2024 Cultural Activities
Try on a samurai helmet, try your hand at kendama, sip matcha and more.
ENJOY TEA
Experience a traditional tea ceremony in the Japanese Garden. Click here for the schedule.
Sun.,11AM-5PM @ Centennial Gardens
BE A SAMURAI
Make your own kabuto samurai helmet with Japan-America Society of Houston.
MAKE A WOODBLOCK PRINT
Make your very own woodblock print with Houston Kendama Meet-Up
VIEW IKEBANA
View ikebana floral arrangements with Ikebana International. Click here for the schedule.
Sun.,11AM-5PM @ Centennial Gardens
SHODO
Have your name written in Japanese by Zen Calligraphy.
KENDAMA
Try your hand at the traditional wooden toy kendama and watch masters put their skills to the test in the inaugural TEXAS KENDAMA OPEN.
TRY TAIKO
Give taiko drumming a try with Kaminari Taiko.
Sat., 12PM-1PM & 2PM-3PM @ Booth #33
Sun., 12PM-1PM & 2:30-3:30PM @ Booth #33