The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth has announced that Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will serve as the official Cultural Pavilion Sponsor for the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival. The free community event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park in downtown Plano, Texas.
Otsukimi, which translates to "moon viewing," is a centuries-old Japanese tradition of gathering to appreciate the autumn moon. The North Texas festival brings thousands of residents together for an evening of Japanese music, traditional dance, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, sumo exhibitions, cultural activities, children's programming, anime and pop-culture experiences, and a variety of food offerings.
As the Cultural Pavilion Sponsor, Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will support an area of the festival dedicated to introducing attendees to Japanese traditions, arts, and cultural experiences. The sponsorship reflects Kawai's belief in music as a universal language that bridges cultures. A representative from Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas stated, "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."
Kawai was founded in Japan in 1927 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. The company combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with innovation to produce acoustic, digital, and hybrid pianos for a global audience. Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, located in Plano, serves musicians and families throughout North Texas, offering a selection of grand, upright, digital, and hybrid pianos, along with guidance for families, teachers, schools, churches, studios, and performers. The gallery also houses the Kawai Music School, which provides piano and voice lessons for students of various ages and levels, with instructors speaking Japanese, Korean, English, and Persian/Farsi.
Grant Ogata, President of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, expressed gratitude for Kawai's investment in the Cultural Pavilion. "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."
The Otsukimi Festival is part of the Japan-America Society's ongoing efforts to foster cultural understanding. The sponsorship by Kawai highlights the role of music in connecting communities. For more information about Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, visit https://kawaius.com/store/dallas.
