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 Ceremony)
Time: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Shodo (Calligraphy)
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exhibition Booth
(Exhibition Booth
Kado (Flower Arranging)
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Origami (Art of Folding Paper)
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Soma Nomaoi (Samurai Warriors)
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
O-Matsuri (Traditional Festival)
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Cities of Tokyo and Kyoto
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exibition Booth)
(Exibition Booth)
Visit Japan (Travel Information)
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exhibition Booth)
(Exhibition Booth)
Bonsai
Time: 12:30AM-5:00PM
(Exibition Booth)
(Exibition Booth)
Taiko (Japanese Drum Performance)
Time: After Races
(Paddock)
(Paddock)
Tsugaru Shamisen (3-String Instrument)
Time: 12:00PM - 12:15PM
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Kids Dance Performance "RIZE"
Time: 12:20PM - 12:35PM
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Koto Performance (Japanese Harp)
Time: 12:40-12:55, 2:20-2:35
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Sumo (Japanese Style of Wrestling)
Time: 1:00-1:15, 2:40-2:55
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Ryukyu Buyo (Okinawa Traditional Dance)
Time: 1:20-1:35, 3:00-3:15
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Minyo (Japanese Folk Music)
Time: 1:40-1:55, 3:20-3:35
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Karate (Martial Arts)
Time 2:00-2:15, 3:40-3:55
(Main Stage)
(Main Stage)
Pony Ride & Face Paintings
Time: 11:00AM - 3:00PM
(Next to Booth Area)
(Next to Booth Area)
Taiko (Japanese Drum Performance)
Time: Before&after Tokyo City Cup and sponsored races
(Grandstand Stage)
(Grandstand Stage)