The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth has announced that Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will serve as the official Cultural Pavilion Sponsor for the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival. The free community celebration is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park in downtown Plano, Texas.
This annual festival brings together thousands of North Texas residents to celebrate Japanese culture, friendship, and community under the autumn moon. Attendees can enjoy Japanese music, traditional dance, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, sumo exhibitions, cultural activities, children's programming, anime and pop-culture experiences, and a variety of food offerings. As the Cultural Pavilion Sponsor, Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will support a key area of the festival dedicated to introducing attendees to Japanese traditions, arts, and cultural experiences. This sponsorship reflects Kawai's longstanding belief in music as a universal language that can bridge generational and cultural divides.
"Kawai Piano Gallery is honored to take part in the Otsukimi event as a Cultural Pavilion sponsor," said a representative from the gallery. "Music has always been a bridge between cultures, and the piano in particular has long connected Japan and the world. As a company rooted in Japanese craftsmanship now serving the North Texas community, we see Otsukimi as a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the ties between our communities through music and shared cultural appreciation."
Founded in Japan in 1927, Kawai will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. The company has combined traditional Japanese craftsmanship with innovation to create acoustic, digital, and hybrid pianos for a global audience. Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, located in Plano, serves musicians and families throughout North Texas, offering a selection of grand, upright, and digital pianos, along with expert guidance. The gallery also houses the Kawai Music School, which provides piano and voice lessons for students of all ages and levels, with instructors fluent in Japanese, Korean, English, and Persian/Farsi.
Kawai's participation in the Otsukimi Festival highlights the natural connection between Japanese cultural heritage and music education. Through its sponsorship, the company will help create a space where festival attendees can learn, participate, and experience the arts as part of a broader celebration of friendship between Japan and North Texas. Grant Ogata, President of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, expressed gratitude for Kawai's investment: "Kawai's Japanese heritage, commitment to artistic excellence, and dedication to music education make the company a natural partner for this celebration. Its participation will help us introduce more North Texas families to the richness of Japanese culture while strengthening the friendship between Japan and the United States."
Otsukimi, meaning "moon viewing," is a centuries-old Japanese tradition of gathering to appreciate the autumn moon. The North Texas festival offers a family-friendly outdoor setting for the community to experience this tradition through performances, demonstrations, and activities. The event is free and open to the public, hosted by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. For more information about Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, visit https://kawaius.com/store/dallas.
