Arizona Matsuri
2021 Virtual Raffle
2021 Arizona Matsuri Raffle Winners
GRAND PRIZE
ONE ROUND-TRIP ECONOMY AIR TICKET TO JAPAN
on Japan Airlines
from either LAX via Narita, Haneda or Kansai;
SFO via Narita or Haneda; or San Diego via Narita
courtesy Japan Airlines (JAL)
WINNER
Jonathan Johnson
(AM21-16277)
SECOND PRIZE
TWO ROUND-TRIP DOMESTIC AIR TICKETS
on American Airlines (Main Cabin)
to the U.S. lower 48 states, Caribbean,
Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada, or Mexico
courtesy American Airlines (AA)
WINNER
Bory Reth
(AM21-17399)
THIRD PRIZE
ONE ROUND-TRIP DOMESTIC AIR TICKET
win an e-certificate from H.I.S International Tours
good for a free air ticket for travel within the
U.S. lower 48 states, Caribbean, or Mexico
courtesy H.I.S International Tours
WINNER
Nicolas Pesu
(AM21-15147)
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Japanese Drumming Lesson
win one of two $40 gift certificates for 2 for a Japanese Taiko drumming lesson at Fushicho Daiko Dojo
courtesy Fushicho Daiko Dojo
WINNERS
Cori Bigham (AM21-12624)
James Kosky (AM21-14459)
Hana Japanese Eatery
win one of two $100 gift certificates
for Hana Japanese Eatery
in Phoenix, AZ
courtesy Hana Japanese Eatery
and JACL Arizona Chapter
WINNERS
Shimako Shimizu (AM21-18238)
Brittani Kluttz (AM21-18144)
Samurai Comics
win a gift bag of store goodies, a poster, or a $50 gift certificate to spend at any Samurai Comics location
courtesy Samurai Comics
WINNERS
GIFT BAG: Cindy Louie (AM21-11650)
POSTER: Dain Q Gore (AM21-17020)
$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE: Pamela Pennington (AM21-13572)
Sakana Sushi & Grill
win one of six $10 gift certificates for Sakana Sushi & Grill in Scottsdale, AZ
courtesy Sakana Sushi & Grill
WINNERS
Doris Asano (AM21-13804)
Wesley Ong (AM21-15688)
Shari Capra (AM21-16539)
Teri Ishimatsu (AM21-18839)
Ofelia Canez (AM21-16830)
Michael Tang (AM21-15606)
Sushi Sen
win one of four $25 gift certificates for Sushi Sen in Scottsdale, AZ
courtesy Sushi Sen
WINNERS
Paula Wegner (AM21-18639)
Kevin Uehara (AM21-13249)
Mark Mathis (AM21-17585)
Masako Takahashi (AM21-12296)
Asahi Bakery
win one of five $30 bakery gift certificates for Asahi Bakery in Phoenix
courtesy Asahi Bakery
WINNERS
Glenna Tarango (AM21-12389)
Ryan Wells (AM21-11296)
Kelly Arwari (AM21-15486)
Luke Delnoce (AM21-10899)
Erica Sugiyama (AM21-10192)
Pat on the Back
win one of five $10 gift certificates to use towards a purchase on the Pat on the Back website
courtesy Pat on the Back
WINNERS
Betty Okuma (AM21-17751)
Jaxson Crawford (AM21-10351)
Shari Tagashira (AM21-17720)
Andrew Wuensche (AM21-12812)
Louis Nicholls (AM21-12753)
New Tokyo Food Market
win one of two $50 gift certificates to New Tokyo Food Market in Phoenix
courtesy JACL Arizona Chapter
WINNERS
Brittani Kluttz (AM21-18213)
Jordan Allard (AM21-16727)
OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen
win one of two $50 gift certificates to OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen
courtesy JACL Arizona Chapter
WINNERS
Amber Walker (AM21-10967)
Naomi Nakagawa (AM21-18350)
Hiro Sushi
win a $100 gift certificate to Hiro Sushi in Scottsdale
courtesy JACL Arizona Chapter
WINNER
Yutaka Ito (AM21-15552)
Signed Baseball Books
win one of two books about baseball, signed by author, Bill Staples, Jr.
courtesy JACL Arizona Chapter
WINNERS
Paula Wegner (AM21-18672)
Cindy Louie (AM21-11673)
Yamato Japanese Restaurant
win one of two $25 gift certificates to Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Tuscon
courtesy Yamato Japanese Restaurant
WINNERS
Trent Colwell (AM21-17908)
Jennifer Turner (AM21-12986)
Fugetsu-Do
win one of eight packages of fresh assorted mochi (Japanese confectionery) from Fugetsu-Do
courtesy Fugetsu-Do
WINNERS
Kelly Arwari (AM21-15514)
John Sachen (AM21-13167)
Jennifer Hammond (AM21-13925)
Linda Fou (AM21-14604)
Michael Tang (AM21-15644)
Marilyn Tang (AM21-17249)
Glenna Tarango (AM21-12385)
Hiromi Cisneros (AM21-14831)
Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe
win one of two $25 gift certificates to Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe in Phoenix
courtesy Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe
WINNERS
Justin Yong (AM21-16634)
Glitter and Acrylic (AM21-11787)
Kafuh Chopsticks Set
win a set of 5 wooden Kafuh chopsticks
courtesy Julie Rish
WINNER
Amy Beatty (AM21-17416)
Rabbit Furoshiki
win a “Furoshiki” (square cloth) with rabbit motif; chirimen fabric
courtesy Julie Rish
WINNER
Shari Capra (AM21-16544)
Red Plum Blossom Furoshiki
win a “Furoshiki” (square cloth) with red plum blossom motif; cotton fabric
courtesy Julie Rish
WINNER
Leslie Becerra (AM21-17977)
Tenugui (Hand Towel)
win a “Tenugui” (hand towel) with Japanese umbrella motif; cotton gauze fabric
courtesy Julie Rish
WINNER
Sandra Ferniza (AM21-14348)
Japanese Decorative Fan
win a Japanese decorative fan with bamboo stand
courtesy Julie Rish
WINNER
Monique Clement (AM21-18485)
Pink Pepper dba Thai E-San
win one of eight $25 gift certificates to Thai E-San restaurant in Phoenix
courtesy Pink Pepper dba Thai E-San
WINNERS
Doris Asano (AM21-13856)
Marilyn Tang (AM21-17315)
Angelica Gutierrez (AM21-17676)
Tamra Larrabee (AM21-13999)
Rebecca Domigan (AM21-18966)
Shari Capra (AM21-16526)
Michelle Bitting (AM21-15028)
Dennis Wier (AM21-10867)
SugoiHQ Prize Packs
win either a t-shirt and stickers or a keychain charm 3-pack from SugoiHQ
courtesy SugoiHQ
WINNER
T-SHIRT/STICKERS: Hirofumi Yamakawa (AM21-11698)
3-PACK KEYCHAIN CHARMS: Michael Nickerson (AM21-15054)
Soulful Sumi Calligraphy
win one gift certificate for 4 online calligraphy lessons
courtesy Soulful Sumi Calligraphy
WINNER
Yoko Oba (AM21-14544)
Ken Koshio T-shirt
win one of two Ken Koshio design t-shirts
courtesy K2Enterprise
WINNERS
Jacob Wilkinson (AM21-15852)
Michael Levack (AM21-13755)
Taiko Drumming Lessons
win one of two gift certificates for Taiko lessons from Ken Koshio
courtesy K2Enterprise
WINNERS
Karie Matsuishi (AM21-18102)
James Kosky (AM21-14458)
Ken Koshio CD
win one of ten CDs of music by artist Ken Koshio
courtesy K2Enterprise
WINNERS
Cathy Adam (AM21-13472)
Jane Cowley (AM21-10945)
Sonya Evans-Linsell (AM21-14650)
Cassandra Zink (AM21-11243)
Heidi Jannenga (AM21-10104)
James Berry (AM21-11320)
Cori Bigham (AM21-12653)
Teri Ishimatsu (AM21-18858)
Jaxson Crawford (AM21-10306)
Dianne Numkena (AM21-13964)
Ken Koshio 3-CD Set
win a 3-CD set of music by artist Ken Koshio
courtesy K2Enterprise
WINNER
Kelly Arwari (AM21-15418)
Meifu Shinkage Ryu Lessons
win gift certificates for a month of free lessons in the Japanese art of Meifu Shinkage Ryu
courtesy Meifu Shinkage Ryu Arizona Keikokai
WINNER
Robin Kolwicz (AM21-18829)
High-T Snacks
win one of six packs of senbei snacks
courtesy High-T Snacks
WINNERS
Caitlyn Kolesar (AM21-14065)
Fernando Ramos (AM21-17083)
Michael Levack (AM21-13606)
Eric Nelson (AM21-16847)
Jane Lee (AM21-17803)
Melissa Varnadore (AM21-15651)
Raffle Rules & Information
Rules:
- The Arizona Matsuri Raffle is open to Arizona residents ONLY, who are 18 years of age or older (void where prohibited).
- We accept payment in U.S. Dollar via credit card.
- All sales are final – there will be no refunds.
- There is no limit on the number of tickets that can be purchased.
- All entries must be received by Sunday, February 28, 2021 by 4:45 PM Arizona Time (MST).
- You do not need to be present to win. Winners will be contacted via email or telephone.
- Winners will also be posted on our website and Facebook page by 6:00 pm Arizona Time (MST) on Sunday, February 28, 2021.
- Prizes will be mailed or delivered directly to winners.
- All regulations pursuant to A.R.S. §13-3302(b) are strictly adhered to.
About the Arizona Matsuri Raffle:
The Arizona Matsuri is a 501©(3) non-profit organization that was launched 37 years ago by volunteers in the community who wanted to promote and share authentic Japanese culture, arts and food with the local community through an annual Japanese festival.
What is the Raffle For?
The raffle is designed to earn operating costs for Arizona Matsuri’s use towards the fees for infrastructure, licensing, and event insurance needed to secure the festival for the following year. The management of the raffle is overseen by volunteer Board of Directors and volunteer members of the Arizona Matsuri Steering Committee.
When is the Drawing?
Arizona Matsuri 2021 Raffle Ticket sales will close at 4:45 pm Arizona Time (MST) on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Winning tickets are randomly selected utilizing online raffle software. Winners will be contacted via email. Winners will also be posted on our website and Facebook page by 6:00 pm Arizona Time (MST) on Sunday, February 28, 2021.