PLANO, TX, October 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — With welcoming remarks by Plano Mayor John Muns, more than 18,000 attendees filled Haggard Park for the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival, setting a new attendance record for the annual celebration presented by the Japan-America Society of DFW (JASDFW). View Event Photos
One of the evening’s most anticipated guests was Emi Lo, acclaimed anime English voice actress in many popular anime series including the hit series The Apothecary Diaries. Fans gathered at the Main Stage for a special appearance and screening by Lo, highlighting one of Japan’s most popular contemporary cultural exports and creating a memorable experience for anime enthusiasts of all ages.
Traditional Japanese culture was equally prominent throughout the evening. Dallas Kiyari Daiko energized the crowd with powerful taiko drumming, while the popular Dallas Sumo Club presented multiple sumo wrestling demonstrations drawing huge crowds and cheers.
The entertainment lineup also included a classic anime Ghibli songs concert by Nova Pangea, energetic and entertaining dance performances by Okinawa Eisa Ryukyu-damashii and Lonestar Yosakoi, the Dallas Cherry Blossom Children’s Chorus, and a live J-pop performance by Sallad singing several popular anime theme songs, finishing off with a song from the Apothecary Diaries.
Beyond the performances, thousands of guests explored Japanese and Asian cuisine, a bustling marketplace of artists and vendors, anime and pop-culture experiences, traditional Japanese children’s games and hands-on cultural activities including calligraphy, flower arranging and tea ceremony.
The success of the festival was made possible through the support of the community, volunteers, performers, vendors, partners and sponsors.
JASDFW recognizes Toyota as its Community Impact Partner, along with key festival sponsors EZ On Coat, SpotOn, H-E-B, Kawai, 7-Eleven, NEC, i Fratelli Pizza, Dimaco, Art Centre of Plano, The Original Pancake House DFW, Crunchyroll, The Time Group and FC Dallas.
The 27th Annual Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival continued JASDFW’s mission of strengthening friendship and understanding between Japanese and Americans by creating opportunities for North Texans to experience Japanese culture firsthand.
With more than 18,000 attendees in 2026, Otsukimi has grown into the region’s largest public celebrations of Japanese culture and a signature community event for the Japan-America Society of DFW. Learn more by visiting www.jasdfw.org and follow our social media sites.
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