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

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

Free Winter Festival January 13, 2019

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

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

• Martial Arts Demonstration
  
• Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement
• Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony $10/person
• 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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

• Shichi-Go-San with 1000 Year Candy for kids 7-5-3 years of age
• Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement
• Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony
• Martial Arts Demonstration: Iaido, the Way of the Sword
  
• 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.

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!

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

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.