The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth has announced that Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will serve as the official Cultural Pavilion Sponsor for the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival. The free community event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park in downtown Plano, Texas.
Otsukimi, a centuries-old Japanese tradition of moon viewing, brings together thousands of North Texas residents each year to celebrate Japanese culture, friendship, and community under the autumn moon. The festival will feature Japanese music, traditional dance, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, sumo exhibitions, cultural activities, children's programming, anime and pop-culture experiences, and a variety of food offerings.
As the Cultural Pavilion Sponsor, Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will support a dedicated area of the festival aimed at introducing attendees to Japanese traditions, arts, and cultural experiences. This sponsorship underscores Kawai's belief in music as a universal language that bridges generations and cultures. A representative from Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas expressed honor in participating, noting that music has always been a bridge between cultures, and the piano in particular has long connected Japan and the world. The company, rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and now serving North Texas, views Otsukimi as an opportunity to strengthen community ties through music and shared cultural appreciation.
Founded in Japan in 1927, Kawai is approaching its 100th anniversary in 2027. For nearly a century, the company has combined traditional Japanese craftsmanship with innovation to produce acoustic, digital, and hybrid pianos for students, families, educators, and professional musicians worldwide. Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, located in Plano, serves musicians and families throughout North Texas, offering a selection of grand, upright, digital, and hybrid pianos, along with expert guidance. The gallery also hosts the Kawai Music School, which provides piano and voice lessons for students of various ages and levels, with instructors fluent in Japanese, Korean, English, and Persian/Farsi.
Grant Ogata, President of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, expressed gratitude for Kawai's investment in the Cultural Pavilion, stating that Kawai's Japanese heritage, commitment to artistic excellence, and dedication to music education make the company a natural partner. He emphasized that the sponsorship will help introduce more North Texas families to the richness of Japanese culture while strengthening the friendship between Japan and the United States.
The Otsukimi Festival offers a family-friendly outdoor setting where attendees can experience Japanese traditions through performances, demonstrations, and activities. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information about Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, visit https://kawaius.com/store/dallas or follow @kawaipianogallerydallas on Instagram.
