We welcome you to join us for an exciting celebration of friendship, culture, goodwill and economic partnership.

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Join the Japan America Society of Rhode Island for the 39th Annual Black Ships Festival. A celebration of the friendship and culture between Japan and the United States and the trading treaty negotiated by Rhode Island’s Own Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN over 160 years ago. From Arts & Crafts, Taiko Drumming and Martial Arts there are a variety of activities for all ages and interest. Independence Park will become a Japanese American Village with arts crafts and martial arts. This year's Black Ships Gala will be at Ochre Court in Newport RI.  

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Thank you for your years of supporting the Black Ships Festival.  Please contact us if you have questions at email brittanynewportevents@gmail.com. We wish good health to you and your family.

- June 10th 2022 -
Opening Ceremonies- 10:00am
Rockwell Park, Bristol RI

Sushi Sake Sail I
Goat Island, Newport RI
12pm-2pm
Tickets

Free Taiko Drum Concert
with Odaiko New England
Rockwell Park, Bristol
6:30pm

- June 11th 2022 -
Arts and Crafts Fair
Independence Park - 10:30am-3:30pm
Full Schedule

Black Ships Gala at Ochre Court
6:30pm-10:30pm

- June 12th 2022 -
Memorial Ceremony
Island Cemetery- Newport

Sushi Sake Sail II
Goat Island, Newport RI
2pm-4pm
Tickets