Competitive Karuta Demonstration

Date: Wednesday, January 28th

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Competitive Karuta, Japan’s last hidden cultural gem, comes to Arlington! Experience a thrilling mind sport where classical poetry, memory, speed, and reflexes come together.

Legendary karuta player Keitaro Kumehara, 8th Dan, the winner of 51 times A-class National Championships, Meijin from 2019 to 2021, and currently ranked #1 in competitive karuta, will come to the SJA’s Japanese conversation class!

Shohei Ohtani of the competitive karuta world, Meijin Kumehara will showcase his incredible speed and masterful techniques in a live demonstration. Don’t miss this first-ever Meijin performance in the United States! (Performers’ Profile)

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: By attending this event, you agree that any photos/videos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA and Karuta organizations.