2025 Annual Otsukimi - Moonviewing Festival (Japanese Displays, Performances, Sake, Japanese Food, Snacks..) 2 NightsNEW

Experience Otsukimi, a magical Moon Viewing evening with lantern-lit paths, Traditional Music and Dance, Ikebana, Calligraphy, Seasonal Food and Drink, and a serene Garden atmosphere inspired by Japan’s Moon-Waiting gatherings.

Date & Time
• November 8 and 9, 5 PM - 9 PM
• Last Admission at 8 PM
• Gate Opens at 4:30 PM

Location
• Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
• 1125 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Details
• Theme: Tsukimachi no Yoi - Moon-Waiting Evening
• Enjoy Shakuhachi, Taiko, Shamisen, Koto, and Traditional Japanese Dance
• Lantern-Lit Garden Paths, Cultural Displays, and Seasonal Art Installations
• Sake Bar and Japanese Cuisine Available for Purchase
• Tea House Concert Bundle Available (Koto Performance plus Tea Garden and Exhibit Tour)
• General Admission: General $35, Member $30, Youth 7-17 $25, Youth 0-6 Free
• Tea Bundle: General $75, Youth 7-17 $65, Youth 0-6 Free

Schedule
• 5:15 PM - Shakuhachi Performance by Jin Sokushin
• 5:30 PM - Sake Lecture by Mark Fukushima, Ozeki Sake USA
• 5:50 PM - Nihon Buyo by Suzuyuki-Kai
• 6:15 PM - Native Hoop Dance & Brother Drum by HopiToWa
• 6:30 PM - Ikebana Live Demonstration by Ping Wei with Traditional Music by Ken Koshio
• Short Intermission
• 7:15 PM - Shakuhachi Performance by Jin Sokushin
• 7:30 PM - Sake Lecture by Mark Fukushima, Ozeki Sake USA
• 7:45 PM - Nihon Buyo by Suzuyuki-Kai
• 8:10 PM - Native Hoop Dance & Brother Drum by HopiToWa
• 8:30 PM - Finale: Collaboration with Japanese Drumming and Dance
• Gate Closes at 9 PM

Vendors
• Himeji Sister City Information Booth
• Kimono and Traditional Goods by Junko Horton
• Haiku Typing by Robb Tyler (1923 Underwood Typewriter)
• Ikebana Potteries by Ping Wei
• Shodo Calligraphy by Yuka Ishiko
• Kimono Origami by Karen O’Hanlon
• Phoenix Shogi Club, Coronado Lily
• Arizona Bujinkan Ninpo & Budo Kai

Food & Drink
• Kakigori Addict & Shimogamo - Kakigori, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Wagyu Skewer
• Arizona Buddhist Temple - Japanese Noodles
• Mochinut Tempe - Mochi Donuts and Specialty Drinks
• Komugi Bakery (Saturday) - Japanese Breads and Sweets
• Japanese Friendship Garden - Sake Bar, Snacks, and Drinks

Tea House Concert Bundle
• Includes Otsukimi Entry plus Koto Performance in the Tea House
• View the Roji and a Docent-Led Tea Garden and Exhibit Tour

Clear Bag Policy
• Allowed: Clear Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC Bags; Small Clutch Bags (4.5" x 6.5" or Smaller); Medically Necessary Items
• Not Allowed: Backpacks, Large Purses, Non-Clear Bags
• Prohibited: Weapons, Outside Food or Beverages, Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Pets (Service Animals Welcome), Drones, Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Professional Camera Gear

Parking
• JFG Parking Lot has Limited Spaces
• Additional Parking: Margert H Lot near Culver Dog Park and Nearby Street Parking

Hashtags
• #Otsukimi #MoonViewing #JapaneseGarden #PhoenixEvents #JapaneseCulture