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◆ The JapanFestival Berlin is returning for the 11th time in URANIA ◆

This 2-day event is packed with booths, performances and activities showcasing Japanese art, culture, lifestyle and tourism. Christian Wagner, the founder of JapanFestival Berlin describes his vision of the event:

"There are many things from Japan that inspire us from their tradition to day-to-day courtesy - its impressive culture has enriched JapanFestival Berlin every year. This unique and dynamic experience comes closer to us at the cultural melting pot of Berlin."

《 Please see the Program at the bottom for more detail 》

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✤ EXHIBITS ✤
More than 120 exhibitors will be present at the event! There will be cultural experience, shops and information booths across all four levels of the venue.

◎ Cultural
Japanese Ikebana, tea, kimono, traditional shiatsu massage, manga/anime cosplay and also hands-on space to fold origami or play go (board game).

◎ Shops
Furniture and home accessories, manga/anime goods, Japanese art and design, culinary delights (sushi, matcha, snacks, pastries, onigirazu) as well as Japanese sake and whiskey.

◎ Information
Tourist information available from GEOPLAN, JNTO, Japanese Embassy and the Japanese-German Center booths.

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✤ PROGRAM ✤
Under the motto of, "Land of the Rising Sun" there will be 450 artists in two separate halls including the unique Japanese Taiko Drummer, Itchitaro and a surprise artist invited by the Japanese Embassy!

【Other Highlights】
・Taiko drummers by Tengu Daiko
・Mezzo-soprano Setsuko Oshiro Jeanneret
・Japanese band "Japan Japan"
・Taiko-Fusion-Project Shambala
・Traditional kimono presentation with costume scientist Ann-Dorothee Schlüter
・Kimono master Yoko Sawasan (arriving from Tokyo specifically for the event)
・Gothic Lolita-style fashion show
・Traditional Japanese dance by the artist Chihoko
・Shakuhachi bamboo flute by Patrick Urban
・Traditional koto performances
・Japanese martial arts presentations (Aikido, Kendo, Iaido, Karate, Naginata, Ju Tai Jitsu) with Kadeshi
・Taiko group "Iki Iki Taiko"
・Sumi-e performances by master Rita Böhm,
・Ikebana demonstrations by Marianne Pucks
・Shamisen and Japanese songs with the ensemble Nagomi
・Vocal ensemble "Sakura"
・Manga dance anime acts by Shiroku and tanoshii.

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✤ LINK ✤
◉ 10th JapanFestival Berlin 2019 (Youtube Video)▼
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj4pKNfQD4o

◉ Social Media▼
〔FB〕https://www.facebook.com/JapanFestivalBerlin
〔IG〕https://www.instagram.com/japanfestival_berlin/

◉ Official Website▼
http://www.japanfestival.de/