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DESCRIPTION:JapanFest\, now in its 26th year\, typically draws crowds excee
 ding 19\,000. Organized by JapanFest\, Inc.\, JapanFest is designed to pro
 mote understanding between Japanese and Americans in the Southeast.&nbsp\;
 \n<p style="text-align: left\;"><span style="font-size: 10pt\; color: wind
 owtext\; font-weight: normal\;"> Tickets are $8. Children age 6 or younger
  free. Teachers can bring their students to JapanFest for free by applying
  online at www.japanfest.org. Larger organizations can save money by purch
 asing advanced ticket packages online. \n \n JapanFest will feature a vari
 ety of musical performances sure to suit all ages and interests\, includin
 g taiko drumming\, J-Rock and J-Pop\, and classical music. \n \n Dance per
 formances will include both traditional and modern Japanese dance\, as wel
 l as traditional Okinawan dance. All are invited to join in the spirited B
 on dance! \n \n For visitors who have always wanted to try on an authentic
  Japanese kimono\, the Konnichiwa Club will dress attendees from head to t
 oe in the latest kimono from Japan. JapanFest will also feature a variety 
 of exciting workshops on various aspects of Japanese culture. \n \n For fa
 ns of martial arts\, JapanFest will feature demonstrations of virtually ev
 ery Japanese martial art in existence\, including aikido\, karate\, kendo\
 , kyudo\, and sumo. \n \n Visitors can purchase an amazing array of Japane
 se goods\, including kimono\, Japanese tea\, dolls\, and rice paper. The J
 apan-America Society of Georgia will have t-shirts and temporary tattoos\;
  the Ginza-dori\, organized by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia
  and named after Tokyo's famous shopping district\, will feature Japanese 
 ceramics\, traditional Japanese clothing and accessories and fun items suc
 h as masks and toys\; at the Bazaar on Sunday organized by the Georgia Jap
 anese Language School you will find books and household goods. Traditional
  Okinawan items will also be available. \n \n Kids will have a fantastic t
 ime experiencing Japanese culture firsthand. In our Children&rsquo\;s Area
 \, they can make their own Japanese tops\, and the Suburban Atlanta Kite E
 nthusiasts will be on hand to teach them how to make a Japanese kite. The 
 Ginza Dori shopping arcade has tons of games and activities for kids as we
 ll\, such as ring toss\, water yo-yos\, Japanese toys\, and more! They can
  even take part in carrying the o-mikoshi\, a traditional Japanese portabl
 e shrine. \n \n Many of the approximately 460 Japanese companies based in 
 Georgia will display their products in the Made in Georgia exhibition. Int
 eractive exhibits include the latest in Japanese technology\, such as auto
 mobiles\, tractors\, and electronics. \n \n JapanFest features the best of
  Japanese cuisine in Atlanta! Local Japanese restaurants will offer a tant
 alizing menu of roll sushi\, bento boxes\, ramen noodles\, takoyaki\, shav
 ed ice\, curry rice\, yakisoba\, torikaraage\, and more! \n \n JapanFest i
 s not possible without the help of over 150 volunteers. To fill out an app
 lication\, please visit www.japanfest.org. \n \n No pets other than guide 
 dogs are allowed inside the convention center. For more information\, call
  404-842-0736 or visit <a href="http://www.japanfest.org" target="_blank">
 www.japanfest.org</a>. \n
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SUMMARY:JapanFest 2012
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