Author Topic: Beaverton Uwajimaya Sakura Festival 2008 (Read 127608 times)

Manganix78 · « **on:** March 27, 2008, 09:17:53 pm »

Just last week, while I was at Uwajimaya, I took a flyer that said something about a Sakura Festival happening there this year on Saturday April, 19th 2008. The event lasts from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be:
Portland Bentham Lions van/free hearing,sight and cholesterol screenings, shaved ice, taiyaki(always delicious in my book!), calligraphy, origami demos, sheradan taiko, sakura kai(?), fujinami kai, musician Mitch Limori, mitsuki dazai with the koto, A-Key Kyo, Japanese band Kohitsuji, Japanese preschool, monmouth taiko , isson tea ceremony, vendors and much more!!!

I'm definately going to go and if possible, I may cosplay as well. I'm also pretty sure there'll be some cosplayers there as well, by the way does anyone know if there's going to be a Kumoricon booth set up there, because I have'nt pre-registered yet.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:23:12 pm »

Ahhh, no kidding, I look forward to this festival every year. Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to pull together a cosplay or decora thing!

laurifer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:32:01 pm »

Hmm...it's the week after my friend's wedding and the week before prom. Go figure lol

Zetsu4200 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:33:48 pm »

Ooh, this sounds like fun, and it's only two days after Clark's sakura festival

melchizedek · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:10:16 pm »

My friend is getting married this day, I'll have to see if I can swing both events

Manganix78 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:26:42 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on March 27, 2008, 09:23:12 pm

Ahhh, no kidding, I look forward to this festival every year. Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to pull together a cosplay or decora thing!

If I can make it as L from Death-Note, that would be awesome. Only problem is finding a GOOD WIG for his hair.....

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2008, 03:15:27 am »

oooo i was wondering when they were going to do that! eve-boyfriend and i will surely try to be there, most likely cosplaying ^.^

and yay a-key kyo!! they're too awesome <3

Shadow · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:58:41 am »

Awesome! I always look forward to this! =3 I'll definitely be there as Matt from Death Note. Can't wait! >w<

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:23:13 am »

What Laurifer means is that its the week after MY wedding.

There will be a booth at the Sakurafest for sure. It's one of our biggest events for pre-registrations every year and we love Uwajimaya!

I will definitely be there. I need to buy a new shirt form my mario costume... or maybe I should wear Gendo again. Hmmmm.... We'll see what the weather is like.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:37:47 am »

Hmmm. Should I go as Haruhi (Ouran), or random Japanese fashion chick?

laurifer · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:52:53 am »

I think I'm gonna wear my Pokemans shirt if I go

Lin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:19:54 pm »

I may just have to call in sick to work that day!

Lily · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:33:31 pm »

Tom, do you know if they need pre-reg table help on that day?

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2008, 03:18:40 pm »

I am sure that they do, sign ups haven't started yet but it's not too early to get that together.
Just keep in touch with Jeff and Andrew since the event is publicity and most of the work done at the event is registration.

That goes for all the rest of you volunteers and staff as well!

risotto · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2008, 03:50:58 pm »

Hmm, gonna see if my sister wants to wake up super early to take me to this

Higuma · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2008, 12:40:21 am »

I will be there, sounds like fun

Shadow · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2008, 11:58:43 am »

Man, I just hope it won't rain again. D: That kinda sucked last year because the store was all crowded.

RoamingGnome · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2008, 06:11:26 pm »

Nuts I'm moving into my new apartment on that weekend. Go figure.

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2008, 07:15:30 pm »

i just bought fabric for my berries and cream lad costume... perhaps if i find shoes and a wig and sew it all together i could have it done by then and wear it to the festival o.O *ponders*

melchizedek · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2008, 07:28:19 pm »

I think I might dress in bantanen costume, just need to find a way to get ears to stay on.

Kotoumi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2008, 09:13:40 pm »

....Maybe I can go if I tell my parents I'll get extra credit in Japanese.

If I can get all caught up with my homework, I bet my mom will let me break out the sewing machine and I can get Misa done by then.

Edit: Ahahahahaha, the 19th is my school's Prom night.
Good thing I'm not going to it. 8D

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #21 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:20:46 pm »

I'll see how my finances are, since I'm saving up to go to Otafest in May.

melchizedek · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2008, 04:12:29 am »

but it is free....

superjaz · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:39:35 pm »

I'm gonna go in my cookin mama cosplay

Kexita · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:25:30 pm »

its happening so soon?! i had no idea! o-o geez, i better make sure i dont have work that day...

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:32:55 am »

Quote from: melchizedek on March 30, 2008, 04:12:29 am

but it is free....

Oh yes, but I tend to, shall we say, "stock up" when I go to Uwajimaya.

superjaz · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:40:52 am »

yeah going to uwajimaya with out $$ is just a tease

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #27 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:49:44 am »

Quote from: Shadow on March 29, 2008, 11:58:43 am

Man, I just hope it won't rain again. D: That kinda sucked last year because the store was all crowded.

QFT. I remember that.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #28 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:53:39 am »

You know I'll be there. A-Key Kyo will always draw me out, whatever the weather. ^_^

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #29 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:45:39 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on March 31, 2008, 07:53:39 am

You know I'll be there. A-Key Kyo will always draw me out, whatever the weather. ^_^

Ah! Drama camp flashbacks!

"Whether the weather is cold,
Whether the weather is hot,
we'll be together, whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not."
>_<

Dangit...

Atashi · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:30:04 pm »

How many people usually show up in cosplay? I'm definitely going, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb if I end up being the only person in cosplay.

Shadow · « **Reply #31 on:** March 31, 2008, 03:01:49 pm »

Quote from: Atashi on March 31, 2008, 12:30:04 pm

How many people usually show up in cosplay? I'm definitely going, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb if I end up being the only person in cosplay.

I'll no doubt be there in cosplay. I'll take any reason to. XD

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #32 on:** March 31, 2008, 03:29:53 pm »

Atashi - you certainly won't be the only one, don't worry.

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:25:13 pm »

i'm sure i'll cosplay too, just not sure which i'll wear... lol

and yay a-key kyo! it's been too long since i've seen them >.<

Gloomy Bear · « **Reply #34 on:** April 02, 2008, 12:10:41 pm »

I saw this advertised last time I was there, it looks like so much fun! Wish I could get up there but doubt I could get a ride x.x;;

Though if I can show up, I'll prancing around in some frilly lil Lolita dress

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #35 on:** April 02, 2008, 12:51:13 pm »

i'll probably go from 11 till like 2 or 3 so i can make it to work =( I'll be around with a fox jacket and probably a fox tail

Syd-chan · « **Reply #36 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:27:38 pm »

HOLY CRAP I AM SO GOING.

XD I wonder....I might have my umbrella thingy done by then....But who to go as....which means I'll probably be in cosplay....

It'd be cool to try this year's mascot....Seeing as I can do her hair and I have a base for the dress....Oh...What will be the policy on props? Could I bring an umbrella without getting tackled?

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #37 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:52:27 pm »

I'm going!?

Syd-chan · « **Reply #38 on:** April 04, 2008, 11:33:26 pm »

Quote from: Cassiopeia on April 04, 2008, 05:52:27 pm

I'm going!?

DX Why ish thar a question mark?!

.....>.>....<.<.....?

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #39 on:** April 05, 2008, 12:32:55 am »

Yeah i'm gonna bus it so if anyone lives around portland, wants to meet up and take a trip down thats fine only 1.75 each way if you don't have a pass

leashy · « **Reply #40 on:** April 05, 2008, 10:39:36 am »

Quote from: Atashi on March 31, 2008, 12:30:04 pm

How many people usually show up in cosplay? I'm definitely going, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb if I end up being the only person in cosplay.

Quite a few people cosplay, I may cosplay this year but since I will be helping run the booth I may just do the typical staff shirt and cat ears ^^

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #41 on:** April 06, 2008, 11:28:50 pm »

I'll be there, with my nekomimi

Higuma · « **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:18:51 am »

I will be there, but my wife has to work that day..........so sad.

Flatline · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:41:25 pm »

I'll be there. Possibly with bells on.

Vassa · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:06:36 pm »

I love going to this.
Is it really on the 19th?
Poo, I might not be able to go.
; ;

JeffT · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:38:37 pm »

Yep, we have a table on April 19! It's now listed on the web site calendar.

Uwajimaya is also hosting a 10th anniversary multi-cultural festival on May 17, and we have a table there too! This festival is more diverse than just Japanese culture, and includes a variety of communities.

laurifer · « **Reply #46 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:43:36 am »

Quote from: JeffT on April 08, 2008, 10:38:37 pm

Yep, we have a table on April 19! It's now listed on the web site calendar.

Uwajimaya is also hosting a 10th anniversary multi-cultural festival on May 17, and we have a table there too! This festival is more diverse than just Japanese culture, and includes a variety of communities.

I've never heard of the multi-cultural festival...is it their first?

superjaz · « **Reply #47 on:** April 09, 2008, 04:16:34 pm »

thead about helping for k-con booth!
here it is
http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=6592.0

but here is the skinny, Show up and help out yay every one happy.
You might be thingin "I is just a shy otaku how can I help?"
Come by the booth to find out things alway pop up, you can talk to people interseted about k-con and tell them what its like. Also for people who havnt gone yet, it is a great way to get to know some people and make some friends

laurifer · « **Reply #48 on:** April 09, 2008, 07:10:04 pm »

I'd definitely stop by and help out if I can~

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #49 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:21:54 pm »

I plan to be there both days, for A-Key Kyo, so I will surely stop by the booth in the non-AKK time to help out. ^_^

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Author Topic: Beaverton Uwajimaya Sakura Festival 2008 (Read 127608 times)