Events
Unlock the Grace of Japan: Nihon Buyo Dance Class
Are you attending Anime NYC this year? If so, join us for our first ever workshop panel!
Discover Nihon Buyo, the refined, classical dance of Japan. A 400-year-old dance form rooted in Kabuki theater, it has come to represent Japanese elegance and tradition. Join us and learn the art of storytelling through graceful, precise movements and fan techniques. Perfect for fans of Japanese culture, history, or anyone looking to learn a unique, artistic, and meditative form of movement. No experience needed! All ages and abilities are welcome.
Sachiyo Ito & Company Presents: Sakura, The Favorite Flower of Japan
Please join us for the program of Lecture-demonstration and Japanese Classical Dance with the theme of Sakura, Cherry Blossoms, on Saturday June 6 at 2pm!
2026 Spring Upcoming Events
2026 Spring Upcoming Events
Bloomfest
When: Sunday, April 19th, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Prudential Concert Grove, Branch Brook Park, NJ
Celebrate the culminating event of the 50th Anniversary of the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival with a full day of family-friendly fun in New Jersey’s pinkest park. Enjoy a vibrant lineup of activities including Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s programming, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, delicious food vendors, and more—all set among the iconic cherry blossom trees.
Hanami Nights
When: Saturday, May 9th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: along Central Park West, 81st-69th Street, New York City
Find a spot on Cherry Esplanade to enjoy the cherry blossoms, lit up for maximum effect, and savor the spring vibe with family and friends. Stroll in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and along Cherry Walk, try your hand at origami and other Japanese crafts, view a curated display of bonsai, and enjoy live performances and specialty food and drinks. Bring a blanket and picnic under the cherry blossoms!
Japan Parade 2026
When: Wednesday, April 22nd, 7:30 pm ~ 8:15 pm
Where: Cherry Esplanade, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY
2026 Odori-zome (New Year Dance)
Join us for the annual New Year Dance, Odori-zome, by Sachiyo Ito & Company Dance School on January 25th at the Gibney Center in Manhattan. This vibrant celebration brings together a multicultural and intergenerational ensemble of Japanese dance students alongside distinguished guest artists including singers Beth Griffith, Yoko Yamashita, New York Taiko Aiko-kai (NYTAK), Chinese Opera performer Junqing Tao.
A book signing for Sachiyo Ito’s Memoir will follow the performance.