JAPAN FAMILY DAY
Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park was started as a way to introduce Japanese traditional culture and to interact with the people of Southern California. Through the years, it has become one of the most popular spring festivals in the area. Featuring cultural events and demonstrations, Japan Family Day has something for everyone. So, be ready to observe, participate and most of all, have fun.
FEATURED EVENTS
Japan Family Day has something for everyone.
Authentic Japanese cultural events and demostrations will be setup on the Santa Anita Park grounds, featuring the following:
Sado (Tea Ceremonyt)
Time: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
All Day (Exhibition Booth)
All Day (Exhibition Booth)
Shodo (Calligraphy)
Time: All Day
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Kado (Flower Arranging)
Time: All Day
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Origami (The Art of Folding Paper)
Time: All Day
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Soma Nomaoi (Samurai Warriors)
Time: All Day
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Matsuri (Traditional Festival)
Time: All Day
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Tatami (Japanese Straw-mat)
Time: All Day
(Exibition Booth)
(Exibition Booth)
Visit Japan (Travel Information)
Time: All Day
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Bonsai
Time: All Day
(Exibition Booth)
(Exibition Booth)
Karate (Martial Artt)
Time 12:20-12:35, 2:00-2:15
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Koto Performance (Japanese Harp)
Time: 12:40-12:55, 2:20-2:35
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Ayano (Japanese Dance Performance)
Time: 1:00-1:15, 2:40-2:55
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Sumo (Japanese Style of Wrestling)
Time: 1:20-1:35, 3:00-3:15
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Awa-Odori Dance
Time: 1:40-1:55, 3:20-3:35
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Kacchu Keiba (Armoured Samurai Race)
Time: 2 performances
(Main Race Course)
(Main Race Course)
Taiko (Japanese Drum Performance)
Time: Before & After Tokyo City Cup
(Stage at Grand Stand)
(Stage at Grand Stand)
Pony Ride & Face Painting
Time: 11:00-3:00
(Next to Booth Area)
(Next to Booth Area)