So put on your authentic Japanese kimono and head to the festival!Īddress: 1457 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60642ģ – 4 pm | Alexander Staples | Anime Music DJĥ – 8 pm | Van Paugam | 70s and 80s vinyl (City Pop) Saturday 9.21ġ1 AM | Iaido Swordsmanship (Mugai Ryu Iaido)ġ2 PM | Aikido (Aikido Association of America) & Chado Urasenke Tankokai Chicago Association Tea Ceremony Performance (Inside)ġ2:30 PM | Cosplay Contest ( Anime Chicago)Ģ PM | Taiko ( Tsukasa Taiko) & Hekiun Oda Calligraphy Performance (Inside)ģ PM | Sumi-e (Patricia Larkin Green) & Chado Urasenke Tankokai Chicago Association Tea Ceremony Performance (Inside)ĥ – 8 PM | Euphor Collective (Contemporary Japanese Music DJs) Sunday 9. Iaido is the traditional martial art of Japanese swordsmanship, which evolved from the combat techniques of feudal Japan into the modern system of movement. Our lineage holder (Soke) is Toshiro Shimizu sensei at Eishin-kan in Kokura, Japan.
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We are affiliated with the Nippon Iaido Renmei one of five oversea branches.
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If you happen to be in the Chicago area this weekend, you are in luck! Chicago Japanese Matsuri 2019 is taking place at the Newcity Plaza, and admission is free to the public! This family friendly festival offers a rich selection of traditional Japanese culture, shopping, food, and entertainment. The Buddhist Temple of Chicago (BTC) Iaido Dojo is one of the oldest iaido dojos in Illinois practicing Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. The Center for Blade Arts is a unique indoor sports venue less than a block south, at 4744 Chicago Ave.