Labor Day weekend,
September 1, 2, and 3

It will be a Midwest matsuri (celebration) when the Japanese Festival returns to the Garden on Labor Day weekend 2007. Learn about the fascinating, mysterious world of geisha from a woman who knows it firsthand. Experience the thrilling action of a sumo wrestling bout. Listen to the thunderous pounding rhythms of taiko drums. Don’t miss the Candyman; kimono fashion shows; ikebana flower arranging and bonsai ornamental pruning demonstrations; bon odori summer festival dancing; budo and koryu bugei martial arts exhibitions; candlelight walks through the Japanese Garden; and an anime screening. Browse the merchandise marketplace for Japanese souvenirs or the food court for yakisoba noodles, okonomiyaki pancake, and green tea ice cream. Signature event pricing applies.

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Sponsorship provided by Emerson, Novus International, Inc., Central States Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and other friends of the festival.