The Japanese Language School of Cincinnati is hosting the Japanese Culture Festival on Monday, November 16 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Student Union Ballroom at Northern Kentucky University. The free festival features Japanese cultural experiences including karuta matches, ikebana flower arrangement demonstrations, a Japanese songs concert by Sakura Ladies Chorus, a karate performance, taiko drumming, Bon dance, and interactive booths with kimono try-ons, origami, calligraphy, manga, chopsticks games, and Japanese learning activities.

Japanese Language School of Greater Cincinnati

Northern Kentucky University Student Union Ballroom

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Japanese Culture Festival

Experience a variety of traditional and contemporary Japanese cultural activities at the NKU Student Union Ballroom. Visitors can enjoy live performances, hands-on arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations, and family-friendly interactive booths celebrating Japanese culture.

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Japanese Culture Festival