JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photo Miye Takahashi plays Ken Dama, a Japanese ball and stick game at the Natsu Matsuri or Summer festival at Hana Japan in Newburyport. Along with Japanese games , the event included music, dance, gifts and a variety of Japanese food.

170827JVAjapanJIM VAIKNORASStaff photo The Genki Spark group perform at the Natsu Matsuri or Summer festival at Hana Japan in Newburyport. Along with Japanese musicthe event included dancegamesgifts and a variety of Japanese food.