Come Join Us!

2015 Aki Matsuri

JASGA’s Ninth Annual Japanese Festival

Taiko drums, Japanese traditional and festive dance, traditional musical instruments, the beauty of theChanoyu ceremony, Japanese martial arts, and Okinawan traditional dance — all this will bring the esthetic gifts of Japanese culture to Austin and Central Texas during the 2015 Aki Matsuri, Japan Fall Festival.

Visitors will enjoy a range of Japanese food and sweets, drink sampler, arts and Japanese goods, Yukata booth, calligraphy, origami hands-on, Japanese games and entertainment. In addition, there will be a Raffle and Silent Auction for items such as restaurants massage/spa gift certificates, Japanese art collections,  Anime & Festive goods, games, film screening passes, Kimono, Obi, Kimono accessories, door prize, and more!  Those who wear Yukata, Kimono,Matsuri Happi coats, cosplayed and Lorita, Harajuku, Tokyo street fashion participants are always welcome and Win the fashion contest!

DATE: Saturday, October 17, 2015   12:00-4:00 PM                         

LOCATION:  O. Henry Middle School [map]

Free for JASGA members & under 18;  $5 for non-members

The students who are taking Japanese language classes at McClain andLASA will operate the Japanese game corner.

JASGA thanks everyone who will donate generously to our Fall Festival!

For festival sponsorship and/or donations to Silent Auction, contact:  jasga-akimatsuri@jasga.org

2015 Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival  SPONSORS:

ASAHI, Coco’s Cafe, Megumi Sakurai