This past weekend we were excited to once more take part in the Japanese Summer Festival hosted once a year at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. Every July this festival offers a selection of transnational Japanese entertainment including the likes of taiko, koto, awa odori, calligraphy, and more. If you ever have a chance to attend this event, we highly recommend it and feel that this Festival is largely an unknown gem tucked away in a world renown Japanes

Japanese Summer Festival 2019 Andersen Japanese Gardens: 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford Illinois 61107 A Celebration of Traditional Cultural Arts July 27 & 28, 2019 | 10:00AM – 3:00PM Website: https://andersongardens.org/garden-events/japanese-summer-festival/ Admission $10 (adult) Parking FREE The Japanese Summer Festival features exhibits, demonstrations and unique performances such as taiko that appeal to all age groups and foster a better understanding of the Japanese cu

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