Japan Festival Chicago 2024
Organized by Chicago Japanese American Council (CJAC)
Sunday, June 16 (11am-5pm) @Millennium Park/Chase Promenade North & South
<Stage Performance Schedule>
North
MC: Rich Meher
*Schedule subject to change
| # | Time | Performance | Name of Performer/Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:00 | Koto performance | Chicago Koto Group |
| 2 | 11:30 | Choir | Choir Futaba |
| 3 | 12:00 | Ikebana | Ikebana International Chicago Chapter |
| 4 | 12:30 | Break time | |
| 5 | 13:00 | Koto performance | toki |
| 6 | 13:30 | J-Pop and Anime songs | ORiHANA |
| 7 | 14:00 | Ikebana | Ikebana International Chicago Chapter |
| 8 | 14:30 | Cosplay Contest | Japan Festival Committee |
South
MC: Ken Kabira
*Schedule subject to change
| # | Time | Performance | Name of Performer/Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:00 | Kyudo | Fuko Kyudojo |
| 2 | 11:30 | Kendo | Chicago Kendo Dojo |
| 3 | 11:55 | Remarks by Consul General Yanagi | Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago |
| 4 | 12:00 | Japanese songs | Aya Ito |
| 5 | 12:30 | Special performance | BENTENYA |
| 6 | 13:00 | Dance performance | Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai |
| 7 | 13:30 | Karate | JKA Chicago, Sugiyama Dojo |
| 8 | 13:55 | Aikido | Aikido Association of America |
| 9 | 14:20 | Awaodori | Awaodori Chicago Mikoren |
| 10 | 14:45 | Iaido | Mugai Ryu Chicago |
| 11 | 15:10 | Comedy | BATSU! Chicago |
| 12 | 15:35 | Karate | Chicago Kyokushin Kanku Dojo |
Exhibit
Chicago Japan Film Collective, Chicago Japanese Club (CJC), Chicago Sister Cities International / Osaka Committee,
Consulate-General of Japan In Chicago/Japan Information Center, Japan America Society of Chicago,
Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) / Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS), JETRO Chicago,
Sansei Artisans, Shodo/Sumi-e/Suminagashi/Wagashi (Japanese Culture Center)
Demonstration
Ikebana International Chicago Chapter, Origami Group Chaos, Soba Demonstration (Sake Soba Mariko),
Chanoyu/Japanese Tea Ceremony (Urasenke Chicago Association)
Vendor
Ariyama Studio, Batsu!Chicago, C&K Craft, Cardz Xtcetera, Handmade Paper Crane Earrings, Hidden Treasures,
Hito Toki (Japanese Pottery), Kiki’s T House, NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc.
Food Vendors: *Menus are subject to change without prior notice
Restaurant Name Menu
2d Restaurant
Mochi Donuts, Beverage, Merchandise
CHICAGO RAMEN Mazesoba, Shaved Ice, Beverage
ICHI Sando Boxes (Japanese style sandwiches), Beverage
Izakaya Shinya Kushiyaki & Yakitori Skewer, Okonomiyaki, Gyoza, Japanese Soda, Japanese Milk Tea
Kamehachi Gyu-Don, Tori Kara Don
Katsu-Shack Katsu-Sando, Ebi-Katsu Sando, Katsu Skewers, Tornado Potato Skewers, Beverage
M Square Catering, Inc. Sushi Boxes, Beverage, Snack/Dessert
Millennium Hall Beer, Cocktails
Onigiri Kororin Onigiri
Platinum Sponsors
Hankyu Hanshin Express (USA) Inc.
Gold Sponsors
Aoki Technical Laboratory, Inc., East Accounting LLC,
Grant Thornton LLP, Gulliver CHICAGO,
Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC,
KANAFLEX CORPORATION, Kikkoman Foods, Inc.,
Kuriyama of America, Inc.,
Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.,
Metal One Holdings America Inc., Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.,
Mizkan America, Inc., MUFG Bank, Ltd.,
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas,
Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc., United Airlines
Silver Sponsors
AJINOMOTO HEALTH & NUTRITION NORTH AMERICA, INC.,
Asahi America Corp., CHICAGO NISEI POST #1183,
Daido Steel (America) Inc., ECHO Incorporated,
EOS ACCOUNTANTS LLP, HRM Partners, Inc.,
INX International Ink Co.,
Japanese American Service Committee,
Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago,
Komatsu America Corp., Matsutani America, Inc.,
Mazak Optonics Corp., Meiji Corporation,
MISUMI USA, INC., PUNCH INDUSTRY USA INC.,
SANKYU U.S.A., INCORPORATED, Tokio Marine America,
U.S.-Japan Council, Yaskawa America, Inc.
Bronze Sponsors
Bridgestone Industrial Products America Inc.,
Calsoft Systems, DAIDO (USA) CO., LTD.,
Daiichi Jitsugyo (America) Inc., ENEOS USA Inc.,
Fujifilm North America Corporation, Hamilton Partners,
Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc.,
Hosokawa Yoko America Inc., Imageon Consulting, Inc.,
KATO U.S.A., Inc., Kubota Engine America Corporation,
MC Machinery Systems, Inc.,
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.,
Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America, Inc.,
OCS America Inc., Okabe Co., Inc., Pascal Engineering Inc.,
Riken of America, Inc., Sankosha USA, Inc., Sodick Inc.,
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., Tigerflex Corporation,
Toho Technology Inc., Tritech International LLC.,
Yamazen Inc.
Friends Sponsors
Enshu (USA) Corporation, JTB USA, INC.,
Komori America Corporation,
Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Management (U.S.A.), Inc.,
Nippon Steel Logistics (U.S.A), Inc.,
Nissin International Transport U.S.A., Inc.,
Quick USA, Sharp Electronics Corporation
Special Thanks
Japan Typeset & Design, Inc. (JT&D)
Kinokuniya Book Stores Chicago
M Square Catering, Inc.