Japanese Art Festival Events
The Schedule for the 2011 Japanese Art Festival is yet to be finalised. Please keep visiting this page for updates.
Saturday 2nd July 2011
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10:30 | 11:35 | Budo | Martial arts |
11:35 | 11:45 | Hazumu mini | Dance Performance |
11:45 | 12:00 | LDN 48 | |
12:00 | 12:25 | Masa Futagami | Violin Performance |
12:25 | 12:35 | Naoaki's video from Fukushima city hall | |
12:35 | 13:00 | Hibiki | Shamisen |
13:00 | 13:30 | Taiko | |
13:30 | 13:50 | Tomoko Kinuta | Flute |
13;50 | 14:00 | Leiji Matsumoto's movie trailer including video message to JAF | |
14:00 | 14:35 | Cosplay Costume | |
14:45 | 15:00 | Oh My Lord! | |
15:00 | 15:40 | Taiko and Taiko workshop | |
15:45 | 16:15 | Tea ceremony | by Akemi Solloway |
16:15 | 16:45 | Hibiki | Shamisen |
16:45 | 17:15 | Masa Futagami | Violin Performance |
17:15 | 17:30 | Para Para dance by Florence | |
17:30 | 17:50 | Talk and introduction to "Aid For Japan". | |
Short lecture " Shinto" by Akemi Solloway | |||
18:00 | 18:35 | Cosplay performance competition including Jessica's dance | |
18:35 | 19:00 | Zonic | Music performance |
19:00 | 19:15 | LDN 48 | Dance performance |
19:15 | 19:30 | Oh My Lord! | Dance performance |
19:40 | 20:00 | Saara Takase | Music performance |
20:00 | 20:10 | Hazumu Mini | Dance Performance |
20:10 | 21:00 | Karaoke |
Workshops : Saturday 2nd July 2011
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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS : BERTRAND RUSSELL ROOM | |||
11:00 | 12:00 | Manga drawing workshop | |
12:00 | 13:00 | Calligraphy | |
13:00 | 14:00 | Manga drawing workshop | |
14:00 | 15:00 | Calligraphy | |
15:00 | 16:00 | Yoga workshop by Japanese teacher |
All the workshops are free but are on a strictly first come/first served basis with only 10 places per workshop. To secure a place at the weekend workshops, please email us at stating which workshop you would like to attend.
Sunday 3rd July 2011
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10:30 | 11:00 | Martial arts | |
11:00 | 11:20 | Masa Futagami | Violin Performance |
11:20 | 11:30 | Hazumu mini | |
11:30 | 11:45 | Enka | Claudia |
12:00 | 12:15 | Oh My Lord! | Dance performance |
12:15 | 12:30 | Gothic Lolita show | Lizzie & Tania |
12:30 | 13:30 | Martial arts | |
13:30 | 14:00 | Lecture " Japanese Culture" | by Akemi Solloway |
14:00 | 14:10 | Leiji Matsumoto's movie trailer including video message to JAF | |
14:10 | 14:30 | Kimono fashion show | |
14:30 | 15:00 | Cosplay Parade | |
15:15 | 16:00 | Japanese Film Panel | Jasper Sharp, Adam Torel (Third Window Films) and Joey Leung (Terracotta Distribution) |
16:00 | 16:30 | Talk and introduction to "Aid For Japan". | |
Lecture " Shinto" by Akemi Solloway |
Workshops : Sunday 3rd July 2011
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SUNDAY WORKSHOPS : BERTRAND RUSSELL ROOM | |||
11:00 | 12:00 | Manga drawing workshop | |
12:00 | 13:00 | Calligraphy | |
13:00 | 14:00 | Manga drawing workshop | |
14:00 | 14:10 | Video message from Reiji Matsumoto | |
14:00 | 15:00 | Calligraphy | |
15:00 | 16:00 | Yoga workshop by Japanese teacher |
All the workshops are free but are on a strictly first come/first served basis with only 10 places per workshop. To secure a place at the weekend workshops, please email us at stating which workshop you would like to attend.
Please note that events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Zero Goods Universe : Leiji Matsumoto
We are proud to announce that ZERO GOODS UNIVERSE from Japan will be appearing at the next Japanese Art Festival.
Zero Goods Universe are responsible for producing a range of items based on the work of famed Anime and Manga creator Leiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato, Captain Harlock).
Zero Goods will be showing samples of Matsumoto's artwork including the trailer for his new movie Space Pirate Captain Herlock. A range of dolls, accessories, watches, books, cards etc. will also be available.
www.zerogoodsuniverse.com/jaf/future2011london.html

Japanese Food
The Japanese Art Festival always provides a taste of Japan courtesy of our Yatai stands. Enjoy a range of food and drink including Yakisoba, Tenmusu, Japanese beer, sake, wine and soba.
Traditional Japanese Music
Enjoy some classic Japanese musical treats including performances on the Shamisen and also the ever-popular Taiko drums.
Martial Arts
The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School (Tenshin Kan Dojo UK) In 3rd decade of training in the traditional Martial Arts of Japan.
The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School (MSMAS) is probably now one of the oldest and most traditional mixed Martial Arts Centres in the UK today, known also Tenshin Kan Dojo UK.
Competitive BJA Judo, traditional Aikido, Iaido (Japanese Swordwork) & Kendo. Home Dojo of Official UK Representative (Daihyo), Dai Nippon Butoku Kai ID, Kyoto, Japan.
Yoga
Natsuko Matsuyama is a Yoga Alliance qualified teacher based in London. She has trained in many forms, including Sivananda, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Power, Yin yoga to deepen her understanding of yoga philosophy and tradition. Her teaching style respects tradition yet fits the modern life style and is intended for daily practice. She believes yoga is an accessible way for all to live healthy mentally, physically and spiritually.
http://numero6yoga.blogspot.com/
Cosplay

The Japanese Art Festival will have a wide range of Cosplay-themed events over the course of the weekend, including the Cosplay Parade, Cosplay Costume and Performance Competitions and Cosplay Workshops.
Please note that events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Dealers at the Japanese Art Festival

Attendees of the Festival will be able to purchase a wide range of items including DVDs, Manga, Japanese food, toys, T-Shirts, clothing and much more. Some of the companies attending the Japanese Art Festival include:
- Adrian Pang www.animepang.com
- Kaku Lab www.punlita.com
- Momolita www1.odn.ne.jp/momolita/
- www.annecy.org
- www.animeanime.biz Showing the video including special message to JAF from Reiji
- Anime League
- Oh My Lord!
- Aid For Japan www.aidforjapan.co.uk
- Hyper Japan
- Kamika-Z www.kamikaz.co.uk
- Chris Katsui - Anime picture canvas
- www.punlita.com
- United Publications www.up1.co.uk
- Third Window Films
- Animetal www.theanimetal.com
Artists at the Japanese Art Festival
Have your Manga Portrait done on the weekend -or see some of the wonderful artwork on display and for sale care of our Artists at the Japanese art Festival including www.studiotaikofish.com, Karen Lusted, Miwa (Teddy bear accessories), Kelly, Adrian Pang
Sayaka Yamamoto
Sayaka Yamamoto is a Saya Cafe Sweets Deco artist who will be on hand to demonstrate the art of Japanese Sweets Deco with fees for items being donated to the Aid For Japan charity. Join in to make original magnet or pendant as well as handmade craft. Also you can buy sweets deco items.
http://ameblo.jp/macaronalice/
Kashuu
Kashuu is a UK-based Master of Japanese calligraphy. She will present a Calligraphy workshop and demonstrate her calligraphy writing with donations going to Japan tsunami survivors.
Other Artists attending include:
- Miwa Vicary - cute Teddy Bear goods and accessories
- Karen Lusted www.moonlightwaltz.com
- Kyoko Koshinaka - T-shirt artist