The 2018 Baltimore Japan Art Festival (BJAF) will take place Sept. 28-29 at several venues located around the Station North Arts District. Presented by Nippon Motion, MICA & the Baltimore Kawasaki Sister City Committee, the 2018 BJAF will showcase Japanese culture through traditional and contemporary art, film, music and food, targeting an audience of students, residents and cultural supporters in the Baltimore area.

Events include a lecture and exhibition from illustrator Yusuke Nakamura, and annual short film festival featuring work by Japanese & Japanese-American directors, a free outdoor event offering activities for all-ages, including performances, workshops and food vendors.