JapanFestival2012inLONDON - Theme -
1） ”Thank you” to the great supports of the world from Japan
A lot of message sand supports of the
encouragement from all over the world were sent to
Japan just after the Great East Japan earthquake. In
2012, one year after the disaster, we would like to
send a message of “Thank you” to the world from
Japan this time.
2）Send ‘Vibrant Energy’ to the world from Japan
Japan has started to look ahead and walk forward
with heartful supports from all over the world. We
have received lots of encouragement from all over the
world since the day of the disaster and now, we
would like to send out our ‘Vibrant Energy’ to the world.
■Event Site in London
Broadgate Circle
Exchange House, 12 Exchange Squre, London EC2A
It is located in the City of London and
connected to Liverpool Street railway station.
It is a centre of business area with many
business workers and commuters.
It is about 15 minutes by tube between
here and the Olympic village.
Summary
■Hosted by
Japan Festival 2012 Executive Committee
■Managed by
Japan Festival 2012 Executive Committee
■Supported by
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (under application for approval)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Iwate Prefecture / Fukushima Prefecture (under application for approval)
Rikuzentakata City / Miyako City / Ishinomaki City / Shim
■Dates
（1）Ashi-yu cafe (footbath cafe) Japan：May 26 (Sat) - Jun 9 (Sat) 2012
（2）“ Arigato”Friends of the World :
<Ａ>welcome concert ①Jul 25 (Wed) Sound of Reconstruction Resonates over to you
<Ｂ>welcome concert ②Jul 26 (Thu‘) Matsuri（’Festivals in Japan）
Picture displays and DVD presentation of the affected area in English
Japan Festival 2012 in London Honorary Chairman “Fuyoh Kobayashi (Calligrapher)”
Profile
She taught many students calligraphy and haiku from 1976 to 1977 in the
Japanese Language course at The Australian National University.
She produces a wide range of creations, such ones as in Chinese characters,
grass characters and more.
She has been around many countries as international ambassador of friendship,
introducing“ Japanese spirit created with calligraphy brush” to the world.
At the present, she is appointed as a publicity ambassador of Yeosu city in
Korea, where World Expo is being held now.
Review……Japan Festival 2012 in London
［Promotion①］Ashi－yu cafe (Footbath cafe) Japan
May 26(sat)-Jun 9 (sat) 2012
※May 20 (sun) 2012 : Held press event at Tokyo Tower
［Promotion②］We had a campaign called “Arigato Friends of the World”
The messages of the Japanese people thanking for support will be displayed
at the show site in London.
［Promotion③］July 25 (Wed) - August 3 (Fri) “Japanese spirit created with calligraphy brush”
Performance by our Honorary Chairman “Fukuyoh Kobayashi (calligrapher)”
that will conveys the message of “Thank You”
［Promotion④］On July 25th(Wed), “Kenka -Tanabata-Daiko” which is from Rikuzentakata city,Iwate Pref.
will perform as featured artist in the welcome concert after one-year break of performance
after Tsunami disaster.On July 26th, people associated with the affected area will perform
a miniature version of one of the biggest summer festivals in Japan
in a series of performances titled“ Matsuri”
［Promotion⑤］Set up of Yukari Museum July 25th(Wed)～August 7th(Tue)
Review……Japan Festival 2012 in London
JAPAN FESTIVAL 2012 IN LONDON
Photos, movies and writings relating to the Great East Japan
Earthquake, as well as gratitude messages, artworks and uniforms created by
famous people in the affected area will be displayed.
［Promotion①］：Ashi-yu Cafe (Footbath cafeTour in Japan) Japan： May 26(sat)～Jun 9(sat)
［Promotion②］：We had a campaign called“ Arigato Friends of the World”
The messages of the Japanese people thanking for support will be displayed
at the show site in London.
［Promotion③］：July 25 (Wed) - August 3 (Fri)“ Japanese spirit created with calligraphy brush”
Performance by our Honorary Chairman
“Fukuyoh Kobayashi (calligrapher)”
that will conveys the message of“ Thank You”
［Promotion④］：On July 25th(Wed),“ Kenka -Tanabata-Daiko” which is from Rikuzentakata city,
Iwate Pref. will perform as featured artist in the welcome concert after
one-year break of performance after Tsunami disaster.
On July 26th, people associated with the affected area will perform a miniature
version of one of the biggest summer festivals in Japan in a series of
performances titled“ Matsuri”
July 25th Welcome Concert “Sound of Recovery Resonates Over to You”
17:00 - 18:00 Press Conference
18:15 - 18:30 Tape Cut Ceremony
Welcome Concert “Sound of Recovery Resonates Over to You”
Time : 18:30 Doors Open / 19:00 Show Start / 21:40 Show Finish
Venue : Broadgate Circle
MC : Mr. Shirato and Ms. Sakurada
Kenka-Tanabata-Daiko from Rikuzentakata city in Iwate Pref.
will perform after one-year break of performance after Tsunami disaster
Kenka Tanabata Matsuri at Kesennuma-cho has a long history and tradition and was designated as folk intangible cultural heritage in Iwate Pref.
“Kenka Tanabata Daiko(Drums)” has performed at home and abroad and inspired many people with the fascination of its sound and provided them with energy.
There are three ways to beat a drum, but those different sounds combines together to become one to create a fantastic atmosphere.
This great sound will make your body move with excitement.
Event Part 1 -“Don’t Forget Fukushima
(City with the devastated nuclear plant)- 3.11”
Date : July 26th (Thursday), 2012
Time : 17:30 Doors Open / 18:00 Show Start / 19:00 Show Finish
Venue : Broadgate Circle Special Stage
MC : Mr. Shirato and Ms. Sakurada
Contents of the Show
18:00 Show Start
Video of the affected area before the earthquake ～ Blackout ～ Present situation
Message from the Mayor of Fukushima - DVD Presentation
Video of the Recovery Process
Thank you message from various people of the
19:00 Show Finish
Event Part 2 “ Maturi - Japanese Festival” presented by Japan Airlines
Date : July 26th (Thursday), 2012
Time : 19:30 Doors Open / 20:00 Show Start / 22:00 Show Finish
Venue : Broadgate Circle Special Stage
MC : Mr. Shirato and Ms. Sakurada
Supported by : Shakunage Society of Fukushima (in London)
Artist Performance - Ms. Shimazu (a lady singer) Rikuzentakata Kenka Drum Group
Ikki Drum Group Mayuko Suenobu
Shinya from Luna Sea Toshiyuki Isobe (a male singer)
July 27th Japan Music Affairs of each
Date : July 27 (Friday), 2012
Time : First presentation 12:00 - 13:30
Venue : To be decided
