33rd National Japan Bowl

The National Japan Bowl is America's premier Japanese-language competition, created by Japan-America Society of Washington DC in 1992.

Each spring the Japan-America Society of Washington DC welcomes 200 of the country's top high school Japanese language students to the nation's capital for the competition. The National Japan Bowl is a high-level, high-intensity competition that tests students' knowledge of Japanese language and of the culture, history, and social context that bring the language to life.

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Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Stage

Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures!

Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the longstanding friendship between the U.S. and Japan with a dynamic, cross-cultural mix of American, Japanese, and other performing arts. This year, we are expecting over 100 performances on the ANA Stage. Get ready to experience a variety of genres: Americana,  Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Pop, RandB, and Rock. Expect a diverse array of dance styles and performances, including Japanese, Eastern European, Colombian, Indian, Flamenco, Tap and Clogging, Zumba, and double dutch!

Performance Schedule:

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm: AFOSE - RWP USA
01:05 pm - 02:05 pm: The Exchange Project
02:25 pm - 03:15 pm: Barry Moton and Friends
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm: Laura Cheadle & The Girls
04:20 pm - 05:10 pm: SounDChekk Band
05:30 pm - 06:00 pm: Dream of Me