Discover Nikkei Logo

https://www.discovernikkei.org/en/events/2012/08/10/3729/

Join us for the 57th Annual Ginza Holiday!!

Community Event
In Person
Midwest Buddhist Temple
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date: Aug. 10, 2012 – Aug. 12, 2012


On August 10, 11 and 12, the Midwest Buddhist Temple will once again bring Japanese culture to the Old Town Triangle area in the form of crafts, food, dance, music and martial arts demonstrations.

Come see the Waza, a special Saturday night performance by Yoko Noge and her band, Taiko, martial arts and Japanese dance performances.

Come taste delicious chicken teriyaki, sushi, udon, edamame and, of course, the very Japanese corn on the cob.

Come experience the richness of Japanese culture shown through our indoor cultural displays of Sumi-e, Ikebana, Bonsai – even have your name written in Japanese calligraphy, Dharma talks in the chapel.

Visit our vendors to find just the right gift for yourself or loved one.

 Enter the raffle for a chance to win $1000, $500 or $300 cash.


CRAFTS

• Waza (Crafts masters from Japan)

• Calligraphy (Japanese writing)

• Ikebana (Flower arrangment)

• Sumi-e (Japanese brush painting)

FOOD

• Grilled chicken teriyaki

• Sushi

• Udon

• Sno cones

STAGE DEMONSTRATIONS

• Na Kapuna Ukulele group

• Taiko drumming

• Kendo, Judo, Aikido

• Minyo and Fujima-Ryu of Chicago

Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street
312-943-7801 • office@midwestbuddhisttemple.org


Profile image of intrepidmouse
intrepidmouse Updated Dec. 7, 2024

Nikkei Events

From festivals and exhibitions to workshops and film screenings, find out what Nikkei-related events are happening virtually or near you! Remember, your participation is an important part of building a stronger community! FAQ
Discover Nikkei brandmark

New Site Design

See exciting new changes to Discover Nikkei. Find out what’s new and what’s coming soon! Learn More

Discover Nikkei Updates

SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Discover Nikkei’s 20 for 20 campaign celebrates our first 20 years and jumpstarts our next 20. Learn more and donate!
SHARE YOUR MEMORIES
We are collecting our community’s reflections on the first 20 years of Discover Nikkei. Check out this month’s prompt and send us your response!
PROJECT UPDATES
New Site Design
See exciting new changes to Discover Nikkei. Find out what’s new and what’s coming soon!