FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TWO DAYS IN JAPAN …in Phoenix? “It sure feels like it!” – Kelly Moeur
In its 39th year, this Japanese cultural festival is returning as an “IN PERSON event!
February 25th (Saturday) February 26th (Sunday), 2023
10 AM – 5 PM (both days)
THEME: “WA” -Japanese for peace, harmony-
Location: Steele Indian School Park, The Circle of Life
Between 3rd and Central Streets on Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona
FREE ADMISSION!
4 Stages with ongoing Music, Martial Arts, Dance, Taiko (Japanese drumming), Cosplay, “Candyman,” story-telling, and more;
- Merchandise Vendors with authentic Japanese products;
- Food Vendors with authentic and fusion Japanese tasty food and drinks;
- Exhibitors like ikebana (flower arranging), bonsai (miniature trees), katana (Japanese sword display), Hiroshima Calling, kokeshi (Japanese doll display), tea ceremony and more;
- Passport: for ages 4 – 12 & teens-visit 6 locations to learn about Japanese culture & food;
- Haiku Expo Submit your 5-7-5 syllable poem here: https://azmatsuri.org/entertainment/haiku-expo
Arizona Matsuri is a cooperative effort coordinated by the Arizona Matsuri Steering Committee, with support from the Arizona Buddhist Temple, Arizona Gakuen School, The City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department, the Japanese American Citizens League, the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, the Japanese Business Association of Arizona, the Japanese Culture Club of Arizona, Tomono-kai, Phoenix Japanese Language & Culture Group (Meetup) and the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission/Himeji Committee along with many other benefactors and supporters.
2023 Poster design by Ms. Eriko Fujiyoshi Saxon, owner of “EnColor”
Arizona Matsuri is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Thank you for your continued support!
Established 1984