The Japan-America Society of DFW (JASDFW) will host its largest Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park in Plano, Texas. The free, family-friendly event will celebrate the centuries-old Japanese autumn tradition of moon viewing with a diverse lineup of performances, cultural demonstrations, and activities for all ages.
The festival will feature taiko drumming by Dallas Kiyari Daiko at 6:00 p.m. and 7:40 p.m., sumo wrestling demonstrations by the Dallas Sumo Club at 6:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 8:50 p.m., and a Ghibli song concert at 6:30 p.m. The Dallas Cherry Blossom Children's Chorus will perform at 7:00 p.m., followed by Okinawan dance by Okinawa Eisa Ryukyu-damashii at 7:40 p.m. A live JPOP concert by Sallad is scheduled for 8:20 p.m., and an anime appearance and screening with English voice actor Emi Lo, known for voicing Maomao, will take place at 9:10 p.m. Plano Mayor John B. Muns will be onsite to welcome guests.
Admission and parking are free. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance for free tickets to be entered for a chance to win door prizes and receive festival updates. The event will also include Japanese cultural experiences, art and cultural vendors, family activities, bounce houses, and a wide variety of food vendors serving authentic Japanese, Asian, and American cuisine in the SpotOn Food Pavilion.
Otsukimi, meaning "moon viewing," is a centuries-old Japanese autumn tradition that celebrates the beauty of the moon, the changing season, and community. JASDFW's annual festival brings that tradition to North Texas, offering an evening designed for all ages. The Japan-America Society of DFW recognizes Toyota as its Community Impact Partner and key sponsors including SpotOn, H-E-B, Kawai, 7-Eleven, NEC, i Fratelli Pizza, The Original Pancake House DFW, EZ On Coat, The Time Group, and FC Dallas.
The Otsukimi Festival provides an opportunity for North Texans to experience Japanese culture firsthand. With free admission and a central location at Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074, the event is expected to draw a large crowd. The festival's emphasis on cultural exchange and community engagement highlights the growing interest in Japanese traditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For more information, visit the Japan-America Society of DFW website.
