Friday, May 17th | New Day on FOX 8 | Cleveland OH | Interview about Kimono Kitsune vending at the Cleveland Asian Festival and bringing Japanese traditional fashion into your everyday wardrobe.
Saturday, July 13th – Sunday 14th | Otaku Detroit Summer Bash | Novi MI | Summer Bash will include events such as panels, anime karaoke, and gaming provided by Grand Finals Gaming. There will be a cosplay contest, local artists and vendors selling their items at the event, and more! Organized by Otaku Detroit and hosted at Sheraton Detroit Novi (21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi MI), Times Saturday 10:00A-12:00M and Sunday 10:00A-7:00P. Badge prices listed on website.
Saturday, June 8th | Multicultural Twilight Market | Toledo OH | A farmer’s market-style showcase of local BIPOC, women, and immigrant-owned small businesses.
Saturday, May 18th – Sunday 19th | Cleveland Asian Festival | Cleveland OH | The Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood. This festival highlights the diverse Asian culture in Northeast Ohio and features Asian cuisine, cultural performances, an Asian pop dance competition, martial arts, a trivia challenge, the world marketplace, and more! Hosted in AsiaTown (E 27th St & Payne Ave, Cleveland OH), 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Free Admission.
Saturday, May 11th | Toledo Sister Cities International Festival | Oregon OH | This annual festival features performing groups (vocal, instrumental, dance, and martial arts) that represent not only the 12 countries of Toledo’s sister cities (Brazil, China, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Poland, Spain, and Tanzania) but also many of the other ethnic communities of the Toledo area. There will also be a variety of food from at least 4 different countries, a Language Corner where a little bit of a different language is taught every half hour, activities, and much more! Organized by Toledo Sister Cities International and hosted at Oak Shade Grove (3624 Seaman Rd, Oregon OH), 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM [11A-6P (Family Time), 6P-10P (Adult Time)]. Cost of admission is $9 (for ages 16+).
Sunday, May 5th | Hanami Spring Picnic | Novi MI | This annual picnic celebrates the blossoming cherry trees in the Sakura Garden and features music, activities, concessions, shopping, and more! Hosted at Michigan State University Tollgate Farm and Education Center (28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi MI), 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Cost of admission is $10 per person (for ages 4 and under are free). Tickets are non-refundable and pre-registration is recommended.
April and May | Yukata: A Casual Kimono | Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Branches | An educational presentation on the topic of kimono. Organized by the Toledo-Lucas County Library and hosted at several branches. Free Admission.
Friday, February 9th – Sunday, February 11th | Indy Rope Expo | Indianapolis IN | Experience the art of shibari at Indy Rope Expo—2 days of immersive learning and discovery with 7 top riggers with 14 classes to advance your skill levels, as well as private classes, a play party, and vendors. Hosted at SubSpace Indianapolis. Registration required (18+ event).
Kimono Kitsune celebrated the beauty of traditional kimono fashion and showcased kimono fusion fashion styles during the Intercultural Gala Fashion Show.
Friday, October 27th | Good Day on WTOL 11 | Toledo OH | Interview about Kimono Kitsune being featured in the at the Intercultural Gala and bringing Japanese traditional fashion into your everyday wardrobe.
