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
In 2024, we presented this special cultural event!
Free to the Public
While we wait for the 2025 schedule, here's a look at our concert from 2024! This unique concert experience presented performers from across Japan together in one show. This event was 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.
Check back later to find out more about the offerings for our upcoming convention!
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.
Tate
Enjoy the performance of tate (sword dancing) for a unique and artistic look at the time of the samurai.