The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth has announced that Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas will serve as the official Cultural Pavilion Sponsor of 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, 901 E. 15th Street in downtown Plano, Texas.
Otsukimi, which translates to "moon viewing," is a centuries-old Japanese tradition of gathering with family and friends to appreciate the autumn moon. The North Texas festival brings together thousands of residents 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 a dedicated area of the festival aimed at introducing attendees to Japanese traditions, arts, and cultural experiences. This sponsorship reflects Kawai's belief in music as a universal language that connects people across ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
"Kawai Piano Gallery is honored to take part in the Otsukimi event as a Cultural Pavilion sponsor," said a representative from the gallery. "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."
Founded in Japan in 1927, Kawai will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. The company has combined traditional Japanese craftsmanship with innovation to produce acoustic, digital, and hybrid pianos for students, families, educators, and professional musicians worldwide. Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, located in Plano, serves the North Texas region with a selection of grand, upright, digital, and hybrid pianos, along with personalized consultations. The gallery also hosts the Kawai Music School, offering piano and voice lessons for students of various ages and levels, with instructors fluent in Japanese, Korean, English, and Persian/Farsi.
Kawai's participation underscores the connection between Japanese cultural heritage and music education. By sponsoring the Cultural Pavilion, the company will help create an engaging and educational space for festival guests, contributing to the broader celebration of friendship between Japan and North Texas.
"We are grateful to Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas for investing in the Cultural Pavilion and helping us create an engaging, educational experience for festival guests," said Grant Ogata, President of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. "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 2026 Otsukimi Festival is free and open to the public, offering a family-friendly outdoor setting for cultural exchange and community bonding. For more information about Kawai Piano Gallery Dallas, visit https://kawaius.com/store/dallas.
