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Thank you for joining us at Nikkei Matsuri 2025!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Nikkei Next 50/50 RAFFLE WINNER!

Winning ticket #2283

Local Performers

Get ready to be entertained! Local performers will showcase taiko drumming, a dynamic samurai show, traditional Japanese dance, as well as an idol unit and impressive martial arts demonstrations.

Food & Drinks

Satisfy your cravings with delicious Japanese festival foods from Yatai street food stalls, food trucks, and the Nikkei Cafe. Adults can unwind at the Beer & Sake Garden.

Special Guest from Japan

WA Studio KIWA

WA Studio KIWA is a kimono upcycling designer who will present a unique stage performance of their one-of-a-kind art dress woven from 1000 wishes.

Since 2003, Kiwa Anraku has been fascinated by the charm and possibilities of kimono, and has been creating upcycled clothing. Her unique approach was praised, and she became a clothing designer who created stage costumes for actresses, singers, flare bartending, flamenco artists, and other artists. In 2013, she launched the “Momohanabushi Project,” an activity to disseminate kimono culture, and became its representative, and has currently completed 10 performances.

Performance Schedule

*The following schedule is tentative. Times are subject to change.

Activities

Otakara Market

お宝マーケット

Hunt for treasure! You’ll find Japanese dishware, home decor, artwork, kimonos (including accessories) and more.

日本の食器、インテリア、アート作品、着物、和服小物など販売します。

Anime Market

アニメマーケット
Chaerii
Cursive and Prints
manyeggy
Moonberry Market
Raphpapercuts
Saven art studio
Wazakka Canada

Kids Arts & Crafts

子供向けアート&クラフト

Facepainting
Henna
Watercolour Calligraphy
Origami Workshops

フェイスペインティング
ヘナ
水彩書道
折り紙ワークショップ

Outdoor Kids Games

縁日ゲーム

Balloon Darts
Super Ball Sukui
Bowling
Bean Bag Toss
Wanage Ring Toss
Balloon Yo-yo

風船割り ●  輪投げ ● ビーンバッグ投げ ● ボーリング ● スーパーボールすくい ● ヨーヨー釣り

Pokémon League Room

ポケモンリーグ ルーム

Play & Trade
Hosted by the Pokémon League

Bon Odori - Folk Dance

盆踊り

Join in the festivities and dance with Satsuki-kai Japanese Dance Group around the Yagura Tower at 3PM SAT & SUN.

土日両日午後3時より櫓(やぐら)の周りで彩月会のメンバーと一緒に踊りましょう。

“Koto No Ne Kai(Koto Ensemble)” is a group of local Koto students led by Yuriko Nariya of Miyagi-kai. We play in the traditional manner and have played at many local events, senior homes, schools, etc., as volunteers. We have played at Nikkei Matsuri for many years.

Yukata Rental & Kitsuke

浴衣レンタル&着付け

$25 Rental & Kitsuke
$15 Kitsuke – Bring your own yukata

レンタル&着付け:25ドル
着付けのみ:15ドル(浴衣をご持参ください)

Mikoshi Rakuichi

Volunteer to carry the Mikoshi (portable shrine) during the Opening Ceremony

Seniors Lounge

シニアラウンジ

A quiet place to sit and watch the livestream of performances! 11am-4pm.

パフォーマンスのライブストリームを静かに座って見ることができる場所です. 11時から4時まで

The Archives
アーカイブ

Explore Japanese Canadian History & Heritage in the Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre
• Heritage Hub Project Engagement
• Reference Library
• Digital Resources: self-serve and guided research stations.
• Learn about the new Kushiro Lane Garden and celebrate Burnaby’s 60 years of friendship with its sister city, Kushiro, Japan.

チャールズ・H・カドタ・リソースセンターで日系カナダの歴史を探求
• 「ヘリテージハブ」プロジェクトの取り組みについて
• 参考図書
• デジタル資料:セルフおよびガイド付きリサーチステーション
• 新設された「釧路レーンガーデン」および、バーナビーと姉妹都市である釧路市との60年にわたる友好関係を紹介。

ART Exhibit
アート展

Karasawa Gallery
Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity

カラサワギャラリー
「旨味:芸術で味わう日系人のアイデンティティ」

Thank You to All Our 2025 Sponsors & Donors!
日系祭りへのご支援に感謝いたします。

All proceeds support Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact [email protected]

AMBASSADOR SPONSOR

CHAMPION PLUS

CHAMPION

FRIEND

GIFT-IN-KIND + PARTNERS

MEDIA

DONORS

Diamond

Leigh Ann Shoji

Gold Plus

Elaine Homma
Linda & Fred Yada

Gold

Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen

Kazuo Bessho

Akiko Gomyo

Sam Yamamoto

Friend

Kaori Lytton
Alan & Wakako Morris
Yoko Murakami
Kumi Shanahan
Dennis Shikaze

Community

Carrie Okano
Satsuki-kai
Graciana Langamon

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