Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2021 Memphis Japan Festival! It was so great to be able to gather in-person again to celebrate Japanese culture and grassroots connections. We look forward to next year's festival!
ONLY ONE MORE DAY UNTIL THE 2021 MEMPHIS JAPAN FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 7TH!
We are starting off with a roaring performance from St. Louis Osuwa Taiko at 10 am!
Photo credits Ashley Webelhuth
The ticket box office opens tomorrow at 9:30 am!
Looking for information on going to the festival including admission prices, free parking, and directions? Check out our "Going To The Festival" page on the festival website!
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Are you ready to rock out with @KazhaOfficial tomorrow at the Memphis Japan Festival? Kazha is a fusion of cultures and musical viewpoints that create their sound, combining the softness of a falling feather and the heaviness of a hurricane.
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We are grateful to our festival partners who work closely with us to make the Memphis Japan Festival happen! This includes the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, the Japan-America Society of Mississippi, Memphis Botanic Garden and The University of Memphis.
Join the University of Central Arkansas Japanese Club at the Goldfish Scooping pool as they teach you how to play this popular Japanese festival game. They will also have an origami table
Note, real goldfish are not used! You will be able to scoop up some beautiful fake fish 😊
ONLY 2 DAYS REMAINING BEFORE THE MEMPHIS JAPAN FESTIVAL!
Another performer making a return is The Kent Family Circus! Come see their acts of magic, juggling and other awe inspiring arts. The only show like it in the world! Be sure to catch their performance on November 7th!
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Only 3 MORE DAYS until the Memphis Japan Festival returns on November 7th!
We are excited to celebrate Japanese culture with the Memphis community again. One of our great performers that are returning is Masaji Terasawa, the Candyman.
Thank you to First Horizon Bank for their Bronze Sponsorship of the 2021 Memphis Japan Festival. We deeply appreciate their support for every year of the festival, and for their support of the arts throughout Tennessee.
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Our last food vendor for the 2021 Memphis Japan Festival is Rice Burner. They will have delicious chicken teriyaki, crab ragoon, salmon hibachi, steak & shrimp hibachi, and more! https://t.co/3ip0Tl7s2U
You can view our entire food lineup here! https://t.co/483Wnisx95
The Memphis Japan Festival is a fun day for the whole family!
Be sure to bring your kiddos to the Children’s Activity Area provided by Memphis Botanic Garden and University of Memphis Language Department.
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Looking for something sweet at the Memphis Japan Festival? Be sure to stop by Japan Cafe. They will have Japanese green tea ( macha, hoji, sencha, genmai) from Shizuoka Japan and Japanese baked goodies.