ACTIVITY Area

Fun hands-on activities and demonstrations at the new Activity Area!
Try something new and experience Japanese culture first hand!

When: July 23rd (Sat) & 24th (Sun), 2016
Where: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center*
Ticket: *J-POP SUMMIT Pass is required to access all festival activities.

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  • SOU・SOU San Francisco
    “Wrap things up!”
  • July 23rd (Sat)
    12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm

    July 24th (Sun)
    12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
  • "Furoshiki" and "Tenugui" are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths used to wrap gifts, bento (lunch) boxes, or wine bottles. Other uses include room decoration, travel tote bags, or even worn as a scarf. Come visit our booth to see a live demonstration of the multiple uses of these centuries old Japanese wrapping tool!
  • U-CAN Americas
    BiriBiri Chigiri-e Workshop”
  • Schedule coming soon!
  • Try “Chigiri-e”, a Japanese art that creates water color-esque pictures by tearing and layering high-quality traditional Japanese washi of various colors. Also at their booth, the handcrafted Sumigraphy™ artworks are available to purchase! Turn your room totally zen!
  • Cafetalk
    “Calligraphy Workshop”
  • Schedule coming soon!
  • Let the world spice up your life! Cafetalk will give you demo lessons on Japanese calligraphy!

More exhibitors to be announced soon!

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