20th Annual JSO Spring Festival

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Sun, April 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Union Performance Hall

JSO’s 20th Annual Spring Festival 春祭り(Haru-matsuri) is coming up! 

Ohio State's Japanese Student Organization's biggest event of the year celebrates Japanese culture with an afternoon full of fun, food, and performances!

Date: Sunday, April 5th
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ohio Union Performance Hall
FREE Admission – Open to Everyone!
⚠︎Cashless Event – Be sure to bring your card or mobile payment!
Bring your friends and family to experience the beauty of Japanese culture. 

Live cultural performances include:

  • Columbus Koto Ensemble
  • TPOK
  • Aikido
  • NEX + CREW
  • DIVA
  • SORANBUSHI
  • DAEBAK
  • QUEEN OF ACES
  • J2K

Delicious Japanese food available to purchase include sandwiches, pastries, bento, and boba.

Traditional games & activities

Exciting entertainment for all ages
Check out JSO’s Instagram @osujso for more information and volunteering opportunities!

Sponsored in part by Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO), Zundo Ramen & Donburi, Regulus, RyuLog, OSHIO, and the Institute for Japanese Studies.