EASTSIDE NIHON MATSURI ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE August 22, 2013 For Immediate Release
The 16th Annual Japanese Cultural Arts Event (Aki Matsuri)
Date: September 7 and 8, 2013
Time: Saturday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Saturday Evening Concert (from 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Bellevue College (BC), Main Campus Buildings: Gym, C, D, E, & R-Bldg. 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
Contact: 425-861-7865 or [email protected]
Website: www.enma.org
Cost: Admission & Parking are free. Fees apply to some workshops and Saturday Evening Concert.
Japan comes to Bellevue College for a weekend! A two-day program of Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages. Join with thousands of other visitors to celebrate Japan’s traditional and rich cultural heritage.
The matsuri includes 2 full days of on-stage Performing Arts, Martial Art demonstrations by local dojo members, Puppet Shows, Tea Ceremony and Ikebana demonstrations, more than 75 exhibit booths, and Taiko, Japanese Gardening, Shakuhachi & Bonsai workshops. Meet with Aki Matsuri Mascot and friends! Browse through “Nomi-no-ichi … a Japanese style flea market” to make a lucky find!
Mikoshi Junkousai: The Mikoshi from Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America will be on display during the two-day event. From 12 noon on Saturday, there will be a Shinto ceremony to purify the Omikoshi followed by the Omikoshi Junkou carrying festival in the campus courtyards. Matsuri visitors are encouraged to participate to experience the spirit of Matsuri.
Where else can you enjoy so many diverse and interesting family activities in one location? Yes, there really is something for everyone! To learn more about Aki Matsuri 2013, please visit www.enma.org or call 425-861-7865.
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This year’s features are:
[SHINJI HARADA Peace Concert in Aki Matsuri 2013]
Saturday Evening Concert by the Japanese rock singer and songwriter, SHINJI HARADA (Vocal, Piano, Guitar) and band members, Wornell Jones (Bass Guitar) and MATARO (Drum / Percussion) will be held at the Bellevue College’s Carlson Theater.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Information: Non-reserved Seat: $30 (General) $15 (Children under 18 and College students with ID) VIP Seat A few VIP seats are available. Please inquire if interested.
To purchase ticket(s) or ask questions, please call 425-445-1634 or e-mail to [email protected].
Shinji Harada will also make appearances on the main stage in the Gym (from 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. on Sunday). Don't miss this special opportunity to meet such an accomplished musician from Japan.
[“Castles of Japan” Presentations]
This year we are introducing what we hope to be a continuing series of presentations exploring the “Castles of Japan” allowing the attendees to gain a basic understanding of the historical timeline and evolution of castle construction in the context of the social, political, and economic development throughout this vast period of 250 ~ 1640 AD. It is our hope that attendees will gain enough information to better understand and individually learn through visits to Japan and the many books published on the subject. Subjects such as “Who Built the Castles”, and “Why Were the Castles Built” will be addressed.
Presentations will be lead by Mr. Masakatsu Matsumoto (Shiga-ken, Japan) and Mr. Patrick Reymann (Renton, WA).
Location: C-Bldg C165. 2 pm ~ 4 pm on Saturday & 1:30 pm ~ 3:30 pm on Sunday.
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Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration
[Location: Stopgap Theater (E-Bldg)]
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Time Martial Art Participants
10:00 AM Karatedo - Kaizen Shotokan Karate Club 10:30 AM Aikido - Tsubaki Kannagara Aikido Dojo 11:00 AM Karatedo & Iaido - Sky Valley Karate 11:30 AM Aikido - Aikido Northshore 12:00 PM Naginata - Toda-ha Buko Ryu Naginata-Jutsu 12:30 PM Judo - Seattle Dojo 1:00 PM Iaido - Seibu Ryu Iai-Battojutsu 1:30 PM Kendo - Cascade Kendo Kai (CKK) 2:00 PM Naginata - Pacific Northwest Naginata Federation (PNNF) 2:30 PM Kendo - Kogakukan Kendo Kai 3:00 PM Kendo vs. Naginata (CKK vs. PNNF) 3:30 PM Karatedo - Seattle Seido Karate 4:00 PM Karatedo - Karate at Bellevue YMCA 4:30 PM Tameshi giri - Seibu Ryu Iai-Battojutsu
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Time Martial Art Participants
10:00 AM Jodo - Hoshu Seattle Dojo 10:30 AM Karatedo - Shinjinbukan Pine Lake Dojo 11:00 AM Shorinji Kempo - Shorinji Kempo Seattle Branch 11:30 AM Aikido, Jujutsu, Karatedo - Northwest Martial Arts 12:00 PM Aikido - Aikido School of Self Defense 12:30 PM Iaido - Shinto Ryu Iai-Battojutsu 1:00 PM Karatedo - Minakami Karate Dojo 1:30 PM Kyudo - Washington Kyudo Club 2:00 PM Iaido - Hokushin-Ittouryu 2:30 PM Iaido - Musokai 3:00 PM Iaido - AiShinKai 3:30 PM Judo - Budokan Dojo 4:00 PM Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho - Dojo of the North Wind
(This schedule is subject to change.)
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Performing Art Program
[Location: Main Stage in the Gym]
Saturday, September 7, 2013 Time Performance 11:00 AM Taiko Drum – Kaze Daiko 12: 00 PM Mikoshi Junkousai (Shinto Blessing and Omikoshi Procession) – Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America 1:30 PM Special Interview - Japanese rock singer and songwriter, Shinji Harada 2:30 PM Traditional Japanese dance & Shamisen Music – Kabuki Academy 3:30 PM Ukulele – Nikkei Horizons Ukulele Band 4:30 PM Okinawan Taiko – OKK Taiko
Sunday, September 8, 2013 Time Performance 11:00 AM Koto – Koto No Wa 12:00 PM Soranbushi Japanese Folk Song & Dance – J-RUNS 1:00 PM Special Program - Japanese rock singer and songwriter, Shinji Harada 2:00 PM Japanese Dance, Songs, and Music – Kisaragi Kai 3:00 PM Taiko Drum – Ringtaro & Asako Tateishi/The School of TAIKO
[Location: Tatami Stage, C-Bldg Room C130]
Saturday, September 7, 2013 Time Performance 12:30 PM Tea Ceremony - Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Kyokai (Association) 2:30 PM Ikebana Demonstration – (Ikebana International Seattle Chapter No. 19) 4:00 PM Introduction of Kimono Kitsuke by Kimono Art of Japan
Sunday, September 8, 2013 Time Performance 12:30 PM Tea Ceremony – Omotesenke Izumikai 2:30 PM Ikebana Demonstration – (Ikebana International Seattle Chapter No. 19)
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[Location: L/R Courtyard (weather permitting)]
Sunday, September 8, 2013 Time Performing Arts - Performer/Group 1:15 PM Taiko Drum – Seattle Kokon Taiko 2:00 PM Fukushima Ondo and Tanko Bushi - RTG-Seattle
Puppet Shows
[Location: D-Bldg, Room D106]
“Three Protective Charms” … Puppet Shows in English by West Cascade Puppet Brigade 1 pm & 3 pm both days
[Location: E-Bldg, Room E129]
“Tebukuro” … Puppet Shows in Japanese by Mimibunko 11 am & 2:30 pm on Saturday and 11 am & 1:30 pm on Sunday
(This schedule is subject to change.)
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WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
[Castles of Japan Presentations] – This year’s featured event!
Saturday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: C-Bldg, Room C165 Lecturers: Masakatsu Matsumoto, Patrick Reymann Free
[Taiko Workshops by RTG-Seattle]
Experience the Taiko art form hands-on! RTG-Seattle, an alliance of 9 performing taiko groups in Seattle, will host a series of taiko workshops and demonstrations. Learn to play Japanese-style drums with kata (form and stance), rhythm and historical/cultural context. No experience necessary! Fees May Apply. On-site registration will be offered on a space-available basis.
Taiko Workshops: Workshops* geared for ages 8 and above. Get a brief introduction to taiko history and hands on instruction in basic rhythms and form.
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on both days Location: R-Building 2nd Floor Lobby (R207) Cost: $5 for ages to 25 years, and $10 for those 25 and older. Pre-Registration is advised at the RTG Booth in front of L-Bldg. On-site registration will be offered on a space-available basis.
[Bonsai Workshops]
Saturday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: C-Bldg, Room C161 Instructor: Elsa R. Durham (Puget Sound Bonsai Association) $45 per applicant per each class (including tree). Workshop is limited to 10 applicants to pre-register by e-mail to [email protected].
[Japanese Garden Presentation]
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: D-Bldg, Room D103 Instructor: Master Gardener Masashige Toguchi Free. Pre-Register by e-mailing Toguchi san at [email protected]
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[Introducing Shakuhachi]
Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on workshop introducing the shakuhachi – the traditional vertical bamboo flute of Japan. Workshop is limited to 8 attendees. There will be no charge for either the lecture or the workshop. Flutes for the workshop will be provided.
Time: Saturday 10 am & 2 pm, and Sunday 2 pm Location: C-Bldg, Room C164 Instructor: Patrick Johnson Register at the Shakuhachi table outside of the Room C164
[Aki Matsuri Workshop for K-12 Teachers]
Teachers in grades K-12 are invited to participate in a half-day workshop on Saturday morning presented by the UW East Asia Resource Center. The workshop is designed to bring together teachers to share creative ideas for teaching about Japan and to explore Japanese culture, past and present.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Location: D-Bldg, Room No. D101 Cost: $25 Pre-registration required by September 1. Please go to http://jsis.washington.edu/earc/ to register.
[Rebuilding from the Great East Japan Earthquake; Screening of “Fukushima Hula Girls”]
It has been 2 ½ years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Learn about some of the rebuilding efforts through short presentations and documentary film screening of “Fukushima Hula Girls (w/ English subtitles)”. Sunday, Sept. 8th: 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Co-Sponsor: Seattle Fukushima Club and Consulate General of Japan in Seattle Location: C-Bldg, Room C165 Free
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