The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s annual two-day Sakura Matsuri celebrates a wide range of Japanese culture in the breathtaking setting of 220 blooming cherry blossom trees. For the price of one admission ticket, you can watch classical dances, make origami, model for a cosplay photoshoot and participate in the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing.
For the music-minded, the Matsuri is also a great way to sample a cross-section of Japanese music, from traditional to modern and from obscure to famous. The May 2 pop performances on the Cherry Esplanade Stage ranged from the local gypsy rock of Kagero to the chart-topping pop hits of Kawashima Ai.
