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 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!
Celebrate Spring with Ikebana, Music & More. All Free! Sunday May 3
• Greeting by the Consulate-General of Japan
• Florida statewide Japanese speech and skit contest winners
• Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement from Grand Master Mieko Kubota.
• Japanese Musical Performance by Ellen Ogihara, violin, Sophie Carldon, violin & Vienna Sa, cello.
• Cosplay fashion show and costume contest.
• A special Ikebana demonstration and hands-on-workshop for kids will include a free take-home arrangement made by your child.
Celebrate Spring with Ikebana, Origami, Music & More. All Free!
Sunday, May 4th, 2014 at the Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden
- Learn Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement from Grand Master Mieko Kubota.
- Cosplay fashion show and costume contest.
- Japanese Music by Ms. Ellen Ogihara on Violin and Yoshiko Taiko Dojo Drummers.
- Origami Display, (Origami Art piece by Ms. Mina Hosoki)
- A special Ikebana demonstration and hands-on-workshop for kids will include a free take-home arrangement made by your child.
- Japanese speech and skit contest winners from FIU.
- Uji-kintoki and other flavored ice drink by Oasis Raspados.
- Children’s Corner featuring authentic Japanese games, origami, calligraphy, and Minnow scooping.
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.
It really was a beautiful, cloudless day. Thanks for coming out.
Gagaku, ancient Japanese court music, entranced the crowd
The crowd stepped back as the traditional Japanese sword was demonstrated
Kami Shibai or Paper Theatre, was a real hit with children and adults alike
Talented kids impressed the crowd with their mastery of martial arts