Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day Festival) at JCCCW in Seattle - Sunday, May 5th 2013 from 11am-5pm

 

 

" Children's Day is a fun and exciting introduction to the rich world of children’s culture in Japan. JCCCW welcomes families in the community to take part in the Kodomo no Hi festival as an opportunity to experience multiculturalism while celebrating the health and growth of all children. "

 

 

Highlights include:

 

Traditional Games

Armor and helmet try-on and information table by the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle

Kamishibai (Japanese Story Telling)

Martial Arts

Music

Manga Workshop  

Water Yoyo

Northwest Nikkei Museum - Art Behind Barbed Wire exhibit

Nikkei Bunko (Library)

Hosekibako (Resale Shop)

Mariner Moose

And More!

For more info. go here.