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Virtual Festival Info

Earn an American degree in Japan with TUJ
Sun, Sep 27
Zoom - Webinar Room
Sep 27, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Zoom - Webinar Room
Join us for a live Information Session on Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ). We will highlight the admissions application process, scholarships, FAFSA, tuition and more that are specific to our Japan campus.
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Bon Odori Workshop with the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York
Sun, Sep 27
Zoom - Children's Area
Sep 27, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Zoom - Children's Area
Learn and dance the "Tanko-Bushi" 炭坑節 together!
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Explore Japan With Ramen with HIS International
Sun, Sep 27
Zoom - Webinar Room
Sep 27, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Zoom - Webinar Room
Learn about Japanese ramen and where to enjoy its regional variations from a Japan travel expert!
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YKK's Fastening Day - A look behind the scenes of YKK's anime campaign
Sun, Sep 27
Zoom - Webinar Room
Sep 27, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom - Webinar Room
Join YKK to watch Episode 4 together, participate in a quiz (with prizes!) and then engage in a discussion of the strategy behind this unique brand awareness campaign.
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Digital Kamishibai Anime Storytelling of Kobutori Jiisan
Sun, Sep 27
Zoom - Children's Area
Sep 27, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Zoom - Children's Area
Join our storytelling session on Kobutori Jiisan, a famous Japanese Folktale! Presented by the JASG – Hosted by Liz Bigler and followed by Q&A with Dolph Amick, Voiceover Actor.
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Samurai Workshop with Yoshi Amao from Samurai Sword Soul
Sun, Sep 27
Zoom - Aflac Stage
Sep 27, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Zoom - Aflac Stage
Samurai Sword Soul gets voted as the No. 1 favorite act at Japanfest every year! Learn Samurai skills and techniques and perfect your furitsuke/choreography with Yoshi Amao.
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Shamisen Performance with Kyle Abbott from Bachido
Sat, Sep 26
Zoom - Aflac Stage
Sep 26, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Zoom - Aflac Stage
Listen & enjoy Kyle play the Shamisen. In 2011, Kyle founded an online community for shamisen enthusiasts. With over 3,000 members worldwide, beginners & professional players can unite together to connect, learn, & inspire each other. Donate here: ow.ly/IXQg50ANYbz
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Ekaki-Uta with Junko Fujiyama
Sat, Sep 26
Zoom - Children's Area
Sep 26, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Zoom - Children's Area
Sing fun Japanese drawings songs as you illustrate Pikachu and Mario! Ekaki Uta helps you learn how to draw popular characters by creating a song and rhythm for the steps. Make sure to prepare a pencil and paper to follow along!
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Martial Arts Workshop with US Taido
Sat, Sep 26
Zoom - JapanFest Dojo
Sep 26, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Zoom - JapanFest Dojo
U.S. Taido Association - Est. in Atlanta since 1975. Taido is the modern style of karate, utilizing dynamic techniques and footwork for the purpose of self-defense. Learn and follow Karate techniques together in this workshop!
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Awakening Your Ikigai Within: The Japanese Secret to Waking Up with Joy & Purpose Everyday
Sat, Sep 26
Zoom - Webinar Room
Sep 26, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Zoom - Webinar Room
Learn from Nozomi Morgan the Japanese secrets of living a purposeful, joyful, and successful life and career introducing concepts of Ikigai, Ichigo-ichie, and Kaizen. Attendees will take away practical ideas to change their life during this uncertain time.
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Learn Ninjutsu with Atlanta Bunjinkan Dojo
Sat, Sep 26
Zoom - JapanFest Dojo
Sep 26, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Zoom - JapanFest Dojo
Watch a demonstration video from Atlanta Bujinkan Dojo, the oldest school of Ninjutsu in the Western Hemisphere! Q & A session available afterward to ask questions about the unique & fascinating martial art of the Ninja.
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Get Ready with Me: Cosplaying with MomoCon
Sat, Sep 26
Zoom - Anime Village
Sep 26, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Zoom - Anime Village
Join MomoCon for an interview with ADOS Cosplay about her work, including displays of Cadence of Hyrule Zelda , Narberal from the Overlord anime, and Inosuke from the Demon Slayer anime.
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