13’2” Between Us — Cindy Mochizuki

13'2” Between Us by Cindy Mochizuki co-presented by Powell Street Festival Society

13’2” Between Us — Cindy Mochizuki 13’2” Between Us | Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2 at 7 pm (Doors Open at 6:45pm) | Vancouver Buddhist Temple, 220 Jackson Avenue Powell Street Festival Society is proud to co-present 13’2” Between Us, an immersive multi-media performance set inside the gymnasium of the Buddhist Temple.  Sliding-scale tickets … Read more

VIDF 2025: Omote (面)

VIDF 2025: Omote (面)

Wednesday, March 12 & Friday, March 14 | 7:00 PM — 7:50 PM Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Sliding scale tickets $25 — 65 PSFS is thrilled to be a community partner with the Vancouver International Dance Festival 2025, supporting this innovative performance by Shion Skye Carter and Miya Turnbull. Don’t miss this incredible … Read more

3rd Annual Setsubun New Year Event

Sunday, February 2 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PMOppenheimer Park | 488 Powell St.FREE Event Join us for our annual community care event, Setsubun (節分)! This special event will feature a sacred fire, held in collaboration with local Indigenous leader, Elder Veronica, to honour the connections between our communities. We’ll also honour Elder Clint, practice mamemaki (豆まき), … Read more

Powell Street Festival Society Welcomes Sophie Yamauchi Latimer as Executive Director

For Immediate Release — The Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sophie Kristveig Yamauchi Latimer as its new Executive Director. A fourth-generation Japanese Canadian (Yonsei), Sophie brings extensive experience in non-profit management and community engagement. She succeeds Emiko Morita, who has served as Executive Director since 2015, to lead … Read more

paueru gaizette No. 6

paueru gaizette no. 6 Read this edition This edition of the zine explores the duality of grief and healing. Like a coin the print version of the zine is double sided with two themes “healing through celebration” and “to celebrate is to grieve” however, you may find elements of both themes interwoven throughout. The healing … Read more

Volunteer at Powell Street Festival Society – Make an Impact Year-Round!

Volunteer with Powell Street Festival Society – Make an Impact Year-Round! Volunteer Opportunity for Year-round programs Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS) is looking for volunteers not only for our annual festival but also for our year-round programs that support the Japanese Canadian and Downtown Eastside communities.  Whether you’re interested in supporting communities in the DTES … Read more

Thank you for coming to the 48th Annual Powell Street Festival!!

Powell Street Festival 2024 the largest Japanese Festival in Canada

48th Annual Powell Street Festival 48th Powell Street Festival Artwork by Nicole Larsen (https://rippleandrise.ca/) It’s official! The 48th Powell Street Festival returns on August 3rd and 4th, 2024! Get ready for a vibrant celebration filled with mouthwatering festival foods, one-of-a-kind craft vendors, captivating exhibitions, and dynamic performances! Plus, don’t miss out on our crowd-favourite lottery … Read more

360 Riot Walk: Guided Tour (Sept 8)

117th Anniversary of the 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver: 360 Riot Walk The weekend of September 7th and 8th, 2024 is the 117th anniversary of the 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver. Artist and author, Henry Tsang will be marking the anniversary with two events across the weekend: a revival of his RIOT FOOD HERE pop-up food … Read more

16th Annual Asahi Tribute Game

Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 | 10am sign-up | 11am games begin Location: Oppenheimer Park Free, Drop-in Event 日付:2024年9月15日(日曜日)10時チーム受付開始|11時試合開始 場所:オッペンハイマー公園 無料、ドロップイン・イベント Pre-register here! Drop-in for our 16th annual Vancouver Asahi Tribute Game! 今年で16回目となるバンクーバー朝日トリビュートゲームに、ぜひお立ち寄りください! Drop-in for our 16th annual Vancouver Asahi Tribute Game! Come play a game of ball as we commemorate the historic Vancouver Asahi: … Read more

Sound of Dreams – Dream of Riches Inspired Soundtrack Project

Powell Street Festival Japanese Canadian Art and Culture Summer Festival in Vancouver - Music - Onibana Taiko

“Sound of Dreams” Dream of Riches Inspired Soundtrack Project Onibana Taiko – (left to right) E. Kage and NoriNori Inspired by the images from the iconic Dream of Riches Collection, comprised of photos from JC community members and compiled by the late Tamio Wakayama, Onibana Taiko presents an immersive contemplation of our community ancestor’s lives … Read more

Celebrate Japanese Canadian art and culture at the 48th Annual Powell Street Festival!

Powell Street Festival Japanese Canadian Art and Culture Summer Festival in Vancouver

2024 Festival Program The Powell Street Festival, Vancouver’s annual celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture, is set to return August 3 – 4, 2024 from 11:30am – 7:00pm with a diverse spectrum of free events and activities for all ages. Centered in the historic Paueru Gai neighbourhood, the festival spans Oppenheimer Park (400 Block, Powell Street) … Read more

Pre-fest Workshops at Oppenheimer Park 2024

Japanese Summer Festival in Vancouver Pre-fest Workshops

Free Art Workshops in Oppenheimer Park Pre-Festival Art Workshops with WePress Community Arts Space Thursdays in July, 11th, 18th, 25th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Oppenheimer Park FREE, Drop-in Events Join Powell Street Festival Society and WePress staff and community members on Thursdays in July, from 1pm to 3pm for pre-festival workshops in Oppenheimer Park! All … Read more

Children’s Sumo Workshop 2024

children sumo - Vancouver Japanese summer festival pre-event

Children’s Sumo Workshop 2024 Register Here Join us for a morning of sumo training! These sessions’ aim to build confidence and safety around this popular Japanese sport in preparation for the Festival. Children ages 2-18, regardless of size, gender, or experience are welcome to participate. From 10-10:45 am will be ages 2-12 and 11-11:45am will be … Read more

Reflections from the 2023 Japanese Canadian Youth Cohort

2023 JC Youth Cohort Reflection

This past summer, Powell Street Festival Society welcomed our second Japanese Canadian Youth Cohort to Vancouver. This program for Japanese Canadian youth ages 19-29 aims to create an embodied experience of Japanese Canadian identity as vibrant and vital. Beginning with online training, education, intergenerational relationship building, and skills development, this program culminated in a 10-day … Read more

360 Riot Walk: Guided Tour 2024

360 Riot Walk

360 Riot Walk: July, August, and September Guided Tours Buy Tickets | チケット発売中 Dates: Saturday, July 27 Sunday, July 28 Saturday, August 3 Sunday, August 4 Sunday, September 8 Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm Fee: $20 General, $15 Student/Senior 日付: 7月27日(土曜) 7月28日(日曜) 8月3日(土曜) 8月4日(日曜) 9月8日(日曜) 時間:午前11:30時〜午後2時30分 参加料:一般20ドル、学生・シニア15ドル About 360 Riot Walk 360ライオットウォークについて About 360 Riot Walk … Read more

Meet the 2024 Japanese Canadian Youth Cohort

2024 Japanese Canadian Youth Cohort

Powell Street Festival Society is excited to announce the members of our thrid Japanese Canadian Youth Cohort! This expenses-paid program brings three young Japanese Canadians aged 19-29 who are living outside a 100-mile radius from Oppenheimer Park to experience the Powell Street Festival and participate in its production, attend training sessions, and to create an embodied … Read more

Join our 2024 Annual General Meeting!

The Powell Street Festival Society’s Annual General Meeting will take place online via Zoom this year, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM Pacific Time.  Please register through our Eventbrite link to receive your AGM package and Zoom Link.  Register Here Please note that Katari Taiko’s AGM starts at 7:00 pm, so please plan to remain in the session to support them, too.  … Read more

2024 Vancouver Basho: Amateur Sumo Exhibition

2024 Vancouver Basho: Amateur Sumo Exhibition Banner

2024 Vancouver Basho: Amateur Sumo Exhibition Designed by Kayla Isomura Sunday, June 9th, 2024 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Templeton Secondary School, 727 Templeton Drive, Vancouver Tickets: $15-30, sliding scale. $5 for children under 12 Available online until June 5 with limited availability at the door Buy Tickets Now Join us on Sunday, June … Read more

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