Japanese Hospitality “OMOTENASHI” - March Program of Events -

Tokyo, 18 February 2016: In March, we are hosting variety of events that highlight diverse Japanese culture for travelers from overseas to have an experience and to come visit Japan again.

The program will include a parade by “Oiran” dressed in magnificent kimono costume, a live Koto and Shamisen performance at the “Traditional Japanese culture corner” offering visitors the chance to see, hear and experience the culture of Japan first hand.

Please refer to the next pages for more detail. Oiran Kimono Parade Oiran, Edo period entertainer in kimono costume can be seen at Narita Airport. Last May, this event was very popular with travelers from overseas. The Lady will be dressed in magnificent costume and be escorted by young male companions as she goes around greeting passengers at the airport. Everyone is invited to have a close look at the elegant kimono, and to take pictures with her.

Koto & Shamisen Concert

A Koto and Shamisen concert will be staged with the cooperation of the Chiba Prefectural Cultural Promotion Foundation. Enjoy your time at the airport, listening to the beautiful Japanese traditional music before you depart as a fond memory of your trip to Japan.

Traditional Japanese Culture Experience Corner

This corner offers visitors from abroad a chance to experience traditional Japanese culture in casual settings. In March, we invite you to experience making daruma dolls, wearing kimono and taking part in a Japanese tea ceremony. The items you craft at the workshops may be taken home as a souvenir. Attachment

Event Terminal Venues Dates and Event Details

①14,16,18 March 13:00～14:30 Terminal 1 ②15,17 March 16:00～17:30 Oiran Kimono After the departure Parade immigration area ①15, 17 March 13:00～14:30 Terminal 2 ②14,16,18 March 16:00～17:30

3F, before the departure Koto & Shamisen security area, South court, 17,18 March ①15:00～ Terminal 2 Concert Narita Airport Stage ②16:30～ SKYRIUM ■ Daruma making

29 February to 4 March 15:00～18:30 After the departure ■ Daruma making immigration area, Terminal 1 14 to 18 March* 15:30～18:30 satellite 5, * Except 15 March near the transit counters Traditional ■ Kimono wearing

Japanese Culture 15 March 14:00～17:00 Experience Corner After the departure ■ Tea ceremony immigration area, 7 to 8 March 13:30～16:00 Terminal 2 event space, ■ Mizuhiki accessory making inside NARITA SKY LOUNGE 9 to 11 March 14:00～17:00 “WA”

NARITA SKY LOUNGE “WA” Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Event after the after the area departure departure immigration immigration area, area, satellite 5, event space, near the inside NARITA transit SKY LOUNGE counters “WA” Near the transit counters

Terminal 2, SKYRIUM 3F, before the departure security area, South court, Narita Airport Stage SKYRIUM