Japan day
Sunday April 16, 2023
Library Quad
"Sac State" California State University, Sacramento
Taiko
Performance
Learning Table
Dance
🌸Thank you for coming to 2023 Japan Day on April 16, 2023. The event was very successful!
Photos from Festivals of Arts Funday Sunday - Some photos are from other activities in Festival of Arts in 2023
To Student Organizers, MC, Table Leaders, and Volunteers,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the time and effort you dedicated to planning and executing the 2023 Japan Day. Your hard work and commitment to ensuring its success did not go unnoticed and were truly appreciated. Under Michelle-san's strong leadership, everyone worked collaboratively to make 2023 Japan Day a resounding success. It was clear to see the passion and care that went into every aspect of the event, from the thoughtful selection of activities to the seamless coordination of all the moving parts. The Soranbushi performance captivatingly powerful, showcasing the performers' strong voices and impressive coordination. Thanks to your tireless efforts, we were all able to enjoy a wonderful and memorable experience. Once again, please accept my sincerest thanks and congratulations on a job well done! J-club adviser
Every spring, we celebrate Japanese language and culture during “Japan Day.” This year marks the 16th anniversary of Japan Day, which is hosted by the Sac State Japanese Program and Japan Club as part of the Festival of Arts’ Sunday Funday. The theme for this year is “A Trip Around Japan," 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, Open to Public, Free Parking - Please park Structure II (see below)
Park STUDENTS/VISITORS spaces in PARKING STRUCTURE II
Campus Map PS2 directions.pdfWhat is Japan Day ? 🇯🇵
by Christian Lopez
Japan Day 2022 YouTube Video Playlist https://bit.ly/3TGNrtk
2021 Virtual J-Day
J-Day 2017 ; J-Day 2016 ; J-Day 2015 (Photos/Videos by Emma Stewart)
J-Day 2022: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150411051997/permalink/10159411826141998/
More photo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150411051997
Japan Day 2023 Brochure (Available at Wecome Table)
2023 Stage Performances
10:15 AM Introductions & "Welcome to the 16th annual Japan Day"
10:30 AM Opening Act - Soran Bushi Dance Performance by Sac State's Japan Club
Led by Michael Forman
10:45 AM Open Mic Act
🎵Song for Everyone - Ue wo muite aruko (I look up as I walk) Sing in Japanese!🎵🎶 (Click the link) led by Karena Chu
(Sign up at Staff Table near the Main Stage) If you want to sing a Japanese song or a song in Japanese, please bring a Karaoke version of your song.
12:15 AM Radio Exercise
12:25 PM Kamishibai - Japanese street theater and storytelling
By Professor Jeffrey Dym
1:00 PM Taiko Drum Performance
By Koyasan Spirit of Children Taiko
We also have a priest from Koyasan temple: https://nckoyasan.org
You will see real omamori that is sold in Japan. Visit Koyasan table.
1:45 PM Japanese Traditional Dance Performance
By KOHAKU performance www.kohakuart.com
KOHAKU is a unique performance collaborative based in Sacramento that specializes in traditional and contemporary Japanese performing arts, such as Kagura (Sacred dance and music of Shinto shrines), Taiko drum and a variety of other celebrated cultural music and dance including contemporary dance inspired by Japanese and world fusion.
2:15 PM Jiu Jitsu Performance
In recent times, Ju-Jutsu has become known as an effective form of self-defense, an international sport, and an integral component of mixed martial arts. While Ju-Jutsu was a battlefield martial art practiced by the Samurai in Japan, the art was brought to Brazil after the immigration of Japanese people to the Americas began in 1908. In Brazil, the martial art of Ju-Jutsu became known as a hand to hand combat art. As the art was practiced in Brazil, the martial art gradually became to be practiced as a sport. With a new sounding name, Jiu-Jitsu, the sport and martial art was presented to the world through UFC 1 in 1993, and the world championships in 1996. At Japan Day, practitioners of Jiu-Jitsu will demonstrate some of the different strangles, joint locks, throws and positional holds.
2:45 PM - 2:55 PM Soran Bushi Dance Performance by Sac State's Japan Club
Led by Nobumasa Masubuchi and Yuki Watari, an exchange student from Yokohama National University
2:55 PM - 3:00 PM Closing Remarks
2023 Japan Day Learning Tables
DJ/MC Table
Coordinator: Nathan Piedad
Garrett Dakin
Ethan Liu
Matt McFarlane
Jacob Ma
Welcome Table
West Entrance (Union)
East Entrance (Saigon Bay)
South Entrance (Eureka Hall)
Lead: Miles Jordan
Snack Sales Table
Lead: Michael Forman
本州 Honshu (Spring)
Lead: Austin Quaintance
** Samurai / Sumo
Lead: Isaac Cortez
Tanabata & Seasonal Events Tables
Lead: Kaylene Ly
Tea Tasting / Tea Garden
Lead: Isaac Cortez
九州 Kyushu (Summer)
** Calligraphy (Japanese style)
Leads: Rana Yoshikawa & Yuka Sasaki
Lead: Runch “Eric” Lekvichitthada
Lead: Runch “Eric” Lekvichitthada
Lead: Paolo Hidalgo
Lead: Paolo Hidalgo
Card-making Table (Mother's Day, Graduation, etc.)
Lead: Chiemi Furukawa & Masuyama sensee
Ring Toss (Wanage)
四国 Shikoku (Autumn)
Lead: APIDA Center Staff
** Japan Club - Pin Making Corner
Lead: Karena Chiu
Japanese Language Class Info
Lead: Peter Tinoco
Japanese Language Study
Lead: Winson Tuyen
Lead: Cynthia Chaponot (community member)
Historical site (1st Japanese colony in US by delegation from Aizu, Japan), American River Conservancy
Historical site (1st Japanese colony in US by delegation from Aizu, Japan), American River Conservancy
Lead: Gloria Esepjo (community member)
Visit Matsuyama and other places in Ehime
Lead: Jason Jong (community member)
Lead: Faith Ballesteros
北海道 Hokkaido (Winter)
** Katakana - We will write your name in Katakana!
Lead: Emma Montague
Kanji Challenge
Lead: Winston Cardozo
Lead: Matthew Hetland
Japan Jeopardy / Culture Table
Lead: Miskow sensee
Photo Booth
Lead: Miskow sensee
Special Activities
Open Mic Act - We welcome everyone! (Sign up on the day of the event)
Tobiiri Karaoke *tobiiri - participating without registering beforehand - if you want to join, bring your own music. Let MCs know you want to sing! Talk to people at Welcome Table.
Learn about a story of Sadako and the relationship between paper crane and peace. Let's learn how to fold a paper crane, pray for world peace, and write a message in various languages. For more information, click the link. '
Shouting Contest in Japanese
Shouting in Japanese!
Flash Mob-Singing: 🎵Song for Everyone - Sing in Japanese!🎵🎶
"Ue wo Muite Aruko (I look up when I walk", known as "sukiyaki song"
Lead: Karena Chu
Other Fun Activities
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 Organizers
Our team members
Michelle Broskie, J-club president
Michael Forman, Treasure, Soranbushi club president
Nathan Piedad
Karena Chiu
Garrett Dakin
Miles Jordan
Event Coordinator: Paolo Hidalgo
Advisers
Isaac Cortez
Nobumasa Masubuchi
Check out Japan Club Official Facebooks
J-Club Adviser - Prof. Kazue Masuyama (masuyama@csus.edu)
Do you want to get invoved? Here is the link for the Volunteer Sign-Up form.