2022 Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival Event (The Region’s Largest Japanese Cultural Celebrations) Japanese Food, Performers..NEW

Our 23rd annual Otsukimi will return to its normal in-person September schedule for the first time since 2019. This event has become one of the region’s largest Japanese cultural celebrations. Festivities include musical performances, haiku readings, vendors selling Japanese food and collectibles, themed art and family-friendly activities.

Festival Date
Sept 10, 2022

Time
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The south entrance of Frisco Square Boulevard, between Church Street and Library Street, will be closed to traffic. For parking, we recommend the Frisco City Hall Garage at 6100 Page Street. Please see additional information at https://www.friscosquare.com/parking.

Performers and Demonstrations

7:00 PM Opening Remarks - Tammy Meinershagen, Frisco City Council
7:05 PM Dallas Kiyari Daiko - (Japanese Drums)
7:25 PM Welcome Remarks - MC Amy Hofland, Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas
7:30 PM Dallas Sumo Club - (Japanese wrestling demonstration)
8:00 PM Plano Kendo Dojo - (Japanese martial arts)
8:20 PM Haiku Activity Introduction - led by Amy Hofland
8:30 PM DFW Bon Odori Fun Group - (summer festival dance)
8:50 PM Haiku Activity - with Amy Lewis Hofland
9:15 PM Stan Richardson and Mujuan Dojo - (Shakuhachi Bamboo Flute Ensemble)
9:50 PM Closing Remarks - by Amy Hofland & Paul Pass, JASDFW

NOTE Chado Urasenke Tankokai (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Will take place 2-3 times during evening near vendor and activities space  see event map for location