Live Performance at HOME Thursday 4 September

Live performers include:

• All Japan Bridal Beauticians Association

  Bridal Fashion Show

  Since its founding in 1975, the All Japan Bridal Beauticians Association has been a leader in the traditional Japanese bridal attire, kimono dressing, and beauty techniques related to nal events and ceremonies.

• Sogo College SEO

  Koto Performance (japanese musical instrument)

  We, the ‘Seo Sokyoku Hibikino kai ‘ have been enjoying playing the koto since 1968. Our performances aim to share the charm of the koto not only within Japan but also overseas. The koto is a traditional Japanese string instrument with 13 strings and have a history of over a thousand years in Japan.

  In this performance, we will perform koto and collaborate with keyboard and percussion. Additionally, the ‘ Tonami Shinyokai’ will have the shimai performance of Noh in the Hosho style.We will perform climactic scenes of Noh using only the chorus.

  We hope you enjoy this traditional Japanese culture through koto and shimai.

• Matsumoto Music School

  Japanese music played on Piano

  I have received the award of Consul General of Poland at the Chopin Avenue and the Gold prize at the European International Piano Competition in Japan. I have also performed with the Polish Silesian philharmonic Orchestra.

  For this time, I will be playing music from Japan including anime songs. I will play with all my heart, hoping that people from UK will enjoy the performance

   

• Toe Show Girl

  Japanese Tap Dance

  We were drawn to the elegance of kimono and the traditional Japanese music, we have taken on the challenge of blending these elements with Western tap dance.

  Through diverse expressions and performances, we aim to foster cross-cultural exchange that transcends borders.

  Our performance is rooted in Kagura, a sacred dance dedicated to the deities of Japan, and incorporates elements such as Gagaku (ancient court music) and retro popular songs.Dressed in vibrant miko (shrine maiden) costumes, we present a uniquely Japanese form of tap dance, which we call Yamato Tap.

  We hope you will feel a sense of Japanese spirit and elegance, combining sacred tradition with accessible charm.