Cultural Events

Join us on a journey through Japan as we explore the culture and the people you've only begun to glimpse in your favorite anime.

In addition to a weekend full of the best of anime and manga, Animazement also presents a variety of panels and performances in celebration of all that Japan has to offer!

Traditional Japanese Concert

Sunday, May 25th 1:30pm - 3:50pm
Exhibit Hall C

Free to the Public

This unique concert experience presents performers from across Japan together in one show. This event is open to Animazement badge holders and free to the general public. Featuring the music of biwa player Hakusui Ogiyama, sanshin player Kaizan Nittai, drummer Taishi Yamabe, and the Jacabal's.

If you do not have an Animazement badge, please enter the RCC from the McDowell St. entrance and proceed to Exhibit Hall C.

Panels

Broaden your horizons with these unique opportunities to learn about life in Japan.

Tea Ceremony

Learn about the ancient art of tea ceremony in this workshop

Language

a sheet of paper shows the word "hello" written above Japanese characters that read "konnichiwa"

Learn Japanese and discover how to improve your language skills.

Living in Japan

a city street in Japan featuring brightly lit signs.

Learn the ins and outs of living and traveling in Japan.

Cultural Studies

A Japanese woman wearing a kimono speaks in front of a room. In her left hand, she holds a Japanese style bowl.

Learn about the many ways Japanese culture is truly unique.

Performance

Join us for a variety of performances, both modern and traditional, from all corners of Japan.

Music

a man in traditional Japanese clothing stands on a sandy beach. He is playing a Japanese instrument called a sanshin.

From shamisen to taiko, take a moment to enjoy musical performances that are uniquely Japanese.

Comedy

a man kneels on a stage wearing bright yellow traditional Japanese clothing. He is smiling out at an audience.

Rakugo is a comic storytelling art that has been entertaining the Japanese for over 400 years.

Tate

Enjoy the performance of tate (sword dancing) for a unique and artistic look at the time of the samurai.