JAPAN FAIR 2018
Date: Saturday July 7th & Sunday 8th
Place: Bellevue Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Website: japanfairus.org
Japan Fair Main Stage Time Table
Saturday, July 7th
Time | Title |
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10:15 am | Shinto-Muso-Ryu-Jo by Shintokan |
10:30 am | “Color” by UV Performing Arts |
11:15 am | Ishi Yama Battojutsu Demonstration |
12:15 pm | Taiko Drumming by Seattle Kokon Taiko |
1:00 pm | Karate Demonstration by Washington Shotokan Association |
1:45 pm | Hana Medley by Evergreen Glee Club |
2:15 pm | Okinawan Taiko Drumming and Dance by Okinawa Kenjin Kai Chijinshuu |
3:00 pm | Cosplay Contest hosted by Sakura-Con |
4:00 pm | Salmon Cutting Show by Ten Sushi |
4:45 pm | Singing in Harmony by Sophie, Makena & Kaia |
Sunday, July 8th
Time | Title |
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10:30 am | Beautiful Japanese Stage Dance by Team Japonesque |
11:00 am | Author Showcase by Chin Music Press |
12:15 pm | Taiko Drumming by Japan Creative Arts / CHIKIRI & The School of TAIKO |
1:15 pm | Chef Talk with Shiro Kashiba, Sachiko Miyagi, and more |
2:15 pm | Kimono Show “Wayuugi” by Kimono Art & NPO I love Kimono Yukinokai |
3:00 pm | Hogaku Ensemble by Songs of Hope & KOTO no WA with Marcia Takamura and James Jennings |
4:00 pm | Koto into Jazz by Chris Kenji Beer |
4:30 pm | Final Raffle Drawing |
* Stage programs are as of June 20th and may change.
Meet the Stage Emcee
Editor’s Pick from the Stage Performances
July 7th 4:45 pm at the main stage
Sophie, Makena & Kaia
Sophie, age 17, was born in Japan and moved to Bellevue, WA, when she was 12. Fully bilingual in Japanese and English, Sophie has grown up with a deep appreciation for both Japanese and American cultures. A veteran of many local musical theater productions, she most recently starred in the Bellevue High School spring musical, Crazy for You, and is looking forward to releasing her first album with Agenda Records for the Japanese market. You can follow Sophie on Instagram (@sophiiart).
July 8th 2:15 pm at the main stage
Kimono Show “Wayu-gi”
July 8th 3:00 pm at the main stage
Hogaku Ensemble
At Japan Fair 2018, SOH member Shiho Kurauchi will play traditional Japanese music including tanabata song with guest performers Marcia Takamura (shamisen), James Jennings (shakuhachi) and Jean Morishima (koto). Shiho Kurauchi and Jean Morishima are members of local Koto ensemble group, KOTO no WA. Another SOH member Fumi Tagata will join as soprano singer for tanabata song. In addition to the music performance, SOH member Miho Smith will perform Tanabata Story, in collaboration with Kurauchi’s Koto. Smith is one of the most sought-after storytellers in the Greater Seattle area, and co-founder of the Japanese Language Story Time program at the Lynnwood library.