5:00 – 6:30 PM | Cultural Activities
Explore a variety of interactive stations and experiences inspired by Japanese traditions:
Calligraphy: Write your name or a kanji character
Origami: Learn to fold paper into traditional shapes
Manga Drawing: Watch a demo and try drawing your own character
Koto Playing: Hear the sounds of this traditional harp and give it a try
Yukata Dress-Up: Take a photo in traditional summer clothing
Fruit Sandwich Tasting: Sample a favorite treat from Japan
Under The Moon book signing: meet local author Sarah Coomber
Japanese Language Info: Learn about camps and study opportunities
Friendship Cities: Discover the Grand Forks–Kanuma connection
5:30 – 6:00 PM | Karate Demonstration
Enjoy a Shotokan Karate demo followed by a beginner-friendly lesson.
6:30 – 6:45 PM | Student Presentation
Hear from local high school students who visited Kanuma, Japan, and share in their exchange experiences. Meet local author who lived in Japan and wrote a memoir about her experience and hear from a UND Music doctoral student who went on music exchange in Kanuma
6:45 – 8:45 PM | Movie Screening – Perfect Days
Watch the acclaimed film Perfect Days
8:45 – 9:00 PM | Post-Film Discussion
Stay for a short conversation to reflect on the film and cultural themes.
Free and open to the public