We're back, Go Genki!
Saturday, October 23, 2021
at Water Street Plaza
Sake Pavilion
10/23 4 PM -8 PM
Lifeguard Arena
Haiku Contest
10/23 11 PM - 5 PM
Lifeguard Arena
Ikebana workshops
10/23 11 PM -4 PM
Lifeguard Arena
Stage and Video Showcase
In light of the recent situation, some performers from out of states and Japan will perform via video. Please enjoy their images and sounds on the big screen on the side of Lifeguard Arena.
Winners will be announced on the Amphitheater stage around 5:30 PM
Nicknamed "Monster", Naoya Inoue (井上 尚弥) is a three-division world champion and currently a unified bantamweight world champion, having held the WBA (Super), IBF, and Ring magazine titles since 2019.
On June 19, 2021, at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, he successfully defended his WBA and IBF world titles with an impressive victory over Dasmarinas.
Message from Japan to the Aki Matsuri
Naoya Inoue
WBA World Bantamweight Champion
IBF World Bantamweight Champion
"Congrats to Las Vegas Aki Matsruri.
My name is Naoya Inoue. I was able to fight in Vegas the last 2 years undefeated and victorious. Las Vegas is a special place for all boxers. I want to fight in Vegas as much as I can. I really appreciate your support."
*Festival program and activities will follow all CDC Guidelines.
Bon Odori Workshops
9/16,9/30, 10/9
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center
