Event Coverage: Hyper Japan 2012 Christmas

The UK’s biggest J-culture event!

If Christmas is a time for giving then Hyper Japan 2012 Christmas, which was held on November at Brompton Hall, Earls Court London gave in abundance by way of a spectacular line-up that surpassed the previous event Hyper Japan 2012 Spring, with many of the live acts performing in the

J -Triangle: A Special Evening Of Japanese Music In London

Prepare yourself for a fantastic night of music performed by some of the best Japanese musicians London has to offer!

On Saturday 9th of June, two professional Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese banjo) players will get together at St Leonard’s Church Shoreditch High St in London to showcase the brilliant sound of this Japanese traditional instrument.

Performers include Hibiki Ichikawa, who is currently the only professional player of Tsugaru Shamisen in UK, and Jack, who is a Japan-based ‘shamisenist’ to create his own original sound of

“Night For Japan” Charity Gala Evening At The Hilton London

Location: Hilton London Metropole Hotel 225 Edgware Road, London W2 1JU

On Friday, 18^th May the Hilton London Metropole will be hosting a spectacular evening event called “A Night For Japan” in aid of two charities: the Hilton in the Community Foundation and the Ashinaga Foundation. Entertainment will be provided by some of London’s most talented Japanese performers, including the amazing Shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa and enka

Tsugaru-shamisen, Minyo, and Enka Dinner Concert At So Restaurant London

A spectacular one-off evening of entertainment not to be missed!

Experience an evening were traditional and modern Japanese music intertwine as your senses indulge in fine contemporary Japanese cuisine.

Enka singer Alika Mochida and shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa will perform together live at So Restaurant in London on Tuesday, 21^st February 2012 for an unforgettable