Aki Matsuri - Japanese Festival

Food and General Vendor applications for the Aki Matsuri 2024 are now open!
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/

Thank you so much for attending our Noto Peninsula Earthquake Fundraiser!
Your presence and generosity truly warmed our hearts.

👉 Our fundraising efforts are ongoing, with donations still being accepted on our GoFundMe page to aid those impacted by the January 1st earthquake.

GoFundMe https://gofund.me/4efafcc1

Sharing this campaign with your loved ones can greatly impact communities as they rebuild their lives. Your incredible support is helping the Noto Peninsula rebuild, one step at a time. 💫

We understand that not everyone may be able to attend the event in person. However, you can still support the cause by making a donation online via our GoFundMe page. Your contribution will make a real difference in the lives of those affected by this disaster. Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

Noto Hanto, Japan Earthquake Relief, organized by JFAN Japanese Festival Association of Nevada JFAN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. JFAN is collect… JFAN Japanese Festival Association of Nevada needs your support for Noto Hanto, Japan Earthquake Relief

2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Fundraiser presented by JFAN in collaboration with NINJA karaoke
🗓️Sunday, February 18
🕐1 pm -3 pm
📍Ninja Karaoke (Downtown)
Proceeds will be donated to local non-profit organizations providing services to survivors.
We would be grateful for your support and hope to see you there!💫

2024 Noto Earthquake Fundraiser 2024 Noto Peninsula (Japan) Earthquake Fundraiser.

Share Your Event Experience - Feedback Survey
We hope you had a great time at Aki Matsuri. Your feedback matters to us.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences in our quick survey. Your input helps us improve future events.
Thank you for being a part of Aki Matsutri! (We have survey forms available in English and Japanese)

2023 Aki Matsuri Feedback Form_03 (E) Please click the link to complete this form.

Thanks to all of you, we had another wonderful Aki Matsuri this year. Gratitude goes out to our sponsors, community supporters, vendors, performers, volunteers, the City of Henderson staff who handled various on-site maintenance, and everyone who joined the festivities. Let's meet again next year! Don't forget to share your photos, videos and stories with the hashtag .

Everything is ready. See you all tomorrow at the Aki Matsuri!😀

Aki Matsuri made an appearance on the MORE/FOX 5 show this morning!! Join us for a fun day this Saturday, the 21st, at Water Street Plaza in Henderson. Starts at 11am!
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/

Aki Matsuri Map is now on the webisite!
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/map

The performance schedule for the stage is now up! https://www.akimatsurinv.com/schedule

We've got performances in two stages, at the Amphitheater and the Cultural Stage.

And this year, in addition to the “Rafu Mutsumi-kai” from LA, Las Vegas Mikoshi team "Yuraku Kai Las Vegas" will also joining the Aki Matsuri! Stay tuned for a great time!

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Thank you to the performers who signed up to perform at the Aki Matsuri stage!
Applications for the Amphitheater Stage are no longer being accepted.
However, we are still welcoming performance submissions for the Cultural Stages.
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/

Update!
Bon Odori workshops are scheduled in two locations, Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center and Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha.

☑️Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center
📆 9/23 and 10/7
📱Call Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center 702.455.7340 (Closed Sunday and Monday)

☑️Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha, hosted by LV Kaminari Taiko
📆 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/30 and 10/14
📧 email [email protected] to RSVP

Free Bon Odori Dance Workshops!
At the Aki Matsuri, we'll have the new KAWAII Bon Odori in the afternoon and the Classic Bon Odori in the evening. Let's all dance together and have fun.

New to Bon Odori? No problem!
Join our FREE Bon Odori Dance Workshops to learn how to dance! Here is the schedule:

9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14 will be held at The LV Buddhist Sangha, hosted by LV Kaminari Taiko from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

9/23 and 10/7 at the Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center. Open to all, so come join us!

Space is limited-
Email: [email protected] to RSVP for the Sangha location or Call the Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center directory to reserve the spot. �Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center: 702.455.7340 (Closed Sunday and Monday) ONLY FOR 9/23, 10/07!

Hello! To all you supporters of the Aki Matsuri out there!
Our friend just sent us some exciting news about the Mikoshi😃Check it out!

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Join the first-ever Mikoshi group in Las Vegas!

Calling all volunteers interested in supporting a new group in Las Vegas~ Yurakukai 遊楽會~ dedicated to displaying a genuine Japanese Mikoshi at Japanese cultural events.

Mikoshi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoshi

This is the first-ever Mikoshi group in Las Vegas!

The first meeting will take place on May 26 in northwest Las Vegas. For details please email Jeff Wi******er ([email protected]) or text Jeff at (725) 243-8741.

No experience necessary, all are welcome!
Learn from the best how to carry the Mikoshi, Come be a part of Las Vegas history.

(This is not a group organized by JFAN.)

Hello! "Aki Matsuri" will be taking part in the Kizuna Spring Festival this coming Saturday by setting up a booth!
Aki Matsuri T-shirts and toys, also Yo-Yo Tsuri（ヨーヨーつり：water balloon fishing）will be available at the booth.
When you come to Kizuna Spring Festival, please stop by our booth, too!

The 14th Annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival will be held at Water Street Plaza in Henderson, NV on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Thank you for attending Aki Matsuri. We hope you enjoyed the festival despite the strong winds.
We would love to hear your feedback so that we can make future Aki Matsuri even better.

The anonymous Event Feedback should take about 5 minutes to complete. We appreciate your feedback.
https://form.jotform.com/222958659931169

If you'd prefer to have Feed Back in Japanese, please go to:
https://form.jotform.com/222967830899173
日本語でのフィードバックフォームをご希望の方は、こちらからどうぞ：
https://form.jotform.com/222967830899173

2022 Aki Matsuri Feedback Form (J) Please click the link to complete this form.

In addition to all the supporters who have participated in the Aki Matsuri in the past, many new supporters will be joining us this year. Thank you very much.

We hope you will visit the many booths and enjoy the delicious food, drinks, and shopping that only the Aki Matsuri can offer.

Aki Matsuri Map is in this page
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/schedule

Updated stage schedule for 10/22 Aki Matsuri. This year, you'll get to enjoy performances at two locations--on the amphitheater stage and on the Cultural/Yagura stage!
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/schedule

We will dance to these songs at Bon Odori.

1. Nevada Ondo
2. Bon Odori Uta (uchiwa)
3. AIUE Ondo (uchiwa)
4. Akachan Ondo (kachi kachi)
5. Tokyo Ondo
6. Ei Ja Nai Ka
7. Sukiyaki (kachi kachi)
8. Shiawase Samba
9. Gashho Ondo
10. Ichi Tasu Ichi
11. Kyushu Tanko Bushi

Bon Odori practice this Sat, Oct 8 at 10:00am and Oct 15 at 10:00 am at Windmill Library!
Free class and open to everyone. Please join and let's practice for Aki Matsuri. No registration needed.

Bon Odori practice this Sat, Oct 8 at 10:00am and Oct 15 at 10:00 am at Windmill Library!
Free class and open to everyone. Please join and let's practice for Aki Matsuri. No registration needed.

Online Silent Auction is now open for bidding!
The Auction for raising funds to support the Aki Matsuri. The proceeds from the auction will be used to cover the costs of the festival. Check it out!
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/auction

Update: We extend the sign up for Food/General vendor applications to Friday, September 30.
If you are planning to join and have not sent application to us yet, please send it to us at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your cooperation!

We accept Food/General vendor applications until Friday, September 23.
If you are planning to join and have not sent application to us yet, please send it to us at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your cooperation!

Thank you to everyone who entered and support Aki Matsuri T-shirt Design Contest. We are pleased to announce that the winning entry has been selected.

T-shirts featuring this artwork will be available to purchase at the Aki Matsuri on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

https://www.akimatsurinv.com/t-con2022

Bon Odori Dance Workshops! The set list of Bon Odori will be announced soon.
https://www.akimatsurinv.com/bonodori