May 5, 2024 11:00am to 5:00pm. Kodomo no Hi, or “Children’s Day,” is a fun and exciting opportunity for young people to learn more about children’s culture in Japan. Hosted by the JCCCW, this free-to-attend annual festival connects children and families in the community with a shared multicultural experience. Japanese and Japanese American culture, art, history, food, music and more are waiting for you at this celebration for children’s health and wellness!
The theme of this year’s event is “Celebrating the Health and Growth of Children” highlighting the importance of children’s physical and mental health. Stay active with Japanese martial arts like karate, judo, and our first-ever sumo demonstration! Train your problem-solving skills with Japanese board games like go! Practice spatial awareness with activities like kendama or fishing for water yo-yos! Let’s all celebrate Children’s Day together, with our bodies and minds in health and harmony!