Japan day
Sunday April 13, 2025
Library Quad
Sunday April 13, 2025
Library Quad
Thank you so much for successful event!
thank you message to volunteers☺️
2025 Japan Day Photos and Videos
Taiko
Performance
Learning Table
Dance
What is Japan Day ? 🇯🇵
by Christian Lopez (2019)
Japan Day 2022 YouTube Video Playlist https://bit.ly/3TGNrtk
2021 Virtual J-Day
2024 Japan Day
Michael and Austin at Study 40
Every spring, we celebrate Japanese language and culture during “Japan Day.” This will be the 18th year of Japan Day, which is hosted by the Sac State Japanese Program and Japan Club as part of the Festival of Arts. The theme for this year is “Hamami - Flower Viewing," and the event features a variety of traditional and modern performances, including a Taiko drumming performance at 1:00pm, martial arts demonstrations, cosplay, Sac State’s Soran Bushi dance, and more. In addition, there are many hands-on learning activities available, such as origami, calligraphy, board games, drawing, and dancing.
Free Event
Free parking: Parking Structure 2, floors (see map for location)! Parking PDF Map
Open to Public
Questions?
Japan Club President: Gage Clark (gclark@csus.edu); Sac State Japanese Program: Prof. Kazue Masuyama (masuyama@csus.edu)
Japan Day 2025 Theme: 🌸花見 Flower Viewing
2025 Stage Performances
By Gage Clark & Kazue Masuyama
Led by Gage Clark
Led by Joshua Opada
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zbv6gWK3TE
Ehime Prefecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJH2MGNtwiM
Led by Tip Sayamnath
Sign up at MC Booth
"Cowboy Bebop - Tank" by Mira Loma High School Brass Band
Renee Zhang
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Write your name, and give us your best scream in Japanese!
Kendo, meaning "the way of the sword," is a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes the use of bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor (bōgu). It has deep roots in the culture and history of the Samurai, focusing on discipline, respect, and the development of mental and physical strength while adhering to tradition and etiquette. Come and watch Sacramento Kendo Dojo’s demonstration and learn about the spirit of Kendo.
Song: School Anthem of Port of Sacramento Japanese School
Sign up at MC Booth. Write your name, and try to grab a bun—no hands!
By Sacramento State Judo Club
Kata demonstration, followed by some throwing/technique demonstrations, and then some sparring matches.
By Prof. Jeffrey Dym
Kamishibai is a traditional Japanese form of paper theater. It combines storytelling with a series of illustrated boards (like picture cards) that are shown in sequence to a live audience. The performer slides the pictures in and out of a small stage-like frame while narrating the story aloud, often using dramatic voices and sound effects.
1:00 PM Koyasan Taiko Performance
By Koyasan Spirit of Children Taiko We also have a priest from Koyasan temple: https://nckoyasan.org
Sign up at MC Booth.
As of 4/5/25
"Cowboy Bebop - Tank" by Mira Loma High School Brass Band
Moss and Morgana
Augusta Moth
Renren Sato
Led by Gage Clark
By Japan Club and the Japanese Program
Lead: Prof. Vassil
Snack Sales Table
Lead: Joshua Myron
Lead: Kaylene Ly
Design unique cards using Japanese motifs and techniques.
Lead: Mark Abdullah
Master the art of using chopsticks by participating in our bean-picking challenge.
Lead: Paolo Hidelgo
Learn to play Hanafuda and enjoy this classic Japanese card game.
Lead: Paolo Hidelgo, Nobu
Challenge yourself with Shogi, the Japanese variant of chess.
Lead: Julian Roldan
Engage in the ancient board game of Go, a test of tactics and foresight.
Experience the grace and discipline of Japanese calligraphy.
Lead: Stephanie & Emily
Create your own custom pins inspired by Japanese designs.
Quadrant 2 Leader: Connor Dominik
Explore your future with Japanese-style fortune telling.
Quadrant 4 Leader: Lily Baez
Shouting in Japanese! Led by Masuyama sensee
Get a donut without using your hands! Led by Kelly sensee
Wanage - Ring Toss
Origami Plane Flying Contest
Virtual trips to Japan (Watch out QR Code Posting!)
https://www.japan.travel/brochures/eng/index.php
Tokyo: https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1032.pdf
Tochigi - North of Tokyo: https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/896.pdf
Kyoto: https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1487.pdf
https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1485.pdf
Kyoto: https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1487.pdf
Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, etc.) https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1607.pdf
https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1630.pdf
Virtual Trip to Aomori Nebuta and other activities in Tohoku: https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/353.pdf
Virtual Trip to Sendai Tanabata: https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1367.pdf
Virtual Trip to Aizu Wakamatsu and other places in Fukushima: https://partners-pamph.jnto.go.jp/simg/pamph/1484.pdf
🌸Japan Day Volunteer: SIGN UP LINK
Thank you for your support! Please click HERE (Logistics of the Day)
Gage Clark — Japan Club President
Brayden O'donnell — Treasurer
Connor Dominik, Emma Ketsavong, Joshua Opada - Brochure, Decoration
Paolo Hidalgo, Myron Reyes, Tip Sayamnath, Katie Puzar, Liliana Baez, Kunserena Hak, Dom Mesa, Ryan Abulencia, Hazuki Uemura
Check out Japan Club's Official Facebook and Instagram
Japan Club Adviser - Prof. Kazue Masuyama (masuyama@csus.edu)