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Memorial Concert For Japan Earthquake & Tsunami 2016
Kakehashi Project: “The Unity Bridge Project”
11th March 2011 was a devastating day in Japanese history. A 9.0 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful to ever be recorded in Japan, hit the country’s east coast and triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the Tōhoku region. The wave travelled 10km inland in some areas of the country, and over 15,000 people were killed by the event. To this day, Japan is still in shock about the disaster but they are determined to remain brave in the Read more…
Event: Japan Matsuri 2014 London Trafalgar Square
The spectacular annual Japan festival returns for more fun and excitement!
Date: Saturday, 27th September 2014
Location: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
Time: 11 am – 9 pm Read more…
Event Report: Japan Matsuri 2012 At Trafalgar Square London
Londoners get a taste of Japanese culture!
On Saturday 6th October, under a blissful (almost) clear blue sky, Trafalgar Square in London played host to Japan Matsuri 2012. 70,000 people were expected to come and go throughout the day and it’s quite possible that number was met. Since the first matsuri festival started in 2009, the event’s popularity has grown year after year spreading the rich and vibrant culture of Japan and gaining new fans. Unquestionably this year was Read more…
Japan Matsuri 2012 Trafalgar Square London
When: Saturday 6 October 2012
Time: 11:00 – 21:00
The much-loved JAPAN MATSURI returns to London on SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER and this year it’s in Trafalgar Square in the centre of London. This dynamic annual event brings the Japanese community and Londoners together to enjoy Japanese food, music, dance and much more. Its new venue in Trafalgar Square will offer a fantastic chance to experience Japan in the Read more…
Taiko Drummer Kumiko Suzuki To Give Free Performance At Kokoro Exhibition
Free addmission!
On Saturday 23rd June from 15.30 at The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court within the grounds of Somerset House in London, professional Taiko drummer and member of The Sounds of Japan (a collection of professional and established Japanese musicians and performers), Kumiko Suzuki will be giving a free live performance to celebrate the exhibition Kokoro: The Art of Horiyoshi III which Read more…