2024 - FREE Japanese Festival Event: Miami Friends of the Ichimura at Miami Japanese Garden (Japanese Bon Dance • Bon-Odori..)NEW

FREE Japanese Festival Event from Miami Friends of the Japanese Garden celebrating:
Kodomo no Hi - Haha no Hi 

• Japanese Tea Ceremony
• Ikebana “Make & Take”
• Ciel Yasukawa Japanese Piano
• Yo Yo Tsuri “fishing” for kids
• Japanese Bon Dance • Bon-Odori • 盆踊り
• Sushi Making Demonstration
• Japanese Dance Demonstration
• Japanese Flute Demonstration
• Cosplay Contest & Exhibition
• Paper Theater
• Taiko Drumming
• Magic Shows
• Vendors
• More!

The festival is free and open to everyone, so come join us in celebrating Japan’s rich culture and traditions! We look forward to seeing you at the Miami Friends of the Ichimura Japanese Festival!

Festival Event Date
May 19, 2024

Festival Time
10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Ticket Costs
Admission is free. Park Ranger Dispatch: 786-385-7609

Event Location
1101 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island, Miami Fl 33139

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About Kodomo no Hi - Haha no Hi
"Kodomo no Hi - Haha no Hi" is a Japanese phrase that can be translated to "Children's Day - Mother's Day" in English. It refers to two separate holidays that are celebrated in Japan.

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) is celebrated on May 5th and is a national holiday in Japan. It is a day to honor children and their happiness, health, and growth. Families with boys typically celebrate by displaying koinobori (carp-shaped flags) and samurai dolls, as these are symbols of strength, courage, and success.

Haha no Hi (Mother's Day) is not a national holiday in Japan but is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, like in many other countries around the world. It is a day to honor and show appreciation for mothers and their sacrifices and contributions to their families.

About Miami Friends of the Japanese Garden (Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden)
The Ichimura-Miami Japanese Garden is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Japanese culture in South Florida. The garden is located in Miami's historic Little Havana district, where visitors can enjoy its peaceful setting, rich flora, and bridges surrounded by koi ponds. The purpose of the garden is to provide a tranquil and serene environment for people to relax and reflect while experiencing the beauty of Japanese culture.