Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrates Japanese Culture

ENTERTAINMENT: Hot Springs festival celebrates cherry blossoms

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette2026.04.01Updated 3d ago

Samurai sword demonstrations by Yoshi Amao, whose presentations combine history, discipline and storytelling; drumming by Dallas Kiyari Daiko; and performances and demonstrations highlighting martial arts, traditional music and cultural storytelling are part of the Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation’s Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival.

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The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation hosts an Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival featuring samurai sword demonstrations by Yoshi Amao, drumming performances by Dallas Kiyari Daiko, and martial arts showcases. The event highlights traditional Japanese music, cultural storytelling, and historical presentations blending discipline with entertainment.

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