Takako began to learn Buyo, Japanese traditional dance, when she was 2 at Fujima School in Osaka and was given a professional performance name 藤間 禄舞寿 Fujima Rokumaijyu at the age of 17. She has been active with Portland State Read more
Yamataiko was founded in 2013 in Idaho Falls. They have performed at many occations in Idaho Falls, Pocattello and Boise. Their director, Janet Youngblood was the founder of Manhattan Taiko in New York. After retiring, she relocated to Idaho Falls and Read more
The 9th annual event was held on September 5th, Labor Day. This was a family friendly event to share Japanese culture with various performances and displays, such as the lion dance, Taiko (traditional Japanese drumming), calligraphy, origami, Japanese martial arts, Read more
Japan Day 2015 was held on August 29th. Many enjoyed Japanese Drums (Shadow Taiko), Aikido and Kendo, Flower Arrangements, Japanese lion dance, Japanese Calligraphy, Origami, Flea market and Sushi. Thank you so much for our Raffle Sponsors! Idaho Credit Union Read more
We joined the Boise International Market’s Grand Opening Celebration. Our booth was Origami and Kimono fabric goods. Many people stopped to enjoy our booth. We had a nice time. Thank-you.
Idaho Japanese Association hosted social hour before “Like Father, Like Son” Movie event. This movie took the Jury Prize at Cannes on Sunday, the first Japanese win in the category since 1987, Best of 2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Read more
Idaho Japanese Association was at the Hyde Park Street Fair on September 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) to celebrate Japanese culture in Boise. We participate in the event as a part of local NPO Global Village. Many visitors enjoyed Japanese Read more
IJA participated Boise 150th Sesqui-Party with Global Lounge. We enjoyed variety of performance from all over the world including Japanese koto and Kamishibai (Japanese picture story telling). We also celebrated Tanabata star festival by hanging our wishes to the bamboo tree. Read more
On March 11th, exactly after two years after 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, IJA held a FREE movie event “Light up Nippon.” Nearly 100 people came to this event. Download Flyer http://lightupnippon.jp/en/
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