The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth has announced that Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will serve as the Cultural Pavilion Sponsor for the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival. The free community event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park in downtown Plano, Texas.
Otsukimi, which translates to "moon viewing," is a traditional Japanese celebration that brings people together to appreciate the autumn moon. The festival in Plano is expected to attract thousands of North Texas residents for an evening of Japanese music, 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 an area of the festival dedicated to introducing attendees to Japanese traditions, arts, and cultural experiences. The sponsorship reflects Kawai's belief in music as a universal language that connects people across cultures. A representative from Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas stated, "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."
Kawai, founded in Japan in 1927, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. The company has combined traditional Japanese craftsmanship with innovation to produce acoustic, digital, and hybrid pianos for a global audience. Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, located in Plano, serves musicians and families throughout North Texas with a selection of grand, upright, digital, and hybrid pianos, along with guidance for families, teachers, schools, churches, studios, and performers. The gallery also houses the Kawai Music School, offering piano and voice lessons for students of various ages and levels, with instructors fluent in Japanese, Korean, English, and Persian/Farsi.
Grant Ogata, President of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, expressed gratitude for Kawai's sponsorship, noting that Kawai's Japanese heritage and commitment to artistic excellence make it a natural partner. "Kawai's 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," he said.
The Otsukimi Festival is a family-friendly event that offers the community an opportunity to experience Japanese culture through performances, demonstrations, and activities. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information about Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, visit https://kawaius.com/store/dallas or follow @kawaipianogallerydallas on Instagram. The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening friendship and understanding between Japanese and Americans in North Texas through cultural, educational, and business programs.
