NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Japan Fest takes place at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) on Saturday, October 10th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- $5 admission, free for NOMA members
- Website https://noma.org/event/japan-fest/
- Sponsors: Japan Club of New Orleans, NOMA, Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP), Zen-Noh Grain, Japan Society of New Orleans, Benoit
- Guided tours of the 3rd floor Japanese gallery and the Japanese garden
- Performances on the front steps by Kaminari Taiko of Houston, Minyo dance group of Slidell, fashion shows by NOLA Lolitas and local cosplayers
- Martial arts demonstrations in the auditorium
- Kids activities in the sculpture garden with JETAA and Japanese Weekend School
- Retailers: Kawaii NOLA, NOLA Lolitas, Twootie Tarte, Silly Sweet Shop
- Food vendors: Ninja restaurant and Fro-Yo Cafe and Sweets
Participants
Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Kaminari Taiko of Houston
Japan Club of New Orleans
Noh Society of Kentucky
Japan Society of New Orleans
New Orleans Haiku Society
Shindoryu Aikijutsu Association
New Orleans Kendo Club
Crane`s Nest Go Club
Japanese Weekend School
NOLA Lolita`s: Japanese Street Fashion Group
Japanese Garden Foundation
UNO – Japan: Study at Doshisha University
Kate Jensen, Kimekomi instructor
Baton Rouge Iaido
Silly Sweet Shop
Kawaii NOLA
Twootie Tarte
NOLA Bonsai
Jujitsu Club of SLU
Hakkoryu Jujitsu/Koho Shiatsu Igaku
Minyo Dance Group
jetaaNOLA
Louisiana Cosplay
Aikido of New Orleans
GNO Suzuki Forum
New Orleans Zen Temple
FroYo Café and Sweets
Ninja Restaurant
Japan Fest 2015 Costume Guidelines
For the safety and comfort of all guests, as well as the artwork at NOMA:
No masks are permitted. Accessories or weapons (ex: swords) greater than 2 feet in length will not be permitted.
No sharp objects.
Costume components cannot exceed or extend 2 feet in length from the body. Please keep all costumes family friendly.
Guests participating in the costume contest are still required to pay the $5 admission fee.
Other restrictions may apply at NOMA`s discretion. A check-in room will be available for any items not in compliance.