2023NECTJ春祭り　Harumatsuri (Japanese Spring Festival)　

NECTJ Harumatsuri is an annual Japanese spring festival hosted by

the Northeast Council of Teachers of Japanese (NECTJ) since 1994.

 

Harumatsuri takes place in March at United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York City and

offers professional Japanese performances, cultural booths, various contests, and a talent show. 

More than 400 students mainly in high school who are learning Japanese and

100 volunteers participate in Harumatsuri every year. 

Through Harumatusri, the students not only experience Japanese culture but also interact with performers, volunteers, and new friends in Japanese.