8th Japan Festival

The Embassy of Japan in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will host the 8th Japan Festival in Pohnpei State, FSM, from November 14 to November 20, 2026, to bring together members of the Japanese community and the people of the FSM to cherish Japanese culture and to deepen mutual understanding and respect for one another.

Japanese culture will be promoted throughout the week starting with Japan Day on November 14 with stage performances and booths to bring a taste of Japanese festivities, or "Matsuri (祭り)." On November 17 and 18, with the support of the Japan Foundation, a Japanese drum or "Wadaiko (和太鼓)" group will visit to perform. Closing off our week of events will be a Japanese anime film screening on November 20.

Details of each event are provided below. The Embassy of Japan in the FSM looks forward to your participation and attendance at the 8th Japan Festival.

Visit Japan Day for a fun afternoon of performances and booths to experience a Japanese festival, or "Matsuri (祭り)."

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1 - 4PM
Place: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School Gym

Program

1:00 – 1:15PM	Opening
1:15 – 1:45PM	Performances	Radio Taiso Exercise
		Japanese Pop Dance
		Awa Odori (Japanese Folk Dance)
1:45 – 4PM	Booths Open

Booths

• Origami
• Calligraphy
• Kendama
• Yukata Wearing
• Ring Toss
• Okonomiyaki
• Official Development Assistance
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS)
  • Embassy of Japan in the FSM

Come see a live Japanese drum performance by Wadaiko Sai visiting Pohnpei with support from the Japan Foundation.

Day 1
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 4 - 5PM
Place: Saladak Elementary School Gym

Day 2
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 4 - 5PM
Place: Nett Elementary School Gym

Come see a popular Japanese anime film for a fun evening out with friends and family.

1st Screening
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Place: College of Micronesia (COM) - CTEC Campus Gym
Title: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Produced by Studio Ghibli and Directed by Hayao Miyazaki (2008)

2nd Screening
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Place: College of Micronesia-FSM
(This screening is closed to the public.)