PHOTOS: JapanFest 2019

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PHOTOS: JapanFest 2019

People walk through the JapanFest looking over the various vendors at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

People walk through the JapanFest looking over the various vendors at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Children form the Georgia Japanese Language School carry a portable shrine to its final resting location during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

People line up to get into the Japanfest at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Ono School of Dance performs on the Delta Air Line Stage during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Motoko the Storyteller performs on the Coca Cola Stage during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Nathalia McClanahan Lee and Aaron Lee pose for a photograph in their sumo wrestler costumes during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Mark Tan tries to finish off his 50 pushups for a free tote bag at the National Guard booth during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

The Aikido Center of Atlanta puts on a demonstration on the Aflac Stage during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Matsuriza Taiko Drummers performs on the Coca-Cola Stage during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Matsuriza Taiko Drummers performs on the Coca-Cola Stage during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Matsuriza Taiko Drummers performs on the Coca-Cola Stage during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Lin Aquilo tries on her new mask while sitting with Jonathan Smith during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Samurai Sword Soul Workshop performs on the Delta Air Line Stage during the JapanFest at the Infinite Energy Center on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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People walk through the JapanFest looking over the various vendors at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth on Sunday, September 22, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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