The 14th Aki Matsuri and Sake Pavilion in Nevada
2023/10/30
Consul General Osumi speaks at the opening ceremony
Consul General Osumi with Honorary Consul Kathleen Blakely and Clark County Commissioner Chair James Gibson
On Saturday, October 21, the 14th Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival) of Nevada was held at Water Street Plaza in Henderson. Consul General Osumi attended the event on his first official visit to Nevada and spoke at the opening. The festival featured a wide variety of Japanese cultural performances, demonstrations, and activities, including taiko, dancing, and music.
As part of the festival, the Consulate, in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada (JFAN), helped organize the Sake Pavilion. Attendees over 21 enjoyed sampling a variety of sake and other Japanese alcohols with background information provided by onsite experts.
As part of the festival, the Consulate, in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada (JFAN), helped organize the Sake Pavilion. Attendees over 21 enjoyed sampling a variety of sake and other Japanese alcohols with background information provided by onsite experts.
Mikoshi parade (Photo by Noriko Carroll)
2023 Aki Matsuri
PavilionConsul General Osumi inspects the Sake Pavillion
Consul General Osumi speaks on the appeal of Japanese sake at the Sake Pavilion
Sake Pavillion
Attendees learn about sake at the Sake Pavilion (Photo by Noriko Carroll)
