As part of the Seattle Center Festál series the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival highlights both traditional and contemporary Japanese art, new scientific and technological innovations, and cultural examinations, especially race and social justice of Japanese people in America, Japanese Americans, and Japanophiles. Celebrating our 50th Annual Festival in 2025, the festival will feature performances from local taiko drumming, Japanese dance and other performing arts, and martial arts groups, as well as Japanese foods, sake tasting, and children's activities and an art exhibit.