Newport Japan-America Friendship Festival Returns with Taiko, Cosplay and Family Fun
The sound of taiko drums will carry through Touro Park again when the 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival returns to Newport on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Southern New England, Inc.® (JASNE), the free open-air festival brings a full day of cultural performances, family activities, food vendors, artisan booths, and community connection to one of Newport’s most historic green spaces. The event runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rain or shine, at Touro...
