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DESCRIPTION:JapanFest\, now in its 26th year\, typically draws crowds excee
 ding 19\,000. Organized by JapanFest\, Inc.\, JapanFest is designed to pro
 mote understanding between Japanese and Americans in the Southeast. \n<p 
 style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size: 10pt\; color: windowtex
 t\; font-weight: normal\;"> Tickets are $8. Children age 6 or younger free
 . Teachers can bring their students to JapanFest for free by applying onli
 ne at www.japanfest.org. Larger organizations can save money by purchasing
  advanced ticket packages online. \n \n JapanFest will feature a variety o
 f musical performances sure to suit all ages and interests\, including tai
 ko drumming\, J-Rock and J-Pop\, and classical music. \n \n Dance performa
 nces will include both traditional and modern Japanese dance\, as well as 
 traditional Okinawan dance. All are invited to join in the spirited Bon da
 nce! \n \n For visitors who have always wanted to try on an authentic Japa
 nese kimono\, the Konnichiwa Club will dress attendees from head to toe in
  the latest kimono from Japan. JapanFest will also feature a variety of ex
 citing workshops on various aspects of Japanese culture. \n \n For fans of
  martial arts\, JapanFest will feature demonstrations of virtually every J
 apanese martial art in existence\, including aikido\, karate\, kendo\, kyu
 do\, and sumo. \n \n Visitors can purchase an amazing array of Japanese go
 ods\, including kimono\, Japanese tea\, dolls\, and rice paper. The Japan-
 America Society of Georgia will have t-shirts and temporary tattoos\; the 
 Ginza-dori\, organized by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia and 
 named after Tokyo's famous shopping district\, will feature Japanese ceram
 ics\, traditional Japanese clothing and accessories and fun items such as 
 masks and toys\; at the Bazaar on Sunday organized by the Georgia Japanese
  Language School you will find books and household goods. Traditional Okin
 awan items will also be available. \n \n Kids will have a fantastic time e
 xperiencing Japanese culture firsthand. In our Children’s Area\, they ca
 n make their own Japanese tops\, and the Suburban Atlanta Kite Enthusiasts
  will be on hand to teach them how to make a Japanese kite. The Ginza Dori
  shopping arcade has tons of games and activities for kids as well\, such 
 as ring toss\, water yo-yos\, Japanese toys\, and more! They can even take
  part in carrying the o-mikoshi\, a traditional Japanese portable shrine. 
 \n \n Many of the approximately 460 Japanese companies based in Georgia wi
 ll display their products in the Made in Georgia exhibition. Interactive e
 xhibits include the latest in Japanese technology\, such as automobiles\, 
 tractors\, and electronics. \n \n JapanFest features the best of Japanese 
 cuisine in Atlanta! Local Japanese restaurants will offer a tantalizing me
 nu of roll sushi\, bento boxes\, ramen noodles\, takoyaki\, shaved ice\, c
 urry rice\, yakisoba\, torikaraage\, and more! \n \n JapanFest is not poss
 ible without the help of over 150 volunteers. To fill out an application\,
  please visit www.japanfest.org. \n \n No pets other than guide dogs are a
 llowed inside the convention center. For more information\, call 404-842-0
 736 or visit <a href="http://www.japanfest.org" target="_blank">www.japanf
 est.org</a>. \n\n
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SUMMARY:JapanFest 2012
URL:/en/events/2012/09/15/japanfest-2012/
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