

Welcome to today’s episode of That’s The Ticket! podcast! On this episode, Yoshi Domoto, Executive Director of Japan-America Society of Georgia, joins host Stan Hall to share the excitement around JapanFest 2026. Now in its 39th year, JapanFest welcomes around 23,000-25,000 visitors each year. Organized by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and the Japan-America Society of Georgia, and supported by the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, the festival fosters greater cultural understanding between the Japanese community and Americans in the Southeast.
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