The Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri” was established in August 2011 by members from the Calgary Japanese Community Association with assistance from members of the Calgary Buddhist Temple, Calgary Japanese Gospel Church, New Japanese Community Association and the many groups within the CJCA such as the Kotobuki Seniors club & Japanese Youth Association. Our volunteer Committee is supported by over 400 volunteers and performers from all over Alberta who work tirelessly throughout the year to host this one day celebration of Japanese heritage, culture and traditions.
2023 Committee Members:
Ken Richardson – Chair
- Kim Aban
- Maureen Coleman
- Chelsea Miske
- Kristin Muraki
- Emiko Muraki
- Lucia Silman
- Katy Takaoka
- Cheryl Takaoka
- Joanne Terakita Planidin
- Roger Teshima
- Andrew Uyeno
- Yasuhiro Washiyama
- Julia Yamaguichi
- Karen Yip
If you would like to view a history of our event, please click HERE
Thank you to everyone who supports this festival from year to year, we could not put on this event without the hard work & dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors. If you would like to get involved in our event, please contact us at volunteer@calgaryjapanesefestival.com.