PERFORMING STAGES

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  Non Sweet

  FLORAL STAGE(Sat/Sun)

  Non Sweet (ノン・スイート) is a Vancouver-based Japanese-pop group inspired by idol culture. They deliver engaging live vocals and dance, with original music co-created with their Japan-based producer—members lead on lyrics, choreography, and conc...
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  Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Since the 1970s, Otowa Ryu has shared classical Japanese dances at Lower Mainland and Canadian festivals. Their repertoire spans traditional, contemporary, and folk styles across all ages.
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  Sakura Singers

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Sakura Singers is a unique Vancouver chorus introducing Japanese songs at commemorative ceremonies, community functions, hospitals, and senior homes. They hold major concerts every two years. Their repertoire, for mixed voice and women's ensembles...
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  Sho Matsumoto

  FLORAL STAGE(Sat/Sun)

  Sho Matsumoto, a Japanese solo singer-songwriter, shares personal songs blending originals and covers. After years busking English tunes, he now channels his Vancouver life, including childhood martial arts, through voice and YAMAHA acoustic guita...
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  Shorinji Kempo BC

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  Originating from Japan, Shorinji Kempo fuses physical prowess with mental discipline. Practitioners demonstrate fluid, powerful movements—including strikes, kicks, joint locks, and throws—rooted in self-improvement, mutual respect, and mind-body u...
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  Sora

  FLORAL STAGE(Sat)

  Sora creates modular sounds weave a new style of Japanese poetry reading, blending serenity and rhythmic energy.
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  Southern Wave Okinawan Music and Dance Society

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  Southern Wave is a Metro Vancouver nonprofit practising Okinawan music and dance. They create platforms for all backgrounds to enjoy Okinawan culture, bridging multicultural communities and artisans.
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  Tenrikyo Joyous Stars

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  Tenrikyo Joyous Stars is a Japanese dance group for children and youth from kindergarten through high school. Practising twice a month, the young dancers unite through movement, music, and joyful expression. Performing diverse styles of Japanese a...
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  TomoeKai Dance

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  TomoeKai Dance presents traditional Nihon Buyō under Sensei Hanayagi Toshikotono of the Hanayagi School. She and her students share elegant pieces from the repertoire, celebrating classical Japanese dance.
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  Tsumugu Project Presents [IBUKI]

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat/Sun)

  Joining us from Japan, taiko drummer Keita Kanazashi and shakuhachi player Yoshimi Tsujimoto, fuses powerful drums with wind-like tones for dynamic soundscapes. Balancing stillness and movement, they've conducted Canada-Japan cultural exchange at ...