Immerse yourself in another culture for a day! Japan Fest will take place on Saturday, October 12th. Starting at 10 a.m. with the Kaminari Taiko Drummers, visitors will experience a day full of martial arts demonstrations, performances, exhibits, and hands-on activities, all exploring the rich culture of Japan.
Festival admission will be $5 for all guests (includes entrance to the museum and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden). NOMA Members and children 6 & under are free.
Participants for Japan Fest 2013
- Kaminari Taiko
- Japan Club of New Orleans
- Art Making Activities and Tours by NOMA
- Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
- City of Matsue
- New Orleans Breeze (Jazz Trio)
- Louisiana State Museum
- Greater New Orleans Suzuki Forum
- Japan Society of New Orleans
- New Orleans Haiku Society
- New Orleans Kendo Club
- Crane's Nest Go Club
- Shindoryu Aikijutsu Association of Southern Louisiana University
- New Orleans Zen Temple
- Tea Ceremony Group
- Yakiba – Japanese Sword Exhibit
- Baton Rouge Iaido (sword drawing)
- New Orleans ch 97 Ikebana International
- Japanese Weekend School
- Mecha Con
- NOLA Lolita’s (Japanese Street Fashion Group)
- Japanese Garden Foundation
- Japanese Crafts/Origami
- UNO – Japan: Study at Doshisha University
- Minyo Group – Japan Club of N.O.
- jetaaNOLA
- Kate Jensen, Kimekomi instructor
Food Vendors: Ninja Restaurant, Hoof & Cleaver, Woody’s Fish Tacos,
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