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Updated on 3/30/2009

     

Fire Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ondo Dancing

ODORI DANCING - Dancing in the Street Public is welcome to join in... Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 pm to 2:30pm In front of the Hawaiian Stage on 1st Street

 

Main Stage

 

 

 

Rodney Kageyama,
Main Stage Emcee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Sat
April 10
Main Stage
Sun
April 11
Main Stage
10:30 AM
Opening Ceremonies
 
11:45 AM
 
11:45 AM
 
12:00
 
12:00 PM
Singer Rob Narita
12:30 PM
George Kiriyama Educational Excellence Award –Presented by Iku Kiriyama
Teachers Making a Difference Awards – Emceed by Ted Chen
12:45 PM
 
1:15 PM
Senator Daniel Inouye Cherry Blossom Leadership Award & Community Treasure Awards –Emceed by Dr. Gordon Sasaki
 
1:45 PM
Fujima Seiyumi Kai - Dianne Fukuwa
1:30 PM
Fujima Kansei
Contemporary Style Japanese Dance
2:15
Halau Hula Ka Lehua O Ka La'akea & Aloha Polynesian Dancers
2:15 PM
 
3:00 PM
Kimono Fashion Show - Showcasing Authentic Japanese Wedding with Congratulatory Dance performed by Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan perry
3:15 PM
 
 
4:00 PM
 
5:30 PM
 
5:00 PM
Festival closes
6:30 PM
Festival closes
 


Panache Orchestra

 

 

 

 

Martial Arts

 



 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sat
April 10
Martial Art Group
Sun
April 11
Martial Art Group
10:30 AM
American Nippon    
11:00 AM
South Bay Self Defense
(Wing Tzun, Eskrima)
11:00 AM
Aikido Center of Los Angeles
11:30 AM
Northern Shaolim Kung Fu
11:30 AM
Villa Park Jiu-jitsu (grappling/MMA)
12:00 PM
Northern Shaolim Kung Fu
12:00 PM
Monterey Park Karate Club
12:30 PM
Kage Ninjitsu
12:30 PM
Wu Shu of Monterey Park
(Chinese Kung Fu)
1:00 PM
Aikido Institute of America
1:00 PM
California Sumo Association
1:30 PM
CA Martial Art Academy
1:30 PM
California Sumo Association
2:00 PM
Sityodtong Muay Thai
2:00 PM
IMB Academy
2:30 PM
Paramount Karate
2:30 PM
Kuk Sui Wan (Korean Martial Art)
3:00 PM
Atemi Ryu Jiu-Jitsu
3:00 PM
Shinkendo (Japanese Sword)
3:30 PM
Pakamut International
(Filipino Martial Art)
3:30 PM
NNG Balintawak International
(Filipino Martial Art)
4:00 PM
Goltz Judo Club
4:00 PM
Westside Kendo (Japanese Sword)
4:30 PM
Red Dragon Karate
5:00 PM
Festival closes
5:00 PM
Capoeira Batuque
(Brazilian Martial Art)
 
6:00 PM
Festival closes
 

 

 

 

Kage Ninjitsu
www.thewayoftheshadow.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

After many years of study and mastery of many different schools in his native Japan, Obata Sensei came to America to distill all of the different aspects of Japanese Swordsmanship into one complete and comprehensive art.  Obata Kaiso has dedicated over thirty years to teaching and researching the almost lost art of true Japanese Swordsmanship as it was practiced by the Samurai of Japan's feudal era.After many years of study and mastery of many different schools in his native Japan, Obata Sensei came to America to distill all of the different aspects of Japanese Swordsmanship into one complete and comprehensive art.  Obata Kaiso has dedicated over thirty years to teaching and researching the almost lost art of true Japanese Swordsmanship as it was practiced by the Samurai of Japan's feudal era.After many years of study and mastery of many different schools in his native Japan, Obata Sensei came to America to distill all of the different aspects of Japanese Swordsmanship into one complete and comprehensive art.  Obata Kaiso has dedicated over thirty years to teaching and researching the almost lost art of true Japanese Swordsmanship as it was practiced by the Samurai of Japan's feudal era.
Shinkendo (Japanese Sword)

 

 

California Academy of Martial Arts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J-Pop Stage

The Cherry Blossom Festival SoCal is happy to announce the addition of the J-Pop Stage at the 2010 Festival. Headlining that stage will be 25 year old Japanese Pop Star Masumi, born in Niigata, Japan, With the help of famed producer Trevor Lawrence, Jr. (Eminem, Alicia Keys), Masumi was signed to America’s Fortress Records heralding the release of Baby You, with 10 of the most amazing original tracks you’ll ever experience. She has soared to the position of #8 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles Sales! Watch Video

Sat
April 10
J-Pop Stage
Sun
April 11
J-Pop Stage
   
11:00 AM
 
11:30 AM
 
11:30 AM

Makenai
12:30 P.M.
Cosplay Contest hosted by Pacific Media Expo (PMX)

Pacific Media Expo (PMX), Konnichiwa Otaku, and Valley Gakuen bring you the Cherry Blossom Festival/SoCal Cosplay Contest! Come in your best cosplay from anime, video games, Asian cinema, or even
J-rock/J-pop and show off your creativity! Everyone else, bring your cameras and get ready to be dazzled! Prizes will be given to the best cosplayers. Afterwards, stop by our table to find out more information about the organizations behind the cosplay contest. We have free
events throughout the year.
For more info, email

community@pacificmediaexpo.com."
12:00 A.M.

Hollywood Entertainment Academy
1:25 PM
Pop/R&B/Hip Hop Singer TRUEFUL
12:30 P.M.
Samurai Action Studio
1:45 PM

AniMaid Cafe, Orange County
(Official AniMaid Cafe for Anime Expo, Los Angeles)
Promoting Japanese culture through a maid cafe which is popular in Japan
1:00 PM
 
3:00 PM

Mali & Cherry Band
2:00 PM

Lolita Fashion Shows
This fashion show is very popular in Japan - and the Cherry Blososm Festival is showcasing it on the J-Pop Stage.
3:30 PM
Makenai
3:00 PM
Masumi
With the help of famed producer Trevor Lawrence, Jr. (Eminem, Alicia Keys), Masumi was signed to America’s Fortress Records heralding the release of Baby You, with 10 of the most amazing original tracks you’ll ever experience. She has soared to the position of #8 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles Sales! Video
4:00 PM
Masumi
With the help of famed producer Trevor Lawrence, Jr. (Eminem, Alicia Keys), Masumi was signed to America’s Fortress Records heralding the release of Baby You, with 10 of the most amazing original tracks you’ll ever experience. She has soared to the position of #8 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles Sales! Video
3:45 PM

Ramen Tree
4:45 PM
J-pop band
4:30 PM
 
5:30 PM

Edwing

Guitarist, composer studied jazz guitarist from John collins and Billy Rogers and jazz Harmony from Willie Jones
 
6:30 PM
Festival closes
5:00 PM
Festival closes


Hollywood Entertainment Academy

Hollywood Entertainment Academy

Hollywood Entertainment Academy
     

Hollywood Entertaiment Academy


Hollywood Entertainment Academy

Ramen Tree
     

Lolita Fashion Show

Lolita Fashion Show

Lolita Fashion Show
     





Makenai





AniMaid Cafe

Mali Masuda & the Cherry Band
     



Samurai Action Studio


Samurai Action Studio

Samurai Action Studio
     

Edwing
   

 

 

 

 

Hawaiian Village

Kamaka

 

 

Hawaiian Stage Emcee:

Kamaka Brown
www.kamakabrown.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sat
April 10
Hawaiian Stage
Sun
April 11
Hawaiian Stage
11:00 AM
Wahine Ilikea
11:00 AM
Ka'amea
12:00 PM
Hawaiian Splendor with Ka Hale Hula O'Iolana
12:00 PM
Mele O'hana
1:15 PM
Halau Na Pua Lehua
1:00 PM
Pumana
2:15 PM
Hawaiian Delites
2:00 PM
Halau Hula O'Nalikokauikawekiulani
3:15 PM
Ohana Polynesian Dancers
3:00 PM
Ho'aloha
4:15 PM
Jim Kimo West
4:00 PM
O'ahu
5:15 PM
Manea Dancers
 
6:30 PM
Festival closes
5:00 PM
Festival closes


Ka'amea


Ho'aloha


O'ahu








Melena O'hana


Jim Kimo West


Halau Na Pua Lehua



Pumana



Wahine Ilikea Dancers



Manea Dancers
     

 

 

 

 

 

Kids Fun Zone

Inflatables

 

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