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Through thrilling demonstrations and audience participation, discover why sumo is far more than a sport—it’s a living expression of Japanese history, discipline, ceremony, and culture.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:1em;line-height:1.618em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'Liberation Serif', 'Nimbus Roman No9 L Regular', Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" class="">Beyond the arena, explore everything that has made the Kansas City Japan Festival a regional favorite Japanese Festival for decades. Enjoy authentic Japanese food, cultural exhibits, shopping, martial arts, music and dance performances, family activities, and hands-on workshops that invite you to experience Japanese traditions firsthand.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:1em;line-height:1.618em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'Liberation Serif', 'Nimbus Roman No9 L Regular', Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" class="">Whether you’re fascinated by the power of sumo, interested in Japanese arts, or simply looking for an unforgettable cultural experience, there’s something for everyone at KC Japan Fest.</p><p class="" style="color:inherit;font-size:1em;line-height:1.618em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;height:1.618em;font-family:'Liberation Serif', 'Nimbus Roman No9 L Regular', Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></p><p class="" style="color:inherit;font-size:1em;line-height:1.618em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'Liberation Serif', 'Nimbus Roman No9 L Regular', Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our co-founder, Madoka Koguchi will be performing at 1:00PM(Studio Ghibli Favorites) and 4:15PM(City-Pop&amp;Anime Songs) at Yardley Hall! <br>Some of the vendors and performers from our Natsu Matsuri will also be participating! 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