Story posted Thursday, June 11, 2009
Japanese Culture Festival Returns To Forest View
Japanese music, dance, martial arts, culture and Anime will highlight the 28th annual Japan Festival, set for June 13-14 at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Hts.
This year's fest is also scheduled to feature a special presentation on "Kyudo" (Japanese archery) and a bow making demonstration by Master Bowmaker Kanjuro Shibata XXI from Japan. Shibata is twenty first in a line of master bowmakers.
The Festival is presented by the Mid America Japanese Club (MAJC) in partnership with District 214 Community Education. The fest runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday's hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Festival features include:
* Two entertainment stages - Koto, Shinobue, Okinawa Taiko Drums and dances, choirs, Japanese folk dances, Chano-Yu (tea ceremony, 11 a.m.), martial arts, Aikido, Judo and more.
* Culture Exhibition Hall - Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements), Miyuki art flowers and Katana (Japanese swords)
* "Taste of Japan" features Sushi, Chicken Teriyaki and more.
* Market Place (Arts and Crafts) - hand crafts, cards, Japanese books, fabric crafts and Kimono.
Information tables will also be presented by travel agents and other Japanese organizations. Admission is free.
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