Friday, August 9th
11:00Pm
Honu Sumo Club
Honu Sumo builds community by going beyond the physicality of sumo. We cherish the communal spirit, cultivating a supportive environment that bolsters personal growth, learning, and camaraderie. In our circle, friendships deepen, and a sense of belonging thrives, underpinned by the shared love for sumo tradition and practice.
12:00PM
12:30PM
Honu Sumo Club
Honu Sumo builds community by going beyond the physicality of sumo. We cherish the communal spirit, cultivating a supportive environment that bolsters personal growth, learning, and camaraderie. In our circle, friendships deepen, and a sense of belonging thrives, underpinned by the shared love for sumo tradition and practice.
1:30PM
Momed Hokubei - San Diego Branch
MOMED is an idea created by Sachi Takekoshi in Japan. It's a dance-like meditation designed to align yourself. Through simple movements with music, you connect your body, mind, and spirit. It builds self-esteem and more importantly, everyone feels GREAT afterward. While it may resemble dance from the outside, there's no need to follow the music or keep rhythm. The movements, like gestures, harmonize with song lyrics, making them very simple. We feature a diverse selection of songs, encouraging audience participation in our performances. MOMED – San Diego will collaborate with Taiko, performed in traditional Yukata & Happi costumes. This year is the Year of the Dragon, an important symbol in Japanese culture representing a deity and invoking prosperity and ascension. The performance embodies the essence of the dragon, depicting scenarios of luck and fortune akin to the dragon soaring through the skies. Performers and audience unite through simple, energetic movements, creating shared energy that transforms into an updraft, increasing energy levels—a celebration of cultural heritage, emotional depth, and the limitless potential of human connection through movement. With MOMED, we believe we can promote.
2:00pm
2:30pm
Yako & Aya
Yako Eicher was born in Iwakuni Japan, Yako started Classical piano training at 5 and continued until her graduation from Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo. She then established her own Music Teaching business called the Yako Dream Project. During this time Yako also performed at various venues as a vocalist and pianist as well as an event planner while maintaining her teaching schedule in piano, voice training, music theory etc. In 1997 Yako created and performed at the Asia African Refugee Relief Charity Concert in Yamaguchi Japan for which she received a commendation from UNHCR Commission. In 2013 she started performing at Something Jazz Club , Tomi Jazz in Manhattan every single month. In 2013 she started teaching at Bedrock school. In 2015 she started teaching at Lehman college In 2014 she started Japan tour 2 times /year. 2014 CD [Smile] 2016 CD[Tenderness] Special guest Shunzo Ohno. In 2016 she performed at Club Bonafide with Shunzo Ohno In 2017 she moved to San Diego California. In 2017 she opened up own music school [ Poway Music Co] In 2021 CD[Cosmos of February]
3:30PM
Masazumikai
The Masazumi Kai koto ensemble, consisting of koto, sangen (shamisen) and shakuhachi has been performing in San Diego area schools and other public area since 1971. The group performs a variety of music ranging from classical Japanese to modern. And has even performed with a Suzuki violin group, as well as a Japanese dancing troupe. Masazumi Kai concerts have featured marimba, harmonica, shakuhachi and koto artists, most notably Iemoro Nakashima, the head of the Seiha Conservatory of Japanese Music, and the celebrated composer and virtuoso, Shinichi Yuize, under whom Masazumi Mizuno studied koto and sangen in Tokyo. Twelve of Mizuno Sensei's students have taken their tests in Japan to receive the Junshihan, or Assistant Teacher Degree, four have gone on to receive their Shihan, or Teacher Degree, and one has even achieved Daishihan, or Grand Master's Degree. Masazumi Kai has been performing annually at the Japanese Friendship Garden Cherry Blossom Festival, Fall and Spring Sumie-shows, and the Buddhist Temple of San Diego's cultural bazaar. Also perform at local library as well as retirement homes. Masazumi Mizuno continues to teach koto and sangen and perform at various venues including schools throughout San Diego as part of the Youth Audiences program in the hope of spreading appreciation of Japanese culture.
4:00pm
4:30pm
San Diego Eisa/Sanshin/Hula Team
San Diego Eisa / Sanshin / Hula Team; We are a collaboration Team of Chura Eisa Club, Chura Sanshin Group, and Hau’oli Hula Club. Our members are all from Japan and most of us are from Okinawa. Eisa is Okinawa’s traditional dance that uses native drums. It’s preformed throughout the year, but it is especially common in the summer （Obon Festival ). The sanshin is an Okinawan three stringed musical instrument and precursor of the mainland Japanese shamisen. The wooden body is often covered in snakeskin. You all know what Hula Dance is! We perform Hawaiian Hula with touch of Japanese/ Okinawan soul.
5:30PM
Fujima Jin / 藤間仁
I’m Jin Fujima from Fujima Ryu of Japanese Traditional Dance. I’ve been performing the art of Nihon Buyo for the past 20 years. My mission is to share with many people the beauty of the spirit, the heart of love for one’s ancestors, and the delicate and elegant culture of Japan through Nihon Buyo!
Saturday, August 10th
11:00am
Super Tonic
Super Tonic is a San Diego-based anime and video game cover band formed in 2019 from UCSD alumni. They celebrate and share their love for the two mediums with their unique sound, built from their dynamic 9-piece arrangements and the belief that fully live music can hit just as hard as the music on-screen.
12:00pm
12:30pm
Melly Mimi
Melly Mimi is an anisong singer and dancer from San Diego. She sings and dances to your favorite Japanese anime and pop culture songs. She is also known to be dressed in Japanese Harajuku fashion and anime cosplay. Get ready to smile from ear to ear as you watch her perform!
1:30PM
La Jolla Taiko
La Jolla Taiko is a community-based group comprised of members of all ages and backgrounds. The group has developed a base in traditional taiko artistry and spirit, and infused that with influences from a wide range of contemporary and world music. La Jolla Taiko enjoys adding new instruments to the ensemble and experimenting with new grooves and musical timing. Committed to providing performances and classes that reflect this passion for taiko drumming, La Jolla Taiko hopes you enjoy your taiko experience, and that some part of it may inspire you as well!"
2:00pm
2:30pm
Yako & Aya
Yako Eicher was born in Iwakuni Japan, Yako started Classical piano training at 5 and continued until her graduation from Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo. She then established her own Music Teaching business called the Yako Dream Project. During this time Yako also performed at various venues as a vocalist and pianist as well as an event planner while maintaining her teaching schedule in piano, voice training, music theory etc. In 1997 Yako created and performed at the Asia African Refugee Relief Charity Concert in Yamaguchi Japan for which she received a commendation from UNHCR Commission. In 2013 she started performing at Something Jazz Club , Tomi Jazz in Manhattan every single month. In 2013 she started teaching at Bedrock school. In 2015 she started teaching at Lehman college In 2014 she started Japan tour 2 times /year. 2014 CD [Smile] 2016 CD[Tenderness] Special guest Shunzo Ohno. In 2016 she performed at Club Bonafide with Shunzo Ohno In 2017 she moved to San Diego California. In 2017 she opened up own music school [ Poway Music Co] In 2021 CD[Cosmos of February]
3:30PM
Onami Taiko Center
Onami Taiko Center is a community-based series of classes comprised of members of all ages and backgrounds. These diverse classes have developed a base in traditional taiko artistry and spirit, and infused that with influences from a wide range of contemporary and world music. We are proud to offer several taiko classes starting from absolute beginners up to more advanced levels as a part of Onami Taiko Center, home of our performing group, La Jolla Taiko.
4:00pm
4:30PM
5:30PM
Genbu Daiko
Formed back in August of 2015, Genbu Daiko is a contemporary percussion ensemble specializing in taiko - the art of Japanese drums. Although the team mostly drums in synchronization, the performers are encouraged to apply their individuality and interpretations to share with their audience a percussive experience in rhythmic creativity.
