Wall covered with numerous photographs displaying various memories and moments.

NATSU MATSURI

VJCC's Annual Summer Festival

Celebrate Japanese culture and community at our annual Summer Natsu Matsuri Festival, full of rich cultural exhibits, traditional Ondo dancing, and our favorite Japanese-American delicacies.

2026 Cultural Exhibitions & Demonstrations Schedule

Saturday, June 27th

1:30 PM: Iaido
2:00 PM: Kendo
2:30 PM: Aikido
3:00 PM: Judo
3:30 PM: Karate
4:00 PM: Taiko
4:30 PM: Miss Western LA &
VJCC Scholarship Awards
5:30 - 6:30 PM: Ondo
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Performance by Hana Effron

Expo Demonstrations (Both Days)

1:00 - 2:00 PM: Sumi-e
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ikebana
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Shodo/Shigin
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Bonsai

Sunday, June 28th

1:00 PM: Zumba
1:30 PM: Hula
2:30 PM: Aikido
3:00 PM: Judo
3:30 PM: Karate
4:30 PM: Taiko
5:30 - 6:30 PM: Ondo
7:00 PM: Raffle

Download 2026 Schedule