Event Details
6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Haggard Park
901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
Admission is Free!
Reserve your free tickets today for a chance to win exciting prizes!
and receive updates on performance and demonstration schedule
OTSUKIMI PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
| PERFORMANCE | PERFORMER | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiko Drumming | Dallas Kiyari Daiko | 6:00 p.m. & 7:40 p.m. | Main Stage & Martial Arts |
| Sumo Wrestling Demonstrations | Dallas Sumo Club | 6:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m. & 8:50 p.m. | Martial Arts |
| Ghibli Song Concert | Ghibli Song Performance | 6:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Children's Chorus Concert | Dallas Cherry Blossom Children's Chorus | 7:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Okinawan Dance | Okinawa Eisa Ryukyu-damashii | 7:40 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Live JPOP Concert | Sallad | 8:20 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Anime | Voice Actor & Screening | 9:10 p.m. | Main Stage |
6:00 – 6:45 PM Reception (Sponsors & Special Guests)
Silent Auction & Networking
6:45 – 7:30 PM General Admission, Silent Auction & Networking
7:00 – 7:30 PM Governor’s Reception Meet & Greet (By Invitation)
7:30 – 9:30 PM Dinner & Awards Program
Maomao Figurine — Autographed by Voice Actor Emi Lo
Door Prizes
Please register to attend for a chance to win! This is just one of the exciting prizes we have coming your way—and you never know what might be next!
Special Anime Guest: Emi Lo
Meet the English Voice of Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries
Anime fans, don’t miss this special appearance at the Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival!
We are excited to welcome Emi Lo, the English voice actor of Maomao, the lead character from the hit anime series The Apothecary Diaries, as our featured anime guest.
Join Emi Lo for a special evening presentation as she shares her experience bringing Maomao to life, discusses The Apothecary Diaries, and gives fans a preview of what’s ahead.
The presentation will be followed by a special anime episode screening, a look at the upcoming season, and a live audience Q&A with Emi Lo.
Anime Program begins approximately 8:45 PM
Limited Autograph & Photo Opportunity
Want to meet Emi Lo in person?
A limited number of fans will have the opportunity to purchase an official Emi Lo photo, have it personally autographed, and take a photo with Emi during the festival.
Only 30 autograph opportunities are available.
Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
Partner with us as a sponsor of the Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration, a vibrant and community-centered cultural event that brings the rich traditions of Japanese New Year to life for families and individuals throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Bonenkai Forget-the-Year Party
Sponsoring this event offers your organization a prominent platform to connect with community leaders, business professionals, and cultural advocates while aligning your brand with cross-cultural celebration, active community involvement, and international friendship. Join us in making this memorable evening possible and in celebrating both the past year’s achievements and the promise of what’s to come!
Why Attend
Enjoy an Evening of Japanese Culture:
- * Spectacular Taiko Drum Performances
- * Exciting Sumo Wrestling Demonstrations
- * Live Music & Traditional Dance
- * Dynamic Martial Arts Demonstrations
- * Hands-On Cultural Activities & Workshop
- * Japanese Anime & Pop Culture Experiences
- * Free Children's Games & Family Activities
- * Expanded Food Pavilion Featuring Authentic Japanese and Asian Cuisine
- And so much more...
Celebrate the beauty of the full moon and the hope for a bountiful harvest with Japan-America Society of Dallas Fort Worth (JASDFW)!
Interested in becoming a Volunteer?
2026 Sun & Star Legacy Award Recipient
What is Otuskumi?
The Japanese Otsukimi Festival, literally meaning “moon-viewing”, celebrates the Harvest Moon that typically falls on the 5th day of the eighth month of the traditional Japanese calendar. In 2026, Otsukimi falls on Saturday September 26. It is said that the Otsukimi moon-viewing custom was first introduced to Japan by China, during the Heian period. The celebration is culturally important across East and Southeast Asia, where festivities often include outdoor evening picnics, seasonal cuisine, and giving thanks for the bountiful harvest of the year. In Japan, the most important imagery and objects associated with Otsukimi is rabbits pounding mochi on the full moon!
Make your own rabbit ear headgear at 2026 Otsukimi.
2026 Sun & Star Bridges to Friendship Award Recipient
Legend of "Moon Rabbit”
Sponsors
COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNER
ENERGY SPONSOR
HOSPITALITY & VOLUNTEER SPONSOR
CULTURAL PAVILION SPONSOR
FOOD PAVILION SPONSOR
MARTIAL ARTS & SUMO SPONSOR
BOUNCE HOUSES SPONSOR
CHILDREN'S GAMES /CALLIGRAPHY SPONSOR
COMMUNICATIONS SPONSOR
