Folklorama 2026

Welcome to Folklorama 2026 - Japanese Pavilion Webpage! There are many exciting new changes, so please head to the Folklorama website to hear about all about it.

The Japanese Pavilion will run from August 2-8, 202 at Heather Curling Club.

This year, the Japanese Pavilion will be located at our new location, Heather Curling Club.  We have made some changes in the way the pavilion will run so we should be better than last year.  The Heather Curling Club is very easy to access and we have ample parking for everyone.

This year we are making several changes to our entertainment to include more Traditional Japanese entertainment that was requested by so many individuals.  You will see Chanoyu  (traditional green tea ceremony) and Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging).   We will also have martial art demonstrations including kendo, karate and iaido.  The Aurora Japanese Dancers and Hinode Taiko will also join the exciting line up of performers this year.   Our regular shows are listed below

Showtimes are as follows:

Sunday, August 2
5:15, 6:45 and 8:15 pm
Monday, August 3
6:45 and 8:15 pm
Tuesday, August 4
6:45 and 8:15 pm
Wednesday, August 5
6:45 8:15 and 9:45 pm
Thursday, August 6
6:45 8:15 and 9:45 pm
Friday August 7
6:45 8:15 and 9:45 pm
Saturday August 8
5:15 6:45 8:15 and 9:45 pm

Tickets to attend Folklorama will be available for purchase online by clicking the box below and following the links.  You will still be able to buy your tickets at the door, but you can avoid general admission lineups and possibly being held back at sold-out performances by purchasing online up to one hour before show time (provided tickets are still available for that performance).

 

Meet our 2026 Japanese Pavilion Ambassadors

And Pavilion Greeter

 

Hannah Schaeffer
Adult Ambassador

Hannah is currently studying Music Theatre Performance Sheridan College. She is involved in Winnipeg’s theatre community, volunteering and performing with organizations such as Rainbow Stage, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, and Winnipeg Jewish Theatre. She is passionate about storytelling and human connection and will integrate this into her role as the Adult Ambassador; sharing history, traditions, and personal experiences. She is eager to answer questions and celebrate both the beauty and complexity of being Japanese Canadian.
ハンナは現在、Sheridan Collegeでミュージカル‧シアター‧パフォーマンスを専攻し ています。ウィニペグの演劇コミュニティに積極的に参加しており、Rainbow Stage,、 the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre,、Prairie Theatre Exchange、Winnipeg Jewish Theatreなどの団体でボランティア活動や公演を行っています。彼女は物語を語ることと人との繋がりを大切 にしており、それを大使としての役割にも活かし、 史、伝統、そして自身の経験を共有していきます。彼女 は交流を楽しみにしており、日系カナダ人であることの美しさと複雑さの両方を称えたいと思っています

 

Alex Schaeffer
Youth Ambassador

Alex is a talented young performer with recent work at Meraki Theatre, Grant Park High School, and has performed professionally at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in The Sound of Music (2023) and Elf (2025). He is also an active member in the Jewish community and is looking forward to connecting with his Japanese heritage. He is proud to represent the Japanese Pavilion as the Youth Ambassador by welcoming visitors from all backgrounds, and to share his heritage with confidence, enthusiasm, and respect.
アレックスは才能あふれる若手パフォーマーで、最近ではMeraki TheatreやGrant Park High Schoolで活動し、the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centreでは『サウンド‧オブ‧ミ ュージック』（2023年）と『エル（2025年）にプロとして出演しました。彼はユ ダヤ人コミュニティでも積極的に活動しており、自身の日本文化との繋がりを深める ことを楽しみにしています。ユース大使として日本館を代表し、あらゆる背景を持つ来場者を歓迎し、自信と 熱意、そして敬意をもって自身の文化遺産を分かち合うことを誇りに思っています。

 

 

 

Janet Michiko Murata
Adult Ambassador

Janet is a Winnipeg-based artist, calligrapher, and founder of Michiko Crafts. Her business Michiko Craft, promotes her Japanese Canadian heritage through sharing her love of origami, calligraphy and painting, using hints of her unique Japanese Canadian style. She has instructed and taught thousands of children and adults where she proudly represents Japanese Canadians heritage. Janet is excited to represent the Japanese Pavilion as the Adult Ambassador during Folklorama.
ジャネットはウィニペグを拠点とするアーティストであり、書道家、そしてミチコ‧ クラフツの創設者です。彼女の会社ミチコ‧クラフツは、折り紙、書道、絵画への愛 を分かち合い、独自の日系カナダ人ス イルを取り入れながら、その伝統を広めてい ます。彼女は何千人もの子供や大人に指導を行い、日系カナダ人の伝統を誇り高く代 表してきました。ジャネットは、フォークロラマで大人のアンバサダーとし 日本館を代表できることを大変 光栄に思っています。

 

Yuna Ramirez-Kino
Youth Ambassador

Yuna has been involved with JCAM from a young age participating in the Newcomers Program, attending Japanese Language classes and volunteering at JCAM. Yuna is also one of the winners of the 2025 JCAM High School Japanese Speech Contest. She is excited to represent the Japanese Pavilion as the Youth Ambassador by engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and showcasing Japanese culture.
ユナは幼い頃からJCAMに関わり、新入生プログラムへの参加、日本語教室への出席、 JCAMでのボランティア活動などを行ってきました。また、2025年度JCAM高校生日本 語スピーチコンテストの受賞者の一人でもあります。彼女は、多様なバックグラウン ドを持つ人々との交流や日本文化の紹介を通して、ユース大使として日本館を代表で きることを大変楽しみにしています。

Daniel Akira Cowen
Greeter

Daniel is a 24 year young man who is always on the go.  He is currently attending Options, Pathways and Transition, a day program where he has met many friends and has had many learning opportunities. Daniel is a Special Olympics athlete in 5 pin bowling and basketball.  A part time job at the Tundra Grill in the Assiniboine Park Zoo, music, dancing, singing, zumba, taiko drumming, cycling, cheering on the Manitoba Moose, and motorcycle rides with his dad, fill up the rest of his free time.  You can meet Daniel as he is greeting guests and volunteers at the Japanese Pavilion.

Food & Drink Menu - TBA

 

 

 

 

Japanese Pavilion
Heather Curling Club
120 Rue Youville
Winnipeg, MB