Geisha to Perform in Washington

The Visit Japan Campaign and the Embassy of Japan are collaborating to bring a special event to the 95th Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC.

Members of the Japan Culinary and Culture Association along with professional Geisha from Tokyo will appear at the Japan Information and Culture Center ICC on Friday, April 13 at 6pm. The event will include traditional Geisha dance performances and lectures on traditional Japanese hospitality. The event will conclude with a photo opportunity with the delegation at the venue. Bring a camera! The evening is free and open to the public. Reservations are required to attend. To RSVP email your name and the number in your party to: jiccrsvpspring07@embjapan.org

The delegation will also perform a Geisha Dance for the public at the Japan-America Society's Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival on Saturday, April 14. Please come see them on the main stage on Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets, NW 12:15-12:45 pm. Following that, the geisha will meet with the public at the Japan National Tourist Organization's "Yokosoo Japan" tent.