The University of Oregon Japanese Student Organization showcased Japan Night at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on February 1st, 2015. The Japanese Student Organization presented another successful cultural night with reenactments of Japanese folk tales, performances, and food. The reenactments of Japanese folk tales were comedically demonstrated by the members of the JSO. Musical performances were from multiple local community groups as well as UO’s student organizations. For the finale of the event, a break dance performance was given by the Ninja Club, which was created by UO students.
Eugene Taiko member, Alex Caves performs one of the traditional Japanese Taiko song. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
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The Ninja club members mysteriously break dances in the dark. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
JSO member Andrew Thacker shows off his guitar skills during his performance. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Oregon senior Jordan Ginn passionately plays “Sakura”, a traditional Japanese song on his ukulele during the performance. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Oregon senior Bryan Lau performs “Take Me Home” by the Jakes for the audiences. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Mizuki Dazai plays the koto gracefully during Japan Night. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
A member of the Eugene Taiko group pounds the Taiko drum with energy. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
The Ninja Club members strike a pose prior to their dance performance. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
The Ninja Club President, Shawn Ohki makes an appearance on the stage. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
The Ninja Club member, Brad Quiseng shows off his dynamic dance tricks during Japan Night. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
JSO member Rimi Yoneya and Garrison Tani reenacting the folk tale of “Tanabata” during their skits. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
JSO president Kei Asakura gives appreciation to the audiences. The Japanese Student Association presents its annual Japan Night at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)