October brings the return of Japan Fest at NOMA, the annual celebration of Japanese culture featuring live music, food, dancing, fashion shows, guided Japanese art tours, martial arts demonstrations, and more.

The festival starts at 10 a.m. with an energetic performance from Kaminari Taiko drumming ensemble on the steps of the museum. Bring the whole family along and join us!

Japan Fest is organized by NOMA, the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville and the Japan Club in New Orleans.

$5 | nonmembers
Free | NOMA members

Participants

• Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
• Kaminari Taiko of Houston
• Japan Club of New Orleans
• Noh Society of Kentucky
• Japan Society of New Orleans
• New Orleans Haiku Society
• Shindoryu Aikijutsu Association
• New Orleans Kendo Club
• Crane’s Nest Go Club
• Japanese Weekend School
• NOLA Lolita’s: Japanese Street Fashion Group
• Japanese Garden Foundation
• UNO – Japan: Study at Doshisha University
• Kate Jensen, Kimekomi instructor
• Baton Rouge Iaido
• Silly Sweet Shop
• Kawaii NOLA
• Twootie Tarte
• NOLA Bonsai
• Jujitsu Club of SLU
• Hakkoryu Jujitsu/Koho Shiatsu Igaku
• Minyo Dance Group
• jetaaNOLA
• Louisiana Cosplay
• Aikido of New Orleans
• GNO Suzuki Forum
• New Orleans Zen Temple
• FroYo Café and Sweets
• Ninja Restaurant

Japan Fest 2015 Costume Guidelines

For the safety and comfort of all guests, as well as the artwork at NOMA:

• No masks are permitted.
• Accessories or weapons (ex: swords) greater than 2 feet in length will not be permitted.
• No sharp objects.
• Costume components cannot exceed or extend 2 feet in length from body.
• Please keep all costumes family friendly.
• Guests participating in the costume contest are still required to pay the $5 admission fee.

Other restrictions may apply at NOMA’s discretion. A check-in room will be available for any items not in compliance. For questions regarding costumes, please contact Monique Tourres at 504.658.4143.