Presented by The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York (JFDINY), FUN FEST JAPAN celebrates Japan and NYC with an all day Japanese cultural festival, featuring traditional performing arts and fun cultural activities for the whole family!

Enjoy performances by JFDINY’s own Minbuza (Japanese Folk Dance), Samurai Sword Soul (Traditional Sword Fighting), and Taiko Masala (Taiko Drumming).

In our activities area, experience a variety of fun Japanese arts and crafts such as origami, calligraphy, kendama, and kimono dressing.

The finale of the day will be the Bon Odori, a traditional Japanese Summer event where everyone joins in and dances together! Come to FUN FEST JAPAN and let’s celebrate NYC!

See photos and videos from last year’s event on our Facebook page.

Performance Schedule (subject to change):

1:00PM – Samurai Sword Soul

2:00PM – Taiko Masala

3:00PM – Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY

3:30PM – Bon Odori