25th Annual • 2023
Sat, October 7
Johnson County Community College
Grand Kabuki
This year’s festival features our Kabuki Music and Dance Extravaganza. Come experience this larger-than-life Japanese theater tradition, and be transported back in time to old Edo.
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Kabuki Presentations, Denver Taiko, Koto, Shakuhachi, Shamisen, Japan Nihon Buyō Dancer, Japanese Pop Star Aya Uchida, Three Trails Taiko, K-State Yosakoi Dance Club
JAPANESE CANDY ARTIST
Miyuki Sugimori
BAZAAR SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
Unique Japanese craft Items, kimono, dolls, tea, and sake sets, and much more
HAIKU CONTEST
Ten outstanding haiku will be selected to be displayed on eye-catching posters on the grounds of the festival. See our selected writers here.
EXHIBITS
Samurai armor, kimonos, Japanese dolls, ikebana and bonsai
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE FOOD, SNACKS AND SWEETS
JAPANESE CULTURAL VILLAGE
Fun activities for children, pictures in kimono & samurai armor, craft shop, origami kits, and much more
WORKSHOPS and DEMONSTRATIONS — CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS
Many workshops, presentations and demonstrations about the Japanese culture
MARTIAL ARTS
Demonstrations and workshops
ANIME and MANGA
Vendors, cosplay contest with cash prizes
VOLUNTEERS
Want to volunteer at the GKCJF? Sign up here.