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Exhibition

Tanabata Festival

Compton Union Building
M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom 220
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Preorder: [$12 for WSU/UoI Students | $14 for General ] At-Door: [$14 all guests] Pre-order your tickets during our ticket sales Feb 17th - Feb 20th in the CUB Spine from 11:00am-2:00pm, or through our online store!!

About the event

Tanabata is the Japanese Student Association’s first-ever cultural festival! Join us in the MG Carey Senior Ballroom for an evening of traditional Japanese dances, katas, music, games, and food! Doors open at 5:00 pm, and the festival will begin at 6:00 pm. You won’t want to miss this event, so bring all of your friends and get ready for a night of fun!

About the Japanese Student Association
Large group of JSA members posing for a picture in an open field on a sunny day.
JSA Sports Day 2025
JSA members posing for a picture at a past event. They are standing at a decorated table at an event, which contains Japanese flags, games, and snacks.
Party in the CUB 2024
Picture of a red cartoon octopus mascot
Meet JSA’s Mascot Tako!

 

 

Started in 2016, the Japanese Student Association is a cultural student organization that educates and celebrates Japanese culture. For more information, please follow our Instagram and consider joining us for our general meetings! All are welcome and encouraged to join! Our meetings range from topics like pop culture, traditions, games, food, and much more!