Saturday, October 4
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
Haggard Park
901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
Celebrate the beauty of the full moon and the hope for a bountiful harvest with Japan-America Society of Dallas Fort Worth (JASDFW)!
Join us for an enchanting evening under the autumn sky with traditional food, local vendors, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and demonstrations — all inspired by the Japanese Moon Viewing tradition, Otsukimi. Click here to learn more
Festival Fun
Japanese Activities | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy)
Rabbit Ear Craft
Kingyo Sukui (Goldfish and Superball Scooping Game)
Kendama (Traditional Japanese Skill Toy)
Cultural Demonstrations
Times and locations may vary
6:30 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:00 PM – Sado Tea Ceremony by Chado Urasenke Tankokai DFW Association at Booth[23]
6:30 PM | 7:30 PM – Ikebana Flower Arranging by Ikebana International and Sogetsu Ikebana at Booth [28][29]
6:30 PM | 7:30 PM – Onigiri Demonstration by WaSho United at Booth [40]
Performance Schedule
All the performance will be held at main stage area
6:00 PM – JASDFW President’s Remarks
6:05 PM – Opening Remarks from Deputy Mayor Maria Tu
6:10 PM – Dondoko Taiko group
6:40 PM – Cherry Choir
6:55 PM – Springs! – Cheerleader Performance
7:15 PM – Musubimaru Appearance
7:20 PM – Dallas Sumo Club
8:30 PM – Dallas Kyari Daiko
9:10 PM – J-rock Band: T-XYZ
10:00 PM – Festival Ends
Event Map
Japanese Activities and Info & Sales Booth
1 – 4. JASDFW Info, Sales, and & Kids Activities
List of March/Artist Vendors
5. Dallas Sumo Club
6. Dallas Kyari Daiko
7. EMS Booth
8. Bright Wish Studios
9. Ceram_icks
10. Danny’s Dragon Studio
11. Heavenly Blue
12. Madame Butterfly Nagasaki
13. Made By Trinity
14. MC.YINGS.CRAFTS
15. Miki Breads&Crafts
18. SHINNYO-EN U.S.A.
19. Renewal By Andersen
20. Video Transfer & DJ Music Sounds
21. Yunorium
23. Chado Urasenke Tankokai DFW Association
24. Plano Academy High School Titan Robotics & Proto-Titans Teams
25. Inthebluemoon
26. Japanese Art Miyabi
27. Kireimart
28. Sogetsu Ikebana
29. Ikebana International
30. The Original Pancake House & i Fratelli Pizza – Event Sponsor
31. FW Taiko Group
32. Anime Frontier (Left Field Media)
34. City of Plano – Event Sponsor
33. Plano International Festival
35. JET Programme
List of Food Vendors
36. Sayuri Asian Cuisine
37. Mr. Puffy Japanese Cheesecake
38. Weebie Takoyaki
39. CHINCHIKURIN
40. WaSho United
41. Mitsuwa Marketplace – Event Sponsor
42. Starbucks
43. EBESU Robata & Sushi
44. Pink Oasis
45. Love Song Kitchen
46. Mint’s Kitchen
47. Bobaddiction
48. Angel Touch Kitchen
Day-Of Information
Parking
Haggard Park Parking lot will be used for event use. Free parking can be found throughout the surrounding Downtown Plano area. We recommend arriving early, especially during events, as parking may fill up quickly.
You can find a map of these parking locations on the City of Plano’s official website: plano.gov/downtownparking.
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 2025, Otsukimi falls on Monday, October 6. 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 are rice dumplings called Tsukim-dango, Japanese pampas grass called susuki, various types of farm crops, and, of course, the full moon!
Legend of "Moon Rabbit”
Similar to how in America we often point out "The Man in the Moon" when we look at the full moon at night, the Japanese and various other Asian cultures see the "Moon Rabbit." The Japanese believe that the Moon Rabbit is pounding rice into a paste that will be made into mochi rice cakes. Ancient Buddhist folklore tells of a virtuous rabbit that gave its life to feed a Buddhist deity disguised as a poor, elderly man. Touched by the rabbit's selflessness, the deity drew the rabbit's shape into the surface of the moon where it remains to this day. The tale is said to have given rise to Harvest Moon festivals across Asia. The next time there is a full moon, look into the night sky and see if you can find the Moon Rabbit making mochi!
JASDFW Information Booth
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth information booth is located at [#1]. Stop by with any questions — we're happy to help guide you throughout the event!
Come experience the wonder of Tsukimi — a time to reflect, gather, and celebrate the harvest season with your community under the glow of the moon!
About Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the ties between the people of Japan and North Texas through educational, cultural, business, and public affairs programs. Since its founding in 1970, JASDFW has served as a bridge between cultures — fostering mutual understanding, friendship, and respect between Japanese and American communities.
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