Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas Named Cultural Pavilion Sponsor of 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival

Japanese piano maker and Plano music school will help celebrate the enduring connection between music, culture and community

PLANO, TX, August 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is pleased to announce Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas as the official Cultural Pavilion Sponsor of the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival. The free community celebration will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Street in downtown Plano.

The annual Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival brings thousands of North Texas residents together for an evening celebrating Japanese culture, friendship and community under the autumn moon. Festival experiences will include Japanese music and traditional dance, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, sumo exhibitions, cultural activities, children's programming, anime and pop-culture experiences, and Japanese, American and Asian food offerings.

As Cultural Pavilion Sponsor, Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will support an important area of the festival dedicated to introducing attendees to Japanese traditions, arts and cultural experiences. The sponsorship reflects Kawai's longstanding belief in music as a universal language that can bring people of different ages, backgrounds and cultures together.

"Kawai Piano Gallery is honored to take part in the Otsukimi event as a Cultural Pavilion sponsor. 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. We look forward to celebrating that connection with everyone who attends."

Founded in Japan in 1927, Kawai will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. For nearly a century, the company has combined traditional Japanese craftsmanship with continued innovation to create acoustic, digital and hybrid pianos for students, families, educators, performing artists and professional musicians around the world.

Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, located in Plano, serves musicians and families throughout North Texas. The gallery offers a selection of Kawai grand, upright, digital and hybrid pianos, along with knowledgeable guidance for families, teachers, schools, churches, studios and professional performers. The gallery is also home to the growing Kawai Music School, which currently offers piano and voice lessons for students of different ages and experience levels. Instructors speak Japanese, Korean, English and Persian/Farsi, helping the school provide a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for North Texas families. Additional instruments and educational programs are planned as the school continues to expand.

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.

"We are grateful to Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas for investing in the Cultural Pavilion and helping us create an engaging, educational experience for festival guests," said Grant Ogata, President of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. "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, which means "moon viewing," is a centuries-old Japanese tradition centered on gathering with family and friends to appreciate the beauty of the autumn moon and express gratitude for the season. The North Texas festival offers the community an opportunity to experience this tradition through performances, cultural demonstrations, activities and food in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Event Information
Event 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival
Date Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Location Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Street, Plano, Texas 75074
Admission Free and open to the public
Host Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

About Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas
Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas is a North Texas destination for Kawai acoustic, digital, hybrid and grand pianos. Located in Plano, the gallery provides personalized piano consultations, instrument services and music education through the growing Kawai Music School. The school currently offers piano and voice instruction with teachers who speak Japanese, Korean, English and Persian/Farsi. For more information, visit https://kawaius.com/store/dallas or follow @kawaipianogallerydallas on Instagram.

About the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
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 programs, educational activities, business programs, community events and international exchanges, the Society creates opportunities for people and organizations to build lasting connections between Japan and the United States.

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