Immersing Myself in Japanese Tradition at JapanFest Atlanta

This 12 months, I celebrated my birthday at JapanFest Atlanta!

You all know I like attending completely different conventions all year long. JapanFest has been an occasion I’ve attended on and off for a number of years.

I do not attend yearly as a result of it falls close to my birthday, and typically, I journey someplace, however this 12 months, I wished to have a good time my special occasion regionally and attend JapanFest.

I briefly mentioned JapanFest once I went for my thirty fourth birthday and met the English-singing voice of Sailor Moon. I’ve attended a number of instances since then, however I wish to share extra about JapanFest as a result of it’s price attending for individuals who love Japanese heritage.

About JapanFest Atlanta

JapanFest Atlanta is an annual occasion showcasing Japan’s wealthy tradition and heritage.

It is a vibrant celebration that includes many actions and points of interest, making it a must-visit for anybody.

This two-day occasion provides quite a lot of occasions for all ages, akin to:

• Performances: Take pleasure in conventional Japanese performances akin to taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, and cultural dances.  

• Cultural Displays: Discover reveals showcasing Japanese artwork, historical past, and traditions.  

• Meals: Take pleasure in genuine Japanese delicacies, from sushi and ramen to candy treats like mochi and inexperienced tea ice cream.  

• Buying: Uncover distinctive Japanese merchandise, together with crafts, clothes, and equipment.

• Workshops: Attend hands-on workshops to find out about Japanese arts and crafts, akin to calligraphy, origami, and ikebana.  

• Youngsters’s Actions: Children can get pleasure from particular actions designed only for them, together with video games, crafts, and cultural experiences.

We do not attend each days, solely on Saturday. And to make sure we may do as a lot as doable, we arrived early.

Since we arrived early, we thought we might beat the gang, however sadly, it appeared like everybody else had the identical thought.

JapanFest has grown a lot annually, which is superb, however I feel they’ve now outgrown the venue area at Fuel South Conference Heart.  

I felt we have been on prime of one another within the completely different rooms, particularly within the vendor corridor/meals corridor.  

It made the expertise much less satisfying.

However, in the direction of the tip of the occasion, when folks began leaving, I made my rounds once more to completely different areas within the conference to make sure I did not miss a lot.

Although JapanFest was crowded, I did handle to do loads, like catch a drum efficiency, go to completely different distributors, and find out about Japanese style.

I instructed Lauren, who got here with me that we want to join workshops subsequent time. I like doing crafts and with the ability to take them residence as souvenirs.

So, regardless of the overcrowding, JapanFest Atlanta stays a charming celebration of Japanese tradition and heritage. The array of actions, performances, and genuine experiences make it a worthwhile occasion for anybody in Japanese traditions.  

I am already trying ahead to attending once more and collaborating within the enriching workshops to additional immerse myself in the fantastic thing about Japan.

Make sure that to take a look at different conventions I’ve visited.