The event opens at the Kotari Shrine at the Sugar King Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, but the festival will start at 5 p.m. at the Paseo de Marianas.
A lot of activities are in store for the community, including game stands for Fukuniki or the Japanese raffle game, shooting, Kingyo Sukui, ring toss and many more.
The Japanese Autumn Festival is also a chance for everybody to enjoy delicious food at very affordable prices, and to try authentic Japanese wines and drinks like Sake.
Come and get your fill of Yakisoba, BBQ, chicken, pizza, shaved ice and Japanese delicacies and specialties from Japanese restaurants and other participating food stall owners.
The highlights of the main event will be performances such as a Kendo presentation, the Yosakoi dance that combines traditional Japanese movements with modern music, Bon dance or Bon Odori, a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors, Omikoshi or Japanese shrine craft performances on the street, Gospel songs and other performances.
Last year, the community enjoyed a full day of activities during the Autumn Festival and mingled with over 70 visitors from the Katori Shrine group of Japan as well as different dance groups.
