2024 - 23rd Annual Japanese Festival Hosted by Japanese Association at Kearney (Japanese Food: Yakisoba, Japanese-Fried Chicken, Rice Balls, etc..)NEW

KEARNEY - Sure, it’s still winter.  But you can celebrate summertime during an upcoming University of Nebraska at Kearney event.

The Japanese Association at Kearney (JAK) is hosting its annual Japanese Festival in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room on campus. This year’s theme is a traditional Japanese summer festival.

Attendees can enjoy Japanese food such as yakisoba (a stir-fried noodle dish), okonomiyaki (a savory pancake), Karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken), and chocolate-covered bananas. There will also be musical and dance performances, a martial arts demonstration, and other activities.

The Japanese Festival is free and open to the public.

JAK is a UNK organization open to any student interested in promoting or learning more about Japan. Hundreds of people attend the group’s Japanese Festival each year, making it one of the most popular international events on campus.

Food
The menu for the Japanese festival includes edamame, Japanese-style fried chicken, rice balls, seasoned cucumbers, chocolate-coated bananas, and cotton candy.

Festival Date
Feb 24, 2024, Saturday

Event Time
6:00 pm

Costs
Free

Background
University of Nebraska Kearney currently has 138 Japanese students, the most of any foreign country on campus.

Location
Ponderosa room, NSU

Title
Annual Japanese Festival Hosted by Japanese Association at Kearney (Japanese Food: Yakisoba, Japanese-Fried Chicken, Rice Balls, etc..)