm

  • Ikebana Demonstration by Grand Master Mieko Kubota (Kids make arrangement for Mom!)
  • Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony: Directed by Akihiko Kaji
  • Children’s Corner: First 15 kids make origami mother’s day card
  • Soran Dance Group, Palmetto Senior High
  • Musical Performance by Ariele Macadangdang & Hanako Henty
  • Welcome by Consul General of Japan & Commissioner Russell
  • Magic Show by Rene
  • Paper Theater
  • Taiko Drummers, featuring Yoshiko Taiko Dojo
  • Fun and colorful Cosplay Costume Contest and Talent Show

Enjoy Japanese Green (Matcha) Tea and Sweets 10am to 3:00pm, or VIP Authentic Tea Ceremony at noon and 1:30pm. $10 per person. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.


Please give our project a vote: Re-Green Miami’s Japanese Garden


November 16th, 2017 | Comments Off on Fall Festival 2017

7-5-3 Ceremony, Tea Ceremony, Ikebana Demonstration, Martial Arts, Magic Show, Cosplay Costume Contest & Much More.

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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden

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May 14th, 2017 | Comments Off on Spring Festival Sunday May 14th

FREE Spring Festival with Tea Ceremony, Ikebana Demo, Martial Arts Demo, Japanese Music, Cosplay Costume Contest & Much More.

Sunday, May 14th, 2017 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden 10am to 5pm

  • Ikebana Demonstration by Grand Master Mieko Kubota (Kids make arrangement for Mom!)
  • Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony: Directed by Akihiko Kaji
  • Musical Performances by Ms. Ellen Ogihara, violin & Mr. Anthony Corbo, viola
  • Kendo Demonstration: Presented by the Institute of Budo Studies. Kendo is known as Japanese fencing.
  • Iaido Demonstration: Presented by the Institute of Budo Studies. Iaido is an ancient “Quick Draw” sword art
  • Taiko Drummers, featuring Yoshiko Taiko Dojo
  • Fun and colorful Cosplay Costume Contests

Enjoy Japanese Green (Matcha) Tea and Sweets 10am to 3:00pm, or VIP Authentic Tea Ceremony at noon and 1:30pm. $10 per person. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Browse cool stuff in these pop-up shops:
Nerdling etsy.com/shop/NerdlingArtsNCrafts
Fitness To Cosplay Fitnesstocosplay.com
Open Card Now opencardnow.com
Ai Design Creative Studio facebook.com/AiDesignCreativeCollection/
Bonsai Operations Inc. bonsaioperations.com
Geek Boutique and Oddities facebook.com/geekboutiqueandoddities/
Kawaii Universe KawaiiUniverse.com
Botanical Infusions Botanicalinfusions.org

$10 is for the Tea Ceremony only… all of the rest of the festival is free, food will be for sale.


May is Asian-American Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County. Join the celebration!


September 15th, 2016 | Comments Off on November 13, 2016 7-5-3 Festival and More!

7-5-3 Ceremony, Tea Ceremony, Ikebana demonstration, Cosplay Costume Contest & Much More.

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Sunday, November 13th, 2016 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden

  • 7-5-3 Ceremony for children
  • Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement from Grand Master Mieko Kubota.
  • Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony
  • Soran Dance by Palmetto High School Ouendan
  • Cosplay fashion show and costume contest.
  • Japanese Music by Yoshiko Taiko Dojo Drummers.
  • Japanese Paper Theater
  • Children’s Corner featuring authentic Japanese games, origami, calligraphy, and more.
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