The Japan Society of Greater Hartford will hold its annual celebration on Saturday, June 13, in Blue Back Square.

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The Japan Society of Greater Hartford presents its 11th Annual Japan Summer Festival, a free celebration of Japanese culture.

It will be held on Saturday, June 13, at Webster Walk in Blue Back Square, from noon to 5 p.m.

The festival features music performances, Obon dances, calligraphy and martial arts demonstrations, a Japanese marketplace, origami, crafts and games, face painting, and a Yukata experience.

Don’t miss the powerful Taiko drumming performance at 4:15 p.m. Get your photo with Pikachu or Hello Kitty. Special thanks to the Consulate General of Japan in Boston and all the event sponsors.

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