MARKETPLACE VENDORS

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  VanGohan

  BENTALL PLAZA

  VanGohan delivers Japanese meal kits, school & office lunch boxes and event catering meals in Vancouver and Burnaby. At Sakura Days, we’re excited to share some of our most popular dishes, freshly prepared for you to enjoy. Stop by our booth for...
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  Vankoji Foods Ltd.

  VISITOR CENTRE-Great Hall

  Experience authentic Japanese umami, made in Vancouver.Our handcrafted shio-koji and miso are traditional, natural seasonings that add depth, flavor, and ease to everyday cooking. From home kitchens to professional chefs, we bring Japan’s timeless...

FOOD

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  Vancouver Mikoshi Sakurakai Society

  UPPER LAWN SOUTH

  In Vancouver Sakurakai, We introduce Japanese culture to Canadian communities through “Matsuri”, Japanese style festivals, and through Mikoshi in our community events. We carry the Mikoshi through various cities, yelling "dokkoi!" and bringing ...

PERFORMING STAGES

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  Vancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido ClubVancouver Eishin Ryu Iaido Club (Esaka Dojo Vancouver)

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  The Vancouver Eishin-Ryu Iaido Club studies traditional Iaido: drawing the katana for decisive strikes. Tracing lineage to 1600s Japan via World Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Federation President Kobara Kenichi Hanshi and instructor Hiro Inoue Sen...
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  Vancouver Kyudo Club

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Founded in 2003, the Vancouver Kyudo Club, a BC not-for-profit and member of the Kyudo Association of Canada/International Kyudo Federation, practises ANKF/IKYF Kyudo, the Japanese art of archery. This discipline trains body, mind, and spirit thro...
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  Vancouver Mikoshi Sakurakai Society

  CHERRY STAGE(Sat/Sun)

  Vancouver Mikoshi Sakurakai Society owns authentic Shonan-style mikoshi (portable shrines), unique outside Japan, and introduces Japanese culture at festivals across Canada, the US, and Japan, contributing to communities.
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  Vancouver Okinawa Taiko

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Founded in 2004, Vancouver Okinawa Taiko performs Okinawan Eisa drum-dancing at festivals, charities, and events for 20+ years. Mixing generations, they promote and preserve Okinawan heritage through rhythmic beats and harmonies.
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  Vancouver Ondo

  CHERRY STAGE (Sat)

  Led by Yayoi Hirano, Vancouver Ondo shares Japanese dance energy at events like VCBF. This year, they revive their 2019 Bon Odori, set to Yoko Sonoda's music with Ryoko Minegishi's lyrics, for joyful celebration.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

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