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Kinjogakuin University – calligraphy show
These artists play special performances of calligraphy to promote shodo, the Japanese traditional culture calligraphy in schools and other places. During the Japan Week, the art of shodo – usually associated to strict and stiff rules – will be combined with music, dance, and calligraphy. The artists will be very happy to make the public interested in their performance.
Naganuma Shizu U Kimono Gakuin-Kumagaya school – kimono show
The group gives classes of Japanese traditional kimono dressing in Kumagaya, the hottest city in Japan, about 100 km far from Tokyo. They work hard to get people know the world of kimono, a tradition they are proud of. During the Japan Week they will show how to wear an ancient bridal costume, a long-sleeved kimono and a casual kimono.
Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword – introduction to Japanese sword and samurai show
These craftsmen come from Setouchi city, located in the western part of Japan and also known as the “sunny country” because of its mild climate and little rainfalls. Once named Bizen no Kuni Osafune, the city grew as one of the biggest production areas of Japanese swords. Almost half of the swords currently designated as National Treasures are made in Bizen. The artists will introduce the art of tosho, the craftsmen of swords, and the techniques used to make “not broken, not bent and beautiful” Japanese swords.
Odorinchu – yosakoi dance
Odorinchu, a yosakoi dancing team, is a group of dancers from over 50 universities in the Kanto area, located in the eastern part of Japan. Each yosakoi team has its own costume. They dance at festivals and events all over Japan. This time they decided to leave Japan to share their art with people in Torino.
NPO Taiko no Gakkou One Taiko Family – Japanese drums
Group of Japanese drummers from the Tokushima Prefecture, located in the western part of Japan. They aim to create an environment where people can enjoy local arts through Japanese drums with no age, sex or disability barriers. They perform at events, festivals and concerts, and also carry out workshops at elementary and junior high schools. They play drums with joy and hope both players and audience will enjoy their performance.