Don’t miss this celebration of Japanese culture in a very special spring setting. Martial arts demonstrations, art displays and demos, music performances, children’s games and crafts, authentic Japanese Tea Ceremonies, Japanese food sampling, the Kita no Taiko drummers and more.

Confirmed Activities
Aikido Demonstration (martial arts) – Aikikai Aikido
Animethon Information Tent
Bonsai Display – Les Dowdell
Bujinkan Mimizuku Dojo (martial arts demonstration)
Calligraphy Demonstrations – Natsuki Abe and Edmonton Calligraphy Club
Chigiri-e  Show, Demonstrations and Sales (Torn Paper Art) – Joan King and Washi Chigiri-e Group
Children’s Activities – Edmonton Japanese Community School
Consulate General of Japanese Information Tent
Ikebana Exhibit and Demonstrations – Edmonton Ikenobo Ikebana Club
Japanese Food – Yuzen
Japanese Embroidery Show, Demonstration and Sale – Marian Preshing
Koto Performance (Japanese lute) – Akino Kameyama and friends
Shakuhachi / Shinobue Workshop (Japanese wind instrument) – Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos
Tea Ceremonies – Matsukaze Chonoyu Association
Taiko Drummers – Kita no Taiko Drummers
Wa-gakki and Shodo Performance (Japanese instruments and calligraphy) – Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos & Kisyuu

In the event of rain, some outdoor performances and demonstrations may be cancelled or delayed.
Tea Ceremonies, Ikebana, Embroidery and Chigiri-e Shows take place indoors.

Schedule and activities subject to change.

For information email uabg.events@ualberta.ca or call (780) 987-3054 ext. 2223

Most festival activities are free with general admission to the Garden.
There is a nominal charge for some craft activities. Food and beverage are not included.
Extra charge for tea ceremony tickets, payable to Matsukaze Chonoyu Association – advance purchase recommended.
Garden Season Pass Holders and Friends of the Garden get free admission to this event.
Passes and coupons are eligible for this event.