For this inaugural Japanese Cherry Blossom festival we want to present an immersive experience of Japanese culture with something for everybody to enjoy. So far we have confirmed:

LIVE PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE DAY:

• MION – Japanese Singer/Songwriter

www.instagram.com/MION_official

• Tengu Taiko Drummers

www.tengutaiko.com

• Heijoshin Dojo

www.facebook.com/heijoshin

• IVIX Dance

www.instagram.com/ivixdance

JAPANESE CRAFT WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS:

• Yukiko Ayres Master Calligrapher (£5 for your choice of word, name etc)

www.yukikoayres.com

• Retro Kimono Pop-Up Kimono Shop | Try On A Kimono
  

www.retro-kimono.co.uk

www.instagram.com/retro_kimono_uk

• Kokedama Plant | Moss Ball Workshop (£20, includes all materials and plants)

www.instagram.com/viridianorb

• Japanese Embroidery Display and Live Silk Embroidery Demo

www.nejiribana.co.uk

• Sashiko Embroidery Workshop (£3, includes all materials)

www.japancrafts.co.uk

www.instagram.com/japancrafts

• J-Pop Scrapbooking and Jewellery Workshop (Various Activities, £1-£10)

www.instagram.com/kpoppinuk

• Washi Paper Dolls (£1)

www.instagram.com/yumiartcrafts

• Haiku Poetry with resident poet Mr. Blue
  

• Make-and-Take Origami

SHOPPING:

• Pop-Up Vintage Kimono Shop
• J-Pop Music
• MION Album Signing / Merchandise / Photo Opportunity
• Kawaii Stickers and Prints
• Kokedama Plants
• Anime and Character Goods
• Japanese Craft Kits
• MEGA Charity Raffle (£2 per ticket or 3 for £5)
  

Please go to ‘Our Supporters’ page for a full list of our Charity Raffle prizes

JAPANESE FOOD & DRINK:

Special thanks go to Briste Coffee Shop, for allowing us to turn their cafe Japanese for the day!

• Sake Bar 

www.instagram.com/shibuyaunderground

• Japanese Food (Including Vegan)

www.instagram.com/tokyoizakayabirmingham

www.instagram.com/bahaveganuk

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Most of these activities are FREE, however some are charged so you may want to bring some ££ CASH ££ to speed up the queues.

Card payments will also be accepted.