The Japan America Society of Vermont hosts a Matsuri event which includes booths (both sales (books & t-shirts) and activities (origami, calligraphy, etc.) and stage events.

Attendance is free. We hope all interested in Japanese culture will come.

Matsuri-'24 Stage Events (subject to change)
11:00 Opening with National Anthems of Japan and The USA
- University of Vermont (Dr. Yutaka Kono, et al)
11:10 Opening Remark
– Consulate General of Japan in Boston (Seiichiro Takahashi)
– President of JASV (Toshiharu Saitoh)
11:25 Kamishibai (Momotaro)
– University of Vermont (Kazuko Carlson, Brigitte Gagnon )
11:55 Okinawa Shamisen
– Northwest Medical Center(Taro Ditch)
12:25 Vermont Brass Ensemble
– University of Vermont (Dr. Yutaka Kono, et al)
12:55 Koto Music
– University of Vermont (Andie Brown)
1:25 Tea Ceremony
- Consulate General of Japan in Boston (Zoe Nugent, et al)
1:55 Aikido Demonstration
– Aikido of Champlain Valley (Guy Franko, et al)
2:25 Taiko Performance (Drums)
- University of Vermont Taiko Club (Kyle Ikeda, et al)
2:55 Zen Archery Performance
– Vermont Kyudo (Laurajcan Stewart)
3:25 Bon Odori
– Essex High School (directed by Yukari Doughery)
3:55 Ikebana History
– Japan America Society of Vermont (Toshi Saitoh)
4:25 JASV Commendation Delivery
- Japan America Society of Vermont (Toshi Saitoh)
4:50 Closing Speech
- Japan America Society of Vermont (Steve Gorman)
4:55 Closing with Harmonica ( Auld Lang Syne)
- Japan America Society of Vermont (Toshi Saitoh)

Event Info

Dec 22, 2024, 10 AM to 5 PM

Dec 24, 2024, 2 to 6 PM

Dec 25, 2024, 4 PM