Vashon Japan Festival @ Mukai Farm & Garden

Start: Saturday, September 7, 2024 11:00AM
End: Saturday, September 7, 2024 5:00PM

Mukai Farm & Garden’s Japan Festival is back this year with an exciting lineup of activities, including delicious food, bon dance, mochi pounding, lino printing, kimono demonstrations, an artisan market, and a kids’ village. We’re also thrilled to welcome special guests: musician Tomo Nakayama, poet Troy Osaki, and Seattle Kokon Taiko. This year’s theme is “Okage Sama De”, “which means “It’s all thanks to you”. We are grateful to our forebearers and the wider community for their support and contributions. Join us for a day of fun for the whole family! 2024 Schedule: Main Stage with MC Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma: 11:00 – Grand Opening with dignitaries and Vashon Soran Dancers 11:30 – Musokai Iaido (Japanese Swordsmanship) 12:15 – Poet, Troy Osaki 1:00 – Seattle Kokon Taiko 1:45 – Koto No WA 2:30 – Seattle Kokon Taiko Workshop 3:15 – Community Bon Odori 4:15 – Musician, Tomo Nakayama Labyrinth: 12:00 & 1:30 – Sonic Labyrinth Walks with Sound Artist, Susie Kozawa Workshops / Demonstrations: 11:00 — 2:00 – Uchiwa (Fan Making) 12:00 — 2:00 – Lino Printing 12:00 — 3:00 – Kimono Demonstration and Photo Booth 11:00 — 5:00 – Mochi Demonstrations Kids’ Village: 11:30 — 5:00 – Origami, Tatakizome, Kendama, Kanji, and more!