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Main Stage
San Jose Taiko

Kids Zone
Story Telling, Jr. National Champion Fencing, Carnival Games, Balloon Sculpture

Hawaii Live
Halau Na Wai Ola, Ukulele Jams, WUMC Ukulele Band, and many more performances

Martial Arts
(all day): kendo, sword demonstrations, karate, aikido, judo

FanimeCon
Anime Screenings in Two Rooms (content determined by age group), MAID CAFE - Akihabara style!

New Attractions
Beer Garden, Treatbot (Karaoke Ice Cream Truck) and Japantown Idol

J-Town Idol Judges Announced!

• Alice Aoki-Sanchez is on the board for Berryessa's Art and Wine festival and has a degree in journalism. She has worked at several radio stations and has always been passionate about music. She would be representing KLIV radio, one of the few independently own radio right here in San Jose. KLIV has promoted the festival in the past.
• Sam Liccardo is known for being the District III, City Councilmember, City of San Jose. He appeared in an indy production of 'Conan for Mayor of Japantown' by Roy's Station and is pleased to be a judge for the first J-town Idol contest!
• Jona Denz-Hamilton has been on San Jose radio since the 1970s, on such radio stations as KOME, KLOK, KFJC, and KEEN. She also served as Program Director of stations in Monterey and Sacramento. You’ve been hearing Jona as a regular weekday personality on 94.5 KBAY for nearly 15 years! She also mentors up-and-coming broadcasters. Jona and her husband, Alan have 2 great sons, who have taught them the art of critiquing!

Silent Auction

We have many wonderful items available in our silent auction. The end times for the various sections of the auctions will be 1PM, 3PM and 4:30 PM. Come by and bid early and often!