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SUMMARY:Madoka Koguchi: Singer
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Yardley Hall • 1:00 PM\, 4:15 PM\nMadoka Koguchi 小口窓花\nMadoka is an actor\, singer\, dancer and co-founder of Natsu Matsuri KC from Tokyo\, Japan.\nAfter graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York in 2017\, she joined the Broadway national tour of Miss Saigon. When the pandemic shut down the Broadway industry\, she relocated to Kansas City in 2020 to help found the community-based Vietnamese coffee shop\, Cafe Cà Phê. While working and building the community through Cafe Cà Phê\, she was also seen in Legally Blonde (KC Starlight) and A Chorus Line (MTH). She will be featured in the musical Little Women at MTH early next year. \nMadoka is also a Japanese community event organizer in greater Kansas City\, and she co-hosted KC’s first Japanese summer festival Natsu Matsuri KC with Chikara Hibino as well as Shinnen-kai and Ohanami. \nShe is committed to bringing Japanese/Asian representation to KC and beyond\, and is passionate about connecting and providing safe space for the AANHPI community. \nFollow @madoka_koguchi on Instagram.\nPhoto Credit: Photo by Travis Young. Studio courtesy of Travis Carroll
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/madoka/2026-10-03/1/
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SUMMARY:Aya Uchida (Japanese Pop Singer) and Jo Yamanaka (Guitar)
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Yardley Hall • 2:10 PM\nAya Uchida (Japanese Pop Singer) and Jo Yamanaka (Guitar)\nThe GKC Japan Festival is proud to feature Ms. Aya Uchida\, a native of Kyoto\, Japan\, who will perform for us again this year.\nMs. Uchida was born in Kyoto\, Japan. In 2009\, she met with guitarist\, Jo Yamanaka and they started to produce and sing their original songs. Their first collaborative single\, Mahalo-Arigato\, was originally created for the Kansas City Japan Festival and was very well received in the U.S. Mr. Jo Yamanaka will accompany Aya on guitar.
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/aya-uchida-japanese-pop-singer-and-jo-yamanaka-on-guitar/
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SUMMARY:Yosakoi Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Polsky Theatre • 2:10 PM\nYosakoi Dance Workshop\nwith Tatsumaki Yosakoi Dance Club\nAt this Yosakoi Dance Workshop\, try out the Yosakoi style of dance\, which is highly energetic and combines traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music.\n  \n\n  \nAbout Yosakoi\nYosakoi is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan. Yosakoi started in the city of Kochi in 1954\, as a modern rendition of Awa Odori\, a traditional summer dance. As of 2005\, Yosakoi-style dancing has spread throughout much of Japan. The style of dance is highly energetic\, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music. \n  \n\n  \nAbout Tatsumaki Yosakoi Dance Club\nIn June of 2006\, the Tatsumaki Yosakoi\, Japanese Yosakoi Dance Club\, from Kansas State University traveled to Hokkaido\, Japan\, in June of 2006 to participate in the large Yosakoi festival there. With more than 43\,000 dancers and 370-plus teams\, the K-State Yosakoi Dance Group was awarded a special “Performance Award”.
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/yosakoi-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:MTC: Polsky Theatre
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DTSTAMP:20260825T150302Z
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SUMMARY:Himawari Japanese Choir
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Polksy Theatre • 2:50 PM\nHimawari Japanese Choir \nHimawari is a local choral group in which members enjoy experiencing Japanese culture and tradition through singing Japanese songs.\nTheir songs remind listeners of nostalgic images of the beautiful scenery of the four seasons in Japan. For the Japan Festival\, the group will also be performing some American songs which have been translated into Japanese. \nThe performers will wear the traditional summer kimono called yukata. \n\n 
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/kansas-city-japanese-choir-himawari/
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SUMMARY:Kizuna Friendship Group: Obon Dance
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Polsky Theatre • 3:15 PM\nKizuna Friendship Group: Obon Dance\nKizuna showcases authentic Japanese culture at local events through performances\, obon dances\, tea ceremonies\, and showing people how to wear yukata.\nBased in Springfield\, MO\, they began performing at the Springfield Japanese Festival and in 2011 adopted the name Kizuna\, meaning “bond”.  Their name symbolizes the deep connection we have with Japanese and American culture\, with us and our audience\, as well as the bonds between each member of the group.
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/kizuna-friendship-group/
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SUMMARY:Kizuna Friendship Group: Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Polsky Theatre • 4:00 PM\nKizuna Friendship Group: Dance Workshop\nKizuna showcases authentic Japanese culture at local events through performances\, obon dances\, tea ceremonies\, and showing people how to wear yukata.\nBased in Springfield\, MO\, they began performing at the Springfield Japanese Festival and in 2011 adopted the name Kizuna\, meaning “bond”.  Their name symbolizes the deep connection we have with Japanese and American culture\, with us and our audience\, as well as the bonds between each member of the group.
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/kizuna-friendship-group-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Madoka Koguchi: Singer
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Yardley Hall • 1:00 PM\, 4:15 PM\nMadoka Koguchi 小口窓花\nMadoka is an actor\, singer\, dancer and co-founder of Natsu Matsuri KC from Tokyo\, Japan.\nAfter graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York in 2017\, she joined the Broadway national tour of Miss Saigon. When the pandemic shut down the Broadway industry\, she relocated to Kansas City in 2020 to help found the community-based Vietnamese coffee shop\, Cafe Cà Phê. While working and building the community through Cafe Cà Phê\, she was also seen in Legally Blonde (KC Starlight) and A Chorus Line (MTH). She will be featured in the musical Little Women at MTH early next year. \nMadoka is also a Japanese community event organizer in greater Kansas City\, and she co-hosted KC’s first Japanese summer festival Natsu Matsuri KC with Chikara Hibino as well as Shinnen-kai and Ohanami. \nShe is committed to bringing Japanese/Asian representation to KC and beyond\, and is passionate about connecting and providing safe space for the AANHPI community. \nFollow @madoka_koguchi on Instagram.\nPhoto Credit: Photo by Travis Young. Studio courtesy of Travis Carroll
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/madoka/2026-10-03/2/
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SUMMARY:Koto\, Shamisen\, and Shakuhachi: Instrumental Performance
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Yardley Hall • 4:45 PM\nKoto\, Shamisen\, and Shakuhachi: Instrumental Performance\nYoko Hiraoka and David Wheeler\nEnjoy a performance featuring three traditional Japanese Instruments.
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-instrumental-performance/
LOCATION:MTC: Yardley Hall
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTAMP:20260820T144057Z
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SUMMARY:Yosakoi Dance Club Performance
DESCRIPTION:MTC: Yardley Hall • 5:30 PM\nYosakoi Dance Club Performance\nwith Tatsumaki Yosakoi Dance Club\nYosakoi is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan. The style of dance is highly energetic\, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music.\nYosakoi started in the city of Kochi in 1954\, as a modern rendition of Awa Odori\, a traditional summer dance. As of 2005\, Yosakoi-style dancing had spread throughout much of Japan. \nIn June of 2006\, the Tatsumaki Yosakoi\, Japanese Yosakoi Dance Club\, from Kansas State University traveled to Hokkaido\, Japan\, in June of 2006 to participate in the large Yosakoi festival there. With more than 43\,000 dancers and 370-plus teams\, the K-State Yosakoi Dance Group was awarded a special “Performance Award”.
URL:https://www.kcjapanfestival.org/event/tatsumaki-yosakoi-japanese-yosakoi-dance-group-performance/
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