2nd Annual Japanese Cultural Celebration

Schedule

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Kay McFarland Japanese Garden and Venue | Topeka, KS

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Join us for the 2nd Annual Topeka Japanese Cultural Celebration to benefit rescue cats.

https://topekajapan26.eventbrite.com


Experience Japan. Support Rescue Cats. Make a Difference.


Early Bird Pricing Ends February 16th

Ticket Sales End March 1st

Ages 16+


What to Expect:

  • Samurai Armor & Art Displays
  • Interactive Cultural Highlights:
  • Traditional Japanese Kendo Martial Arts with G
  • Great Plains Kendo Dojo
  • Create your own Calligraphy
  • Tatsumaki Yosakoi Dancers
  • Origami

Silent Auction & Fundraiser:

•Bid on exclusive items, with all proceeds benefiting the rescue cats at Topeka Cat Cafe

• You do not need to attend the event to participate in the auction

• Auction website will be available mid- February

https://givebutter.com/jcc26auction


Japanese Cuisine Tasting Experience:

• Enjoy small, curated portions of sushi, edamame, hibachi, and Japanese Tea


What to Wear:

•Dress up, dress casually, or embrace the spirit of the event with Japanese-inspired attire! All styles welcome


EVENT DETAILS:

Date: March 8, 2026 Time: 2pm-4:30pm

Location: Kay McFarland Japanese Garden, Topeka

Enter through the North Gate by the Japanese Garden.


DRINKS AVAILABLE:

•Included in ticket price: Japanese Tea & Water

•Plus a cash bar


CAN’T ATTEND BUT WANT TO SUPPORT? Contribute to Topeka Cat Cafe's mission:

https://square.link/u/iJyMbL6s


In 18 months we have facilitated over 700 adoptions. With kitten season upon us, we are gearing up to help even more furry friends find new homes and we need your support. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon that blends Japanese tradition with our mission to help rescue cats find loving homes!


LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!

https://topekajapan26.eventbrite.com


Early bird pricing ends February 15th

Ticket Sales End March 1st

Ages 16+

Cats will NOT be present at this event


Don’t miss this unforgettable fusion of culture, community, and compassion secure your spot today!

Hosted by Topeka Cat Cafe and Chen Liang, Realtor, Keller Williams One Legacy Partners LLC.


Thank you to our generous sponsors

Lasting Legacy Online

Bamtastic Flooring LLC

Kelly Drummond - Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

American Family Insurance - Brad Noller

Lawyers Title of Topeka

Kenny Myrick

Community Insurance Solutions

Mountain Veterinary Services

Royal Canin

Sloan Law Firm

Picasso painting

Love's moving service

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Kay McFarland Japanese Garden and Venue, 635 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606, United States

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