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.

NBPTJVAjapanJIM VAIKNORASSTAFF PHOTO THE GENKI SPARK GROUP PERFORM AT THTHE EVENT INCLUDED DANCEGAMESGIFTS AND A VARIETY OF JAPANESE FOOD.