Sakura Matsuri 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Subway Advisory: No 2/3 service on May 1–2. Please plan your visit using the 4/5 or Q trains. For more information, visit the MTA website.
Participate in New York City's "rite of spring" at Sakura Matsuri, a phenomenal weekend celebrating Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances. Enjoy contemporary and traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, ikebana flower arranging, Japanese DJs, presentations on the art of manga, tea ceremonies, and workshops for all ages.
Performers, Activities, Exhibits and Workshops
Schedule of Events
Performances
| 11:00–11:45 | Children's Suzuki Recital |
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| Noon–1:00 | Taiko Drumming |
| 1:15–2:00 | Nihon Buyo Classical & Ryukyu Buyo Okinawan Dance |
| 1:30–2:15 | Hanagasa Odori Flower Hat Dance Procession |
| 2:00–3:00 | Haiku Poetry Readings |
| 2:15–2:45 | Moving Zen: The Art of Japanese Karate |
| 3:00–3:45 | Japanese Gypsy Rock |
| 3:30–4:15 | Children's Hanagasa Odori Flower Hat Dance Procession |
| 4:00–4:45 | Okinawan Pop & Chindon Street Music |
| 4:30–5:15 | Butoh Dance |
| 5:00–5:45 | The Infinite Spirits: A Samurai Drama |
Hands-on for Kids
| 1:00–3:00 | Sakura Tattoo Parlor |
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| 1:00–4:00 | Make Your Own Tea Bag |
| 1:00–4:00 | Faux Flower Making from Reuseables |
| 1:00–5:00 | Origami Paper Folding |
Japanese Edibles
| 10:00–5:30 | Tokyo Tea House |
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| 11:00–5:30 | Japanese Food & Beverages |
| 1:00–4:00 | Sushi-Shaped Cookies |
J-Pop Culture
| 10:00–1:00 | Pose for a Cosplay Portrait |
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| 10:00–5:00 | Manga Comic Book Library |
| 10:00–6:00 | Manga & Anime Alley |
| 11:00–11:30 | Yosakoi Festival Dancing |
| 11:45–12:45 | Animate It: Manga Made Before Your Eyes |
| Noon–5:00 | Sushi Pillow Photo Op |
| 1:00–4:00 | Sushi-Shaped Cookies |
| 1:00–1:30 | Anime Stand-up Comedy |
| 1:30–2:00 | EMP Maniac: Aim for the Top (Note)! |
| 2:00–4:00 | BBG's Parasol Society Presents High Tea |
| 2:30–3:00 | Taiko & Tap |
| 4:00–4:45 | Iron Cosplay: Competitive Costume Creation |
| 5:00–6:00 | Dance Party with IchiP! |
| The J-Lounge is presented in partnership with the NY Anime Festival | |
Traditional Arts & Culture
| Noon–1:00 | Japanese Hot-Pot Cooking |
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| Noon–5:00 | Washi Ningyo Doll Making Demonstration |
| Noon–5:00 | Vintage Kimono Photo Op |
| 1:00–2:00 | Japanese Hot Pots: Comforting One-Pot Meals |
| 1:00–5:00 | Exhibit of Mataro Ningyo Dolls |
| 1:00–5:00 | The Game of Go |
| 2:00–3:00 | Mataro Ningyo Doll Making Demonstration |
| 3:00–4:00 | Moku Hanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration |
| 3:30–4:30 | Traditional Tea Ceremony |
Flowers, Plants & Garden Tours
| 10:00–Noon | Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden Tour |
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| 10:00–5:00 | Exhibit of Ikebana Flower Arrangements |
| 10:00–5:00 | Bonsai Advice for Home Gardeners |
| 10:00–5:00 | Bonsai Display: Living Sculpture |
| 10:00–5:00 | BBG Bonsai Permanent Collection |
| Noon–5:00 | Home Gardening Experts on Flowering Cherries |
| 12:30–2:00 | Demonstration of Ikebana Flower Arranging |
| 1:00–2:00 | Seasonal Highlights Tour |
| 2:00–4:00 | C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum Tour |
Performances
| Noon–12:45 | Taiko Drumming |
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| 12:45–1:00 | Children's Taiko Drumming Recital |
| 1:15–2:00 | Nihon Buyo Classical & Ryukyu Buyo Okinawan Dance |
| 2:15–3:00 | Koto & Shamisen Concert |
| 3:00–4:00 | Enta Kusakabe & the Art of Gogyohka Poetry |
| 3:15–4:00 | The Infinite Spirits: A Samurai Drama |
| 3:30–4:15 | Butoh Dance |
| 4:00–5:00 | Meet Poet Enta Kusakabe |
| 4:15–5:00 | Minbu Folk Dance |
| 5:15–6:00 | Percussive Tap Dance and Taiko |
| 6:15–7:00 | Cosplay Fashion Show |
Traditional Arts & Culture
| Noon–1:00 | Sohenry Style Tea Ceremony |
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| Noon–5:00 | Washi Ningyo Doll Making Demonstration |
| Noon–5:00 | Vintage Kimono Photo Op |
| 1:00–5:00 | Exhibit of Mataro Ningyo Dolls |
| 1:30–2:30 | Sohenry Style Tea Ceremony |
| 2:00–3:00 | Mataro Ningyo Doll Making Demonstration |
| 3:00–4:00 | Moku Hanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration |
J-Pop Culture
| 10:00–1:00 | Pose for a Cosplay Portrait |
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| 10:00–1:30 | DJ Saiko Mikan |
| 10:00–3:00 | Manga Comic Book Library |
| 10:00–6:00 | Manga & Anime Artist Alley |
| Noon–5:00 | Sushi Pillow Photo Op |
| 1:00–4:00 | Sushi-Shaped Cookies |
| 1:45–2:15 | Anime Stand-up Comedy |
| 2:15–2:45 | EMP Maniac: Aim for the Top (Note)! |
| 2:45–3:30 | Iron Cosplay: Competitive Costume Creation |
| 3:30–7:00 | DJ Eric B. |
| 6:15–7:00 | Cosplay Fashion Show |
| The J-Lounge is presented in partnership with the NY Anime Festival | |
Games
| Noon–5:00 | Meet Maki Kaji, the Godfather of Sudoku |
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| 1:00–5:00 | The Game of Go |
| 2:45–3:30 | Iron Cosplay: Competitive Costume Creation |
Hands-on for Kids
| 1:00–3:00 | Sakura Tattoo Parlor |
|---|---|
| 1:00–4:00 | Make Your Own Tea Bag |
| 1:00–4:00 | Faux Flower Making from Reuseables |
| 1:00–5:00 | Origami Paper Folding |
| 2:30–3:15 | Taiko Drumming for Families |
Flowers, Plants & Garden Tours
| 10:00–Noon | Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden Tour |
|---|---|
| 10:00–5:00 | Exhibit of Ikebana Flower Arrangements |
| 10:00–5:00 | Bonsai Advice for Home Gardeners |
| 10:00–5:00 | Bonsai Display: Living Sculpture |
| 10:00–5:00 | BBG Bonsai Permanent Collection |
| 11:00–12:30 | The Art of Bonsai |
| Noon–5:00 | Home Gardening Experts on Flowering Cherries |
| Noon–1:30 | Demonstration of Ikebana Flower Arranging |
| 1:00–2:00 | Seasonal Highlights Tour |
| 1:00–2:30 | The Art of Bonsai |
| 2:00–4:00 | C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum Tour |
Japanese Edibles
| 10:00–5:30 | Tokyo Tea House |
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| 11:00–5:30 | Japanese Food & Beverages |
| 1:00–4:00 | Sushi-Shaped Cookies |
