Japanese American Historical Pavilion
Photo Exhibit of Internment Camp Experience
by Photographer Stone Ishimaru
Internment Display
by American Friends Service Committee
 
Marital Arts Museum - The Martial Arts History Museum is a non-profit organization designed
to honor the contributions of the Asian community including their art,
music, and culture but especially, their martial arts. It was created to
provide a historical look at the impact of Asian martial arts on Western
Society. The display at this year's festival will includes a look at Martial
Arts in the Media (film, television, opera and print).
JAPANESE VILLAGE
Ondo Dancing – Public welcome to join in
Saturday at 1:00 pm – The San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center Dancers
will be Ondo Dancing 3 different dances and invites attendees to join in.
The SFVJACC Ondo Dancers are a group of 25 ladies who have danced together
for 7 years under the direction of Masako Rodriquez ranging in ages from
50 to 80’s. During the summer, they dance at the different temples
during the Obon festivals and dance at Nisei Week. Please join in and dance with the SFVJACC Ondo Dancers.
Sunday around Noon – The Japanese American National Museum Ondo group has been dancing
at the Cherry blossom Festival Pasadena since the first year. Led by instructors
Alice Hirata and Terry Kushimoto, this group of 40 dancers clad in purple
has also participated in the Nisei Week Festival for many years. The organizer
of this group is Hitoshi Sameshima who was the recipient of the 2005 Senator
Daniel Inouye Award at last year’s Cherry Blossom Festival. Please join in at the Japanese Village after their Main Stage performance
at 11:15 a.m.
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