Bay Area Cherry Blossom Bloomfest hanami events
Key Questions
What is the Japantown 59th Parade?
The 59th Parade in San Francisco Japantown features taiko by SF Taiko Dojo and Atsuko Okatsuka, mikoshi, artist alley, and Yosakoi dance. It includes colorful costumes and naruko claps for a vibrant hanami celebration.
What is Yosakoi dance?
Yosakoi is a high-energy Japanese dance known for colorful costumes and powerful choreography. It brings energy, culture, and community to San Francisco’s Japantown during events like the cherry blossom Bloomfest.
Are there cherry blossom hanami events in Cupertino?
Cupertino Fest includes taiko, origami, and food for hanami celebrations. It is part of the Bay Area Cherry Blossom Bloomfest with building hype toward 2027.
Cupertino Fest taiko/origami/food; Japantown 59th Parade taiko (SF Taiko Dojo, Atsuko Okatsuka)/mikoshi/artist alley/Yosakoi dance colorful costumes/naruko claps; parade clip; Japanese Tea Garden free Friday hour GGP sakura hanami; 2027 hype.