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 Message from Mr Keiichi Hayashi Ambassador of Japan

It is with great vital roles in the founding of a new industrial- pleasure that I wel- ized Japan. come you to JAPAN These events are important in reminding us MATSURI 2013, a of the depth and long-standing nature of the ties celebration of Japa- between Japan and the United Kingdom. Only nese culture in the last year, athletes from around the world gath- very heart of London. This is the fifth consecu- ered in this city in a spectacular and successful tive year since the first festival and its popular- celebration of togetherness and I am proud that ity continues to grow. Tokyo has been granted the same honour to host 2013 is a significant year for relations be- the Olympic Games in 2020. This same spirit of tween Japan and the United Kingdom. We are international cooperation is exhibited in the or- able to reflect on how our two peoples have been ganization of JAPAN MATSURI by members of brought together through brave voyages of dis- the Japanese community and friends of Japan covery throughout history (by merchant sailors in London and from around the United King- and students alike). dom. My hope is that this festival will continue Four hundred years ago – following a propos- to instil deeper understanding and stronger ties al by William Adams, or Miura Anjin in Japa- between the peoples of our two nations. nese, advisor to the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu – I should like to thank Japan Matsuri Ltd., the London-born commander John Saris sailed comprising the Japan Association in the UK, to Japan on The Clove to establish the first Brit- the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry ish trading post in Hirado. in the UK, the Japan Society and the Nippon Meanwhile, this year is also the 150th an- Club, for organizing today’s event. I am also niversary of the arrival of five young Japanese grateful to the Greater London Authority and samurai who came to study in this country at the City of Westminster Council and all the peo- University College London. They later became ple and organizations whose dedicated efforts widely known as The Choshu Five and played have made today’s festival possible. Programme

Main Stage

11:00 - 11:20 Opening Ceremony 11:30 - 11:45 Ryukyu Classical Music Group 11:55 - 12:15 Green Chorus 12:25 - 12:40 Japanese School Wadaiko 12:40 - 12:55 Lolita Fashion by the Tea Party Club 13:05 - 13:30 Okinawa Sanshinkai 13:35 - 13:45 Eisa Dance: London Bunka Yochien 13:55 - 14:40 Nodojiman: The J Factor 14:50 - 15:10 Thames Taiko 15:20 - 15:40 Hiroko Tanaka Nihon Buyo 15:50 - 16:05 British Suzuki Institute 16:15 - 16:35 SOAS Min’yo Group 16:35 - 16:45 Tasuke Haiya Bushi - Bon odori procession 16:55 - 17:15 Fuyuki Enokido 17:25 - 17:50 Naomi Suzuki Gekijo 2013 18:00 - 18:25 Hibiki Ichikawa Tsugaru Shamisen Special 18:40 - 19:00 Jetsam: Disruption 19:10 - 19:30 Ten’yu 19:40 - 20:00 SIRO-A 20:15 - 21:00 Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers special guest HOTEI - The Electric Samurai Martial Arts Stage

12:00 - 12:30 Wakaba Kendo 12:30 - 13:00 British Naginata Association 13:00 - 13:30 London Aikikai 13:30 - 14:00 Wakaba Kendo 14:00 - 14:30 British Naginata Association 14:30 - 15:00 London Aikikai 15:00 - 15:30 Wakaba Kendo 15:30 - 16:00 Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do 16:00 - 16:30 Budokwai Judo Club 16:30 - 17:00 Wakaba Kendo 17:00 - 17:30 Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do 17:30 - 18:00 Budokwai Judo Club Matsuri Map

The National Gallery

Piccadilly Circus MANGA WALL Leicester Square

MARTIAL ARTS STAGE

GUEST AREA

Trafalgar Square

MAIN STAGE

WATER BALL GAME

ACTIVITY AREA London Charing Cross Charing Cross The National Gallery

Piccadilly Circus MANGA WALL Leicester Square

MARTIAL ARTS STAGE

GUEST AREA

Trafalgar Square ■ main stage ■ martial arts stage MAIN STAGE ■ hot food stalls WATER BALL GAME ■ other stalls

ACTIVITY AREA London Charing Cross Charing Cross Matsuri Performers Main Stage

Ryukyu Classical Music Group 11:30 - 11:45 This UK group specialises in the court music of the Ryukyu Kingdom, an Okinawan tradition handed down through generations of court nobles. It was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Asset in 2000. Dressed in full costume, the performers accompany their singing on sanshin, koto, kokyu, fue and taiko.

Green Chorus 11:55 - 12:15 A Japanese women’s choir which takes great pride in performing Japanese music, singing not only in Japanese but conveying the essence of their home country. Their repertoire includes Japanese, English and world classical choral music and folk songs. Conducted by Mikiko Ridd and accompanied on piano by Noriko Sekiya.

Japanese School Wadaiko 12:25 - 12:40 Girls from the London Japanese School taiko group are back to perform at Japan Matsuri. Since 2009 they have wowed audiences with their energetic and accomplished performances!

Lolita Fashion by the Tea Party Club 12:40 - 12:55 Lolita fashion is a Japanese street-fashion style heavily influenced by historical European clothing that has gone full circle and found popularity in the UK. British lolita fashion group ‘The Tea Party Club’ presents a style showcase catwalk and explains some of the different sub-styles of lolita fashion.

Okinawa Sanshinkai 13:05 - 13:30 London Okinawa Sanshinkai is a multinational group that shares a love of music from Okinawa and the surrounding Ryukyu islands. Members range from young children and teen- agers through to adults. They seek to promote and share the unique culture of the Ryukyu people through music and dance performance.

Eisa Dance: London Bunka Yochien 13:35 - 13:45 A huge favourite from past Japan Matsuri, we look forward to the return of the children from the London Bunka Japanese kindergarten, performing their Eisa dance. They are charm per- sonified! Nodojiman: The J Factor 13:55 - 14:40 Members of the general public will be testing their vocal chords and trying to impress the Ja- pan Matsuri judging panel, with Hideki Asari and Makiko Hiratsuka and Jason James’. The winner will receive a return ticket to Japan provided courtesy of ANA, with other fantastic prizes for the runners-up.

Thames Taiko 14:50 - 15:10 Formed originally for the Japanese Jamboree at the 2008 Thames Festival, Thames Taiko were an instant hit. They are now regular, and always popular, participants at festivals!

Hiroko Tanaka Nihon Buyo 15:20 - 15:40 Nihon Buyo (Japanese dance) is a refined dance-form developed over four centuries. Designed to be performed on stage, it is strongly influenced by Kabuki dance, but also contains elements of Noh and folk dances. The circular movements and props are from Noh and spinning and jumping are expressions from Japanese folk dance.

British Suzuki Institute 15:50 - 16:05 The Suzuki Method is based on the philosophy and teaching methods developed by the Japa- nese violinist, pedagogue and humanitarian, Dr Shinichi Suzuki. Also called the “mother tongue method”, Suzuki is based on the principle that all children can learn and that ability can be developed given a positive environment, early start, active involvement of the parent, step-by-step learning and daily supervised practice. Japan Matsuri is delighted to welcome the young performers of the British Suzuki Institute again this year.

SOAS Min’yo Group 16:15 - 16:35 We are delighted to welcome SOAS Min’yo Group who bring their traditional folk song and dance to Japan Matsuri for the first time. The group includes singer and dancer Yoshie Asano Campbell from Glasgow. Audience participation is encouraged!

Tasuke Haiya Bushi - Bon odori procession 16:35 - 16:45 Learn a regional bon dance with Yasuna Higuma and take part in the procession in the Square. 400 years since the first British ship landed in Hirado, join local Japanese residents in a typical dance from that part of Japan. Developed in the bustling port area of Tasuke on Hirado during the Edo period (1600 - 1858), it may well have been witnessed by the English sailors on their arrival in 1613!

Fuyuki Enokido 16:55 - 17:15 We are delighted to welcome virtuoso koto player Fuyuki Enokido, who has come from Japan especially for J apan Matsuri 2013. She has performed in over 30 countries and appears regu- larly on Japanese television. In the UK in 2012 she impressed audiences at London Olympic Japan House and on BBC radio. Naomi Suzuki Gekijo 2013 17:25 - 17:50 One of the most well known Japanese singers in the UK, Naomi Suzuki performs a special blend of UK dance, J-pop and anime hits supported by a band of super-cute dancers at Japan Matsuri 2013. Naomi is a PR ambassador for her home town Tagawa city in Fukuoka and at Matsuri performs TAGATANGO, the city’s theme song, for the first time in the UK! www.ajunity.com www.sweet-naomi.com

Hibiki Ichikawa Tsugaru Shamisen Special 18:00 - 18:25 Hibiki Ichikawa, the only professional Tsugaru Shami-sen player in the UK, showcases the beautiful ensemble of the instruments with his students. A special collaboration with the wonderful Tomoya Nose on drums and Yuma Imaoka on guitar reveals a new aspect of Tsug- aru Shamisen. The group is joined by Akari Mochizuki providing vocals.

Jetsam: Disruption 18:40 - 19:00 Commissioned by the Barbican in 2011, Disruption was composed in response to the exhibit Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion. It is a unique work which draws on the work of designers and writers such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Junichiro Tanizaki with nods to contemporary music, electronica, dubstep and kyogen theatre. Jetsam are joined by guest performers: Tanroh Ishida, Dave Smith, Jimmy Norden and Chiel Busscher.

Ten’yu 19:10 - 19:30 A new group coming together especially for Japan Matsuri 2013 performs an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary music for koto and shakuhachi. Featuring shakuhachi players Michael Soumei Coxall and Joe Browning, and koto player, Keiko Kitamura.

SIRO-A 19:40 - 20:00 SIRO-A, from Sendai in northeastern Japan, is a revolution in live entertainment, fusing mime, groundbreaking visual effects and an electro soundtrack to create a mind-blowing the- atrical experience that is a feast for the senses - unmissable technodelic wizardry!

Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers 20:15 - 21:00 The Grand Finale of Japan Matsuri 2011 is again provided by the inimitable Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers performing both traditional and original compositions. The mighty thunder of huge taiko drums, intricate and fascinating rhythms take us into a world of sound and synchronised precision familiar to anyone who has experienced Matsuri in Japan.

HOTEI - The Electric Samurai special guest Watch out for this year’s special guest appearance by superstar guitarist and composer Tomo- yasu Hotei, performing his original song “Battle Without Honor or Humanity,” well known as the iconic Kill Bill theme song. A rare and electrifying performance not to be missed. Martial Arts Stage

Wakaba Kendo 12:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 14:00, 15:00 - 15:30, 16:30 - 17:00 Founded in 1993, Wakaba Kendo Club is the largest children’s kendo dojo in London, with about 30 registered students aged between five and eighteen years. A team of dedicated, ex- perienced and qualified teachers nurture the ‘new shoots’ (wakaba) and cultivate the young students’ development. This year, Japan Matsuri is delighted to welcome adults from the group to give their own demonstrations during the day. www. wakabakendo.org

British Naginata Association 12:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 14:30 Naginata is a martial art practised by men and women of all ages. It is similar to kendo, but uses the naginata, which is similar to the European halbard. At Japan Matsuri they demon- strate both armoured and non-armoured elements. www.naginata.org.uk

London Aikikai 13:00 - 13:30, 14:30 - 15:00 London Aikikai is a main London Aikido dojo with high-ranking instructors, officially rec- ognised by Aikido World Headquarters and founded in 1968 by T.K. Chiba, 8th dan shihan. Aikido is a modern 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

Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do 15:30 - 16:00, 17:00 - 17:30 The aim of the association is the transmission of Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do as taught by the founder Miyagi Chojun Bushi (1888 - 1953). Under the guidance of Master Morio Hi- gaonna 10th Dan, the group is privileged to train in Okinawa and Europe annually. Sensei George Andrews 8th Dan IOGKF has been training for 45 years under the direction of Master Morio Higaonna and conducts seminars in many countries including Russia, Poland, Israel, Thailand and Iceland. www.otgka.co.uk

Budokwai Judo Club 16:00 - 16:30, 17:30 - 18:00 The Budokwai is the oldest and most famous Japanese mar- tial arts club in Europe. Some of the most distinguished fig- ures in the history of judo have trained or taught at the Budokwai, including many Olympic medalists. www.budokwai.co.uk Family Fun in the Activity Area

Come along and have lots of Japanese style family fun in the Activity Area. This year we are celebrating two important anniversaries with various exciting activities. 2013 is the 400th anniversary of the first official contacts between Japan and Britain - known as Japan400 and the 150th anniversary since five Japanese students came to study in London - known as the Choshu Five. http://japan400.com/ http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/event/2013/choshu/info.html

Japanese Water Ball Game 水ヨーヨー Have a go at the traditional Japanese water ball game. Can you fish the brightly coloured balls out of the water? - Challenge your family and friends - it’s lots of fun for everyone! Or- ganized by Ealing Japanese Mums and Friends (EJMF).

Net the Omocha おもちゃすくい Your chance to play an alternative version of this traditional Japanese game. Can you scoop the little object out of the water tank? - Challenge your family and friends - it’s great fun for everyone. Organized by Ealing Japanese Mums and Friends (EJMF).

Try on a Yukata (14:00 - 17:00) We offer you the chance to try on beautiful yukata costumes and to learn a little about tradi- tional Japanese dress. Organized by Yuca Ishizuka (artist-curator) & Try on a Yukata team. www.persephonestreet.com/toy

Manga Wall An amazing chance for you to draw your own Manga on a massive canvas. Learn about what makes Manga a special form of art. This year we are also celebrating 400 years of Japan-Brit- ain relations as well as 150 years since the first five Japanese students came to London. To commemorate these two historic anniversaries regular Manga Wall artist Graham Meads will be joined by five guest artists Elena Vitagliano, Asia Alfasi, Katja Hammond, Gisella Martins and Sara Duarte Ferreira. This dynamic quintet form the exciting new group Cross#atch, an up-and-coming all-female line-up of previous Manga Jiman winners. They’ll be creating a fantastic piece of art on the Manga Wall. www.graffitiworks.co.uk crosshatchink.com www.asiaalfasi.co.uk www.stkstarbullet.com magpieogrimoire.deviantart.com cargocollective.com/elenavitagliano/Comics

Japanese Chopsticks Game お箸 DE GO Try your hand at the traditional Japanese Chopsticks game, it’s lots of fun for all the family. Organized by Ealing Japanese Mums and Friends (EJMF). Real Treasure Hunt This year we offer you the opportunity to win some fabulous treasure! Captain John Saris (Tony Brown), various stalls in the Activity Area and by the Manga Wall will offer you the chance to win a genuine silver coin which has been especially minted to mark the 400th an- niversary of Japan and Britain establishing their first official ties. japan400.com

Origami fun for all the family The London group of the British Origami Society will be demonstrating the amazing art of origami and displaying some of their fantastic creations. If you would like to try your hand at origami or learn to make something special by folding paper, just call by and see how it’s done. The British Origami Society has been running for more than 40 years and has an active membership of more than 600 members worldwide. It organises events both nationally and lo- cally where enthusiasts can meet and share their interest for the craft. For more information on the Society, have a look at their website. www.britishorigami.info

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‘Even in our country we have heard with certainty of the greatness of the glory of the Lord Shogun of Japan … Thus for ever and ever we will, we avow, communicate with Japan without any sense of distinction or separation.’ King James 1 and VI, letter to Tokugawa Ieyasu presented by John Saris and translated by William Adams.

‘Though separated by ten thousand leagues of clouds and waves, our territories are, as it were, close to each other’ Tokugawa Ieyasu to King James I & VI, October 1613

In 1613, the  rst British ship,the Clove, arrived in Japan carrying gifts and letters from King James I & VI for the rulers of Japan. They reciprocated with armour, sumptuous screens and permission for the British to reside and trade. 2013 is the 400th Anniversary of Japan-British Relations

There will be hundreds of events in Japan and the UK, extending up to December 2014, when the Clove reached home again.

READ THE HISTORY AND FOLLOW PAST AND FUTURE EVENTS AT: www.japan400.com

Matsuri insert.indd 1 09/09/2013 04:53 Organizers Executive Committee

[Chairman] Sandy Sano - Japan Association in the UK [Vice Chairman] Takaaki Hanaoka - Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK

Sean Curtin - Japan Society Takahito Goto - Nippon Club Tetsuro Hama - Japan Association in the UK / Japan Society Akitoshi Handa - Japan Association in the UK / A Concept Ltd. Yoshio Mitsuyama - Japan Association in the UK Heidi Potter - Japan Society Yoshiji Sekido - Japan Association in the UK Simon Wright - Embassy of Japan

With support from

Koichiro Nakada - Ashfords Charles Nishikawa - Japan Association in the UK / Across Associates Satoru Yoshida - Japanese Financial Solutions Limited

[Project Management] Saori Katsuma - Japan England Insurance Brokers Limited Izumi Kurosawa - Japan Association in the UK Hirofumi Nagahama - Japan Association in the UK Yuko Onishi - Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK

Embassy of Japan: Kazuya Mori, Akiko Shikata NHK Cosmomedia: Masafumi Mochizuki SECOM: Minoru Takezawa Nikkei Europe Ltd.

[PR] Jumi Hashidate, Masuhiro Ichikawa, Yuki Torikai

[Volunteer] Makiko Hiratsuka, Jun Kimura, Yoko Nakada, Mari Takahashi

The Japan Matsuri committee is very grateful to those who have given their time and skills in the planning and implementation of the event, especially the many volunteers. Sponsors

The Japan Matsuri Committee is very grateful to the following companies whose generous support has made the event possible: All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd, Fujitsu Services, Greenback Alan LLP, Honda Motor Europe Ltd, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Nippon Meat Packers UK Ltd, NTT Europe Ltd, SUZUKI GB PLC, Toyota (GB) PLC

Across Associates Mitsui & Co Europe Plc Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe Ltd Mitsui Fudosan (UK) Ltd Asahi Breweries, Ltd. Mitsui O.S.K. Bulk Shipping (Europe) Ltd. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company (Europe) Limited Canon Europe Limited Mitsui Zosen Europe Ltd Central Japan Railway Company Mitsukoshi (UK) Ltd Centre People Appointments Ltd Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Chubu Electric Power Co Inc Mizuho International plc Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) Limited MSIG Holding (Europe) Ltd. Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Dentsu Inc. Associations (ZEN-NOH) DOCOMO Europe Ltd. NEC Europe Ltd Economic Media Bulletin Limited (NNA) Nikkei Europe Ltd. Euro Creative Tours (UK) Ltd Nikon UK Limited Europa Business Services (UK) Ltd Nippon Express (UK) Ltd Fujisankei Communications International Inc NIPPONKOA Insurance Company (Europe) Limited Hanwa Co Ltd London Branch Nittan Europe Limited Hitachi Europe Limited Nomura International PLC Honda Trading Europe Ltd Norinchukin Bank IHI Europe Ltd NYK Group Europe Ltd Itochu Europe PLC Osaka Gas UK, Ltd. Japan 400 Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP Japan Centre Group Ltd Ricoh Europe PLC Japan England Insurance Brokers Ltd Ritsumeikan Trust Japan Europe Business Support Ltd SEIKO U.K. Limited JC International Property SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited JEM LTD Sojitz Europe Plc “K” Line (Europe) Limited Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Company of Kajima Europe Limited Europe Limited Kawasaki Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited KDDI Europe Ltd Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited Kubota (UK) Ltd TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS KYOCERA Document Solutions (U.K.) Limited TASAKI FOODS LTD London-Tokyo Property Services Ltd Telehouse International Corporation of Europe Ltd Marubeni Europe plc Tokio Marine Europe Insurance Limited MEC UK Limited Toray Industries Inc MEIJI YASUDA EUROPE LIMITED Toshiba of Europe Ltd Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc Toyota Motor Europe, London Office Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe, Ltd. Yakult UK Ltd Mitsubishi Pharma Europe Ltd Yamato Transport Europe B.V. London Branch Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International plc YKK Europe Ltd