Save the Date! January 26, 2025
The Japanese New Year's Festival (Washington Shinshun Matsuri) is coming to Arlington for the first time!
SJA is co-hosting this event along with JCAW (Japanese Commerce Association of Washington, D.C.), Tanpopo Gakuen, and Washington Japanese Language School.
You can try Hyakunin Isshu karuta, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional Japanese games such as Sugoroku and Shateki (shooting gallery), as well as a children's shopping arcade. Snacks will also be available for purchase in the food court.
Please note that we do not accept cash for payments for toys, snacks, refreshments, or other items.
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 11am to 3pm
Venue: George Mason University Mason Square (Arlington Campus)
3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA. 22201 (near the Virginia Sq-GMU Metro station (Orange and Silver Lines))
No pets allowed except service animals.
Visitor parking is available for a fee in a limited capacity.
The garage entrance is located on the other side of the main entrance (Please see GMU Arlington Campus Map).
Admission: $16 (including $1 fee) non-refundable; Tickets are available via online presale only.
Tickets not required for children 6 and under.
The tickets can be purchased through "Admission Ticket Purchase Site." The ticket sales will close on Friday, January 24th at 12pm, or when sold out.
The sales will conclude once all tickets are sold, regardless of the deadline. To secure your spot, we recommend completing your purchase at your earliest convenience.
Questions regarding tickets? Please contact office@jcaw.org
We hope to see you there!!
Volunteering
SJA is in charge of the game section, and we are looking for volunteers.
If you are interested and available, please sign up here.
No prior knowledge of the game is required. Volunteers do not need to buy an admission ticket.
Spots are limited, so please sign up quickly!
Questions regarding volunteering? Please contact info@sjastudy.org.