Islanders are invited to celebrate Asian culture at the 5th annual Japan Fest, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Mukai Farm & Garden.

It’s a free, all-ages community event with many components, including Bon Odori — a summer dance for everyone.

Kids can explore and run through the Children’s Village. There will be food, a “nominoichi” collectibles market of Asian objects, presentations by vendors and nonprofit organizations, Taiko drumming and other entertainment.

A special offering this year will be the world premiere of the play, “Kichi in the Woods of Present Memory,” written by Bryan Willis, directed by Charlotte Tiencken of the Vashon Repertory Theater, and performed by the AIE Taiko Drummers.

The play is based on the little-known but true story of shipwrecked Japanese in North America, who were the first to step on to North American soil.

The day’s highlight will be a rare performance by legendary keyboardist Philip Woo, a Garfield/Franklin High School graduate.

Woo, a highly in-demand artist who now resides in Tokyo, has played with a veritable who’s who of top international musicians and singers.

Vashon’s popular red bookmobile will host a free book giveaway, in partnership with Mukai Farm & Garden, for young and young adult readers, featuring stories from local and well-known Japanese American and Asian authors.

Japan Fest will close with a reflective walk through a Lantern Labyrinth, and then a free 8 p.m. showing of Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved film, “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” at the Vashon Theater. The screening is presented by Mukai’s Anime Club.

Japan Fest is sponsored by Mukai Farm & Garden, located at 18017 107th Ave. SW, to share the enjoyment and exploration of Vashon’s Japanese American history and learn how cultures can connect us to our community.

Mukai welcomes new members, volunteers and donations.

See mukaifarmand garden.org/japanfest2022 for more details.