Bachido

Kyle Abbott and Su Bunjamin perform Tsugaru Shamisen, a style of shamisen from Aomori, Japan.

Bandō Ryū:
Kyō no Kai

a Nihon Buyō or Japanese Classical Dance group headed by master Kabuki actor and dancer Nakamura Gankyō.

Bay Breeze

Started in 2022, formed in Bay Area, the band covers Japanese Pop, Anime, and many hit songs in various styles.

Chidori Band

Multigenerational group serving the Japanese American community of Northern California since 1953.

DJ
Jay Sumabat

I’ll be a filler in between bands, I’ll be playing variety of music from all genres.

ELIMA
Music

There's a little something for everyone in our music.

Genki Crew
Dance School

Based at the Akiyama Wellness Center in Japantown, offers hip-hop and jazz classes for children.

Kirk Tamura
Combo

Our songs are mainly comprised of big band, Japanese and original tunes in a combo (quartet or quintet) format.

KT Band

We will be sharing originals written by many of the band members: these songs vary in styles from jazz to pop.

Lotus Preschool

Lotus Preschoolers will "WOW" you with their collection of Japanese songs and taiko performance!

Leomele

We enjoy sharing songs of our island home!

Mark Hattori

Mark Hattori is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in San Jose, CA.

Nihon Karate Club
Bay Area

Demonstration of Shindō-Jinen Ryū karate, covering the fundamentals, forms, and functional applications...

Nijikko
Dance School

Kids and adult Dance School from 2010 at Bay Area.

Nishikawa School of
Japanese Classical Dance

We are a Japanese dancing group based in Tokyo Japan led by Senzo Nishikawa XI.

Sakura Ren

Dynamic Awa Odori dance group that brings the vibrant spirit of traditional Japanese culture to life.

San Jose CYS

This is a tap and ballet performance by our CYS dancers age range 3-11 years old.

San Jose Taiko

Since 1973, San Jose Taiko creates innovative performances and comprehensive educational programs...

Satsuma Dojo

Practicing a traditional form Shotokan karate, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Yu-Ai Kai Center.

Seibu Ryu San Jose

Seibu Ryu will demonstrate traditional Japanese swordsmanship, a tradition called Iai-batto jutsu.

Sekai Judo Club

We provide judo instruction and training for students of all ages, experiences and backgrounds...

Shiseikan Kyudojo

We are a traditional Japanese Archery group in the Bay Area.

Silicon Valley Judo

Come see community members who have been training at Judo, the #1 Olympic martial sport of Japan.

The Sound Project

The Sound Project, a San Francisco Bay Area-based R&B band, with roots in R&B, funk, jazz and soul.

The
Get Down

We'll be putting down a floor accompanied by some awesome beats courtesy of our resident DJ, Jaymix1.

Ukulele
Jams

We are a ukulele group that learns to play songs and music theory and how to apply it.

Vortex Co
(DBA Uzumaru)

“Uzumaru” in San Jose performs the "Yosakoi" style dance, which is uniquely Japanese.

W.O.A.

Providing soundtrack


Wesley Jazz
Ensemble

The Wesley Jazz Ensemble has been performing for Nikkei Matsuri for over 20 years!

Wesley
Ukulele Band

’Spreading aloha through ukulele!’ – A music ministry outreach of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Wesside Island Reggae Music

Island reggae music.


Yamamoto
Hula Ohana

With passion and dedication, our volunteer performers inspire audiences by sharing their remarkable dance talents.