Workshop Area
Tea Workshop
Reina
Discover Japanese tea — prepare and taste ceremonial matcha paired with wasanbon sweets, with Thé Sakao.
Program
Festival Program & Timetable
Plan your days around our stage events, workshops, and interactive performances.
Workshops are ticketedHands-on workshop spaces are limited — reserve your spot in advance.
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Taiko Call
Shima no Taiko
A traditional Taiko drumming call to signal the opening of the festival.
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Opening Ceremony & Mikoshi
MC Michio Hirai
The official opening of the festival, featuring speeches, a traditional sake barrel breaking (Kagami Biraki), and the mikoshi shrine procession.
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Shima no Taiko
Shima no Taiko
Energetic Japanese drumming performance by Montreal's local Japanese community Taiko group.
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Sanshin Workshop
Sho
Discover the Okinawan three-stringed sanshin and learn to play “Tinsagu nu Hana”, with Chura Dushi.
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Musōkan Dōjō
Musōkan Dōjō
A demonstration of Iaido, the traditional art of drawing the Japanese sword.
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Nerikiri Workshop (KotoAn)
Daisuke
Shape nerikiri — the traditional Japanese sweets served with tea — guided by KotoAn.
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Chura Dushi
Chura Dushi
Traditional folk songs from the tropical islands of Okinawa, accompanied by the three-stringed sanshin.
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Komachi Montréal
Komachi Montréal
Colorful traditional dances representing different regions of Japan.
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Bon Odori
Bon Odori Committee
Join the circle in front of the stage! Traditional summer dances where everyone is welcome to dance along.
Workshop Area
Sanshin Workshop
Sho
Discover the Okinawan three-stringed sanshin and learn to play “Tinsagu nu Hana”, with Chura Dushi.
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MTL Shamisen Project
MTL Shamisen Project
Dynamic and fast-paced performance on the traditional three-stringed Tsugaru Shamisen.
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Club de Kendo Ayame
Club de Kendo Ayame
Showcase of Kendo, the modern Japanese martial art of swordsmanship using bamboo practice swords.
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Ei Ja Nai Ka
Shima no Taiko
A lively and energetic dance performance accompanied by Taiko drumming in front of the stage.
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Toby Kimura
Toby Kimura
Traditional folk songs and melodies performed on the Japanese shamisen.
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Soran Soran
Soran Soran
A spirited demonstration of the traditional Japanese fisherman's dance, Soran Bushi.
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Ame no Ato
Ame no Ato Taiko
Contemporary and traditional Japanese drumming compositions.
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Shamisen Workshop
Jacinthe
Try the Japanese three-stringed shamisen with the MTL Shamisen Project.
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Sake Workshop
Benoit
Discover Japanese sake through a guided tasting of three curated selections, with Nijikai Saké.
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Komachi Montréal
Komachi Montréal
A second showcase of beautiful regional dances of Japan.
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Bon Odori
Bon Odori Committee
Gather again in a circle to participate in traditional Japanese summer dances.
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Shamisen Workshop
Jacinthe
Try the Japanese three-stringed shamisen with the MTL Shamisen Project.
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Paper Craft Workshop
Dominique
Create with traditional Japanese paper in this hands-on craft workshop.
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Ame no Ato taiko Co-lab(oratory)
Ame no Ato Taiko Co-lab(oratory)
An innovative musical exploration blending Taiko beats with other genres.
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Soran Soran
Soran Soran
Short, high-energy fisherman's dance presentation.
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yOrOy
yOrOy
Live musical performance blending Japanese elements with modern sounds.
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Paper Craft Workshop
Dominique
Create with traditional Japanese paper in this hands-on craft workshop.
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Bon Odori
Bon Odori Committee
Evening Bon Odori session. Step into the circle and celebrate.
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Misao Mon Koto
Misao Mon Koto
Elegant and soothing performance on the traditional Japanese 13-stringed Koto.
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Shima no Taiko
Shima no Taiko
Powerful Taiko drumming as the festival evening peaks.
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Grand Bon Odori Finale
Bon Odori Committee
The grand finale dance of Saturday. Let's unite the community in one big dance circle!