This two-pronged project focused on implementation in Japanese language course classes at universities, as well as zashikimai dance and body movement workshops aimed at the general public. All program admissions were free, and as near to the everyday life of the Edo and Meiji periods as possible, featuring live performances of jiuta and sangen, dances in traditional Japanese white makeup, hair styles, long-trained kimono, etc. The project was unique in that all events aimed at the public were conducted in Italian, except for the jiuta. The performances included traditional dances of various styles and backgrounds, as well as a Q&A session, a body movement workshop in Italian, and a “Sakura Sakura” dance experience. By engineering more time to interact directly with audiences, organizers were able to convey the appeal of Japanese culture on a deeper level.

The program was as follows:
“Nagoya-obi” (tsuyamono dance of romance) Dance: Kirizaki Tsurujo
“Matsu-zukushi” (otokomai male dance/celebratory dance) Dance: Kirizaki Tsurumaru, Suzujo/song and sangen playing: Kirizaki Tsurujo, Tsurumaru, “Tama-tori” (dance based on Noh) Dance: Kirizaki Tsurujo, recording of song and sangen by Nao Ohara.