Sep 27th (Sun) 2026
12 pm to 4 pm
Venue: Gene Harris Bandshell
Julia Davis Park
Location: Gene Harris Bandshell
700 S Capitol Blvd,
Boise, ID 83702
Schedule:
| Time (approximate) | Performer |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Opening Statement 1. Greetings from IJA President Sonia West 2. Greetings from Consul General Ken Todoriki 3. Introduction of Honorary Consul of Japan in Idaho Nic Kawaguchi 4. Greetings from Nic Kawaguchi |
| 12:05 PM | Vendor Introduction |
| 12:20 PM | Treasure Valley Karate |
| 12:45 PM | Musin Judo |
| 1:05 PM | Piano Lovers |
| 1:25 PM | Rin no Kai |
| 1:50 PM | Koto-Yuko Parrish |
| 2:15 PM | Sora Shodo |
| 2:50 PM | Shamisen-Emmett Rick |
| 3:15 PM | Idaho Kendo Club |
| 3:35 PM | Closing Statement |
| 3:40 PM | Sangha Taiko |
Performers
Koto Yuko Parrish
{:en} Yuko Parrish was born in Kochi-shi, Kochi-ken, Japan, and began taking Koto lessons in Junior High school, continuing for ...
Piano Lovers
"Piano Lovers" is a piano group that originated from a Japanese piano enthusiast group of the same name. Formed in ...
Sora Shodo
{:en}SORA — Artist Profile SORA is a sumi ink calligraphy and live performance artist based in Portland, Oregon, originally from ...
Rinsen Wakayagi
Rinsen Wakayagi (Rin no Kai LA) was born in Tokyo and raised in Fukuoka and Osaka. She spent 12 years ...
The Dojo
At the dojo in Meridian we teach Shoshin Ryu, a system of martial arts that promotes self improvement through self ...
Shamisen
"Emmett Ricks has been playing the Okinawa Shamisen or “Sanshin” since 1992 when he lived there as a missionary for his ...
Treasure Valley School of Karate
The focus of Treasure Valley School of Karate - Do is placed primarily on the "Do" (pronounced doe), which is ...
Sangha Taiko
Sangha Taiko : We are Sangha Taiko, a Japanese drumming group sponsored by the Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple in Ontario, ...
Mushin Judo
Welcome to Mushin Judo! We are a community and family focused Judo Dojo with the goal to provide Kodokan Judo ...
Idaho Kendo
Idaho kendo club led by Robert Stroud (Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of ...
Activities
| Eat |
|---|
| Sushi Shack |
| Bochi Bochi - Japanese Eats |
| Wandering Oven |
| Sushi Bros, Inc. |
| Devil&Angel Meridian |
| CupBop |
| Tikis Shave Ice |
| Burnin Mouth |
| Shop |
|---|
| M&Co Miyuki Japanese Zakka (Japanese Daruma etc) |
| PAPATTO Gift Shop Tsumami Zaiku & Seasoning Mixes |
| Happymiki crafts (Handmade Japanese Art and Craft) |
| nana’s green tea Meridian |
| HIBIKI Japanese Language, ArisaniitA (KIMONO Dresses), STEMEY (Skincare products) |
| Tsune shop Handcraft items |
| Neko-ya (Japanese Folded Fabric Flowers) |
| momo's beading |
| Creamy Anime Anime themed goods |
| Empower Wellness Essential Oils Reiki & Bodywork Powered by Essential Oils |
| Design by Aren Handmade Potholder, Frat Ford Microwavable Bowl Cozies |
| Satori Sake Brewing |
| Kokedama #Jennifer Hurt |
| IJA Flea Market (Random Assortment of Treasures) |
| Play |
|---|
| Yo-Yo Fishing |
| Bouncy Ball Scoop |
| Origami |
| Otedama-nage (Beanbag Toss) |
| Wa-nage (Ring Toss) |
| Treasure Valley School of Karate |
| Idaho Kendo Club |
| Learn |
|---|
| Idaho Japanese Language School |
| Calligraphy Experience |
| Sora Calligraphy Booth |
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