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Convention Events and Programming => General Kumoricon => Topic started by: JeffT on September 03, 2009, 04:39:41 am

Title: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: JeffT on September 03, 2009, 04:39:41 am

Kumoricon will be participating in Festival Japan at Uwajimaya again, Sep. 26-27 (Sat-Sun).

I'll post more info after Kumoricon, but for now, mark your calendars!

UPDATE:

Kumoricon will be hosting a booth at the Festival Japan 2009 at the Beaverton Uwajimaya.

The ninth annual Festival Japan, presented by Japan-America Society of Oregon, NW Natural, and Uwajimaya, runs for two days on the weekend of Sep. 26-27, 2009, and showcases performances, exhibitions, cultural demonstrations, and food to increase awareness and appreciation of Japanese culture. Festival Japan is focused and designed for family entertainment.

We will be selling pre-registrations to Kumoricon 2010.

Any volunteers who would like to help staff the booth, answer questions, and take registrations, please email publicity@kumoricon.org.

Location:

Uwajimaya Plaza
10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

The event runs from 11am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, Sep. 26-27, 2009.

Directions (Uwajimaya website) (http://www.uwajimaya.com/direction_beaverton.html)
Store information (Uwajimaya website) (http://www.uwajimaya.com/locations.html#beaverton)
Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=10500+SW+Beaverton-Hillsdale+Hwy,+Beaverton,+OR+97005&ie=UTF8&z=15&om=1&iwloc=addr)

Map of the festival (link is PDF download):

(https://www.kumoricon.org/files/images/promotions-2009/festival_japan_2009-map-thumb.png) (http://www.kumoricon.org/files/images/promotions-2009/festival_japan_2009-map.pdf)

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: EveofAbyss on September 03, 2009, 10:36:48 am

I look forward to seeing A-Key Kyo again. It's been a while.  :)

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Agent47 on September 03, 2009, 05:05:23 pm

The Beaverton Uwajimaya?

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: JeffT on September 03, 2009, 06:34:10 pm

Yep, the Beaverton one.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: VampireFangs103 on September 03, 2009, 06:52:57 pm

Yay! I'll definitely be there! Will we be able to pre-register for next year? x3 Maybe?

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: JeffT on September 15, 2009, 01:22:19 am

Original post updated with more details.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: nikkiolie on September 15, 2009, 10:05:19 am

If I am home that weekend I will come. I'll will cosplay if I do, not sure if I should wear Kuja or Cloud though =/

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: superjaz on September 15, 2009, 10:23:39 am

wah!!! i am viseting  inlaws cant go :(!!1
 :'(

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Daxe on September 15, 2009, 02:48:14 pm

Sounds like fun, Ill definitely try to be there.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 15, 2009, 08:44:24 pm

Quote from: superjaz on September 15, 2009, 10:23:39 am

wah!!! i am viseting  inlaws cant go :(!!1
 :'(

make them go there with you. ^.^

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Fuyuko on September 15, 2009, 09:52:16 pm

I totally want to go but there are two things preventing me: 1. Distance, and 2. School begins one day afterwards. > . <

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Meganekko on September 15, 2009, 09:57:01 pm

OOOOOOH,

Fun!  I wanna go get some of that amazing katsu curry at Hakatamon afterwords!
sooooooo nummy, and cheap

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 15, 2009, 10:16:30 pm

Quote from: Fuyuko on September 15, 2009, 09:52:16 pm

I totally want to go but there are two things preventing me: 1. Distance, and 2. School begins one day afterwards. > . <

I don't know why school would stop ya, just get that back pack schedule and outfit ready a day or two before and you wont need to worry about it.  As for distance, ya it its out of the way, I think tri-met goes over there if you live in the portland area and don't have a car. Otherwise :/

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Fuyuko on September 15, 2009, 11:27:39 pm

Well, I'm one of those people who like to be very prepared. I guess I could put aside that side of me for a day. ^ ^;

As for the distance and transportation, I could always bus or train over there... I dunno. I'll figure something out. owo;;

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 16, 2009, 12:04:13 am

:)

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: superjaz on September 16, 2009, 12:08:43 am

Quote from: camname21 on September 15, 2009, 08:44:24 pm

Quote from: superjaz on September 15, 2009, 10:23:39 am

wah!!! i am viseting  inlaws cant go :(!!1
 :'(

make them go there with you. ^.^

I would but I will be in LA

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Meganekko on September 16, 2009, 12:46:37 am

Quote from: superjaz on September 16, 2009, 12:08:43 am

Quote from: camname21 on September 15, 2009, 08:44:24 pm

Quote from: superjaz on September 15, 2009, 10:23:39 am

wah!!! i am viseting  inlaws cant go :(!!1
 :'(

make them go there with you. ^.^

I would but I will be in LA

We will miss you!

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 12:49:27 am

I will be there!  Looks like I am likely runnin' the booth. 

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Meganekko on September 16, 2009, 12:52:19 am

Quote from: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 12:49:27 am

I will be there!  Looks like I am likely runnin' the booth. 

Need help?

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 16, 2009, 03:47:00 am

Sent email 1-2 day ago, no reply yet.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Nayamashii Koneko on September 16, 2009, 10:38:26 am

Quote from: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 12:49:27 am

I will be there!  Looks like I am likely runnin' the booth. 

Don't worry hun, I'll be there to help with the reg stuffs. I'll ask JChan if she is going as well.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 11:54:48 am

Quote from: camname21 on September 16, 2009, 03:47:00 am

Sent email 1-2 day ago, no reply yet.

Jeff is likely just a bit behind in his emails.  Us Directors are still kinda swamped with work from the past con. 

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 11:59:52 am

Quote from: Meganekko on September 16, 2009, 12:52:19 am

Quote from: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 12:49:27 am

I will be there!  Looks like I am likely runnin' the booth. 

Need help?

Sure.  If you stop by the booth and offer to help watch it for a bit, then those of us stuck there all day can get away and see the rest of the events. 

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Jamiche on September 16, 2009, 04:25:47 pm

Quote from: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 11:59:52 am

Quote from: Meganekko on September 16, 2009, 12:52:19 am

Quote from: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 12:49:27 am

I will be there!  Looks like I am likely runnin' the booth. 

Need help?

Sure.  If you stop by the booth and offer to help watch it for a bit, then those of us stuck there all day can get away and see the rest of the events. 

Aww, but you like being stuck there all day :P

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: ruena on September 16, 2009, 04:59:32 pm

I might be there, but I'm hosting Japanese exchange students that weekend. I gotta take'em to exciting places! Ah well, they could stock up on more asian snacks if I bring them there. *bought lots of american junkfood in asia*

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: kylite on September 16, 2009, 06:23:25 pm

I will be there (as I later discovered) wether i like it or not *laughs*

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 16, 2009, 06:58:25 pm

Quote from: kylite on September 16, 2009, 06:23:25 pm

I will be there (as I later discovered) wether i like it or not *laughs*

LOLZ, souls are used at the masters whim!

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Meganekko on September 16, 2009, 09:59:17 pm

Quote from: kylite on September 16, 2009, 06:23:25 pm

I will be there (as I later discovered) wether i like it or not *laughs*

Oh snap!

And I will be sure to stop by the booth and give you peeps a hand.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: JeffT on September 16, 2009, 10:37:05 pm

Sorry for the delay, I've now responded to everybody who has contacted me so far.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Rathany on September 16, 2009, 10:51:51 pm

Quote from: kylite on September 16, 2009, 06:23:25 pm

I will be there (as I later discovered) wether i like it or not *laughs*

........... Do I want to know?

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: VampireFangs103 on September 16, 2009, 11:21:54 pm

Gunna be there. =D How much will pre-reg cost? 30?

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 17, 2009, 12:46:19 am

According to the website for last year, 30$ was the cost for pre reg. until the end of december.  This should be close to the same time frames for 2010, and so I would say yes 30$.

http://www.kumoricon.org/?page_id=13

Registration Prices and Options

Here are the registration options for Kumoricon 2009:

    * Pre-register online, by mail, or at one of our promotional events. All pre-registrations cover the entire three days.
          o $30 – until Dec. 31, 2008
          o $35 – until Apr. 5, 2009
          o $40 – until Aug. 16, 2009 (last day to pre-register; badges ordered after Aug. 2 will be held at will call)
    * $45 – Register for the full three days at the door.
    * Register for a single day at the door.
          o $30 – Saturday only
          o $30 – Sunday only
          o $25 – Monday only
    * $25 – Child registration (age 6 to 12) – Same cost whether pre-registered or at the door.
    * Free – Children age 5 and under

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: LittleKarasu on September 20, 2009, 07:37:33 am

I am going to try to go, I had lots of fun last year. I am thinking about cosplaying Count D this time. 

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: JeffT on September 22, 2009, 08:28:41 pm

I just added a festival and table map to the first post.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Auricle on September 24, 2009, 08:46:25 pm

I really hope to go to this on sunday if I have the train fare. = D

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: VampireFangs103 on September 25, 2009, 07:37:13 am

I'll be there Sunday after or around one. ^^ I might cosplay. I'm not sure yet~.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Kagome219 on September 26, 2009, 04:21:15 pm

It was really fun today, just like every other time. Nyahaha and Kit2Kit came with me and we walked around to look at all the awesome booths, eat the yummy food (=w =), and listen to Taiko as well as watch the tofu-eating contest. x3

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Selkie on September 26, 2009, 08:56:33 pm

I'm free tomorrow and will be going with Meganekko, can I help out too?

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 26, 2009, 10:04:01 pm

You sure can, just hit up the booth.  Was there today and I saw at least 12 staff show for some time, not all were there to help but still hung out a bit.  There might not be too much to do after set up, so you will probably have plenty of time to check out the event (just depends on how many show up to help and help, oh and bring money for food snack food ^.^).

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: AnimeMatrix on September 26, 2009, 10:35:00 pm

Was there all day today and it was fun ^_^. Though as people have said, once everything is set-up, it's a lot of sitting around and talking to people about Kumoricon so people will deffinately have a chance to also check out the festival. I love taiko drumming!

If anyone plans on going tomorrow, please stop by and say "hello!" (and pre-reg for 2010!)

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: nikkiolie on September 26, 2009, 10:45:02 pm

I plan on going tomorrow. I'll wear Casual kuja, just because I love the wig so very much :3

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Higuma on September 27, 2009, 07:09:27 am

My kids and I went yesterday and ate some taiyaki, we plan on going back today.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: ZakkKurama on September 27, 2009, 04:42:55 pm

I was ther eon Saturday Enjoying the festival and i didnt even think to stop by the Kumoroicon booth! T_T

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: nikkiolie on September 27, 2009, 04:45:43 pm

it was pretty fun. I ate quite a bit there.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: xxxchihiroxxx on September 27, 2009, 04:51:05 pm

Quote from: nikkiolie on September 27, 2009, 04:45:43 pm

it was pretty fun. I ate quite a bit there.

I noticed >_>

I enjoyed myself xD Kinda sat there folding paper stars for a while but good company :3

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: superjaz on September 27, 2009, 05:17:14 pm

wah i am missing it cuz in la first time i miss in years :(

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 27, 2009, 06:07:51 pm

:(

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Agent47 on September 27, 2009, 06:31:31 pm

I wanted to go.. but today ended up really crappy for me. :-(

Like massively horrible.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Fuyuko on September 27, 2009, 08:27:43 pm

*couldn't go after all* > . <,

Hope you guys had fun~ :3

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: ruena on September 27, 2009, 09:19:00 pm

lawl, I went there today with my cousin and our two girls from Japan. I only stopped a bit by the Kumoricon booth and left pretty quickly to go shop inside. xD;;

if anyone saw an unappealing asian gal with a blue shirt and red shoes, that was me. :U

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: AllyKat on September 27, 2009, 09:22:40 pm

Ugh! I wish I was paying attention! I would have LOVED to come and say
hi to the team and pick up some ramune! Grrar! Fail on my part! Oh well,
I will just need to keep a better watch on the events and goings-ons in
coordination with k-con!

~Allykat

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: AnimeMatrix on September 28, 2009, 02:29:56 pm

Quote from: AllyKat on September 27, 2009, 09:22:40 pm

Ugh! I wish I was paying attention! I would have LOVED to come and say
hi to the team and pick up some ramune! Grrar! Fail on my part! Oh well,
I will just need to keep a better watch on the events and goings-ons in
coordination with k-con!

~Allykat

Don't worry- Uwajimaya has a bunch of cultural festivals throughout the year and Kumoricon almost always participates ^_^. If you missed this festival, there's always another one! :)

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 28, 2009, 04:53:53 pm

Besides the neat booths and people (some music if you're into it), the only thing you really missed was the massively long line for fried fishy snacks with cream inside.  Not sure what they are called but there was like a 20person line half the day saturday!

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: Auricle on September 28, 2009, 04:56:29 pm

Are you talking about the taiyaki? Those are so yummy~ I'm glad that they had them for this festival. I like the ones with azuki filling. : D

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 28, 2009, 05:26:23 pm

Ya, that's probably them.  Should have bought one but I'd rather have had a real battered and fried fish ^.^

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: kylite on September 28, 2009, 06:15:55 pm

Heh I bought 12 of them, which made the lady do a double take then I spoiled everyone I could :)

sorry I didnt stick around, personal issues arose.

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: LittleKarasu on September 29, 2009, 10:34:56 am

you are so Lucky!! I wanted to try taiyaki for so long! sadly I couldn't go this year :'(

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: camname21 on September 30, 2009, 12:13:36 am

Is there no place in portland set up that sells taiyak year round? (or at least 1 season)

Title: Re: Festival Japan at Uwajimaya, Sep. 26-27
Post by: DemonSpawn on September 30, 2009, 08:23:47 pm

Oh hey this passed. XP I was at a sleepover.