USA Special Event Description:
Sakura Matsuri is a cross-cultural celebration of spring and friendship between Japanese and Americans occasioned by the blossoming cherry trees, which were a gift to DC from Japan in 1912. Sakura Matsuri includes: Performing Arts from Japan and the US, Arts and Crafts demonstrations and exhibits, games and activities for children and adults, a Ginza Arcade with Japanese products for sale, and the Taste of Japan with local Japanese restaurants and award winning sushi chefs.
Event Performers:
Sakura Matsuri has over 30 Japanese and American performers performing on 5 different stages.
Location of USA Special Event:
Street Festival
Directions to Festival:
The festival is located at Pennsylvania Avenue and 12th Street, NW. Take the Orange/Blue line Metrotrain to Federal Triangle Metro stop.
Times:
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Admission & Parking:
Free to the Public
Special Event Contact: 202-833-2210
Event Email Contact: sakuramatsuri@us-japan.org
