THE FULL 2026 LINEUP
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK AND SHOPPING GUIDE
THE FULL 2026 LINEUP
We're proud to partner with local businesses and organizations to bring you the best Kamome Festival experience. See who we're working with this year and all the FREE activities and Kamome-themed items that will be offered throughout the week!
KAMOME-KON
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK AND SHOPPING GUIDE
THE FULL 2026 LINEUP
Saturday
April 11, 2026
1-4PM
This year's Kamome Festival will feature a Kamome-Con event hosted by the High School Japan Club. It will include a FREE screening of the anime movie, My Neighbor Totoro, an anime costume contest, and an anime art contest. This event will be held at Crescent City Cinemas from 1-4PM. Seating for the movie is limi
Saturday
April 11, 2026
1-4PM
This year's Kamome Festival will feature a Kamome-Con event hosted by the High School Japan Club. It will include a FREE screening of the anime movie, My Neighbor Totoro, an anime costume contest, and an anime art contest. This event will be held at Crescent City Cinemas from 1-4PM. Seating for the movie is limited to 159 people and seats will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. The movie will begin at 1PM and is brought to you by the High School Japan Club.
Watch the movie trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaLISMAGdOE
KAMOME "BOATS OF HOPE" ART TOUR
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK AND SHOPPING GUIDE
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK AND SHOPPING GUIDE
Monday - Saturday
April 13 - 18, 2026
regular business hours
Take a self-guided tour of seven small Kamome replica boats—handpainted by local Del Norte High School students—each on display at locations throughout Crescent City, Smith River, and Klamath. Follow the map to see all seven art displays and claim your prize at the Visitor Center.
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK AND SHOPPING GUIDE
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK AND SHOPPING GUIDE
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK AND SHOPPING GUIDE
Monday - Saturday
April 13 - 18, 2026
regular business hours
All week long our local bars and restaurants will be serving up Kamome-inspired food and drink specials, while our retail stores bring special Kamome-inspired treasures to their storefronts. Check out the list of participating businesses and their menu items!
JAPANESE TRIVIA NIGHT AT PORT O'PINTS NORTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
JAPANESE TRIVIA NIGHT AT PORT O'PINTS NORTH
Tuesday
April 14, 2026
6PM-8PM
Come test your knowledge and discover new facts about Japan. There will be 8 rounds of fast paced fun. Teams of up to 6 people with a small buy in and prizes.
FILM SCREENING: SAMURAI IN THE OREGON SKY
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
JAPANESE TRIVIA NIGHT AT PORT O'PINTS NORTH
Wednesday
April 15, 2026
6PM
DNACA will be hosting a screening of Samurai in the Oregon Sky, at their new location (224 F Street) and filmmaker Ilana Sol will be present for Q&A. In 1942, Japanese pilot Nobuo Fujita catapulted his seaplane off of a submarine, flew over the forests of Brookings Oregon, and conducted the only manned aerial bom
Wednesday
April 15, 2026
6PM
DNACA will be hosting a screening of Samurai in the Oregon Sky, at their new location (224 F Street) and filmmaker Ilana Sol will be present for Q&A. In 1942, Japanese pilot Nobuo Fujita catapulted his seaplane off of a submarine, flew over the forests of Brookings Oregon, and conducted the only manned aerial bombings of the United States mainland during WWII. Samurai in the Oregon Sky tells the story of how Mr. Fujita came to refer to his former target as his “second home.” Pre-registration required. View trailer here:
KAMOME CARDBOARD BOAT RACES
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
Thursday
April 16, 2026
5:30-7:30PM
Not all boats are as durable as Kamome. Competitors will design and build boats out of cardboard, then race them to the finish line before they disintegrate. There will be multiple divisions for youth and adults. This event is FREE but you must register in advance. There will be prizes for the fastest, mo
Thursday
April 16, 2026
5:30-7:30PM
Not all boats are as durable as Kamome. Competitors will design and build boats out of cardboard, then race them to the finish line before they disintegrate. There will be multiple divisions for youth and adults. This event is FREE but you must register in advance. There will be prizes for the fastest, most spectacular sinking, best design/theme, and most spirited. More details can be found on the Boat Race page or you can register here.
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
Thursday
April 16, 2026
5PM-12AM
If you prefer to drink beer while watching the Kamome Cardboard Boat Race, you're in luck! Port O'Pints South will be hosting a livestream of the race on their big screen, then kick off your Kamome weekend with a hi-ondori (fire dance) at dusk and live band to follow. This celebration will take place just a s
Thursday
April 16, 2026
5PM-12AM
If you prefer to drink beer while watching the Kamome Cardboard Boat Race, you're in luck! Port O'Pints South will be hosting a livestream of the race on their big screen, then kick off your Kamome weekend with a hi-ondori (fire dance) at dusk and live band to follow. This celebration will take place just a short walk from where the Kamome boat was originally found on South Beach in 2013.
A TASTE OF JAPAN
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
Friday
April 17, 2026
5:30-9PM
Get ready for a sampling of Japanese-inspired small plates made with locally sourced ingredients, a silent auction to raise money for the Kamome Foundation and Japanese exchange program, art show hosted by DNACA, and Shamisen concert performed by two of the delegates who will be visiting from Japan. Tickets are required.
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
Friday
April 17, 2026
7:30-10PM
Test your singing skills at Family Karaoke Night! Port O'Pints will pay tribute to this entertaining activity's country of origin with more Japanese-themed fun.
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
Saturday
April 18, 2026
8:30AM AND 10:30AM
Immerse yourself in nature as you are guided through a shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) session in the heart of the redwoods, hosted by the Redwood Parks Conservancy. This Japanese practice is said to help reduce stress and improve your general health, as you take in the nature around you through the s
Saturday
April 18, 2026
8:30AM AND 10:30AM
Immerse yourself in nature as you are guided through a shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) session in the heart of the redwoods, hosted by the Redwood Parks Conservancy. This Japanese practice is said to help reduce stress and improve your general health, as you take in the nature around you through the sight, sounds, and smells of the forest. This activity is FREE, but you will need to register due to limited space. There will be two sessions this year since it was so popular.
Sign up for the 8:30 AM Event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985146070335
Sign up for the 10:30 AM Event:
TSUNAMI WALKING TOUR
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
Saturday
April 18, 2026
9:30AM-11AM
The Tsunami Walking Tour is a 1/2-mile walking route in and around Crescent City’s waterfront and downtown. Nine interpretive kiosks feature stories detailing the dramatic events during and after the 1964 tsunami. The tour is FREE and will be led by a couple of the Kamome Foundation's founding fathers, eag
Saturday
April 18, 2026
9:30AM-11AM
The Tsunami Walking Tour is a 1/2-mile walking route in and around Crescent City’s waterfront and downtown. Nine interpretive kiosks feature stories detailing the dramatic events during and after the 1964 tsunami. The tour is FREE and will be led by a couple of the Kamome Foundation's founding fathers, eager to spread the word about the importance of emergency preparedness.
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
IAIDO DEMO AND SWORD CLEANING
IAIDO DEMO AND SWORD CLEANING
Saturday
April 18, 2026
9:30AM-2:30PM
The High School Japan Club and friends will host an assortment of FREE activities including calligraphy, origami, Japanese inspired books, bon dance with Sakura Obon Dance Group, an Iaido (swordmanship) demonstration, and a Taiko drum-making workshop, etc. They will also have some Japanese snacks for sale inside and a couple of food trucks available outside.
IAIDO DEMO AND SWORD CLEANING
IAIDO DEMO AND SWORD CLEANING
IAIDO DEMO AND SWORD CLEANING
Saturday
April 18, 2026
10AM and 11:30AM
The Southern Oregon Iaido Club will give a FREE demonstration of Traditional Japanese Swordmanship or Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu, followed by a ceremonial sword cleaning. Iaijutsu is a classical kobudō martial art that was historically taught to the samurai and traces its origins back more than
Saturday
April 18, 2026
10AM and 11:30AM
The Southern Oregon Iaido Club will give a FREE demonstration of Traditional Japanese Swordmanship or Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu, followed by a ceremonial sword cleaning. Iaijutsu is a classical kobudō martial art that was historically taught to the samurai and traces its origins back more than 450 years. At the heart of the discipline is the cultivation of high-pressure situational awareness, developed through mastering the ability to respond instantly to an impending attack or the intention of an attack.
AIKIDO YOSHINKAI DEMO
IAIDO DEMO AND SWORD CLEANING
HUMBOLDT TAIKO CONCERT
Sunday
April 19, 2026
2PM and 6PM
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 will be hosting a FREE Aikido demonstration for youth, ages 10 and up, at their martial arts studio. This event is limited to 35 people. Please register in advance to save your spot.
Register for Sunday, April 19, 2pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985147693189
Register for Sunday,
Sunday
April 19, 2026
2PM and 6PM
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 will be hosting a FREE Aikido demonstration for youth, ages 10 and up, at their martial arts studio. This event is limited to 35 people. Please register in advance to save your spot.
Register for Sunday, April 19, 2pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985147693189
Register for Sunday, April 19, 6pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985149222764
HUMBOLDT TAIKO CONCERT
IAIDO DEMO AND SWORD CLEANING
HUMBOLDT TAIKO CONCERT
Saturday
April 18, 2026
doors open at 5PM concert begins at 6PM
Humboldt Taiko will be performing again this year with a special guest performance from a couple of our friends from Rikuzentakata. Doors will open at 5pm and food trucks will be available until 6PM. Beer and wine will be available for those over 21 and the concert will begin at 6PM. Tickets are required,
