Events

Time and Location

September 12, 2-9pm
Schauffele Plaza, Lancaster Ave &, Cricket Ave (Ardmore, PA)

About

The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is delighted to present its 2026 Japanese Fall Festival, “Aki Matsuri,” in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Rooted in Japanese tradition of celebrating the fall harvest, Aki Matsuri offers an afternoon and evening of Japanese culture, food & entertainment for the whole community! 

Come and enjoy Japanese food, traditional crafts & games, shopping, and live performances featuring the Keystone Japan Club (a children’s song and dance troupe), the Japanese Association Band, and taiko drumming by KyoDaiko and Casual Fifth —and join the Seabrook Minyo Dance Group for Bon Odori (Bon dancing) as the festival continues into the evening under the glow of chochin lanterns! 

For more information: Aki Matsuri – Fall Festival

This event is supported by Japan Festivals and Events Grant Program.