Sakura Matsuri 2017 Saturday Events

Sakura Matsuri weekend offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.

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Saturday, April 29 | Schedule

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Performances: Main Stage

Performances: J-Lounge Stage

BBG Tea Center

Ink Alley: Page Turners & Visual Art

Workshops & Games

Japanese Market

Breathtaking Bonsai, Traditional Arts & Torii Tours

Kid Stuff

Performances

Cobu on the main stage — **Cobu.** Photo by Liz Ligon.

Main Stage at Cherry Esplanade

Noon–12:45 p.m.: Cobu
Taiko and tap with an urban twist
1:30–2:15 p.m.: Dancejapan with Sachiyo Ito
Elegant and colorful Kabuki Buyo dance
2:30–3:15 p.m.: Samurai Sword Soul
Action-packed drama by martial arts masters
3:30–4:15 p.m.: Takarabune Dance
Shikoku, Japan’s high-octane ensemble
4:30–5 p.m.: BBG Parasol Society Fashion Show
Featuring Live Music by the J-Music Ensemble
A prim and proper pageant accompanied by anime anthems
5:15–6 p.m.: Uhnellys
Indie rock duo straight from Tokyo

J-Lounge Stage at the Osborne Garden

11–11:30 a.m.: The Art of Kendama
Wooden toys set into motion by Team KENYC
Music mix by DJ Panic
Noon–1 p.m.: Takarabune Dance
Awa Odori dance and narimono drum ensemble from Shikoku, Japan
1:15–2:15 p.m.: J-Music Ensemble
Innovative jazz inspired by anime and video game themes
2:30–3 p.m.: KuroPOP
J-pop dance party
3:15–3:45 p.m.: Stand-up Comic Rio
Rio Koike’s Tokyo Magic Show comes to Brooklyn.
4–5 p.m.: Hanagasa Odori
Flower hat procession with the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY

BBG Tea Center at the Auditorium

Sohenryu Tea ceremony. — *Sohenryu* tea ceremony. Photo by Liz Ligon.

Noon–12:30 p.m.: Sohenryu Tea Ceremony for Families
Kids learn about the art of tea with Soumi Shimizu and Sōkyo Shimizu.
1–1:45 p.m.: Sohenryu Tea Ceremony
Led by tea masters Soumi Shimizu and Sōkyo Shimizu
2:30–3 p.m.: Sohenryu Tea Ceremony for Families
Kids learn about the art of tea with Soumi Shimizu and Sōkyo Shimizu.
4–4:45 p.m.: Sohenryu Tea Ceremony
Led by tea masters Soumi Shimizu and Sōkyo Shimizu

Ink Alley: Page Turners and Visual Art at the Osborne Garden

**Art by Rumi Hara.** Photo courtesy of Rumi Hara.

10 a.m.–3 p.m.: CosplayNYC
Meet zine creators and get some cosplay tips.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Archestratus Books
Greenpoint’s go-to cookbook shop presents a Japanese selection.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Community Bookstore
An exciting array of Japanese reads
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Sophocles Plokamakis
Illustrations by NYC’s "metro manga" creator
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Rumi Hara
Ink illustrations and comic art by a Kyoto native
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Kate T. Williamson
Watercolors inspired by Japan and cherry blossoms
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Jed Henry
Illustrations blending video game characters with Edo-era art traditions
11–11:45 a.m.: Ukiyo-e Illustration Demonstration with Jed Henry
See video game characters reimagined before your eyes.
Noon–12:45 p.m.: Metro Manga Demonstration with Sophocles Plokamakis
Enjoy a drawing demonstration by "Metro Manga Man."
2–2:45 p.m.: Ukiyo-e Illustration Demonstration with Jed Henry
See video game characters reimagined before your eyes.

Workshops & Games at the Osborne Garden

**Game of go with the Brooklyn Go Club.** Photo by Mike Ratliff.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Kendama: Toys of Skill
Learn about these traditional wooden toys from members of KENYC.
1–5 p.m.: Shogi Chess
Learn this ancient game from the masters of the New York Shogi Club.
J-Lounge Game Stop
1–5 p.m.: The Game of Go
Challenge the pros from the Brooklyn Go Club.
J-Lounge Game Stop
1:30–2:15 p.m.: Manga Drawing with Misako Rocks
Join the manga maven in a hands-on workshop (ages 6 & up).
3–3:45 p.m.: Manga Drawing with Misako Rocks
Join the manga maven in a hands-on workshop (ages 6 & up).
4:15–5 p.m.: Manga Drawing with Misako Rocks
Join the manga maven in a hands-on workshop (ages 6 & up).

Japanese Market at the Osborne Garden

Sushi Designs NY; photo by Mel Maghuyop. Togei Kyoshitsu. — **Sushi Designs NY** (left); photo by Mel Maghuyop. **Togei Kyoshitsu** (right).

10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Kokeshi Dolls
Handcrafted wooden dolls presented by Kyoohoo of northern Japan
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Handmade Hair Ornaments
Unique hair adornments by Hikari Wo Sagasu
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Archestratus Books
Greenpoint’s go-to cookbook shop presents a Japanese selection.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Community Bookstore
An exciting array of Japanese reads
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Ito En Fine Teas
Japan’s largest green tea distributor
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Minamoto Kitchoan Wagashi
Seasonal Japanese confections and treats
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Royce’ Chocolate
Chocolate and maccha from Hokkaido, Japan
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Sushi Pillows
Whimsical plush creations by Sushi Designs New York
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Tenugui Wraps
Decorative cotton cloths by Wuhao Tenugui Art
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Togei Kyoshitsu Ceramics
Functional and elegant pottery
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Raaka Chocolate
Small-batch chocolates inspired by Japanese culinary traditions
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: J-Fashion Accessories
Handcrafted kawaii adornments by Un-Re Designs
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Vintage Kimonos
Fashions straight from Japan by YokoDana Kimono

Breathtaking Bonsai, Traditional Arts & Torii Tours

10 a.m.–Noon: Japanese Garden Stroll
A guided tour of BBG’s cloud-pruned trees, torii gate, and coy koi
Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Origami Atelier
Taro’s Origami Studio presents an evocative array of paper animals and flowers.
Rotunda
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum
Enjoy the Garden’s world-class collection of teeny trees.
Steinhardt Conservatory
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Bonsai Basics
Consult the aficionados from the Friends of Bonsai club.
Steinhardt Conservatory
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Friends of Bonsai’s Living Sculpture Exhibit
A display by Brooklyn’s own bonsai club
Steinhardt Conservatory
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Mataro Ningyo Doll Museum
A rare peek at the Kimekomi Doll Club’s private collection.
Members’ Room
Noon–4 p.m.: Colossal Creatures: Giant Origami
An exceptional demonstration by paper-folding pro Frank Ling.
Rotunda

Kid Stuff

Boy sticks his head in a sushi cut out — **Kid stuff.** Photo by Liz Ligon.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Kendama: Toys of Skill
Learn about these traditional wooden toys from members of KENYC.
Osborne Garden
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Samurai Selfie
Pose in your favorite warrior cutouts.
Osborne Garden
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: You Look Radishing!
Pose as a daikon radish.
Osborne Garden
11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Bamboo Insect Hotel Crafting
Build lodging for your tiny buggy guests (ages 4 & up).
Discovery Garden
Noon–12:30 p.m.: Sohenryu Tea Ceremony for Families
Kids learn about the art of tea with Soumi Shimizu and Sōkyo Shimizu.
Auditorium
1–5 p.m.: Vaudeville Origami
Fold along with Jeremy Aaron Horland in this one-of-a-kind workshop.
Osborne Garden
1:30–2:15 p.m.: Manga Drawing with Misako Rocks
Join the manga maven in a hands-on workshop (ages 6 & up).
Osborne Garden
2:30–3 p.m.: Sohenryu Tea Ceremony for Families
Kids learn about the art of tea with Soumi Shimizu and Sōkyo Shimizu.
Auditorium
3–3:45 p.m.: Manga Drawing with Misako Rocks
Join the manga maven in a hands-on workshop (ages 6 & up).
Osborne Garden
4:15–4:45 p.m.: Sohenryu Tea Ceremony for Families
Kids learn about the art of tea with Soumi Shimizu and Sōkyo Shimizu.
Auditorium
4:15–5 p.m.: Manga Drawing with Misako Rocks
Join the manga maven in a hands-on workshop (ages 6 & up).
Osborne Garden

All events held rain or shine. Valid membership or advance ticket required for entrance. There are no free hours or reciprocal admissions on festival days.