A Night in Japan

Name: A Night in Japan
Start: 2026-02-06T07:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-02-06T07:00:00.000Z
Location: Herberger Theater Center

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About This Event

Celebrate the art, honor, and spirit of Japanese culture with an unforgettable night where tradition meets modern excitement! This immersive evening features live taiko drumming by Fushicho Daiko, martial arts demos from the Arizona Japan Karate Association, dance performances, and our featured non-profit, the Japanese Friendship Garden. Enjoy hands-on activities including origami and watercolor painting inspired by cherry blossoms. Bring the whole family for an evening of culture, creativity, and community. Please consider supporting our partner non- profit, St. Mary’s Food Bank, by bringing non-perishable food items.

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Featured Artists

Eileen Morgan and Fushicho Daiko

artist

Eileen began Taiko in the Fall of 1993, joined Fushicho Daiko/Phoenix Drummers as a student and performer in October 1994 and became a studio instructor in 2004. She has performed with Fushicho Daiko throughout Arizona, the Southwest and Japan. School residencies and assemblies, festivals across the state, library and community enrichment, corporate and business teambuilding and cultural events have honed Fushicho Daiko Dojo’s mission to share the rich history and cultural significance of Taiko while emphasizing the power and joy of community building through the arts. In 2011, Eileen became executive and artistic director of Fushicho Daiko Dojo/Studio, expanding the studio to 80+ students and teaching all 9 Taiko ensembles, including three childrens groups and beginning, intermediate, advanced groups for adults as well as professional performing group Fushicho Daiko.