SHOW STAGE

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  Ko and Kaitotunes

  FLORAL STAGE (Sun)

  Ko & KaitoTunes is a unique duo that blends the expressive power of vocals and piano, specializing in anime and game music. The duo consists of Ko, a Native Japanese Vocal Coach and artist, and KaitoTunes, a pianist with a deep passion for anime...
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  Maple Blossom

  FLORAL STAGE (Sat,Sun)

  Maple Blossom is a Japanese idol cover group based in Vancouver. Our mission is to spread the charm of Japanese idol culture to the world. Let’s create a new wave of “kawaii” here in Vancouver and bloom together! We look forward to your support! ...
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  Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  The Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group has been actively participating in many festivals and cultural events in the Lower Mainland over 50 years. The members are of all different age groups of Japanese descendants. The group will present tradition...
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  Samurai Method – Kengido

  FLORAL STAGE (Sat,Sun)

  Original method founded in 2012 by samurai artist Tetsuro Shimaguchi who choreographed a Hollywood movie “Kill Bill Vol.1”. The martial art of swordsmanship ""Ken剱"" and the performing art ""Gi伎"" are fused into a single art form, It's the ""W...
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  Shorinji Kempo BC

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  Originating from Japan, Shorinji Kempo is a martial art that combines physical prowess with mental discipline. Witness the fluid and powerful movements of Shorinji Kempo practitioners, highlighting its unique blend of strikes, kicks, joint locks, ...
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  Southern Wave Okinawan Music and Dance Society

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  The Southern Wave Okinawan Music and Dance Society was founded in 2020 during the pandemic as a nonprofit organization. The group's mission is to share a passion for Okinawan culture through music and dance, creating a cultural mosaic that serves ...
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  Tenrikyo Joyous Stars

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  We are a Japanese dance group which dances to J-pop and American pop songs. Our youngest are in Grade 1 and our oldest dancers are in High school. We hope our dance brings Joy and high spirits to everyone!
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  The Sakura Singers

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  The Sakura Singers is the oldest Japanese-Canadian chorus group in Vancouver that sings traditional and contemporary Japanese songs. It was founded in 1970 by the music director, Ruth Suzuki who led the choir till 2021 when she passed away. Now, C...
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  Tomoe Kai Dance

  CHERRY STAGE (Sun)

  Tomoe Kai Dance studies and performs Hanayagi Ryu Nihon Buyō. Formerly part of TomoeArts, Tomoe Kai has performed at Sakurafest for more than 10 years.
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  Vancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido Club

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  The Vancouver Eishin-Ryu Iaido Club is dedicated to the study of the traditional Japanese martial art of Iaido. Iaido is the art of drawing a katana (commonly referred to as a Samurai sword) and delivering a decisive strike against one or more opp...