Japan Day Performers

Rinsen Wakayagi (Rin no Kai LA) was born in Tokyo and raised in Fukuoka and Osaka. She spent 12 years in Tokyo working as an actress in TV dramas, Jidaigeki stage plays, modeling, and commercials. In 1997, she moved to New York to study acting, then relocated to Los Angeles 続きを読む

Calin Matei was born in the Romani village of Dumbraveni, Romania & raised in the US. Embracing his heritage as a Roma, Calin’s music possess a dissonant, harrowing sound that speaks of the long & mysterious history of his race. His music draws life from the wild, unruly strains of 続きを読む

At the dojo in Meridian we teach Shoshin Ryu, a system of martial arts that promotes self improvement through self defense. Students learn a practical skill-set that can help them defend themselves in any situation, and gain confidence, self awareness and improved character and discipline through their training. We offer 続きを読む

“Emmett Ricks has been playing the Okinawa Shamisen or “Sanshin” since 1992 when he lived there as a missionary for his church. During that time, he fell in love with the people and culture of Okinawa, including the Sanshin and folk music of the region. He studied under Seiji Nakasone who 続きを読む

The focus of Treasure Valley School of Karate – Do is placed primarily on the “Do” (pronounced doe), which is the way to live, think, and act in all aspects of life. This approach not only offers an effective course in self – defense, but works to improve skills in 続きを読む

Sangha Taiko : We are Sangha Taiko, a Japanese drumming group sponsored by the Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple in Ontario, Oregon. We preform throughout the Treasure Valley and adjoining communities in an effort to educate, unify and entertain through our music. We perform for private parties, corporate events, schools and 続きを読む

Boise Shishimai team inherited the tradition from Noshiro city in Akita, Japan. The story was told “When a traveling performer became sick in Noshiro city, he was nursed by the local villagers. When he recovered, he taught them the Shishimai dance.” The purpose of the dance is to vanquish demons 続きを読む

Kawa Taiko was formed in Ontario, Oregon in February 2000 ignited by a performance by Portland Taiko in Ontario in 1999. The group is self- taught, but various taiko masters from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and Pocatello have generously shared their expertise.  Our members have also attended conferences in Seattle, 続きを読む

Grandmaster Fujima Shunojo earned his professional name at an early age. He opened his own school of classical dance and taught for several years in Tokyo and he directed his own dance group in Chicago for over 40 years. In 2011, he received the Japan America Society Cultural Achievement Award, 続きを読む

Sora started learning Shodo at the age of 6 and in her 30’s, she studied under Master Sekko Daigo (Oregon), and under Master Futo Suzuki’s (Japan) curriculum. Shodo is a medium that expresses the inner potential of the individual and allows you to take notice of your true self. Through 続きを読む