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Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL promotional event "Quest for Japanese Culture"

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A special event where you can explore the charm of Japanese culture from a Kabuki actor, Japanese literature expert, performer/film director’s perspective.

*Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL is an initiative that will see a variety of cultural programs unfold in the run-up to 2020 when the Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place, promoting Tokyo’s appeal as a city of arts and culture.

Program

Opening Act (17:00-)
A dynamic and new-style performance that combines the art of bonsai and shamisen (Japanese guitar)

Performers: Masashi Hirao (Bonsai-shi), JACK & YUJI from the THE SYAMISENIST

Talk & Expression (17:30-)
Using key words of “Traditional and Historical”, speakers will share their perspectives about the charm of Japanese culture.

Guests: Onoe Matsuya (Kabuki Actor), Robert Campbell (Japanese Literature Expert), Keishi Otomo (Film Director)

Others (16:00-)
Kumadori Face Painting, Nodate (Japanese tea ceremony style) photo spot

Guests


Onoe Matsuya (Kabuki Actor)


Robert Campbell (Japanese Literature Expert)


Keishi Otomo (Film Director)


Masashi Hirao (Bonsai-shi)


JACK & YUJI from the THE SYAMISENIST

Admission

Free

*The program may change without notice.
*Wheel-chair accesible
*English translation and sign language provided simultaneously.

Contact

Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL promotional event administrative office
TEL: 03-5300-1107 (Weekdays, 10:00-17:00)

Period

Wednesday, October 30 2019, 17:00 - 18:30

Venues

Plaza square of Yurakucho Station (2-7-1 Yuraku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Flyer

Credit

Organized by
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)