Looking forward to Japan Matsuri 2010

Sep 23, 2009 | 10 Comments

Japan Matsuri 2009 surpassed our wildest dreams.  We anticipated that the maximum number of festival-goers would be around 15,000.  In fact, we had more than twice this number, all of whom enjoyed the delicious food and wonderful entertainment throughout the day.
In the four weeks leading up to the festival we had more than 45,000 people [...]

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The Japan Matsuri 2009 | Event Details

Sep 14, 2009 | 34 Comments

The 2009 Japan Matsuri is coming to London!

SATURDAY 19th September 2009
10.00- 20.00
Spitalfields
(Tube: Liverpool Street / Aldgate / Aldgate East)

Join us in celebration of Japan and its rich culture, arts & crafts as we welcome the Autumn season at one of London’s most vibrant markets! Situated in the heart of the city, Spitalfields offers [...]

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It’s all on the way!

Sep 18, 2009 | Discuss

[Updated on 18 September 2009]
London Bon Dancers taught old and new bon odori to a group of keen students in preparation for Japan Matsuri. Watch the pros in action on the main stage at 3.45pm, then try it yourself from 5pm in the canopy area!

[Updated on 17 September 2009]
The Japan Matsuri 2009 is only 2 [...]

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Matsuri Photo Competition

Sep 17, 2009 | 2 Comments

Capture the spirit of the Matsuri and win fabulous prizes!
The Japan Matsuri 2009 — a traditional festival for all the family –
Saturday 19th September 2009 10am – 8pm,
Spitalfields Market, London E1 (Liverpool Street Station)

To take part in the competition, send a printed photo to: -
Matsuri Photo Competition,
The Japan Society
Swire House,
59 Buckingham Gate,
London SW1E 6AJ
TEL: [...]

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Front Runners #8: Megumi Tsuchiya

Sep 17, 2009 | 1 Comment

The next Front Runner is Megumi Tsuchiya, an independent art professional.  Completing her MA degree at Sotheby’s Institute of Art as the first Japanese in its history of of the Master Course in Art Business, she is currently based in London and has contributed for many galleries and projects in Austria, Germany, Japan and the [...]

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Front Runners #7: Naomi Suzuki

Sep 17, 2009 | Discuss

Naomi Suzuki is our new Front Runner and our MC for the main stage at the Japan Matsuri 2009 on Saturday 19th September. She will also host “Naomi Gekijo (Naomi Show)” from 2:00pm. Naomi is an actress (you can find her in ‘Brigit Jones’s Diary’ as Hugh Grant’s lover), singer (she hit 12th on dance [...]

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Stalls 2009: Into Japan Specialist Tours

Sep 17, 2009 | Discuss

Into Japan Specialist Tours will have information about Tours to Japan including general information, Luxury Tours and Tailormade Tours.
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Into Japan Specialist Tours has an office in Oxford and Tokyo. They operate Luxury Tours and arrange tailor-made tours according to the wishes of the clients. They have 15 years experience and their tour advisors have lived [...]

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Stalls 2009: Owen Wall

Sep 17, 2009 | Discuss

Owen Wall is a London based designer and manufacturer of tableware, producing bespoke designs for the restaurant industry and public.
For Japan Matsuri, Owen will be showing his new and updated ranges developed over the last year including his durable ‘once fired’ porcelain breakfast and salad bowls: firing only once (heating to 1220C) is different to [...]

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Stalls 2009: Saki Bar & Food Emporium 日本料理「幸（さき）」

Sep 17, 2009 | 1 Comment

The City’s best Japanese restaurant will be welcoming you at the main entrance square behind the canopy stage. Fresh udon noodle in soup with your choice of topping will be served for just 3 pounds a bowl as a special Japan Matsuri price. Early visit is recommended to avoid dissapointement as the stock is limited.
ロンドン、シティー地区に昔ながらのヴィレッジの面影を残した中央卸売肉市場スミスフィールド・マーケット前に位置する日本食レストランコンプレックス、幸（さき）。シティー勤務の方を中心に日本人・英国人の食通のお客様に評判のお店です。
当日は、メイン・エントランス広場の中央ステージ裏にて、あったかうどんと日本茶をご用意して皆様をお待ちしております。たぬき、ワカメ、七味唐辛子等、お好みのトッピングでお召し上がりください。一杯３ポンドのジャパン祭り特別価格での販売となりますが、数に限りがございますので、お早めに起こしください。
日本料理「幸（さき）」
Saki [...]

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Performances 2009: Japanese Cookery Demonstration

Sep 17, 2009 | Discuss

Japanese Cookery Demonstration by Yukari Elliott
Sat 19 September 2009, from 2:00pm
at Conapy Stage
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これから年末に向けてパーティーシーズン！
Now and through to the end of the year is party season!
自分自身が気負わず楽しみながらおもてなしできる簡単！美味しい！３つのレシピをご紹介します。
You can have great fun preparing good-tasting food for parties. Today I’m going to show you how to make three simple dishes.
食材も全てイギリスのスーパーで購入できる物をチョイス。
Most importantly, you can buy all the ingredients in most ordinary [...]

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Stalls 2009: SAM Investment

Sep 17, 2009 | Discuss

Bringing you Premium Sake at a price you can afford, we offer a range of sake from Akita Prefecture including honjōzō, undiluted genshu, pure rice junmai, ginjō and dai-ginjō. Prices range from £4.95 to £34.95.
Koiki na yatsu “Lady Chic” (Ginrin) Junmai genshu
A fruity, refreshing, undiluted, low alcohol sake with a sweet kōji nose. [...]

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