It is with great excitement that the Japan-America Society of Houston announces the Japanese Festival of Houston will be returning to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Hermann Park on May 6-7, 2023.
Japan Festival Houston 2023 – 民! For the People! follows a four-year long COVID-19 pandemic hiatus and will serve as the first festival of the current decade and of the Reiwa Era. In addition, the event will mark the 30th anniversary of the Japanese Garden and the 50th anniversary of the Houston-Chiba Sister City relationship -- important milestones that will be celebrated with topflight entertainment, food and other cultural offerings.
In addition to the perennial Kid’s Zone favorites of yo-yo fishing and goldfish scooping, festival goers can enjoy the sounds of world music chart toppers Minyo Crusaders and experience Chiba City – Houston’s Sister City – through special performances, limited-edition products, and Chiba’s charming mascot Chihana-chan. The Mayor of Chiba City Shunichi Kamiya will also be joining the festivities.
“The Festival is a labor of love on behalf of the Japanese community for the people of Houston. We are proud that we have managed to keep the Festival FREE.”
- Laird Doran, President, Japan-America Society of Houston
“With travel restrictions lifted, we are once again able to showcase Japanese culture in the best light possible. We have been working diligently to build our moment together and look forward to highlighting our Chiba City friends.”
- Patsy Brown, Executive Director, Japan-America Society of Houston