Ginza bazaar san francisco

The weekend culminates with the festive Bon Odori street dancing on Sunday. The San Francisco community is welcome to don traditional dress and join the sangha in dance, to reflect a sense of appreciation for the perseverance of our predecessors in the past, and to take responsibility for our actions in the present for the well-being of others and future generations.

Jiten Daiko, a young Bay Area taiko drumming ensemble that presents a fusion of innovation and tradition drawn from both Japanese and American influences. Their unique training system aspires to bring a youthful and energizing sound to the stage. Saturday and Sunday, p. The children learn, practice, and perform together, and have performed at the Ginza Bazaar for many years.

SF Awakko Ren, a Bay Area dance group that performs Awa Odori, a type of dance that originates from the largest dance festival in Japan, celebrated in the streets of Tokushima City every August for over years. Saturday, 2 p. They perform songs in English and in Asian Pacific languages at community events and their own concerts around San Francisco. Let's Go to Japan! The Ginza Bazaar will feature many food booths such as teriyaki chicken, sushi, udon, BBQ ribs, curry, and homemade baked goods.

In addition, silent auction, children's games, a boutique featuring many homemade crafts and clothing, tea salon, and bingo. On Saturday afternoon, there will be a kendo Japanese martial art of swordsmanship demonstration and Japanese kamishibai storytelling performance. Sunday from pm - pm, there will be an O-Bon dance. O-Bon dance is a Japanese Buddhist folk dance performed outdoors with dancers colorfully dressed in happi coats, yukata, and kimonos. It is also a time to remember and honor all those who have passed on before us.

All are welcome to attend the event and participate in the dancing. No practices during the first week of July. June - August An important element of Japanese festivals are community involvement and fundraising opportunity for the organizations. The new location for JCCS See Hayao Miyazaki's unprecedented retrospective of legendary filmmaker for the first time outside of Japan.

Apple Picking Begins! Dedicated in April , the garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins. The contribution was made in Discover the tranquility of a Japanese-style garden that blends design elements of classic tea, strolling and zen gardens.