Stage
Performances
This year, we will have two different stages: the Main Stage and the Downtown Outdoor Stage. Check below for the stage schedules and performers!
Main Stage
The Main Stage will have a full schedule of performances from 11am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Check out our special events, the Nodo-Jiman! Singing Contest and Cosplay Fashion Show and Death Match.
You can also learn more about this year’s MCs here!
Saturday Schedule
11:00 am – 11:15 am Taka Ochi Band
11:15 am – 11:30 am Showa Boston Dance Performance
11:30 am – 11:45 am NODO JIMAN
11:45 am – 11:50 am Sponsor Video Introduction
11:50 am – 12:30 pm Hiroko Watanabe Calligraphy
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Opening Ceremony
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Kitanodai Gagaku Ensemble
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Jeiko x Odaiko New England
2:30 pm – 2:50 pm Cosplay Fashion Show
2:50 pm – 3:20 pm Parfait Soleil Dance Performance
3:20 pm – 3:25 pm Sponsor Video Introduction
3:25 pm – 3:40 pm Japan Airlines Raffle
3:40 pm – 4:10 pm Move & Inspire Dance
4:10 pm – 4:25 pm Showa Boston Dance Performance
4:25 pm – 4:55 pm Bon Dance Event
Sunday Schedule
11:00 am – 11:05 am Opening Ceremony
11:05 am – 11:20 am Showa Boston Dance Performance
11:20 am – 11:55 am Minami Toyama Noh, Utai, Shinobue
11:55 am – 12:25 pm KENDO
12:25 pm – 12:45 pm Cosplay Fashion Show
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Parfait Soleil Dance Performance
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Cosplay Death Match
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm Jeiko x Odaiko New England
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Move & Inspire Dance
3:15 pm – 3:55 pm Hiroko Watanabe Calligraphy
3:55 pm – 4:05 pm Japan Airlines Raffle
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm O-Mikoshi Parade
4:05 pm – 4:20 pm Showa Boston Dance Performance
4:20 pm – 4:50 pm Bon Dance Event
4:50 pm – 5:00 pm Closing Ceremony
Downtown Stage
Performances at the Downtown Outdoor Stage will be on Saturday from 11am - 1:45pm. There are no performances on Sunday.
The host of the Downtown stage will be local idol group Parfait Soleil.
At the end of the performances, there will be a Cosplay Fashion show from 1:45pm - 2:05pm, followed by a parade to the Main Stage!
Schedule
10:45 am – 11:00 am Opening Ceremony
11:00 am – 11:25 am Rino Aise
11:30 am – 11:55 am Washoii
12:02 pm – 12:27 pm Kapono
12:34 pm – 1:09 pm Berklee Japan
1:16 pm – 1:51 pm Cometa
1:51 pm – 2:06 pm Cosplay Fashion Show
2:06 pm – 2:26 pm Parade to Boston Common
The Main Stage is located within the main festival grounds in Boston Common.
The Downtown Outdoor Stage is on Summer Street between Macy’s and Roche Bros.
FAQ
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Yes! Take as many photos and videos as you like! We only ask that if the performers on stage are minors, please refrain from taking pictures and video at that time.
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Contact us around December, before we begin planning the next festival. Then we’ll let you know more information about the application process.