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Japan Festival Eustis 2026
The inaugural Japan Festival Eustis is a new cultural celebration taking place on March 28, 2026, in downtown Eustis, Florida. Presented by the Arching Oaks Japanese Art & Culture Center, this free, family-friendly event showcases Japanese heritage and arts through live performances, cultural demonstrations, hands-on art workshops, interactive gaming, food offerings, a kids’ zone, and opportunities for international exchange and community engagement. Festival events will include:
• Taiko drum performances
• Food and merchandise vendor selling Japanese-inspired wares
• Koto harp performance
• Traditional Japanese dance
• Martial arts demonstrations (Kyudo, Iaido, Judo, and Kendo)
• Large-scale Shodo calligraphy demonstration
• Mini-arts classes (Shibori, Ikebana, Bonsai care, Origami and Shodo)
• A kids zone with Japanese crafts and games
• Interactive video gaming area
• A business exchange area for local and Japanese business to connect and collaborate
• Photo booths with kimono and samurai armor
• Cosplay costume contest
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3424575-0
