Fall Ikebana Festival

November 28 @ 8:30 am – December 5 @ 4:30 pm

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“This event is included with Garden Admission

Join us for a celebration of Japanese floral artistry in its most expressive form. Skilled ikebana artists will fill the garden’s paths with sculptural arrangements that echo the season’s quiet beauty, each display a meditation on balance, impermanence, and grace.”

https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/fall-ikebana-festival

Editor’s note: This annual event was supposed to be held at Yume Japanese Gardens, but renovations are still ongoing there. Yume became part of TBG in May of this year.

Con Nichiwa 2025: “Con-Nichiwa, is an American anime convention held in Tucson, Arizona and organized by Monkey Paw Entertainment. The convention is held in November every year.”

11/21 – 11/23 2025

Exhibit Hall

Friday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (programming to 12 am midnight)

Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (programming to 12 am midnight)

Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park

445 S Alvernon Way

Tucson AZ 85711

(623) 232-0580

info@con-nichiwa.com, https://www.con-nichiwa.com/

And Lani Villanueva aka “Supa Lani-chan” from Honolulu is hosting her own dance party on Sat. Nov. 22 at Con Nichiwa.

Nov. 14 to 16, 9 to 4 p.m. each day at 8325 E. Collette Ave. in Tucson, AZ

“Born and raised in Japan, Makoto Takigawa pursued his higher education in the United States. Receiving BFA from San Francisco Art Institute.

His cultural background, where appreciation of nature is integrated in everyday life, combined with years of paleontological work further developed his sense of closeness with and ideas about nature.

His inspirations arise from observations made while in natural surroundings.

He explores time’s progression and endless movements of nature through his brush strokes and colors while focusing on the visceral aspect of the imagery.

He hopes to create images where the viewers experience their personal connection to nature through his paintings.”

Phone: 5207436585

Email: makoto@takigawastudio.com

Artist Website:

https://www.takigawastudio.com

https://artsfoundtucson.org/series/makoto-takigawa-2

Matcha Tea Culture

November 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

In Person Porter Hall

Register Here

$30 Non-Member / $24 Member

Class Capacity 24

“Matcha has gained immense popularity in the United States recently, but its importance in Japan extends back centuries, deeply intertwined with the nation’s long-standing tea culture. Presented by the Sakura Tea Circle of Tucson, this class will explore matcha’s fascinating history, the growing and cultivation of the tea plant, and traditional matcha preparation tools and techniques. It includes an informative slide presentation, a whisking demonstration, and a taste of ceremonial-grade tea. The class is ideal for both newcomers to Japanese tea and those seeking to deepen their matcha knowledge.”

Event by ツーソン日本語補習校｜Tucson Japanese Language School

1701 E Seneca St , Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85719

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

さて今年もやってきました！ご家族そろって楽しんでいただける、ツーソン日本語学校主催第11回運動会へみなさまをご招待いたします！

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日程: 11月15日(土)
競技時間: 午前9時～午後12時半
ピクニックランチ: 午後12時半～2時
会場：ツーソンインターナショナルスクール校庭　1701 E Seneca St Tucson, AZ 85719
費用：ゲスト家族につき＄10（学校生徒とその家族は無料）11月6日(金)までにお支払いください。
対象：0歳から18歳までのお子様とご家族

参加登録はこちらから: https://forms.gle/3xWpAfcWJfEPc69x7
登録締め切り日は10月20日(月)です。

多くの皆様のご参加をお待ちしております。

“Tucson Japanese Language School invites you to the 11th Annual Sports Day, a day filled with laughter, excitement, and spectacular sports events! All Japanese families and Japanese learners in the Tucson area are welcome to participate in this fun family event!

Date： Saturday, November 15, 2025
Competition: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: 1701 E Seneca St, Tucson AZ
Cost: $10/family ( Free for TJS students and their families)
Participant Qualification: 0 to 18 years old and their families.

Please register online using this link: https://forms.gle/3xWpAfcWJfEPc69x7.”

Hope to see many of you there!!!

Minami & Hitomi