The 13th Aki Matsuri and Sake Pavilion in Nevada
2022/10/25
Consul General Noguchi speaks at the opening ceremony
Consul General with Senator Jacky Rosen, Congresswoman Dina Titus, and other speakers
On Saturday, October 22, the 13th Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival) of Nevada was held at Water Street Plaza in Henderson. Consul General Noguchi attended the event on his first official visit to Nevada and spoke at the opening ceremony along with Senator Jacky Rosen, Congresswoman Dina Titus, and others.
As part of the festival, the Consulate, in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada (JFAN), helped organize the Sake Pavilion. This year, a special cocktail reception highlighting Shochu and Okinawan Awamori was held prior to the main tasting. Attendees over 21 enjoyed sampling a variety of sake, shochu, awamori, and special cocktails with background information provided by onsite experts.
The festival featured Japanese cultural performances, demonstrations, displays, and food. The Consulate also staffed its information booth providing information and materials on Japanese culture, travel, education, and the JET Program.
As part of the festival, the Consulate, in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada (JFAN), helped organize the Sake Pavilion. This year, a special cocktail reception highlighting Shochu and Okinawan Awamori was held prior to the main tasting. Attendees over 21 enjoyed sampling a variety of sake, shochu, awamori, and special cocktails with background information provided by onsite experts.
The festival featured Japanese cultural performances, demonstrations, displays, and food. The Consulate also staffed its information booth providing information and materials on Japanese culture, travel, education, and the JET Program.
The Kenny Endo Ensemble
Yosakoi Performance
Sake Pavilion
Consul General Noguchi speaks on the appeal of Japanese sake at the Sake Pavilion
Awamori chai cocktail at the Sake Pavilion
Attendees learn about sake at the Sake Pavilion
