Mukushin-ryu Kacchu Kumitachi Seminar
On Nov 2, 2013 the Rising Sun Dojo held their annual Mukushin-ryu Bujutsu Seminar at the Shindai Dojo in Orlando. This year the seminar was kacchu kumitachi – sword combat while in full armor....
The Art of Ningyo joruri bunraku
Ningyo joruri bunraku is one of Japan's representative traditional performing arts, a comprehensive art form that combines tayu (chanters), shamisen, and puppets. The puppets themselves are about one-half to two-thirds life-size and have several components:...
Taiwanese Association of America Greater Orlando Celebrates Lantern Festival with Tangyuan Making
On February 24th, the Taiwanese Association of America Greater Orlando (TAAGO) hosted a gathering to celebrate the Lantern Festival for the Year of the Dragon, inviting Taiwanese community and their family and friends to...
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Florida 2024
In Chinese: “中秋節” pronounced as Zhong Qiu JieIn Japanese: 月見（つきみ）?In Korean: 추석 (Chu sok)In Vietnamese: Tết Trung Thu It is a traditional festival celebrated by many Asian American communities in the Far East and Southeast. WHEN IS MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL This tradition...
Annual Japanese Summer Festival “Tampa Natsumatsuri” Returns June 11
The Florida Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (FL-JETAA) invites guests of all ages to attend its 11th annual Japanese summer festival, Tampa Natsumatsuri, on June 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Christ...
The Culture of Tea Ceremony with Tea Master Kumakura of Omotesenke
On August 25th, Consul General Kazuhiro Nakai was invited to the event "The Culture of Tea Ceremony with Tea Master Kumakura of Omotesenke" at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, which has an authentic...
