The year is almost over but for us its a time to prepare for new beginings. January 1 we will perform in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. It will be our Kotohajime, the first performance of the new year.  It is also Oshogatsu, our new years Celebration. Japanese traditionally celebrate Jan 1, like everyone else, but especially it is a important time of the year to reflect and think of ways to make the new year better. The first day of the new year is a day of celebration. Many travel to be with friends and relatives in social gatherings. Come and share with us this auspicious occasion.  Weller Court, Little Tokyo, 11am- 3pm and
Japanese Village Plaza. More info to follow.

It was a fun performance in Costa Mesa for the OC Japan Fair. It was our last performance for the summer..  We performed twice but with a long break between. I was surprised how many people came to the event.   Interesting, I didn't see anyone I usually see in the audience. Bando Mitsuhiro kai, and Kogenkai- Kokura Gion Daiko were a few of the other performers. Summer has ended but we still have the rest of the year to practice and perform ! If you want to learn, contact us.

Today, we are performing at the 3rd Annual OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa at 12:50. The weather has cooled down so it should be nice during the performance.

Next Saturday, July 16, we are performing at Seicho no Ie carnival in Gardena.  It should be fun but hot.  Not sure if we are performing inside or outside.  Some of our members can't perform on Saturday. We will be great anyways.

On Sunday, we had a great time at Zenshuji even though the weather was really hot. Performing in the hot sun is not the best of conditions although the organizers had carpet on the floor of the performance area. Our feet did not roast.  Everyone in the dance troupe were in good spirits and had fun.  Chihiro also did some dancing for the "Random Ninjas," a hip hop band. She's good !    BTW; If you're interested in dancing with us, we are looking for new members. We could always use a few more. It adds to the festive feeling.

Today, Saturday, is a day before our performance at Zenshuji Soto Mission. I'm so excited. We will perform on Sunday, July 10th at 4:20pm. I'm going to miss tonight's Obon odori at Nishi Hongwanji and Zenshuji Soto Mission. We have a rehearsal tonight. I hope everyone shows up at the rehearsal !

Happy July 4th!
Have great time with your family and friends.

We will dance at Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo on June 11th between 1pm and 4pm. I hope many people come and see us and donate for Japan.

Japanese Village Plaza (map)