JapanFestivalBoston

The annual Japan Festival Boston takes place at the Boston Common every April 🌸 Please come & enjoy Japanese culture with food, entertainment, cosplay, & more!

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We just uploaded a YouTube video recapping our #JapanInBostonExperience 2021. Check it out to see all the amazing performances and presentations!
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Check out this promotional video we made with #JapanAirlines! They invited us behind the scenes to see how their airline operates and to tour one of their aircraft!

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We are very excited to be able to announce our plans for #japanfestivalboston! Join us for A Japan in Boston Experience! Find more info and the schedule on our website and stay tuned to our socials for a more on the activities and special guests!

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Have you ever seen #RajioTaiso ? It's a Japanese radio calisthenics program that's been broadcasting since the 1950s! Check out this video that dance studio @MOVEANDINSPIRE1 made for us to showcase Rajio Taiso!

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#Halloween in Japan is full of spooky treats and fun decorations! Even though it’s not a native holiday to #Japan it certainly hasn’t stopped them from getting into the holiday spirit! 👻 What are some of your favorite Japanese Halloween finds?

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As a part of our 2021 efforts to reimage Japan Festival Boston, we've been thinking long and hard about what our values are as an organization. After a lot of discussion and deliberation, we're happy to finally present to you our new slogan, vision statement, and mission. 🎉

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Hello everyone, please see the corrected information for the event! Thanks for your interest! ❤️

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Hello everyone! We posted an announcement yesterday about the dates for our upcoming December event. Unfortunately, the dates on the flyer were wrong. Please see this updated version for the correct dates of our Japan in Boston Experience! Thank you! 🙏

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Save the dates! This year, #JFB is bringing you the #JapaneseCulture experience in a completely new format so that we emphasize the safety of our guests and volunteers. We'll be hosting a series of small, focused, mini-events both virtual and in-person. More updates soon!

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Hello everyone! We posted an announcement yesterday about the dates for our upcoming December event. Unfortunately, the dates on the flyer were wrong. Please see this updated version for the correct dates of our Japan in Boston Experience! Thank you! 🙏

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Sharing an amazing event being hosted by our long time collaborator Philip and his band @ShimoKitaBamBam. The event benefits a great cause, @JBLineBoston, so we really recommend you check it out! Buy tickets at https://t.co/r7z3CMF64v

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Autumn in #japan is a magical time for the senses. The mountains burst with the warm colors of fall and the markets and cafes are full of fall flavors. What are some of your favorite spots in Japan to see the fall colors?

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Photo credits: Photo credits: Z-1 Zokin Grand Prix 2019 Gallery, East Nara and Nabari Tourism Blog, Kimamani Nara Blog (気ままに奈良ブログ)

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Have you ever heard of #ZokinGake? It's the #Japanese practice of cleaning floors with a cloth. Sounds boring, but across Japan, various cities have turned this cleaning method into a race! Check out our Facebook to see the heart pounding action! https://t.co/x2P15SY3h3

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Last week we quizzed you on the difference between #Buddhist temples and #Japanese shrines. Well, the answers to the quiz are now posted on our Facebook and Instagram. Check them out!
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Our next #WearItWednesday post is up! This time, we interviewed Seiko Kitagawa about her passion for #kimono and what it's like being a professional kimono dresser. Don't you want to try kimono too? Check out the interview on Facebook! https://t.co/RAOOnjH03Y

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Let's play a game! Do you know the difference between a #Buddhist #temple and a #Shinto #shrine ? Here's 4 pictures to test your knowledge! Find the full game with 10 pictures on our facebook or instagram!

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Photo credits:
Tofugu
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Gakuranman
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Official Nintendo Hyakunin Isshu Karuta set

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Have you ever heard of the Japanese playing cards called #Karuta? There are so many kinds, including #Hanafuda famously made by #Nintendo in the 1800s. We would like to introduce a few of the most popular kinds of karuta. Take a look!

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There are so many different refreshing Japanese summer treats to enjoy! Check out some of our favorite #icecream variations from across #Japan in the reel. We’d love to hear some of your favorite Japanese summer treats!

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It's time for another Wear it Wednesday post! This time, we're excited to bring you the fashionable Sabi! They describe their style as "monochrome fashion" and draw inspiration from celebrities like G Dragon. Check out the full interview on facebook! https://t.co/3A0j0naCk4