Japan Festival at Trafalgar Square, London

Taiko Drumming, Japanese Dance, Nodojiman Karaoke Competition, Martial Arts, Cosplay, Manga, Radio Taiso, Yurukyara® Message from Mr Keiichi Hayashi Ambassador of Japan

It is a great pleasure events, on this occasion made with tasty rice from for me to welcome you to Fukushima prefecture. However, this year the festival photos by: Ashley Gee-allaway / Brian Cottam / Dal Pai / Elena Chaykina / Gisele Lozada / Hidekazu Nakamura / Masafumi Gucci Yamaguchi / Ronny Birba / Serge Renaudie / Wee Bing Tan JAPAN MATSURI 2014 also features authentic Wagyu beef from Japan, which in Trafalgar Square. This is making its debut in London! 5904_90x125_v4_Layout 1 02/09/2014 17:16 Page 1 spectacular event is now Through our enjoyment of eating together, in its sixth consecutive participating in today’s activities and sharing in year. Each year the festival has gone from strength to the excitement of the stage performances and strength, enabling growing numbers of Londoners demonstrations, I am certain that the warm friendship to experience various elements of Japanese culture, and the deepening ties of mutual understanding presented mainly by the Japanese community in the between the peoples of our two nations will be Your own beautifully appointed UK. JAPAN MATSURI has now become an attractive enhanced still further. compartment in the sky forum in which top performers from Japan can make Our gratitude is due to Japan Matsuri Ltd, consisting their London debuts. The festival’s steadily expanding of the Japan Association in the UK, the Japan Chamber appeal testifies to the excellent relations between Japan of Commerce and Industry in the UK, the Japan Society and the United Kingdom and the extent to which these and the Nippon Club, for arranging today’s event. May • JAL’s daily ties are valued by so many people. I also express my appreciation to the Greater London Boeing 777 The theme of this year’s JAPAN MATSURI is Authority and the City of Westminster Council as well flight between ‘washoku’, or . The Japanese culinary as all the other organisations and individuals whose London and Tokyo culture is firmly founded upon a deep respect for nature efforts have been indispensable in making today’s • Fully flat-bed seat and the abundance of foodstuffs with which Japan festival possible. • Unobstructed aisle access is blessed, both on land and in the surrounding seas, • 23-inch LCD monitor and reflects the distinct character of each of the four • Airweave mattress and pillow seasons. Friends of Japan in London and from around sample menus • Retractable privacy partitions the UK will be pleased to find their favourite offerings such as and , or chirashizushi, a special dish typically prepared to celebrate happy family member Visit www.uk.jal.com or call 0344 8 569 778 Programme 17:30 Hibiki Ensemble

Please be aware that exact timings may change during the day. 18:10 SIRO-A Main Stage 18:30 Diana Yukawa 18:55 Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way 11:00 Opening Ceremony 19:05 Reijiro Tsumura: Hakurakusei 11:25 Thames Taiko and O-mikoshi Procession 19:35 Super J-Culture – Fashion Performance 11:40 Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way 19:55 Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way 11:55 Hiroko Tanaka Japanese Dancers 20:10 Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers 12:15 Judo from the Budokwai ＊ The name ‘yurukyara’ was created by Jun Miura and is his registered trademark together with Fusosha Publishing 12:35 Yurukyara® Mascot show with Naomi Suzuki* 13:05 Japanese Breed Dog Show 13:15 Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way Martial Arts Stage 13:25 Nodojiman – The J-Factor 14:20 Eisa Dance: London Bunka Yochien 12:00 Wakaba Kendo Club 14:30 Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way 12:30 London Aikikai 14:40 Thames Taiko 13:00 Judo with the Budokwai 15:15 British Suzuki Institute 13:30 Wakaba Kendo Club 15:40 Teikyo School Bon Dancers 14:00 Wan-Wan Corner – meet the Japanese dog breeds 15:50 Japanese Breed Dog Show 15:00 Wakaba Kendo Club 16:00 Green Chorus 15:30 London Aikikai 16:15 Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way 16:00 Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do 16:25 Okinawa Sanshinkai – Folk Music and Dance from Okinawa 16:30 Judo with the Budokwai 16:55 Yurukyara® Mascot show with Naomi Suzuki* 17:00 Wakaba Kendo Club 17:20 Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way 17:30 Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do Matsuri Map

The National Gallery

Piccadilly Circus MANGA WALL Leicester Square

WATER BALL GAME MARTIAL ARTS STAGE

GUEST AREA

Trafalgar Square ■ main stage ■ martial arts stage MAIN STAGE ■ activity area WATER BALL GAME ■ hot food stalls ACTIVITY AREA other stalls INFORMATION CENTRE London ■ Charing Cross ■ information centre Charing Cross Matsuri Performers Japanese Dog Show 13:05 - 13:15, 15:50 - 16:00 Five Japanese dog breeds make their first appearance on the Square for Japan Matsuri this year: Akita,

Please be aware that exact timings may change during the day. Akita Inu, Shiba Inu, Japanese Spitz and Japanese Chin. Find out more about the dogs and chat to their Main Stage owners at the special afternoon meet-the-breeds session in ‘Wan-Wan Corner’ in the martial arts area at 14:00.

O-mikoshi procession with Teikyo School from 11:25 Nodojiman: The J-Factor 13:25 - 14:15 In true matsuri fashion a mikoshi portable shrine is carried around the site in celebration by students Members of the general public test their vocal chords and try to impress the Japan Matsuri judging of the Teikyo Japanese School. panel, with Minister Hiroshi Kawamura, Dr David Hughes and Michael Spencer. The winner receives a return ticket to Japan provided courtesy of ANA, with other fantastic prizes for the runners-up Thames Taiko 11:25 - 11:40, 14:40 - 15:05 Eisa Dance: London Bunka Yochien 14:20 - 14:30 Formed originally for the Japanese Jamboree at the 2008 Thames Festival, Thames Taiko was an instant hit. Enormously popular participants at festivals, we are thrilled to have them back with us at Japan A huge favourite from past Japan Matsuri, we look forward to the return of the children from the Lon- Matsuri! don Bunka Japanese kindergarten, performing their new and improved Eisa dance. They are charm personified! Radio Taiso 11:40 - 11:55 British Suzuki Institute 15:15 - 15:30 NHK radio taiso is part of the sound track to the lives of everyone who has been to school in Japan - and many others besides. Three official presenters are with us for Japan Matsuri 2014 - chief instructor The Suzuki Method is based on the philosophy and teaching methods developed by the Japanese vio- Hajime Tago and two assistants, Yuka Itsukaichi and Ami Matsushita. They are on stage at various linist, pedagogue and humanitarian, Dr Shinichi Suzuki. Also called the “mother tongue method”, Su- points throughout the day to put Japan Matsuri-goers through their paces. Look out also for a team of zuki is based on the principle that all children can learn. Led by Mona Kodama, this year’s performance radio taiso supporters joining them from Japan, who are in the audience to help you if you get stuck! includes an arrangement of Soran Bushi, written especially for Japan Matsuri.

Hiroko Tanaka Japanese Dancers 11:55 - 12:15 Teikyo School Bon Dancers 15:40 - 15:50 Japanese dance (Nihon Buyo) is a refined dance-form developed over four centuries. Designed to be The students from Teikyo School make a welcome return to Japan Matsuri 2014 with their take on performed on stage, it is strongly influenced by Kabuki theatre dance, but also contains elements of Japanese bon dances – an essential part of any festival. Noh theatre and folk dances. The circular movements and props are from Noh and spinning and jump- Green Chorus 16:00 - 16:15 ing are expressions from Japanese folk dance. This is London’s very own Japanese women’s choir which takes great pride in performing Japanese Judo from the Budokwai 12:15 - 12:25 music, singing not only in Japanese but conveying the essence of the singers’ home country. The choir’s Making their debut on the main stage this year, members of the famous Budokwai judo club demon- repertoire includes Japanese, English and world classical choral music and folk songs; conducted by strate precision drilled kata. Mikiko Ridd

Yurukyara® Mascot show with Naomi Suzuki* 12:35 - 13:05, 16:55 - 17:20 Okinawa Sanshinkai 16:25 - 16:45 Come and meet some special visitors at 2014 Japan Matsuri! We have five Yurukyara® mascots coming London Okinawa Sanshinkai is a multinational group that shares a love of music from Okinawa and from towns and cities across Japan. Kumamon is joining us together with Sanomaru, Gunma-chan, the surrounding Ryukyu islands. Members range from young children and teenagers through to adults. Ieyasu-kun and Tagatan. Find out where they are from and what they do to promote their home re- They seek to promote and share the unique culture of the Ryukyu people through music and dance gions. You can find them on stage and around Trafalgar Square throughout the day. performance and this year have just returned from performing at the World Eisa Festival in Okinawa Martial Arts Stage

Hibiki Ensemble 17:30 - 17:55 Wakaba Kendo Club 12:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 14:00, 15:00 - 15:30, 17:00 - 17:30 Hibiki performs traditional and contemporary Japanese music known as sankyoku on koto (13-stringed Founded in 1993, Wakaba Kendo Club is the largest children’s kendo dojo in London, with about 30 long zither) and 17-stringed bass koto, shamisen (3-stringed long-necked lute) and shakuhachi registered students aged between five and eighteen years. A team of dedicated, experienced and quali- (5-holed end-blown, notched flute). This year they will pay special tribute to composer and koto mas- fied teachers nurture the ‘new shoots’ (wakaba) and cultivate the young students’ development. Both ter Michio Miyagi on the 120th anniversary of his birth. adults and children from the club demonstrate today. www. wakabakendo.org

SIRO-A 18:10 - 18:20 London Aikikai 12:30 - 13:00, 15:30 - 16:00 Once again, SIRO-A from Sendai have made a special effort to join us and present their revolutionary London Aikikai is a main London Aikido dojo with high-ranking instructors, officially recognised by live entertainment, fusing mime, ground-breaking visual effects and an electro soundtrack to create Aikido World Headquarters and founded in 1968 by T.K. Chiba, 8th dan shihan. Aikido is a modern a mind-blowing theatrical experience that is a feast for the senses - unmissable technodelic wizardry! Japanese martial art rooted in ancient martial and spiritual disciplines. It works by applying holds, locks and throws through the co-ordination of mind and body. www.londonaikikai.com Diana Yukawa 18:30 - 18:55 Judo with the Budokwai 13:00 - 13:30, 16:30 - 17:00 Tokyo-born Diana Yukawa is an award-winning solo violinist and songwriter, championing original music best described as Electronic Classical. The Violinist continues to perform all over the world - The Budokwai is the oldest and most famous Japanese martial arts club in Europe. Some of the most earlier this year Diana took the stage at Wilderness Festival as well as Latitude Festival here in the UK. distinguished figures in the history of judo have trained or taught at the Budokwai, including many Her new solo album, co-written by Tom Ingleby, is due for release next year. Olympic medalists. This year the group is joined by international judo champion Ikumi Tanimoto. www.budokwai.co.uk Reijiro Tsumura: Hakurakusei 19:05 - 19:25 Wan-Wan corner: Meet the Japanese breed dogs 14:00 - 15:00 Living National Treasure Reijiro Tsumura fuses his own Noh theatre tradition with contemporary dance performed by Kyomi Ishibashi and Kazuhito Tsuruga. Hakurakusei, a new work created espe- Visitors to Japan Matsuri have the chance to meet five Japanese dog breeds close up: Akita, Akita Inu, cially for Japan Matsuri, tells the story of the recovery of the Hakurakusei brewery in Miyagi fol- Shiba Inu, Japanese Spitz and Japanese Chin. lowing the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. With score composed and played by Leon Greedy, the piece Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do 16:00 - 16:30 was written in association with Iwao Niizawa, chief brewer of Hakurakusei The aim of our association is the transmission of Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do as taught by the Super J-Culture (Fashion Performance) 19:35 - 19:55 founder Miyagi Chojun Bushi (1888 - 1953). Under the guidance of Master Morio Higaonna 10th Dan, This haunting performance is a fusion of Japanese tradition and Western style, bringing to life on stage we are privileged to train in Okinawa and Europe annually. Sensei George Andrews 8th Dan IOGKF the four seasons in Japan. Four Japanese-themed worlds come to life through beautiful contemporary has been training for 45 years under the direction of Master Morio Higaonna and conducts seminars music with kimono co-ordination and dynamic dance and ninja performances. Additional music on in many countries including Russia, Poland, Israel, Thailand and Iceland. traditional Japanese instruments completes this innovative and magical set piece. www.otgka.co.uk Violin: Ryoma, Vocal: Naomi Suzuki, Taiko: Joji Hirota, Shamisen: Keiko Kitamura, Dancer: Hiroko Tanaka, Kung fu: David Cheung, Production: Kimono de Go, Naohiro Matsuo, Luna & Coco Produc- tion, Stage Director: Yojiro Ichikawa Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers 20:10 - 20:50 Join the inimitable Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers for the Grand Finale of Japan Matsuri per- forming both traditional and original compositions. The mighty thunder of huge taiko drums, intri- cate and fascinating rhythms take us into a world of sound and synchronised precision familiar to anyone who has experienced ‘Matsuri’ in Japan.

＊ The name ‘yurukyara’ was created by Jun Miura and is his registered trademark together with Fusosha Publishing Family Fun

Japanese Chopsticks Game お箸 DE GO in the Activity Tent & Try your hand at the traditional Japanese Chopsticks game, it’s lots of fun for all the family. Organized by Ealing Japanese Mums & Friends (EJM&F). The Matsuri Gallery

Japan Matsuri 2014 offers a fantastic family fun day with an amazing array of traditional Japanese The Matsuri Gallery – in front of the National Gallery games, chances to learn the secrets of Origami or become a manga artist. Display your masterpiece in front of the National Gallery. All this along with stunning live Kimonophilia displays. Manga Wall (11:00 - 14:30) In front of the National Gallery you will find the incredible Manga Wall which is the centre of the Matsuri Gallery. A massive 9 metre long canvas upon which you the public can draw your own creations right in Activity Tent front of the nation’s most famous art gallery. The 2014 Manga Wall theme is “Japanese Mascots” - prizes Throughout the day in the Activity Tent, there will be an opportunity to play Japan’s three most loved and will be given for best mascot drawings. popular Matsuri games, we will also be running origami and manga art workshops. KIMONOPHILIA x St. Martin-in-the-fields - Live Installation (14:30 - 15:00) This event will take place behind St. Martin-in-the-fields in the Courtyard. Transcultural Kimono Net the Omocha おもちゃすくい styling on the theme of St Martin of Tours, inspired by nearby St Martin-in-the-fields church. The saint Your chance to play an alternative version of this traditional Japanese game. Can you scoop the little will appear in cool kimono fashion for the first time in history. Kimonophilia is an art and social design object out of the water tank? - Challenge your family and friends. Organized by Ealing Japanese Mums project group comprising professionals from the fields of art, fashion & design. & Friends (EJM&F). http://kimonophilia.persephonestreet.com www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org

Origami 折り紙 Japanese Mascot characters - Yurukyara ゆるキャラ (14:15 - 17:00) The British Origami Society (London) will be demonstrating the amazing art of origami and displaying Japan’s top five most lovable local mascots will be making regular appearances at the Matsuri Gallery some of their fantastic creations. If you would like to try your hand at origami or learn to make something during the day to charm the hearts of young and old alike. special by folding paper, just call by and see how the origami wizards do it. The British Origami Society www.yurugp.jp has over 40 years of history with members worldwide. For more information on the Society, have a look at “KIMONOPHILIA x National Gallery Collection (17:30 - 18:00) their website: www.britishorigami.info Seven fashion models in fabulous kimonos will demonstrate fascinating kimono styling ideas inspired by six Japanese Water Ball Game 水ヨーヨー paintings from National Gallery Collection featuring Madam Pompadour, Samurai in Namban style, Jan Van Have a go at the traditional Japanese water ball game. Can you fish the brightly coloured balls out of the Eyck’s Arnolfini Marriage Portrait, Turner’s Sunrise, Rubens’s Baroque hat, and the finale with stunning Renais- water? - Challenge your family & friends - it’s lots of fun for everyone! Organized by Ealing Japanese sance Oiran walk. Mums & Friends (EJM&F). http://kimonophilia.persephonestreet.com

Manga Art 漫画 Japanese Water Ball Game 水ヨーヨー A group of talented Manga artists called Cross#atch will run a variety of activities on the art of drawing Traditional Japanese water ball game, fish brightly coloured balls out of water! -It’s tremendous fun. Manga. Find out more about Cross#atch: http://crosshatchink.com Organized by Masaru Ishikawa at the Matsuri Gallery. Travel & Tourism

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X11414 Suzuki PCP Japan Matsuri Showguide_A5.indd 1 05/09/2014 10:35 10051278_JAPANESE_MATSURI_PROGRAMME_A5_V2.indd 1 20/08/2014 15:07 Organizers Sponsors Executive Committee The Japan Matsuri Committee is very grateful to the following companies whose generous support has made the event possible: [Chairman] Sandy Sano - Japan Association in the UK All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd, Fujitsu, Greenback Alan LLP, [Vice Chairman] Takaaki Hanaoka - Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK Honda Motor Europe Ltd, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd,

Sean Curtin Heidi Potter Japan Centre Group Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Japan Association in the UK Japan Society NH Foods U.K. Limited, NTT Europe Ltd, Toyota (GB) PLC Takahito Goto Yoshiji Sekido Nippon Club Japan Association in the UK Access Appointments Consultancy ltd Mitsui & Co Europe Plc Tetsuro Hama Akiko Shikata Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe Limited Mitsui Fudosan (UK) Ltd Japan Association in the UK / Japan Society Embassy of Japan Asahi Breweries, Ltd. Mitsui O.S.K. Bulk Shipping (Europe) Ltd. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company (Europe) Limited Akitoshi Handa Naomi Suzuki Canon Europe Ltd. Mitsui Zosen Europe Ltd Japan Association in the UK / A Concept Ltd. NANA MUSIC UK LTD Central Japan Railway Company Mizuho Bank, Ltd Koichiro Nakada Simon Wright Centre People Appointments Ltd Mizuho International plc Philip Ross Solicitors Embassy of Japan Chubu Electric Power Co Inc MSIG Holding (Europe) Ltd. Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) Limited National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations (ZEN-NOH) Yoshio Mitsuyama Satoru Yoshida Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited NEC Europe Ltd Japan Association in the UK Japanese Financial Solutions Limited Deloitte LLP Nikkei Europe Ltd. Yuko Onishi Dentsu Inc. London Office Nippon Express (UK) Ltd. Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK DOCOMO Europe Limited NIPPONKOA Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd East Japan Railway Company Nittan Europe Ltd. Euro Creative Tours (UK) Ltd NNA/Economic Media Bulletin Ltd. Europa Business Services (UK) Ltd Nomura International plc With support from Fujisankei Communications International Inc Norinchukin Bank Hitachi Europe Limited NYK Group Europe Ltd Gunma Prefectural Government Kumamoto Prefectural Government Honda Trading Europe Ltd Osaka Gas UK, Ltd. Hamamatsu City Government Sano City Government IHI Europe Ltd Panasonic Europe Ltd IIJ Europe Limited PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Japan Local Government Center Tagawa City Government Itochu Europe PLC Ricoh Europe PLC Japan England Insurance Brokers Ltd Ritsumeikan Trust UK [Project Management] Japan Europe Business Support Ltd SEIKO U.K. Limited JC International Property Shindengen UK Ltd Hirofumi Nagahama - Japan Association in the UK JEM LTD SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited Shoko Nagai JTB UK Ltd Sojitz Europe Plc Hannah Vassallo “K” Line Bulk Shipping (UK) Ltd Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Company of Europe Limited “K” Line (Europe) Ltd Sumitomo Corporation Europe Ltd. Kajima Europe Limited Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited Fumio Narashima - NHK Cosmomedia Kawasaki Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd. SUZUKI GB PLC Minoru Takezawa - SECOM KDDI Europe Ltd Takenaka Europe Gmbh UK Branch Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS Kubota (UK) Limited Tasaki Foods Ltd [PR] Tuttle Publishing (books donations), Paul Browne of J-Pop Go, Diverse Japan, JPU, London-Tokyo Property Services Ltd Teikyo Foundation UK Daniela Stawinoga-Carrington of Ketchum Ltd Marubeni Europe plc Telehouse International Corporation of Europe MEIJI YASUDA EUROPE LTD Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Ltd Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc Toshiba of Europe Ltd [Volunteer] Yoko Nishimura (Volunteer Team Manager), Mari Takino, Shunta Takino Mitsubishi Estate London Toyota Motor Europe Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe, Ltd. Yakult UK Ltd The Japan Matsuri committee is very grateful to those who have given their time and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Europe Ltd Yamato Transport Europe B.V. skills in the planning and implementation of the event, especially the many volunteers. Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International YKK Europe Ltd