2023 Children's Day Event: Samurai Kids!, Shoseian Tea House (Obon Dancing, Karate, Games, Cosplay, Origami, Tea House, Calligraphy..)NEW

Celebrate the Japanese custom of "Children's Day" event.  Learn about the Samurai Culture, play traditional games, and participate in other fun activities.

Children's Day with the Japan Foundation - CANCELLED
Sunday, May 7, 2023
11:00 AM 3:00 PM

EVENT CANCELLED

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PREVIOUS YEAR


Festival Event Date
May 15, 2022

Event Time
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Schedule Activities
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Karate: Art of Empty Hand
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Chambara! Samurai sword fighting
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Drumming
12:30 pm - 01:00 pm: Cosplay Fashion Show
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm: Obon Dancing and Music

Edamame Challenge and cooking demo for family
Do Origami: Make the Samurai helmet/Kabuto
Do Shodo: Brush calligraphy like the Samurai
Whisk tea inside the Tea House
Learn the Kendama Game

Snacks
Snacks and water available for purchase

Event Entrance Costs
Entrance is free - no reservations are necessary

Event Parking Tip
Parking on the weekends is always tight inside the Park. Please be advised you may need to park down in the neighborhood and walk in.

Event Festival Location
Brand Park Japanese Garden - Shoseian 'Whispering Pine' Japanese Tea House, 1602 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201

Festival Event Title
2022 Children's Day: Samurai Kids!, Shoseian Tea House (Obon Dancing, Karate, Cosplay, Origami, Tea House, Calligraphy..)