Cultural Events
Join us on a journey through Japan as we explore the culture and the people you've only begun to glimpse in your favorite anime.
In addition to a weekend full of the best of anime and manga, Animazement also presents a variety of panels and performances in celebration of all that Japan has to offer!
Traditional Japanese Concert
For 2024, we present this special cultural event!
Sunday, May 26th 1:30pm - 3:50pm
Free to the Public
We are excited to present, for the second year in a row, a concert of traditional Japanese music and dance. This unique concert experience presents performers from across Japan together in one show. This event is open to Animazement badge holders and free to the general public. Featuring the music of biwa player Hakusui Ogiyama, sanshin player Kaizan Nitta, shamisen player Sho Asano, shamisen duo KiKi, drummer Taishi Yamabe, and the Jacabal's.
If you wish to attend this event, but don't hold an Animazement badge, please enter the Raleigh Convention Center through the McDowell Street Entrance and proceed to Exhibit Hall C.
Panels
Broaden your horizons with these unique opportunities to learn about life in Japan.
Tea Ceremony
Learn about the ancient art of tea ceremony in this workshop
Language
Learn Japanese and discover how to improve your language skills.
Living in Japan
Learn the ins and outs of living and traveling in Japan.
Cultural Studies
Learn about the many ways Japanese culture is truly unique.
Performance
Join us for a variety of performances, both modern and traditional, from all corners of Japan.
Music
From shamisen to taiko, take a moment to enjoy musical performances that are uniquely Japanese.
Comedy
Rakugo is a comic storytelling art that has been entertaining the Japanese for over 400 years.
V-Tubers
Join some of the best VTubers from Japan as they present a wide variety of musical performances just for you!
Tate
Enjoy the performance of tate (sword dancing) for a unique and artistic look at the time of the samurai.