March 1-2, 2025
Entertainment
Performers
Kimono Show
Fumiko’s Kimono team will demonstrate the traditional kimono dressing. Everyone is welcome and enjoy the Kimono Show!
Performance time: Saturday 12 pm
Okinawa Taiko
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko has been performing in festivals, charity functions and anniversary events for just about two decades. The group’s aim is to promote and preserve Okinawan style drum-dancing “Eisa”, and to share Okinawan cultural heritage. The membership consists of a mixed generation to reflect the presentation of grassroots folk art. We hope to deliver the Okinawan spirit through the beat of our drums and harmonies of our dance.
Performance time: Saturday 1:30 pm
Vancouver Iaido
The Vancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido Club (Esaka Dojo Vancouver) is dedicated to the study of the traditional Japanese martial art of iaido. Iaido is the art of drawing a katana (commonly referred to as a Samurai sword) and delivering a decisive strike against one or more opponents. Iaido is one of the oldest Japanese martial arts, with a history that can be traced back at least 450 years.
Vancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido Club worked on the production of FX’s 2024 Shogun as BG, SAE, stunt performers, cast and instructors of the swordsmanship.
Performance time: Saturday 3 pm
APPARE Yosakoi Vancouver
APPARE Yosakoi Vancouver is the only team on the west coast of Canada that performs a Japanese traditional dance, called “Yosakoi”. Their team concept is “Smile” “Shout” and ” Enjoy”; bringing smile, energy and joy to you!!
Performance time: Sunday 12 pm
Kisyuu Japanese Calligraphy
Kisyuu (姫洲) is a Japanese calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in both traditional and modern styles of Japanese calligraphy. Using brush and sumi ink, she brings characters to life—expressing her true self through each stroke.
Since moving to Canada in 2007, she has been dedicated to calligraphy through installations, workshops, lessons, exhibitions, live performances, and commissioned works. She has collaborated with a wide range of artists and worked on projects with companies such as Microsoft, Prada, Shiseido, Lexus, Toyota, and Netflix. Her calligraphy has also been featured in films like Shogun and Deadpool 2.
Through her art, Kisyuu seeks to create a sense of peace—both within and beyond
Performance time: Sunday 1:30 pm
Tea Ceremony
Join Urasenke tea instructor Yasuko Sokyo Takahashi for a ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. We will offer a Japanese tea demonstration at this event in the Ryurei style (tea-making using a table and chairs).
Performance time: Sunday 3 pm
Workshops
About Misaki's Japanese Workshop
Misaki Japanese was founded with the hope of making learning Japanese language and culture fun and easy to understand. My goal is to ensure that when children grow up, they will feel grateful for having learned Japanese as part of their roots. I am dedicated to teaching with passion and care, striving to share the beauty of Japanese culture with as many people as possible here in North America.
Workshop schedule (Saturday & Sunday):
11:00 am – 11:30 am About Japan
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Japan travel tips and Japanese for travellers
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm Spotlight on Kyoto
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Japanese calligraphy
*Shuji limit 5 participants x 2 rotations
*Sign up for workshops at the event. Limited spaces.
See you at the Japan Market!