The Sister Cities of Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan and many others who support this union invite you to celebrate peace and goodwill during cherry blossom season. Enjoy traditional Japanese music, martial arts demonstrations and more. | Schedule of Activities | | 11:00 am | Welcome | | 11:10 am | Koto Performance Virginia Beach Koto Society and ODU Community Music Division | | 11:25 am | Martial Arts Demonstration: Karatedo Members of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division USA | | 11:40 am | Sanshin Performance Virginia Beach Okinawa Sanshin Kai | | 12:00 pm | Martial Arts Demonstration: Judo & Jujitsu Members of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division USA | | 12:15 pm | Joint performance by representatives of Koto, Sanshin, and Martial Arts | | 12:25 pm | Special song performed by ODU Japanese Language Program | | 12:35 pm | Activity Hour: Experience Japanese Culture & Art | | 1:00 pm | Koto Performance Virginia Beach Koto Society and ODU Community Music Division | | 1:15 pm | Martial Arts Demonstration: Aikido Members of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division USA | | 1:30 pm | Sanshin Performance Virginia Beach Okinawa Sanshin Kai | | 1:50 pm | Martial Arts Demonstration: Iaido, Kendo, Kobudo Members of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division USA | | 2:00 pm | Special Guest Performance (Saturday, March 27 only) Students of Nippon Sports Science University Present Japanese Dance & Drum | | Interactive Activities | | 11:00 am | Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing) by AC Moore at Landstown Commons | | Origami (Jumping Frog) by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and ODU Japanese Language Program | | | Calligraphy by local Japanese volunteers | | Demonstrations & Display | | Paper Art (Origami) & Pottery | Food available for purchase by Black Angus Rain date: Sunday, March 28, 11 am - 2:30 pm. Free admission and onsite parking. |