" EXPERIENCE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE "
With 22,000+ attendees in 2018, JapanFest 2019 continues in its 33rd year as the largest Japan-related event in the Southeastern United States. This year is all about "traveling" to Japan to enjoy the traditions, natural beauty, and pop culture of the nation that is hosting the 2020 Olympics!
A production of JapanFest Inc., a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, and supported by the Japan-America Society of Georgia and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, the event invites all first time comers and returning participants to attend the yearly celebration of a longstanding, warm relationship between Japanese and Americans in Atlanta.
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✤ PERFORMANCE & EXHIBITS ✤
There is something for everyone no matter what your interests!
◉ Performing Arts
Japan is internationally renowned for its performing arts, visual arts, and martial arts. Many people may have heard a Japanese drum or eaten sushi, but at this year’s JapanFest, you can experience Japan in a new way by banging a drum, learning how to make sushi, and practicing martial arts. Fashionistas can enjoy a pop culture fashion show, or they can experience the traditional kimono themselves, with the help of the Konnichiwa Club. For those who are fans of Japanese anime, Anime Village will be returning, with a special screening of the renowned film ‘MIRAI’.
◉ Music
Music has always been well represented at the festival, and this year is no exception. JapanFest will feature a variety of musical performances, including the always popular Matsuriza taiko drumming, a performance mixing traditional Japanese folk music with modern jazz , and classical music. There will also be traditional dance performances, and all are invited to join in the spirited Obon dance!
New this year will be a performance by Minyo Station, a Japanese music ensemble coming from Los Angeles, California, with a traditional and modern jazz mix of Japanese folk music.
◉ Exhibits
Many of the approximately 550 Japanese companies based in Georgia will display their products in the Japanese Businesses in Georgia exhibition (JBiG). Interactive exhibits include the latest in Japanese technology, such as automobiles, tractors, and electronics.
◉ Children's Area
For the younger set, there is a Children’s Area which has a variety of crafts and activities. There will be plenty of Japanese cuisine, so bring the family for a day of fun!
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✤ VENUE INFORMATION ✤
This year, the venue is expanding to comfortably accommodate even more vendors, performances, and visitors.
The ever-popular Food Court will have various selections of affordable Japanese delicacies. For more access, the Ginza Dori "main street" is filled with even more vendors with Japanese novelties for sale; Anime Village for all the loyal Anime fans; Children's Playland with fun Japanese games; The Way of the Warrior with sword and martial arts exhibits; the Japanese Arts Studio where you can learn about Ikebana Flower Arranging, Bonsai, Calligraphy, Kimono, and Tea Ceremony; screenings about the Olympics to learn all about next year's festivities and travel to Japan; and a Sake & Beer Garden for adults.
◎ Sponsors：
[Platinum] Delta Air Lines
[Gold] Aflac Incorporated; The Coca-Cola Company
[Silver] TDK Components USA, Inc.; WSB TV Channel 2;
[Bronze] Georgia Asian Times; LeafFilter; Georgia Power Company; Miura America Co. LTD; MomoCon; Sapporo USA, Inc.; Temple University Japan Campus; TOTO USA Inc.;
[Fuji] American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Power Equipment Division; Baker Donelson; Dexerials America Corporation; Georgia Army National Guard; AXIS Atlanta; Novis Creative; TICA- Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America Co.; WOWNOW Inc.; Yamaha Motor Corp. USA; Capture Cliques Photobooth;
[Sakura] Anime Weekend Atlanta; Honda Precision Parts of Georgia; Yachiyo Mfg. of America; Hylant; Gwinnett Daily Post;
[Ume] Atlanta Parent Magazine; In Memory of Shigenobu Machida; KPMG; Panasonic Automotive Systems; Toppan Printing; JapanFest is also made possible in part by- Chopstix for Charity, NAAAP Atlanta Chapter; Explore Gwinnett
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✤ ANNOUNCEMENT ✤
◯ Call for Volunteers：
JapanFest is supported by the help of over 150 volunteers. To fill out an application, please visit ▼
http://www.japanfest.org/getinvolved.
◯ Special Deals：
・While they last, for K-12 schools, JapanFest offers 50 free tickets if applied for by your school administrator.
・Companies can purchase blocks of tickets and offer them as perks to employees.
・Accomodation discounts can be purchased from the following web page▼
https://www.japanfest.org/lodging-transportation
◯ Video of 2018 Event：
JapanFest 2018 Was Awesome! | Novis Creative▼
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jQ8fQh8-4
JapanFest 2018｜Ritchie Films▼
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igV8LopEIOw
◯ Other Info：
No pets other than guide dogs are allowed inside the convention center.
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◉ For more information, please access the event's homepage from below▼
https://www.japanfest.org/
