The Arizona Matsuri is a two-day festival featuring the culture of Japan. The Arizona Matsuri is a non-profit organization, whose Steering Committee members are drawn from the Arizona Buddhist Temple, the Phoenix Himeji Sister City Committee, the Japanese American Citizens League, the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, the Japanese Business Association of Arizona, the Japanese Culture Club of Arizona and interested individuals. The Matsuri is the means for the Arizona Matsuri to fulfill its mission of introducing the arts and culture of Japan to Arizona.
The Arizona Matsuri Steering Committee strives to incorporate understandings and friendships within the community while engaging in a fun and family-friendly showcase enlightening our community with the most authentic and relevant aspects of Japan.
Entertainment, Exhibits and Food
- Japanese Cosplay Contest
- Sake & Beer Sake Garden
- The Candy Man (Amezaiku)
- Haiku Expo (with lesson plans)
- Martial Arts
- Taiko
- Cultural Arts (incl. the Surfing Godzillas)
- Tea Ceremony
- Exhibitors
- Food Vendors
