PLANO, TX, September 16, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Anime fans across North Texas will have a unique opportunity to meet Emi Lo, the English voice actress from the hit anime series The Apothecary Diaries, when she appears as the featured anime guest at the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival on Saturday, September 26, at Haggard Park in Plano. Click for Photos

A highly respected voice actor and voice director, Emi Lo has contributed to numerous popular anime productions and is recognized for a wide range of fan-favorite roles. Festival attendees will have the chance to meet Emi and celebrate Japanese culture during this special community event.

For a complete list of Emi Lo's voice acting and directing credits, visit: https://emilo.carrd.co/

Presented by the Japan-America Society of DFW (JASDFW), the free community festival celebrates Japanese culture through traditional and contemporary experiences—such as acclaimed taiko drummers, Japanese children choir, sumo wrestling demonstrations, traditional dancers, singers and band playing popular anime theme songs, and this year, anime will take center stage with a special evening program featuring Lo.

Beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m., Lo will share her experience bringing her popular character to life, discuss The Apothecary Diaries and give fans a look at what's ahead. The program will also include a special anime episode screening, a preview of the upcoming season and a live audience Q&A with Lo.

Limited Autograph and Photo Opportunity

Fans will also have the chance to meet Lo personally during the festival. A limited number of guests may purchase an official Emi Lo photo, have it personally autographed and take a photo with Lo.

Limited autograph opportunities are available.

The anime program is part of a full evening designed to immerse visitors in Japanese culture.

Festival experiences will include:

● Spectacular taiko drum performances
● Sumo wrestling demonstrations
● Live music performance featuring many popular Anime theme songs
● Traditional Japanese dance
● Hands-on cultural activities and workshops
● Free children's games and family activities
● An expanded food pavilion featuring authentic Japanese and Asian cuisine

The Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival is JASDFW's largest public event, attracting an estimated 6,000 attendees in 2025. The annual celebration brings families, anime fans, cultural enthusiasts and the broader North Texas community together to experience both the traditions and contemporary culture of Japan.

EVENT DETAILS

Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026
6:00–10:00 p.m.

Haggard Park
901 E. 15th St.
Plano, TX 75074

Admission: FREE

Special Anime Program with Emi Lo: Approximately 8:45 p.m.

Festival admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance to receive event, performance updates and a chance to win a special prize.

For festival information, free tickets and details about the limited Emi Lo autograph experience, visit: https://jasdfw.org/otsukimi-japanese-moon-viewing-festival/

About the Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival
Otsukimi, meaning "moon viewing," is a traditional Japanese celebration of the autumn moon and harvest season. JASDFW's annual Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival brings the tradition to North Texas through an evening of Japanese performances, food, cultural activities, family entertainment and contemporary Japanese pop culture.

About the Japan-America Society of DFW
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth strengthens friendship and understanding between Japanese and Americans in North Texas through cultural, educational and business programs that build lasting person-to-person and business-to-business connections.

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