The Japan-America Society of DFW (JASDFW) will host its largest Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park in Plano, Texas. The free event celebrates the centuries-old Japanese autumn tradition of moon viewing, known as Otsukimi, and aims to bring Japanese culture to North Texas through an evening of performances, demonstrations, and community activities.
The festival will feature a diverse entertainment lineup across multiple stages. Dallas Kiyari Daiko will perform taiko drumming at 6:00 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on the Main Stage and Martial Arts area. The Dallas Sumo Club will present sumo wrestling demonstrations at 6:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 8:50 p.m. in the Martial Arts area. A Ghibli song concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the Main Stage, followed by the Dallas Cherry Blossom Children's Chorus at 7:00 p.m. Okinawa Eisa Ryukyu-damashii will perform Okinawan dance at 7:40 p.m., and the band Sallad will give a live JPOP concert at 8:20 p.m. The evening will conclude with an anime appearance and screening featuring English voice actor Emi Lo, known for voicing Maomao, at 9:10 p.m. on the Main Stage.
Beyond performances, the festival offers Japanese cultural experiences, art and cultural vendors, family activities such as games and bounce houses, and a wide variety of food vendors serving authentic Japanese, Asian, and American cuisine in the SpotOn Food Pavilion. Plano Mayor John B. Muns will be onsite to welcome guests. Admission and parking are free, and attendees are encouraged to register in advance for free tickets to be entered for a chance to win door prizes and receive festival updates.
The event is supported by Toyota as Community Impact Partner and key sponsors including SpotOn, H-E-B, Kawai, 7-Eleven, NEC, i Fratelli Pizza, The Original Pancake House DFW, EZ On Coat, The Time Group, and FC Dallas. Their contributions help make this community celebration possible. The Otsukimi Festival serves as a significant cultural bridge, offering North Texans an opportunity to experience Japanese traditions firsthand and fostering cross-cultural understanding. As one of the largest Japanese festivals in the region, it highlights the growing interest in Japanese culture and the importance of community events that bring people together.
Guests should check the official event schedule for performance locations, as activities will take place throughout the festival grounds. Performance times are subject to change. The festival will be held at Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074.
