Free annual Japanese festival on Watson Island

A free Japanese festival will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden on Watson Island. From 11 a.m. to 5 pm., you can bask in Japanese entertainment, culture, food and music. The event includes demonstrations of sushi and ikebana as well as a Japanese tea ceremony, kisen calligraphy mural, and cosplay exhibition.

(Video courtesy of Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden)

There is also Calligraphy and Origami at the Kids Corner tents and an entertaining Sushi demonstration. A sample Sushi plate will be on sale for just $10. An optional Tea Ceremony is available for $10. Includes an Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony, cup of tea and a sweet. Tickets for Optional events at: FriendsofJapaneseGarden.com

(Photo courtesy of Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden)

The Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden is located at 1101 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island. For more information, visit friendsofjapanesegarden.com or call 305-992-0703.

Parking in the Jungle Island parking garage, just $5 with FJG Coupon available from security guard or entrance desk.