ABC’s I Survived a Japanese Game Show kind of makes the Japanese look crazy, but that show shouldn’t be a representation of their traditional culture. The 24th Japanese Dance Festival aka Bon Odori ’08 is the ultimate way to experience Japanese culture. You can see the less-wild and more culturally-unique Japanese styles of dancing, drumming, martial arts, crafts, food and more. Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wachovia Atrium and Plaza, 301 S.Tryon St. 704-333-2775
This article appears in Jul 23-29, 2008.
