This weekend is our very favorite Japanese Festival of the year! The Anderson Japanese Gardens are award winning gardens, and it is the home to this annual Japanese festival. Located in Rockford, IL the festival is only a few hours away from most people if not closer for those living in the Chicago area. "The Japanese Summer Festival features exhibits, demonstrations and unique performances that appeal to all age groups and helps foster a better understanding of the Japanese

Did you know that the Japanese Summer Festival offers Tea Ceremony? Seating is limited, so it is important that you reserve and pay for your spot in advance! "For those wishing to participate in a more intimate cultural experience, traditional tea ceremonies will be led by members of Urasenke Tankokai and students of Professor Kimiko Gunji. Gunji is Professor Emeritus of Japanese Arts & Culture in the School of Art & Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the

Japanese Summer Festival A Celebration of Traditional Cultural Arts Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM FREE for Garden Members | Cost of Regular Garden Admission for Non-Members Click HERE for a downloadable PDF of 2016 Japanese Summer Festival Activities The Japanese Summer Festival features exhibits, demonstrations and unique performances that appeal to all age groups and helps foster a better understanding of the Japanese culture. Most Festival activiti