Viorhythms featured two young violinists.
Sandoitchi offered Japanese-style sweet and savory sandwiches.
Wagyu (Japanese beef) was sold by Shin Sen Gumi.
Bonsai display at the JACCC.
Calligraphy demonstrations and lessons were given at the JACCC.
Kintsugi display and demonstration at the JACCC.



Aki the Akita assisted with the Cosplay Contest.



Hip-hop by Kyori The Okapi and Hajime Hotta
Kuniharu Yoshida, director of JACCC’s Shodō for Little Tokyo, wrote visitors’ names in Japanese calligraphy.



Music and dance by Team Kawachi Ondo
Nonprofits represented at the Plaza Festival included Little Tokyo Service Center.
Nisei Week’s mascot, Aki the Akita, posed for photos.



Kyodo Taiko performed both days.



Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko performed both days.
J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo

The plaza outside the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo was buzzing with activity during the second weekend of Nisei Week, Aug. 22-23.

In addition to a variety of vendors, games for kids, a beer garden, and booths run by local community organizations, the Plaza Festival featured continuous entertainment, including 10 taiko groups on the second day.

Performers taking the stage included Kyodo Taiko, ABAsonics, Kuhai Halau O Kapualaniokekukui Pa ‘Olapa Kahiko, Team Kawachi Ondo, Viorhythm, Arcane Maid Cafe, fiveALIVE, Mikey Vee hip-hop, UCSD Asayake Taiko, Kishin Daiko and UCLA Kyodo Taiko.

Serving as emcees were Derek Mio and Sierra Katow on Saturday and Johnny Mori on Sunday.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *