Opening Ceremony - Corner of 5th and Jackson Street
Each year the Nikkei Matsuri begins and ends with the heartbeat of taiko drums.
Join us at the corner of 5th and Jackson Streets for the Pre-Opening Ceremony
| Time | Event |
| 9:15 am | Pre-opening with San Jose Taiko |
| 9:30 am |
Opening Ceremony |
Performing Arts Program
Outdoor Stage - Located on Jackson Street in front of the San Jose Betsuin
| Time | Event |
| 9:55 am | Introduction of the San Francisco Cherry Blossom Court |
| 10:00 am |
Students of Ukulele Jams |
| 11:00 am |
CYS Dancers |
| 12:00 pm | San Jose Chidori Band Duane Takahashi, Director |
| 2:00 pm | Wesley Jazz Ensemble Wayne Adachi, Director |
| 3:00 pm | San Jose Taiko Roy & PJ Hirabayashi, Directors |
| 4:00 pm | End of Nikkei Matsuri |
Indoor Stage - Located in the Gymnasium next to the Food Court
| Time | Event |
| 10:30 am | Koto Performance By Marimo-Kai under management of Mrs. Yukari Sakaguchi |
| 11:30 am |
Japanese Classical Dance |
| 11:45 am |
Japanese Classical Dance |
| 12:30 pm |
Kariyushi Kai-Okinawan Music and Dance Society |
| 1:30 pm |
Naginata Demonstration |
| 2:30 pm |
Iaido Demonstration of Musoshindenryu |
