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

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, 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.

FREE Spring Festival with Tea Ceremony, Ikebana Demonstration, Music, Cosplay Costume Contest & Much More. All Free!

Sunday, May 8th, 2016 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden 10am to 5pm

• Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstrations ($10) CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
• Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement from Grand Master Mieko Kubota.
• Authentic Japanese violin and viola musicians
• Cosplay fashion show and costume contest.
• Japanese Music by Yoshiko Taiko Dojo Drummers.
• Soran Dance and Japanese High School Ouendan
• Children’s Corner featuring authentic Japanese games, origami, calligraphy, and more.

Sunday, January 10th, 2016 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden 10am to 5pm

• First Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony performed in Miami-Dade in more than 20 Years
• Speech by the Consul General of Japan
• Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement from Grand Master Mieko Kubota.
• Martial Arts demonstrations
• Cosplay fashion show and costume contest.
• Japanese Music by Yoshiko Taiko Dojo Drummers.
• Children’s Corner featuring authentic Japanese games, origami, calligraphy, and more.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. Tickets will be going on sale for the Tea Ceremony. Entrance to the Garden is Free

• 10:00am Doors open! Children’s Corner open all day.
• 10:30am Taiko Drumming featuring Yoshiko Taiko Dojo
• 10:45am KIDZ City Martial Arts Sensei Maria Medina and Sensei Ariel Torres
• 11:15am Tokubukan Kendo, Sensei Moe Becerra
• 11:45am Taiko Drumming featuring Yoshiko Taiko Dojo
• 12:00pm Japanese Tea Ceremony: Demonstration Directed by Souyo Ito
• 12:30pm Consul General Of Japan, Mr. Ken Okiniwa
• 12:45pm Ikebana demonstration by Ms. Mieko Kubota, Master
• 1:15pm Taiko Drumming featuring Yoshiko Taiko Dojo
• 1:30pm Goju Ryu Miami Kenseikan, Robert Young Sensei
• 2:00pm Japanese Tea Ceremony: Demonstration Directed by Souyo Ito
• 2:30pm Bas I Karate, Hanshi Newton James
• 3:00pm Cosplay Talent Show, Florida Cosplay
• 4:00pm Cosplay Costume Contest, Florida Cosplay
• 5:00pm Taiko Drumming featuring Yoshiko Taiko Dojo

This event is made possible with the support of Richo, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, Armstrong Ford, Bird Road Subaru, City of Miami Parks, Jungle Island and Lan Pan Asian Cuisine.