Nisei Week Foundation
Japanese Language Website

 

Events

Hoops Basketball Tournament
Fri-Sun, June 22-24
[+more info]

Opening Ceremony
Sun, July 15
(by invitation only)

Nikkei Games Invitational Team Golf Tournament
Sat, July 21
[+more info]

Nikkei Games Youth Baseball Tournament
Sat, July 21
[+more info]

Baby Show
Sat, July 28
[+more info]

Nikkei Games Softball Tournament
Sat-Sun, July 28-29
[+more info]

Nikkei Games Bowling Tournament
Sat, August 4
[+more info]

Nikkei Games Youth Volleyball Tournament
Sat, August 4
[+more info]

Orange County Sansei Singles Dance
Sat, August 4
[+more info]

Nisei Week/Mitsuwa - Kitchen Masters Competition
Sat-Sun, August 4-5
[+more info]

Nikkei Games Invitational Track & Field
Sun, August 5
[+more info]

4th Annual Tanabata Festival
Fri-Sun, August 10-12
[+more info]

Coronation Ball Golden Circle Dinner
Sat, August 11
[+more info]

Coronation Ball
Sat, August 11
[+more info]

Nikkei Games 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Sat-Sun, August 11-12
[+more info]

Queen's Reunion
Sun, August 14
(by invitation only)

Grand Parade
Sun, August 12
[+more info]

Awards Dinner
Mon, August 13
[+more info]

Pioneer Luncheon
Wed, August 15
[+more info]

Competition Day
Day-Lee Foods Gyoza Eating Championship
Sat, August 18
[+more info]

Plaza Festival
Sat, August 18
[+more info]

Ondo & Closing Ceremony
Sun, August 19
[+more info]

Nikkei Games Karate Tournament
Sat, August 26
[+more info]

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The 72nd Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival 


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News 

  • Hospitality Committee Luau coming Saturday, March 16 [+download flyer]
  • Emily Michi Iijima Folick crowned 2012 Nisei Week Queen! [+read more]
  • Cultural Events schedule now available for download. [+get schedule]
  • 2012 Nisei Week Queen Candidates announced! [+read more]
  • Baby Show will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Centenary United Methodist Church. [+read more]
  • Nisei Week is on Facebook! [+follow us] on Facebook for up-to-date news and information.
  • For more information on any event, please call the Nisei Week office at (213) 687-7193 Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm.
  • Festival commemorative t-shirt pre-orders now being accepted. [+email] for more info.
2012 Nisei Week Queen 


Emily Michi Iijima Folick was crowned Nisei Week Queen at the 2012 Coronation Ball at the Aratani/Japan America Theatre on Saturday, August 11. [+read Rafu Shimpo article]

Hospitality Luau 


[Download Flyer]

Hawaiian Luau & Opportunity Drawing
presented by the Hospitality Committee

Saturday, March 16, 2013
Cocktails: 5:30pm | Dinner: 6:00-7:30pm
815 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Entertainment by Daniel Ho (7:30-9:00pm)

Adults: $35
Children 12 & Under: $15
Corporate Tables: $400
Aki the Akita 

Aki the Akita will be making his appearance at the following events:
Merchandise

2012 Nisei Week Poster - design by Ryan Furuya/rayngraphics
[+click to enlarge]

2012 poster design by
Ryan Furuya/rayngraphics.

2012 Nisei Week Commemorative Booklet
[+click to enlarge]

2012 Commemorative Booklet available throughout Little Tokyo at various retailers or contact [+Nisei Week office] or [+email].

Sponsors

City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs
This project is supported in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Gold

Silver

Bronze

Community Friend

Media

Opening Ceremony

Official Parade Sponsor

Gyoza Eating Championship

Facilities