Kansas City Japan Festival 2011 Program

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JCCC BUILDING MAP AND FESTIVAL VENUES
NOTE: CC is the Carlsen Center RC is the Regnier Center NMOCA is the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
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THE 14TH ANNUAL GREATER KANSAS CITY
JAPAN FESTIVAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5, 6 Remembering the Japan Tragedy of March 11, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Opening Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Performing Arts Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Other Performances and Cultural Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, 13 Japanese Cultural Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Other Activities and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Anime and Manga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Featured Artist Miyuki the Candy Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Featured Performers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20, 21, 22 Schedule/Timetable of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24, 25, 26 Featured Performers (continues). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Panel Discussion, The Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cultural Presentations/Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30, 31 General Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33, 34 Japanese Cooking Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Martial Arts Demonstrations and Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36, 37 Musical Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Japan-Related Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Fun and Useful Japanese Words and Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Map of Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Map of Japan/Participating Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Financial Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Participating Vendors/Anime and Manga Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 GKC Japan Festival Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 3
WELCOME TO THE 14TH ANNUAL GREATER KANSAS CITY JAPAN FESTIVAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
FESTIVAL HOURS
Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
ADMISSION
Admission Fee adults $10, students and children $5, children under 5 free Wristbands Everyone who pays an admission and children under 5 will receive a RED wristband. Please wear your wristband at all times as it will serve as your admittance to all Festival venues. Persons without the proper wristbands will not be allowed to attend or participate in any event or activity. Workshops / Demonstrations / Cultural Presentations Workshop, Demonstration and Cultural Presentation admittance is on a rst-come, rst-serve basis. If you desire to attend a Workshop, Demonstration or Cultural Presentation, please proceed to the Workshop, Demonstration or Cultural Presentation room prior to the scheduled start time. JAPANESE BEER AND SAKE TASTING 4-7 p.m. ONLY IN THE CUBE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE REGNIER CENTER Japanese Beer Enjoy a bottle of Japanese beer and relax after attending Festival activities. Japanese Sake Tasting Taste a variety of sakes and learn all about the different types of sake from experts. General Information Regarding Purchase and Consumption of Beer and Sake Attendees who wish to purchase Japanese beer or participate in the sake tasting event must provide proof that they are over the age of 21 by showing proper ID. Attendees who are veried as being of proper age to consume beer or sake will be given a white wristband.
THE OPENING CEREMONY

Honored guests, including government ofcials and dignitaries from sponsoring organizations, will ofcially open the 2011 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival on Saturday, September 24, at 10 a.m. in Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center. The Opening Ceremonies will include music, remarks by distinguished guests and the ritual of kagamiwari the breaking of the sake barrel and toast to open the 2011 GKC Japan Festival.
JAPAN FESTIVAL
GENERAL INFORMATION continued
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND A campus map is located on the inside cover of this program. Large maps of various Festival venues will be found at the information booths throughout the Carlsen Center and Regnier Center. INFORMATION BOOTHS AND FESTIVAL STAFF MEMBERS WEARING RED (AND A FEW BLUE) HAPPI COATS and RED VESTS There are information booths on the rst oor of the Carlsen Center near Yardley Hall, across from the elevator on the second and third oors of the Carlsen Center and in the lobby of the Regnier Center. Festival staff members wearing red or blue Happi Coats or red vests will be stationed throughout the Festival venues. They will be able to assist you, answer your questions and give directions. There are also maps of the Festival venues at the information booths and in the inside cover of the Festival program.
Look for Festival staff members wearing red or blue Happi Coats or red vests shown above they can answer your questions.
FOOD SERVICE TRADITIONAL JAPANESE FOOD CAPITOL FEDERAL CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE REGNIER CENTER 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Enjoy traditional Japanese food served by local Japanese restaurants and the JCCC Dining Services. Featured Japanese restaurants include: One-Bite Japanese Grill, Nara, Siki, Kaiyo and the JCCC Dining Services. JCCC FOOD SERVICE CAF TEMPO IN THE NERMAN MUSEUM 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ENCORE!ESPRESSO IN THE CARLSEN CENTER 10 a.m.-6 p.m. TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SNACKS AND SWEETS ORIENTAL SUPERMARKET Second Floor, Carlsen Center 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
JAPAN FESTIVAL
BAZAAR Carlsen Center 232-234 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FIRST AID In case of an accident or a medical emergency, please contact a Festival staff member wearing a red or blue Happi Coat or a red vest or go to an information booth located on the rst, second or third oor of the Carlsen Center and in the lobby of the Regnier Center. These individuals will contact Security immediately to address your situation. Volunteers wearing the red or blue Happi Coats or red vests will be stationed throughout the Festival areas to assist you in case of an emergency. LOST AND FOUND In case you have lost an item or have found an item that doesnt belong to you, please contact a Festival staff member wearing a red or blue Happi Coat or a red vest or go to an information booth located on the rst, second or third oor of the Carlsen Center and in the lobby of the Regnier Center. ATM AN ATM IS LOCATED ON THE WALKWAY BETWEEN THE CARLSEN CENTER AND THE REGNIER CENTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE NERMAN MUSEUM NEAR THE SOUTH EXIT DOOR OF THE CARLSEN CENTER.,
2011 FESTIVAL SURVEY

Please take a moment as you leave to ll out a Festival Survey at the Information Booth in the lobby of the Carlsen Center, or the lobby of the Regnier Center. Your input is critical in helping us make our Festival even better in 2012! For completing the survey, participants will receive a special GKC Japan Festival pen (while supplies last).
HELP US GO GREEN RECYCLE YOUR FESTIVAL PROGRAM

RETURN ANY UNWANTED GKC JAPAN FESTIVAL PROGRAMS AT THE EXIT DOORS OF THE CARLSEN AND REGNIER CENTERS SO THAT OTHER ATTENDEES MAY USE THEM.
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JAPAN FESTIVAL
REMEMBERING THE EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI AND NUCLEAR DISASTER OF MARCH 11, 2011
The 2011 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival Executive Committee will hold two special events at our Festival this year to remind attendees of the tragedy that occurred on March 11, 2011, in the northeast portion of the main Japan island of Honshu. We are holding a Thousand Crane Project where attendees can make an Origami crane in the Japanese Cultural Village on the rst oor of the Carlsen Center and then place that crane on a special display in the lobby of the Carlsen Center. The objective is to make 1,000 cranes that can be sent to Japan to support the relief efforts that are ongoing. In addition we are holding a very special panel discussion about the tragedy. Part of the discussion will be from an insiders perspective who has visited Japan several times since the March 11 event. He will also provide a personal rst-hand perspective of what Japan is like today. In addition, our other participant will discuss the economic impact of the tragedy, both today and in the future. This discussion will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Carlsen Center Room 211.
THE THOUSAND CRANE PROJECT

There is a Japanese saying that one who folds a thousand paper cranes will be granted a wish. This was the goal of a little girl, Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped over that city in August of 1945. Sadako developed leukemia after being exposed to the radiation from the bomb, and while she was hospitalized, she started to fold a thousand paper cranes so that her simple wish to live would be granted. Unfortunately, she folded only 644 cranes before she became too weak to do anymore, and she died shortly thereafter. Her friends and family nished folding the cranes in her honor, and they also erected a statue of her holding a paper crane, which stands in the International Peace Park in Hiroshima. Now, today, we hope to fold a thousand paper cranes in tribute to the people of Japan, both the victims and the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Honshu Island on March 11, 2011. Relief funds are still needed, as are our best wishes for the recovery of Japan. We urge you to go to Carlsen Center Room 128 in the Japanese Cultural Village today, and for a donation of $1, you will be taught to fold a paper crane. Then take the crane to The Thousand Crane Project exhibit (to the left of the doors of Polsky Theatre, in the Carlsen Center Lobby) to have your crane added to those that are already on the trees. All the money that is collected for the chance to fold a crane, as well as the cranes themselves, will be taken to Japan, to the people of Tohoku (the area of Honshu island that was most devastated by the tsunami). Help us as we pay tribute to the strength and resilience of the Japanese people. Lets do our best, Tohoku! Lets do our best, Japan!
THE EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI AND NUCLEAR DISASTER OF MARCH 11 FROM THE INSIDE AND OUT PANEL DISCUSSION
Well offer two very different perspectives but equally interesting viewpoints on the disaster. Dr. Chris Kuehl, economist and international affairs specialist, will review the aftershocks of the tsunami in an economic sense what did the earthquake do to Japan, and what did it do to the worlds nely tuned supply chain, nancial and business systems. Takao Shibata will speak as a Japanese native, and as someone with intimate knowledge of his countrys history and politics. He will address issues of shock, psychology, political reaction and what the road to recovery looks like just past the six-month anniversary of the greatest challenge to confront Japan since the end of World War II. Your questions will be welcome at this moderated forum.
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OPENING CEREMONIES
IN POLSKY THEATRE
10-10:20 a.m.
Festival Overview, Highlights and Introduction of Featured Artists
Honored guests, including government ofcials and dignitaries from sponsoring organizations, will ofcially open the 2011 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival on Saturday, September 24, at 10 a.m. in Polsky Theatre in the Carlsen Center. The Opening Ceremonies will include music, remarks by distinguished guests and the ritual of Kagamiwari the breaking of a sake barrel and toast to open the 2011 GKC Japan Festival.
PERFORMING ARTS
IN YARDLEY HALL AND POLSKY THEATRE
actual performance times may vary slightly
IN YARDLEY HALL
Noon 12:20 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:50 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 8:15 p.m. CONCERT #1 noon-4 p.m. Ottawa Suzuki Strings Buyo Dance by Yoshiko Yamanaka Sumo Ki-Daiko Olathe District Schools Taiko Three Trails Taiko K-State Yosakoi Dance Group Taka Koto Trio, Genroku Hanami Odori Koto Trio, Shakuhachi, Drum and Buyo Dance Duo Sokyo Koto and Shakuhachi Denver Taiko Finale CONCERT #2 4:30-8:30 p.m. Buyo Dance by Yoshiko Yamanaka Sumo Ki-Daiko Olathe District Schools Taiko Three Trails Taiko Sumo Taka Koto Trio Genroku Hanami Odori Koto Trio, Shakuhachi, Drum and Buyo Dance Duo Sokyo Koto and Shakuhachi Denver Taiko Finale Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall Yardley Hall
IN POLSKY THEATRE
10-10:20 a.m. 10:30-10:50 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Noon-12:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-4:30 p.m. 4:45-5:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony Festival overview, highlights and Introduction of Featured Artists Ottawa Suzuki Strings Yosakoi Workshop -- K-State Yosakoi Dance Group Denver Taiko Workshop Tea Ceremony Demonstration Martial Arts Demonstrations Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest Polsky Theatre Polsky Theatre Polsky Theatre Polsky Theatre Polsky Theatre Polsky Theatre Polsky Theatre
OTHER PERFORMANCES
IN REGNIER CENTER FOOD COURT Food Court Performances
11 a.m-6 p.m. Various musicians will perform throughout the day Regnier Center Food Court
EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

IN RECITAL HALL AND CARLSEN CENTER ROOM 211 Recital Hall
11a.m.-noon 1:30-2:30 p.m. 2:45-3:45 p.m. 4-4:45 p.m. 5-6 p.m. Koto Workshop Japanese Armor Presentation Kimono Demonstration Cosplay Contest Meeting The Art of Origami Ms. Nancy Bjorge
Hudson Auditorium
1:30-3 p.m. 3:15-4 p.m. The Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster of March 11 from the Inside and Out Panel Discussion Cosplay Presentation Members of Naka-Kon
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EXHIBITS
IN THE VIRGINIA KREBS COMMUNITY ROOM 107 CARLSEN CENTER FIRST FLOOR AND REGNIER CENTER EAST LOBBY (IKEBANA EXHIBIT)
ONE THOUSAND CRANE DISPLAY FOR JAPAN RECOVERY

In the Carlsen Center lobby in the northeast area near the Polsky Theatre entrance is a display of Origami cranes. Festival attendees can make a paper origami crane (experts will teach you how to fold a crane) in the Japanese Cultural Village, Carlsen Center Room 128 for a suggested donation of $1. Then you can take your crane and hang it on the special trees in the Carlsen Center lobby. This exhibit is a tribute to the people of Japan, both the victims and the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Honshu Island on March 11, 2011. Relief funds are still needed, as are our best wishes for the recovery of Japan. All the money that is collected for the chance to fold a crane, as well as the cranes themselves, will be taken to Japan, to the people of Tohoku (the area of Honshu island that was most devastated by the tsunami). Help us as we pay tribute to the strength and resilience of the Japanese people. Lets do our best, Tohoku! Lets do our best, Japan!
KIMONO DISPLAY FEATURING WEDDING KIMONOS

The word Kimono simply means things to wear and is the traditional clothing of Japan. It is a long robe with wide sleeves worn as an outer garment. It is complemented by a sash, called an Obi. The Obi is worn around the mid-section of the body. The Kimono has had a long history in Japan and it has changed over time to reect the society and culture of that period. Today, a Japanese young woman usually wears a Kimono for a few special occasions like weddings, college graduation, the coming of age ceremony on her 19th birthday, New Years celebration, etc. For weddings, the complete bridal Kimono and Kimono apparel is usually rented. Today in Japan, Kimono are rarely worn as everyday clothing., Today, there are many different types and styles of Kimono worn by men, women and children. The color, cut, fabric and decorations of a Kimono may vary according to sex, age and marital status of the wearer, the season of the year and the occasion for which the Kimono is worn. Kimonos are made of silk and are usually very expensive. Today they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as weddings and tea ceremonies. To put on a Kimono takes much practice and time. Tying the belt or Obi alone is so difcult that it may require assistance from a friend. Wearing a Kimono properly includes proper hair style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear and a small handbag for women. But the Japanese Kimono and Obi are more than clothing. Like most Japanese things, they are an expression of sensitivity, beauty and, particularly harmony with ones surroundings. They are also a way of personal expression. It is said that the Kimono doesnt become a Kimono until someone wears it. It is the person wearing it that gives the Kimono its look; in that persons own way. Its almost as if the Kimono has magic powers that bestow peace and gracefulness upon the person wearing it. The minute you put it on, your view and attitude towards the entire world changes. Its a unique experience. Wearing a Kimono is as much a state of mind as it is a state of dress. In addition to traditional clothing, Japanese Kimono (particularly wedding Kimono) and Obi are also popular as home decorating accessories. Their exquisite silk fabrics, beautiful colors and interesting patterns make them perfect for that purpose. For example, Obis are used as table runners and narrow drapes. Kimono and Obi are hung for display, often creating a dramatic effect. Their fabric is used for cushion covers, patches for jeans, and to make clothing accessories such as belts. They are often framed and displayed as art. (For pictures of Kimono and Obi as decorating accessories, see our exhibit.) Enjoy the beautiful Kimonos on display especially the wedding Kimonos and costumes this year. This exhibit is provided by the members of the Japan Culture Club.
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TRADITIONAL SAMURAI ARMOR DISPLAY

The Samurai armor on display in our exhibit area is a replica of traditional Samurai armor worn many centuries ago in Japan. The manufacturer of the armor, Marutake Sangyo, is Japans, and the worlds, premier producer of ne Samurai Yoroi Armor. Located in Satsuma-Sendai city of Japans southwestern Kagoshima prefecture, the rms reputation for creating products of unparalleled quality has given them over a 90 percent share of the Japanese armor market. From television dramas, such as Yoshitsune, to feature lms, including Akira Kurosawas classics, Kagemusha, and Ran, Marutake Sangyo has shared the spirit of the Samurai with the world. Having produced thousands of suits of armor, their clientele extends from the entertainment industry to temples, museums and even the Queen of England. Each suit of armor manufactured by Marutake Sangyo is researched and modeled after examples found in museums, private collections, temples, shrines, hidden storehouses of Samurai clans and other historical sources. All pieces are painstakingly handcrafted by experienced artisans, using authentic methods and materials. For instance, one of their helmets can consist of up to 42 hand-spliced iron plates. Even a small header board, splint or helmet lining will be completed by a skilled, veteran artisan. In fact, a single suit of armor may require the specialized skills of more than 20 craftsmen. Furthermore, all of the companys body armors and helmets are made solely of iron or genuine leather.
MINIATURE JAPANESE TEAROOM AND GARDEN DISPLAY

A miniature authentic Japanese Tearoom and Garden display is available for viewing this year. The exhibit was at one time displayed at the Toy and Miniature Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, on the UMKC campus. The detail of the Tearoom and the Garden is outstanding. The display takes you to the heart of a traditional Tearoom like those found in gardens throughout Japan.
CHILDRENS DAY (BOYS WARRIOR) DOLL

May 5 of each year is a National Holiday that celebrates Childrens Day in Japan. Originally the day was celebrated as Boys Day to correspond to the Doll Festival for Girls (where families display the Hina Dolls described in the next section) that is held on March 3. However, the symbols of courage and strength mainly honor boys on May 5. It is the custom for families with male children to y koinobori outside of the home. They represent a symbol of success. Families also eat chimaki and kashiwamochi (different types of special rice cakes) and display warrior dolls (musha ningyo) in the home during this celebration. Large koinobori more than 30 feet in length are displayed in the Carlsen Center lobby. Enjoy the beautiful musha ningyo warrior doll in samurai costume. Once again, it is rare to see such an exquisite example of one of these dolls on display.
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DIORAMA DISPLAY OF FAMOUS JAPANESE SITES

The United Nations Educational, Scientic and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identication, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage sites around the world that are considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. UNESCO has recognized a number of these historical sites throughout Japan. The diorama on display at the Festival this year are depictions/models of some of these famous sites in Japan. One of the diorama is of the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine where one can see the massive Torii gate standing in the bay. Compare the diorama display with the Torii gate you walked through to enter the Festival which is a largescale depiction of the Torii gate at the Itsukushima Shrine.
IKEBANA EXHIBIT SOGETSU SCHOOL OF IKEBANA

Regnier Center East Lobby and Carlsen Center Lobby Learn about the Japanese art of ower arranging (Ikebana) from masters Mrs. Colom and Mrs. Looney of the Sogetsu School and their students. This exhibit of the beautiful art of Ikebana will give everyone an opportunity to see both traditional and contemporary styles of this distinctively Japanese art form. Members and students of the Sogetsu School will be on hand at the exhibit to answer questions and explain the techniques used so that attendees can better appreciate this increasingly popular style of ower arranging.
HINA DOLL DISPLAY

Every year on March 3, Japan celebrates the Doll Festival (Japanese, Hina Matsuri). On this day every year, families set up a special multi-level step-altar on which to arrange the Emperor and Empress dolls, called hina in Japanese. They decorate the altar with boughs of peace blossoms and make offerings to the hina dolls of freshly made rice cakes (mochi), either avored with a wild herb or colored and cut into festive diamond shapes. In addition to the beautiful dolls, these altars display many beautiful and luxurious decorative accessories. Enjoy this beautiful and elaborate hina doll display. Carefully look at the exquisite clothing and the many accessories on each level of the display. It is rare to see such a complete collection.,
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JAPANESE CULTURAL VILLAGE
The Village is open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Carlsen Center Rooms 124, 126A/B and 128
Featured again at this years Festival is the Japanese Cultural Village. Young and old attendees will be entertained with many opportunities to experience the real Japan here in Kansas City. No babysitting services will be provided. Adult supervision is required for all children 10 and under.
Origami Crane-Making for the Thousand Crane Project Japan Relief Benet Room 128
In addition to the Origami Crane-Making for the Thousand Crane Project Japan Relief Benet Project, children can come to the Village and learn how to do Origami and play traditional Japanese childrens games.
Face and Nail Painting Room 126A

Come to the Village and have your face or nails painted using Japanese designs and characters.
Kimono and Samurai Armor Portraits Room 126B

Dress up in an authentic Kimono (both womens and mens Kimono are available) or in a suit of Samurai Armor and have your picture taken. An opportunity of a lifetime!
Japanese Bazaar and Custom T-Shirts Room 124

Enjoy shopping at the Village Bazaar for Japanese handicraft items and toys for children. Design your own T-shirt with Japanese characters.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Bazaar Shopping Extravaganza
10 a.m.-8 p.m. in Carlsen Center Rooms 232 and 234 You can shop for unique Japanese crafts, Kimono, yukata, happi coats, kokeshi dolls, games, books, Japanese serving ware, ceramics (sake sets and tea sets) and much more.
Participating organizations are the Heart of America Japan-America Society, the Greater Kansas City Japan Club and the Independence Sister City Committee.
The Games of Igo and Shogi

11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. in Carlsen Center Second Floor Alcove Igo and Shogi are two popular board games in Japan. Igo is the oldest board game in the world and originated about 1000-2000 BC in China. The game came to Japan around 400 AD. Shogi is similar to chess and originated in Japan.
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ANIME AND MANGA

Anime and Manga Activities
Carlsen Center Third Floor Come and enjoy Anime and Manga with the vendors displaying your favorite Anime and Manga products. Follow the signs to experience Anime at its nest. All Anime, Asylum Anime, Far East Emporium, Motaku, Manga Candy, Manga Mania, Neko Knickknacks, Naka-Kon
Naka-Kon Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Tournament

2 p.m. Carlsen Center Room 324 Come and play the popular ghting game Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 at the annual Naka-Kon game tournament. Compete for a Naka-Kon 2011 Badge, Kon T-shirts and dog tags. Please register in advance in the Naka-Kon Game Room, spaces are limited. Spectators are welcome.
Cosplay Cultural Presentation Anime Tour of Tokyo

3:15 p.m. Hudson Auditorium Learn all about the fascinating cultural phenomenon of Cosplay presented by Naka-Kon.
Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest

Polsky Theatre 4:45 p.m. Come to Polsky Theatre and enjoy a Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. You must preregister to participate. Presented by Naka-Kon.
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VENDORS
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Capitol Federal Conference Center Regnier Center
One-Bite Japanese Grill Siki Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar Nara Restaurant Kaiyo Japanese Restaurant JCCC Dining Services Tsunami Sushi
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Carlsen Center

Nippon Chiropractic and Acupuncture Dr. Kenri Honda
Carlsen Center Second oor at top of stairs Konara Han
(Japanese Martial Arts Dojo Samurai armor and other items)
b.Holland&co.
Fine Wood Furniture, Fixtures, Cabinetry and Millwork Fabrication
Brian Holland Carlsen Center lobby
Oriental Supermarket
Carlsen Center Second oor alcove
Tora Lawson Sensei Carlsen Center First oor alcove by Encore Espresso
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FEATURED ARTIST MIYUKI THE CANDY ARTIST

JAPANESE CANDY ART MIYUKI SUGIMORI
11 a.m.-2 p.m. 3-5 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. CC Room 211 Ms. Sugimori is a candy artist who demonstrates her skill at Disney World. She is the only female professional who can skillfully shape candy material into owers and animals by blowing air into it. Ms. Sugimori then nishes the candy by shaping it with her ngers and scissors and colors her creations with edible dye. She has been a favorite at past Japan festivals.
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FEATURED PERFORMERS
PERFORMANCES
12:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. in Yardley Hall
SUMO
Ry ta u Yamamotoyama
This year the 14th Annual Greater Kansas City Japan Festival is proud to offer as the featured performers two Sumo wrestlers who will perform for you and explain all about Sumo. Ry ta Yamamotoyama, 64, 601 lbs., was born on May 8, 1984, in the city of Saitama in Saitama Prefecture, u Japan as Ry ichi Yamamoto. u Yama, who fought in professional sumo with the shikona (ghting name) of Yamamotoyama is the biggest Japanese sumo wrestler ever, and the largest Japanese person in history. Yama has been practicing sumo for the past 20 years. He won ve major championships while he was a student at Nihon University, and after graduation, he joined the professional ranks, competing for the Onoe-beya stable. In professional sumo, he reached the very top makuuchi division in only two years (twelve tournaments), the second-fastest pace ever in pro sumo history. Yama recently retired from professional sumo, and is now on a tour in the United States for several weeks, to promote sumo, meet his American fans, travel in a new country, and raise money for the Japanese Red Cross, to help victims of the March 11 disaster in Japan. Yama is appearing on several national and local TV shows, and making public appearances in several cities and states, but his performances at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival are very special, because this is the only appearance where he is actually donning the mawashi (sumo belt) and demonstrating techniques, rituals, and performing actual matches! Kelly Gneiting, 60, 420 lbs., three-time U.S. Sumo Champion and a Guinness World Record holder (largest human ever to run a marathon). On Sunday, March 20, 2011, he nished his second marathon in continuous pouring rain with an ofcial time of 9 hours, 48 minutes, 52 seconds! His previous marathon record was 11 hours, 52 minutes, 11 seconds. He has been competing in Sumo since 2001, traveling to 11 countries and 15 states for competitions and shows. He has won numerous medals, and received many honors. At the 2010 U.S. SUMO OPEN he won Heavyweight Silver and Openweight Silver awards. The announcer for our Sumo demonstrations will be Andrew Freund, director of the California Sumo Association. Mr. Freund is the producer of several hundred sumo events worldwide, interpreter and an announcer for professional Japanese Sumo and a Sumo competitor internationally. He will explain to attendees about the history of Sumo, what the various movements and gestures represent, how Sumo matches are held and he will referee a match between our two Sumo performers. Some kids may even get to come up on stage and try to push the big boys around!
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SUMO INFORMATION
SUMO TERMS
Banzuke the ranking chart comprised of all 1,000 or so rikishi, gyoji and yobidashi for each tournament; the banzuke is meticulously handwritten before each basho, by the gyoji Basho professional sumo tournament; there are six basho each year, and each is 15 days long Dohyo the sumo ring wherein competition takes place Gyoji sumo referee, who works not only during competition, but also shares sumo knowledge, prepares the banzuke, and ofciates at many events year-round Heya a stable or training center, where one group or team of rikishi practice and live together Mawashi the loincloth or sumo belt worn by all sumo competitors Nihon Sumo Kyokai Japan Grand Sumo Association, the worlds only professional sumo organization Oyakata a stablemaster, or head of a heya, the oyakata is a retired rikishi who has achieved considerable sumo success during his days of competition Shiko the sumo stomping exercise that rikishi practice hundreds of times daily to develop strength, exibility and balance Rikishi professional sumo wrestler, i.e. one who not only competes in sumo, but lives the traditional lifestyle Yobidashi sumo attendant, who serves many practical and ceremonial functions at tournaments and who, like the gyoji, works for professional sumo all year long
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BUYO DANCE PERFORMANCE YOSHIKO YAMANAKA 12:20 and 4:30 p.m. in Yardley Hall Japanese Buyo dancer Yoshiko Yamanaka was born and grew up in Kyoto. She began studying Buyo Dance at age six. At age twelve she became a dancer of the Wakayagi School of Buyo Dance. At 21 she was certied as a teacher in the art. In addition, she has studied and is a qualied teacher in the Tea Ceremony of the Ura Senke School, of Ikebana (ower arranging) and is a certied lecturer in the art of classical Kimono wear. Mrs. Yamanaka has studied all of the disciplines of a classical Japanese female and has attained top-level expertise in each of them. Even in Japan it is rare to nd an individual with her extremely high level of training and expertise in these traditional arts.
DENVER TAIKO
3 and 7:40 p.m. in Yardley Hall (WORKSHOP IN POLSKY THEATRE AT NOON) A Festival favorite and back by popular demand is DENVER TAIKO! Denver Taiko, a professional Taiko ensemble was founded in 1976 and is an ensemble of third-, fourth- and fth-generation Japanese Americans. Currently the group includes 14 musicians, comprised of not only veterans who have performed with Denver Taiko since its inception, but also energetic and talented teens. Denver Taiko is an important part of Colorado and the Wests cultural landscape, playing at concerts, festivals and diversity celebrations throughout the region. The group was honored in 2001 by Denvers Mayor Wellington Webb when it received the Mayors annual award for Excellence in the Arts. Be sure to come to see the energy, spirit and artistry of Denver Taiko that has rocked audiences for more than 30 years!
DUO SOKYO TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MUSIC MS. YOKO HIRAOKA AND MR. DAVID WHEELER
2:30 and 7:15 p.m. in Yardley Hall These accomplished classical Japanese musicians have delighted Festival audiences for years. Come hear the unique sounds of the Biwa, Shamisen and Koto, performed by Yoko Hiraoka and the soothing, sometimes haunting sounds of the Shakuhachi, performed by David Wheeler., Along with their concert performances, Yoko will also be featured on a trio performance with two koto and cello. Come meet them up close and learn about the Shamisen, Koto and Shakuhachi in the Cultural Village. Ms. Hiraoka plays the Biwa, Koto, Shamisen with Jiuta and Nagauta vocals. She has taught and played extensively in the United States and Japan since 1981 and currently teaches in Boulder, Colorado. Mr. Wheeler is an accomplished shakuhachi performer and musicologist. Since 1982, David has been performing, teaching, lecturing and writing about the shakuhachi and Japanese music both in Japan and around the world, and has made numerous performance appearances on Japanese television and radio.
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KOTO TRIO PERFORMING TAKA YOKO HIRAOKA (KOTO), DIANNE DAUGHERTY (KOTO) AND LOUISE PEARSON (KOTO) 2:15 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. in Yardley Hall The Japanese word taka means falcon or hawk. Audiences love this contemporary composition that epitomizes the freedom of a raptor in ight. Taka was composed by koto master Tadao Sawai (1938-1997). TRADITIONAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMING GENROKU HANAMI ODORI YOKO HIRAOKA (SHAMISEN), DAVID WHEELER (SHAKUHACHI), LOUISE PEARSON (KOTO), DIANNE DAUGHERTY (BASS KOTO), KEIKO OKADA BROWN (SHIME DAIKO) AND WITH YOSHIKO YAMANAKA (DANCING) 2:15 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. in Yardley Hall This is a famous Nagauta piece from the Edo Period (composed in about 1740). Nagauta is a genre of the traditional music of Japan primarily for voice with shamisen which developed during Edo Period chiey as an accompaniment for Kabuki dance. The piece is a very lively one describing the merriment Hanami or viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms at Ueno hill (present Ueno Park in Tokyo, a famous cherry blossoms viewing place) in the Genroku Era (1688-1704). Genroku is the early segment of the Edo Period, during which Japanese culture reached a zenith of gorgeousness. (Information from komuso.com). This ensemble is a rst for the KC Japan Festival bringing together performers from Colorado, Kansas and Missouri.
KI DAIKO OLATHE HIGH SCHOOL TAIKO GROUP

1:15 and 5:30 p.m. in Yardley Hall Ki Daiko is comprised of students, friends from the Olathe District schools. The group was formed in the spring of 2004. The name Ki Daiko has a very special meaning and captures the spirit of the group. Ki means energy and Daiko or Taiko means big drum. These students approach their practices and performances with great energy. Their performances are memorable and lled with excitement. Their repertoire is varied and includes original compositions, various instruments and even dance. It was only since the 1960s and 1970s that gumi taiko or group taiko became popular. Group founder and director Dianne Daugherty lived in Japan for three years and studied various cultural arts including Taiko drumming while there. She teaches Japanese at Olathe North High School and for JCCC. Additional adult volunteers include Keiko Okada-Brown, Karen Mama-san Reed and Jerry Daugherty. Jerry has made more than six drums for the group and repaired others. Members of Denver Taiko have also provided workshops and invaluable advice for this group.
THREE TRAILS TAIKO

1:30 and 5:45 p.m. in Yardley Hall Formed in spring 2010, Three Trails Taiko is Kansas Citys newest adult taiko group. They draw their name from the three trail heads that originated in the Kansas City area (Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails). They perform audience favorites like Matsuri and Omiyage, but have also composed two original pieces, Hajime and San kyu do-Bushi. Members of Denver Taiko will join Three Trails to perform Omiyage. Dont miss this exciting new Taiko performing group!
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SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
PERFORMANCES IN YARDLEY HALL / POLSKY THEATRE
YARDLEY HALL Noon4 p.m. Noon 12:20 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:50 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 4:308:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 8:15 p.m. POLSKY THEATRE 10-10:20 a.m. 10:30-10:50 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Noon-12:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-4:30 p.m. 4:45-5:45 p.m. CONCERT # 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Ottawa Suzuki Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Buyo Dance by Yoshiko Yamanaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Sumo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Ki-Daiko Olathe District Schools Taiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Three Trails Taiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall K-State Yosakoi Dance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Taka Koto Trio Genroku Hanami Odori Koto Trio, Shakuhachi, Drum and Buyo Dance . . . . . Yardley Hall Duo Sokyo Koto and Shakuhachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Denver Taiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall CONCERT #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Buyo Dance by Yoshiko Yamanaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Sumo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Ki-Daiko Olathe District Schools Taiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Three Trails Taiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Sumo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Taka Koto Trio Genroku Hanami Odori Koto Trio, Shakuhachi, Drum and Buyo Dance . . . . . Yardley Hall Duo Sokyo Koto and Shakuhachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Denver Taiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yardley Hall Opening Ceremony Festival Overview, Highlights and Introduction of Featured Artists. . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Ottawa Suzuki Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Yosakoi Workshop K-State Yosakoi Dance Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Denver Taiko Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Tea Ceremony Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Martial Arts Demonstrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre
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FOOD COURT PERFORMANCES Capitol Federal Conference Center Regnier Center

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Various musicians will perform throughout the day.
ANIME AND MANGA ACTIVITIES

All Day Anime and Manga Vendors featuring: All Anime, Asylum Anime, Far East Emporium, Naka-Kon, Manga Candy, Manga Mania, Motaku, Neko Knickknacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlsen Center Third Floor Cosplay Presentation Members of Naka-Kon Anime Tour of Tokyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Auditorium Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre
3:15-4 p.m. 4:45-5:45 p.m.
JAPANESE CULTURAL VILLAGE for children and adults

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Japanese Cultural Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Rooms 124, 126A, 126B, 128
Kimono and Samurai Armor Portraits, Custom T-Shirts, Face and Nail Painting, Japanese Bazaar Origami Crane Making for the Thousand Crane Project for Japan Recovery ($1 donation suggested additional donations welcome)
MIYUKI THE CANDY ARTIST

11 a.m.-2 p.m. 3-5 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m.
Miyuki the Candy Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Room 211
EXHIBITS
All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day One Thousand Crane Project for Japan Recovery......Carlsen Center 1st Floor Lobby Wedding Kimono, Kimono, Japanese Hina Dolls, Boys Day Doll and Samurai Armor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Krebs Room Carlsen Center 107 Miniature Japanese Tearoom and Garden and Diorama Exhibits . . . . . Krebs Room Carlsen Center 107 Wedding Kimono Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Krebs Room Carlsen Center 107 Torii Entry Gate (Depiction of the Torii Gate at the Itsukushima Shrine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entry to Carlsen Center First Floor Lobby Japanese Garden Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Outside South Doorway Large Ikebana Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center First Floor Lobby Bonsai Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Second Floor Lobby Ikebana Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center First Floor Lobby East
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FOOD SERVICE
11 a.m.-7 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Traditional Japanese Food Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Capitol Federal Conference Center Caf Tempo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nerman Museum Encore!Expresso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Lobby
JAPANESE SNACK SERVICE

10 a.m. 8 p.m. Oriental Super Market -- Japanese Packaged Snacks and Treats . . . . . . Carlsen Center Second Floor
JAPANESE BEER AND SAKE TASTING

4-7 p.m. 4-7 p.m. Japanese Beer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center The Cube Second Floor Japanese Sake Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center The Cube Second Floor
BAZAAR
10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Japan Club / Independence Sister City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Room 232 Japan-America Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Room 234
JAPAN RELATED BOOTHS

All Day See Festival Program for list of Japan Related Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Lobby
CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS RECITAL HALL

1:30-2:30 p.m. 2:45-3:45 p.m. 4-4:45 p.m. 5-6 p.m. Japanese Armor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recital Hall Kimono Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recital Hall Cosplay Contest Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recital Hall The Art of Origami Ms. Nancy Bjorge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recital Hall
CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS HUDSON AUDITORIUM

1:30-3 p.m. 3:15-4 p.m. The Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster of March 11 from the Inside and Out Panel Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Auditorium Cosplay Presentation Members of Naka-Kon Anime Tour of Tokyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Auditorium
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ACTIVITIES
11 a.m.-1 p.m. 2-3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 3.35 p.m. 3:55 p.m. 4:15 p.m. The Games of Igo and Shogi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Second Floor Alcove 227 Jinmukan Japanese Sword School (Charlie Williams). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre After School Judo Academy (Don Hinchsliff). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Aikido Midland Ki Society / Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Kendo Kansas City Kendo Club (John Drakey) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Iaido Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Ginga Dojo (Jon Andresen) . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre
MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS POLSKY THEATRE
MARTIAL ARTS WORKSHOPS LIBRARY PLAZA (OUTSIDE)

11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Aikido Workshop Midland Ki Society Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu . . . . . . . Library Plaza (Outside) Jinmukan Sword School Workshop (Charlie Williams) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Plaza (Outside) Kendo Workshop Kansas City Kendo Club (John Drakey) . . . . . . . . . . . Library Plaza (Outside) Judo Workshop After School Judo Academy (Don Hinchsliff) . . . . . . . . Library Plaza (Outside) Iaido Workshop Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Ginga Dojo (Jon Andresen) . . . . . . . . . . . Library Plaza (Outside) Koto Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recital Hall K-State Yosakoi Dance Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Denver Taiko Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polsky Theatre Bonsai Demonstration/Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Room 224 Japanese Conversation Workshop Kazuyo Rumbach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 157 Origami Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 183 Introduction to Reading Japanese Tracie Whiting-Kipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 157 Calligraphy Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 175 Japanese Garden Design and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 185A and B Japanese Conversation Workshop Kazuyo Rumbach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 157 Bonsai Demonstration / Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Room 224 Origami Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 183 Kanji Made Easy Tracie Whiting-Kipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 157 Calligraphy Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 175 Japanese Garden Design and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Room 185A and B Nippon Chiropractic and Acupuncture Dr. Kenri Honda . . . . Carlsen Center Second Floor Stairs Oriental Supermarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Second Floor Alcove Konara Han (Japanese Martial Arts Dojo Samurai armor and other items) Tora Lawson Sensei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center First Floor Lobby South Fine Wood Furniture, Fixtures, Cabinetry and Millwork Fabrication b.Holland&co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center One-Bite Japanese Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Capitol Federal Conference Center Siki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar. . . . . . . Regnier Center Capitol Federal Conference Center Nara Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Capitol Federal Conference Center Kaiyo Japanese Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Capitol Federal Conference Center JCCC Dining Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regnier Center Capitol Federal Conference Center
MUSICAL / DANCE WORKSHOPS

11-11:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Noon-12:45 p.m.
JAPANESE CULTURAL WORKSHOPS / DEMONSTRATIONS

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Noon-1 p.m. Noon-1 p.m. 1-2 p.m. 2-3 p.m. 2-3 p.m. 2-3 p.m. 3-4:30 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m.
VENDORS
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FEATURED PERFORMERS
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY YOSAKOI DANCE GROUP
2 p.m. in Yardley Hall (Workshop in Polsky Theatre 11 a.m.) Yosakoi is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan. Yosakoi started in the city of Kochi in 1954 as a modern rendition of Awa Odori, a traditional summer dance. As of 2005, Yosakoi-style dancing had spread throughout much of Japan. The style of dance is highly energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music., The K-State Yosakoi dancers traveled to Hokkaido, Japan, in June of 2006 to participate in the large Yosakoi festival there. With more than 43,000 dancers and 370-plus teams, K-State Yosakoi Dance Group was awarded with a Performance Award!
OTTAWA SUZUKI STRINGS INSTITUTE

10:30 a.m. in Polsky Theatre and Noon in Yardley Hall The Ottawa Suzuki Strings Institute is an ensemble of young violinists, violists, and cellists ages two to 20. These young string players receive their music education in Ottawa, Kansas, at the Carnegie Cultural Center. Directed by violinist, Alice Joy Lewis, their music study is based on the Talent Education approach of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. The Ottawa Suzuki Strings have partnered with the Ottawa Community Arts Council to establish and maintain the Carnegie Cultural Center in Ottawa. They host two summer music events in Ottawa annually in June a 10-day Sound Encounters program for advanced string players and a ve-day Suzuki Institute Mid-Southwest program. These programs draw registrants internationally and from across the United States. Concerts are open to the public without charge.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
THE EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI AND NUCLEAR DISASTER OF MARCH 11 FROM THE INSIDE AND OUT
1:30 p.m. in Hudson Auditorium The Greater Kansas City Japan Festival is proud to bring two distinguished presenters discussing one of the most momentous events in recent Japanese history the tragic earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, and the ensuing nuclear power disaster. The panel will be moderated by Mr. David Albrecht. Well offer two very different perspectives but equally interesting viewpoints on the disaster. Dr. Chris Kuehl, economist and international affairs specialist, will review the aftershocks of the tsunami in an economic sense what did the earthquake do to Japan, and what did it do to the worlds nely tuned supply chain, nancial and business systems. Takao Shibata will speak as a Japanese native, and as someone with intimate knowledge of his countrys history and politics. He will address issues of shock, psychology, political reaction and what the road to recovery looks like just past the six-month anniversary of the greatest challenge to confront Japan since the end of World War II. Your questions will be welcome at this moderated forum. Our Panelists: Mr. Takao Shibata is a retired diplomat of the Government of Japan. Trained as an economist, he has an extensive background in Japans bilateral development assistance projects and programs, including sustainable agriculture and rural development in several developing countries in Asia and Africa. While at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, he was involved in the negotiations of global environmental issues such as UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (Kyoto Protocol), UN Convention to Combat Desertication and other environmental agreements on sustainable development. He also served as Assistant President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations, which provides nancing for developing countries to promote sustainable agriculture and rural community developments. As part of his ofcial duties, he helped negotiate the Kyoto Protocol, held leadership positions at Japanese embassies in Sweden, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. He served as Consul General of Japan at Kansas City from 2002 through 2004. He also recently taught as the Chancellors Lecturer at the University of Kansas. Dr. Chris Kuehl is a managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of corporate clients around the world. He is the chief economist for several national and international organizations Fabricators and Manufacturers Association; National Association of Credit Management, Finance, Credit and International Business; and the Business Information Industry Association. He is also the economic analyst for the Missouri Society of CPAs and the Kentucky Society of CPAs. Prior to starting Armada in 1999 he was a professor of economics and nance for 15 years teaching in the U.S., Hungary, Russia, Estonia, Singapore and Taiwan. He holds advanced degrees in economics, Soviet studies and East Asian studies. Chris is the author of Business Intelligence Briefs and Executive Intelligence Briefs both publications from Armada. He is also responsible for the Credit Managers Index from NACM and Fabrinomics from the FMA.
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CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE EXCITING WORLD OF ORIGAMI
MS. NANCY BJORGE 5 p.m. in Carlsen Center Recital Hall Ms. Nancy Loo Bjorge was born in Shanghai and raised in Hong Kong. She received her studio art education from Eastern Michigan University She completed an MA and an MFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her work has been exhibited in one-person shows nationwide. In 2004 she had a solo exhibition in Eutin, Germany. She has also been invited to show her work at art organizations such as the Lawrence Art Center in Lawrence, Kansas, where she currently resides. Ms. Bjorge did not receive any classroom instruction in paper folding, but instead continued to develop her artistic expressions in paper by learning from adults and other children. After high school, she came to the United States for college and majored in mathematics, the precision of which can still be seen in the clean planes and intricate geometry of her colorful creations. In her presentation Ms. Bjorge will provide attendees with resources and tools to explore into the wonderful world of Origami.
SAMURAI ARMOR PRESENTATION

TORA LAWSON 1:30 p.m. in Carlsen Center Recital Hall Tora Lawson sensei will give a presentation on Japanese Samurai Armor, covering the construction and application of armor in samurai combative units, armor being functional in a practical sense as well as a status symbol to the domain of the warrior it represented. Also, he will discuss the relevance of armor and various armor styles to the many different feudal domains of ancient Japan, including a chronological history of the evolution of armor from the days of the initial formation of the Samurai class, through the end of the warring states period Feudal Civil Wars. Mr. Lawson sensei has 26 years studying Japanese Bujutsu (Military Disciplines of the Samurai Class). He currently teaches Konara Bujutsu in Wichita, Kansas. His studies include Kenjutsu (Swordsmanship), Sojutsu (Japanese Spear), Tantojutsu (Japanese knife), Taijutsu (Unarmed ghting) and more. Mr. Lawson will have armor for display and some smaller pieces to pass around. He will also have labeled pictures available to view.
KIMONO DEMONSTRATION
SACHIE STRODER AND MIYAKO FRALEY 2:45 p.m. in Carlsen Center Recital Hall Learn from Mrs. Stroder and Mrs. Fraley all about traditional Japanese Kimonos and yukata. Also, you will be able to see them demonstrate what is involved in putting on a Kimono or yukata. .
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TEA CEREMONY DEMONSTRATION
Dale Slusser 2 p.m. in Polsky Theatre You will learn about the Ura Senke School Tradition of Tea with explanations of the history and ideals of a tea gathering. The demonstration will take approximately 40 minutes. Dale Slusser has practiced the Japanese Tradition of Tea for over 25 years, including nearly four years of intensive study at the Ura Senke headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. He has been teaching tea since 1989, and has presented hundreds of demonstrations of the art form. In 1994 he completed an MA in East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles. His essay The Transformation of Tea Practice in Sixteenth Century Japan was published in Japanese Tea Culture: Art, History and Practice (Routledge Curzon). He currently offers private lessons in tea at his home in Lawrence, Kansas. The Japanese Tradition of Tea, or tea ceremony, has been practiced in Japan for more than 400 years, and has had a major impact on artistic production, connoisseurship, etiquette, food and design. This presentation will include a demonstration of the Ura Senke tradition of how to make and drink tea as well as an explanation of the history of tea in Japan, the ideals sought during a gathering, and current tea practice both in Japan and beyond. Questions from the audience will be encouraged. In addition, this demonstration will show the procedure to ritually purify the tea container and tea scoop, how to whip a bowl of tea and the proper manner to drink tea and eat the accompanying sweet.
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COSPLAY FASHION SHOW AND CONTEST
MEMBERS OF NAKA-KON 4:45 p.m. in Polsky Theatre Members of one of our Anime participants Naka-Kon will hold a Cosplay fashion show and Cosplay Contest with monetary prizes to the winners. Cosplay is short for costume role-play, is a type of performance art whose participants outt themselves, with often-elaborate costumes and accessories, as a specic character or idea. Characters are usually sourced in various Japan media, including Manga, Anime, Tokusatsu, comic books, graphic novels, video games and fantasy movies.
COSPLAY PRESENTATION
ANIME TOUR OF TOKYO MEMBERS OF NAKA-KON 3:15 p.m. in Hudson Auditorium Nerman Museum Members of one of our Anime participants Naka-Kon will provide information about Cosplay what is the history of Cosplay and what is it? Cosplay is short for costume role-play, is a type of performance art whose participants outt themselves with often elaborate costumes and accessories, as a specic character or idea. Characters are usually sourced in various Japan media, including manga, anime, tokusatsu, comic books, graphic novels, video games and fantasy movies. Cosplay participants (cosplayers) form a subculture centered on wearing their costumes and reenacting scenes or inventing likely behavior inspired by their chosen sources. In some circles, the term Cosplay has been broadened to include simply wearing a costume, without special consideration given to enacting characters in a performance context.
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GENERAL WORKSHOPS
Workshop admittance is on a rst-come, rst-serve basis as space is limited. If you desire to attend a workshop or demonstration, please proceed to the workshop or demonstration room prior to the scheduled start time.
BONSAI WORKSHOP BEN OKI 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Carlsen Center Room 224 Up to 30 participants per session, ages 10 and up. Mr. Ben Oki is the Curator of the Bonsai Collection at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Mr. Oki is one of the most respected JapaneseAmerican bonsai masters in the world. He travels widely, teaching bonsai through demonstrations, workshops and lectures. He is the recipient of many national and international awards. Mr. Oki also designs and creates Japanese gardens throughout the world. He has created several such gardens in the Kansas City area. Mr. Oki will explain the various types of bonsai styles and will have examples of many of the types in the workshop. He will demonstrate the process of creating a bonsai from raw plant material.
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP MIDORI HARBISON

2 and 4 p.m. in Regnier Center Room 175 Up to 25 participants per session, ages 13 and older Try your hand at writing Japanese characters with a brush and ink under Mrs. Harbisons direction.
JAPANESE CONVERSATION WORKSHOP KAZUYO RUMBACH

Noon and 2 p.m. in Regnier Center Room 157 Up to 30 participants per session, ages 13 and older Attend a Japanese language workshop to learn about the Japanese language and with the aid of the instructor learn some basics of the language. This workshop is for those who are interested in Japanese language no previous knowledge of the language is required. You will learn basic words, everyday greetings and writing systems.
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GENERAL WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION TO READING JAPANESE TRACIE WHITING-KIPPER
1 p.m. in Regnier Center Room 157 Up to 30 participants per session (age 13 and over) Come to this workshop and venture into the world of written Japanese whether you are a student or just curious. Explore the different writing systems, how they came to be, and fast methods to learning them. This session is conducted by Tracie L. Whiting-Kipper who is the Japanese Language and Culture Lecturer at the Kansas City Art Institute and an adjunct instructor at the University of Central Missouri.
KANJI MADE EASY TRACIE WHITING-KIPPER

3 p.m. in Regnier Center Room 157 Up to 30 participants per session (age 13 and over) Is it possible to learn to read Kanji in less than a year? Try out the Heisig method of Kanji acquisition in this fast paced and fun session while exploring the written word from authentic sources. True beginners and seasoned students will all nd ways to expand their reading levels from average to extraordinary. This session is conducted by Tracie L. Whiting Kipper who is the Japanese Language and Culture Lecturer at the Kansas City Art Institute and adjunct instructor at the University of Central Missouri. Parts of her new workbook will be used in this session.
ORIGAMI WORKSHOP: TULIP FLOWER NANCY BJORGE

Noon in Regnier Center Room 183 Up to 20 participants per session In this workshop you will learn how to fold a Tulip Flower and Ms. Bjorge will show you how she uses this fold and design into a unique necklace. Each attendee will receive an origami kit. The sessions include a 10-minute video introducing Ms. Bjorges work. Suggested for children ages 10 and up as well as teachers and others interested in origami.
ORIGAMI WORKSHOP: COOTIE CATCHER NANCY BJORGE

3 p.m. in Regnier Center Room 183 Up to 20 participants per session In this workshop you will learn how to fold a Cootie Catcher and Ms. Bjorge will show you how she developed this piece of Origami into her design of towers. Each attendee will receive an origami kit. The sessions include a 10-minute video introducing Ms. Bjorges work. Suggested for children ages 10 and up as well as teachers and others interested in origami.
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GENERAL WORKSHOPS
JAPANESE GARDEN DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE KOJI MORIMOTO
2 and 4 p.m. in Carlsen Center Room 344 Up to 25 participants per session, ages 10 and up Hear Japanese garden master Koji Morimoto talk about the principles of Japanese Garden Design and Maintenance. The presentation starts in the classroom and then attendees will move outside for a hands-on demonstration on how to prune a pine in your yard to keep it beautiful, and to keep it from getting overgrown. It is easier that you might think as Mr. Morimoto will show you.,
JAPANESE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

CHEFS FROM LOCAL JAPANESE RESTAURANTS
At various times during the day at the Japanese food service area in the Capitol Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center Listen as some of the best sushi chefs in the Kansas City area discuss how to make various Japanese food items. Learn how to prepare some of the most common Japanese dishes from masters.
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MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS 3-4:30 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
JINMUKAN JINMUKAN JAPANESE SWORD SCHOOL (CHARLIE WILLIAMS)
3 p.m. in Polsky Theatre Jinmukan Japanese Sword School is associated with Jinmukai International which focuses on the teaching of traditional Japanese Martial Arts including Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu. Kenjutsu is the study of the Japanese sword and differentiates itself from Kendo and Iaido in the fact that it covers all manner of uses of the sword in battle. This includes the meeting of opponents with weapons other than a sword. Practitioners often use a wooden sword called a Bokken or Bokuto to practice. Techniques are practiced solo, in paired Katas and against multiple attackers. Attention is paid to the proper technique of speed, accuracy and timing. The Iaido practitioner makes cuts in the air for most practice and advanced students do test cutting with real swords. Kendo practitioners actually make contact against their opponents. The Kenjutsu techniques always are pulled when practicing with partners so as not to cause injury. This develops a very controlled swing as well as those of the other two disciplines. And because of the variety of techniques there are many more to learn in Kenjutsu.
JUDO AFTER SCHOOL JUDO ACADEMY (DON HINCHSLIFF)

3:20 p.m. in Polsky Theatre The Gentle Way, which is what the characters for Judo stand for was founded by Mr. Jigoro Kano from his roots in Jujitsu. Jujitsu is a fully developed martial art with kicks, strike etc. Judo was founded by harnessing the throws, locks, takedowns and other holds from Jujitsu. While there are strikes and kicks in Judo they are reserved for Kata practice. Judo strives to control an opponent using the principles of Maximum Efciency and Minimum Effort and Softness Controls Hardness. Freestyle sparring practice called Randori is emphasized over Kata for attaining prociency in the Waza (techniques) of Judo. Judo has two combat phases. The rst is the Standing Phase and then the Ground Phase. The popularity of Judo has spread to such an extent that since 1968 it has been an Olympic Sport for men. Since 1992 Judo became an Olympic Sport for women. In competition, men and women compete separately and each group is divided into weight classes.
AIKIDO IDLAND KI SOCIETY/MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN RYU

3:35 p.m. in Polsky Theatre Using the energy of the attacking person and redirecting it to control the actions of the attacker without the intent of injuring the attacker is at the heart of applying the techniques of Aikido. Ki (internal energy) training helps practitioners to control their own body in such a way as to get the attacker to overuse their strengths and be controlled themselves. Like Karate, techniques are practiced to handle attacks of both an armed or unarmed nature. The techniques in Aikido contain mostly blocks, locks and takedowns by the proper use of grappling techniques that are applied by trying to harmoniously get in tune with the attackers efforts.
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KENDO KANSAS CITY KENDO CLUB (JOHN DRAKEY)
3:55 p.m. in Polsky Theatre The art of Kendo derives from sword skills developed by the samurai of the 12th century called Kenjutsu. During the 14th to 16th centuries, accomplished swordsmen opened schools to teach the art of the sword. The more peaceful Edo period (1600-1868) saw the moral and spiritual elements of the practice come to the forefront, and the art of Kenjutsu continued. Kendo practitioners train using a bamboo sword called a shinai. They wear a helmet and body armor called bogu that allows for full-contact sparring with low risk of injury and gives the practitioner the ability to dynamically adjust to real speed attacks to a limited number of targets in a competitive environment. The Kendoka uses spirit, sword and body in unison to successfully complete an attack against the opponent.
IAIDO MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN RYU IAIDO GINGA DOJO (JON ANDRESEN)
4:15 p.m. in Polsky Theatre Iaido is another of the traditional Japanese martial arts, or budo derived from Kenjutsu, concerned with drawing the blade and cutting in the same motion. A typical form consists of the draw and cut, a nishing cut, cleaning the blade and returning it to the scabbard, all without looking away from an imaginary opponent. Most practice is done solo, and often with live steel at the more advanced levels. And like Kendo, is not a complete Martial Art. Like Kendo, Iaido is a way for the practitioner to perfect themselves through dedication to the training of the proper use of the sword. Students must strive to achieve power, precision and perfection in their form. Along the way they learn balance, grace and control, both of the body and the mind. The techniques themselves deal with many situations, such as a sudden attack by several opponents, a surprise attack while bowing to someone, an enemy lying in wait behind a sliding door or an attack in a darkened room. The scenarios are countless and thus the samurai that developed this art strove to be prepared in any situation.
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MARTIAL ARTS WORKSHOPS All Martial Arts Workshops are held outside at the Library Plaza
Martial Arts workshop admittance is on a rst-come, rst-served basis. There is a limit on the number of participating attendees for each workshop. Additional observers will be admitted into workshops on a space available basis. If you desire to attend a workshop, please proceed to the workshop area prior to the scheduled start time. Following is a list of Martial Arts workshops, times and rooms.
JINMUKAN WORKSHOP JINMUKAN JAPANESE SWORD SCHOOL (CHARLIE WILLIAMS)

11:30 a.m. in Library Plaza (outside) This workshop will introduce you to the Martial Art of Japanese Sword Fighting with instruction from members of the Jinmukan Japanese Sword School.
KENDO WORKSHOP KANSAS CITY KENDO CLUB (JOHN DRAKEY)

11:30 a.m. in Library Plaza (outside) This workshop will introduce you to the Martial Art of Kendo which uses a bamboo sword called a shinai.
AIKIDO WORKSHOP MIDLAND KI SOCIETY

1:30 p.m. in Library Plaza (outside) This workshop will introduce you to the Martial Art of Aikido.
JUDO WORKSHOP AFTER SCHOOL JUDO ACADEMY (DON HINCHSLIFF)

1:30 p.m. in Library Plaza (outside) This workshop will introduce you to the Martial Art of Judo.
IAIDO WORKSHOP MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN RYU IAIDO GINGA DOJO (JON ANDRESEN)
1:30 p.m. in Library Plaza (outside) This workshop will introduce you to the Martial Art of Iaido which is concerned with drawing the blade and cutting in the same motion.
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MUSICAL WORKSHOPS
Musical Workshop admittance is on a rst-come, rst-served basis, so please proceed to the assigned room prior to the scheduled start time. Following is a list of musical workshops, times and rooms.
YOSAKOI DANCE WORKSHOP THE K-STATE YOSAKOI DANCE GROUP

11 a.m. in Polsky Theatre Aerobic dance moves based on Japanese folk dances with jazzed-up Japanese music. It is fun, it is energizing and it burns calories. Join members of the K-State Yosakoi group and become a fan of this wonderful and popular dance form. (Limit: 20, but spectators are welcome)
TAIKO DRUM WORKSHOP DENVER TAIKO

Noon in Polsky Theatre Learn all about Taiko drumming from the experts, members of Denver Taiko. This is a hands-on workshop for those wanting to learn the basics of Taiko drumming. (Limit: 15, but spectators are welcome)
KOTO WORKSHOP ADDIE MEHL

11 a.m. in Recital Hall Ms. Mehl currently resides in Lawrence, Kansas. She has done a number of performances and workshops in Lawrence and at KU. Come and learn how to play the Koto, a unique Japanese stringed instrument.
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DISPLAYS
JAPANESE LANDSCAPE EXHIBIT BY KOJI MORIMOTO
All day outside on the south side of the Carlsen Center Japanese gardening makes artistic use of stones, sand, articial hills, ponds and owing water, in addition to plant material to create a peaceful expression of nature on a small scale. Mr. Morimoto is the owner of Japanese Landscaping of Kansas City and does an extensive amount of Japanese garden work in the Greater Kansas City area including design, installation, maintenance and trimming/pruning of plant material in the traditional Japanese garden style.
IKEBANA DISPLAY BY THE SOGETSU SCHOOL

All day in the lobby of the Carlsen Center Ikebana is the art of Japanese ower arrangement. Take time to enjoy the Ikebana display in the lobby of the Carlsen Center provided by members of the Sogetsu School.
IKEBANA EXHIBIT BY THE SOGETSU SCHOOL OF IKEBANA

Regnier Center East Lobby Learn about the Japanese art of ower arranging (Ikebana) from masters Mrs. Colom and Mrs. Looney of the Sogetsu School and their students. This exhibit of the beautiful art of Ikebana will give everyone an opportunity to see both traditional and contemporary styles of this distinctively Japanese art form. Members and students of the Sogetsu School will be on hand at the exhibit to answer questions and explain the techniques used so that attendees can better appreciate this increasingly popular style of ower arranging.
BONSAI DISPLAY BY THE BONSAI SOCIETY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

All day in the second oor lobby of the Carlsen Center The Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City has been in existence since 1968 and was formed to promote the interest and appreciation of the art of bonsai through education, training, information and exhibitions. We are privileged to have the Society provide an exhibition of a wide variety of bonsai styles and plant material for our Festival again this year. Society members will be at the exhibit to answer questions and demonstrate how plants are pruned, shaped, trained and wired.
TORII GATE ENTRYWAY TO THE FESTIVAL

All day in the rst oor lobby of the Carlsen Center The large Torii Gate that leads all visitors into the GKC Japan Festival is a depiction/large model of one of the most famous Torii Gates in all of Japan. The Torii gate at the Festival is approximately 14 feet tall and the top crossbar is about 16 feet long. This famous Torii gate is found in the bay at the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture. The shrine dates back to the 6th century. The huge Torii gate has existed since 1168 although the current gate dates back to 1875. The gate is about 16 meters (53 feet) high and was built in a four-legged (yotsu-ashi) style to provide stability. The gate appears to oat in the water. A Torii gate is a traditional Japanese gate commonly found at the entry to a Shinto shrine. It has two upright supports and two crossbars at the top and is usually painted vermilion (a orange/red color). Some Torii have tablets with writing mounted between the crossbars.
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JAPAN-RELATED BOOTHS
THE FOLLOWING JAPAN-RELATED BOOTHS ARE LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE CARLSEN CENTER: Heartland Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association (JETAA) Johnson County Community College International Education Johnson County Community College Kai-hen-en: A Garden for Japanese Studies Heart of America Japan-America Society Colleges with Japanese Language Programs in Kansas Coordinated by Kumiko Nakamura, Kansas State University Kansas State University (Kumiko Nakamura) University of Kansas Washburn University (Yuka Nito-Billen) Wichita State University (Yumi Foster) Johnson County Community College (Kazuyo Rumbach)
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FUN AND USEFUL JAPANESE WORDS AND PHRASES

JAPANESE/ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION HIRAGANA, Ohayo goza-
imasu Good morning Konnichiwa Good afternoon Konbanwa Good evening Watashi wa desu I am (My name is) Hajimemashite How do you do? Arigato Thank you Sayonara Good bye Ja mata See you again Itadakimasu Said before eating/drinking Gochisosamadeshita Said after eating/drinking Doitashimashite You are welcome Sumimasen I am sorry/Excuse me, Hai Yes Ee No Dozo Please Ikura desu ka? How much (money) is it?,
Oh-hah-yoh goh-zye- mahss Kohn-nee-chee-wah Kohn-bahn-wah Wah-tah-shee-wah dess Hah-jee-meh-mahss-teh Ah-ree-gah-toh Sah-yoh-nah-rah Jah mah-tah Ee-tah-dah-kee-mahss Go-chee-soo-sah-mah-deh-shee-tah Doh-ee-tah-shee-mahsh-teh Soo-mee-mah-sen Hi Ee-eh Doh-zoh Ee-koo-rah dess kah
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MAP OF JAPAN
The country of Japan is comprised of four major islands, Hokkaido in the north, the main island of Honshu, Shikoku, the small island west and south of Honshu, and the southern island of Kyushu. In addition, the southern islands of Okinawa are also a part of the country of Japan. Japan has 47 prefectures (states to us in America). The Island of Honshu contains the largest population of any of the four islands of Japan with more than 100 million people. Honshu* is divided into several different regions that are shown on the map as different colored areas. The regions are: Chugoku (southern), Kansai (southern, above Chugoku), Chubu (central), Kanto (eastern) and Tohoku (northern).
Hokkaido
*The Island of Honshu is divided into Regions as shown.
Honshu
Tohoku
Kanto Chugoku
Chubu Kansai
Shikoku
Okinawa
Kyushu
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JAPAN/PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
AREA AND POPULATION OF JAPAN CALIFORNIA 153,330 square miles Population: 33,900,000 JAPAN 145,883 square miles Population: 127,500,000
And approximately 90 percent of Japan is mountainous and not inhabitable!
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

After School Judo Academy (Don Hinchsliff) Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City Consulate General of Japan at Chicago Heart of America Japan-America Society Independence/Higashimurayama Sister City Committee Japan Business Association of Greater Kansas City Japan Club of Kansas City Japan Culture Club Japanese Landscaping, Inc. Koji Morimoto JET Alumni Association, Jinmukan Japanese Sword School (Charlie Williams) Johnson County Community College Johnson County Community College International Education Johnson County Community College Kai-hen-en: A Garden for Japanese Studies Johnson County Community College (Kazuyo Rumbach) Kansas City Igo and Shogi Club
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Kansas City Japanese School Kansas City Kendo Club (John Drakey) Kansas City/Kurashiki Sister City Committee Kansas State University (Kumiko Nakamura) Ki Daiko (Olathe) K-State Yosakoi Dance Group Midland Ki Society/Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Ginga Dojo (Jon Andresen) Ben Oki Olathe School District Ottawa Suzuki Strings Shawnee Mission Center for International Studies Sogetsu School of Ikebana Three Trails Taiko Washburn University (Yuka Nito-Billen) Wichita State University (Yumi Foster) Jo and Yoshiko Yamanaka
And many talented and dedicated groups and individuals
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS
We would like to recognize the following donors (as of Sept. 7, 2011) The Greater Kansas City Japan Festival Committee wants to take this opportunity to thank all of our very generous contributors that make our Festival a reality. Without their nancial support it would not be possible to hold this great event for the Greater Kansas City area. Please look for the complete list of our contributors in the Carlsen Center and the Regnier Center.
FESTIVAL CO-SPONSOR
QC Holdings Inc. Johnson County Community College
OYAKATA SUMO GRAND MASTER

Capitol Federal Foundation Francis and Charlene Lemery Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
YOKOZUNA SUMO GRAND CHAMPION

Consulate General of Japan at Chicago IHI Inc. Marshall Miller and Company, P.C. The Sunderland Foundation
OZEKI SUMO CHAMPION

Commerce Bank NA John and Misa Haas Kansas City Life Insurance Company Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Corp USA William. T. Kemper Foundation Dr. Douglas and Mizuki McGregor
SEKIWAKE SUMO CHAMPION

Jo and Yoshiko Yamanaka Agrex, Inc. Gunze Midori Ito Harbison Jim Steele
KOMUSUBI SUMO CHAMPION

Warren and Kazuyo Kozue Beyer Ruth Chiga Mickey Coalwell and Patty Woods Jerry and Dianne Daugherty Jim and Francie Flynn Hiroshi and Yoko Goto Dr. Jack and Chris Haden Wynne and Marcea Jennings Darlene Jones Jim and Lydia Kanki Kansas City Japanese School David Kreiner and Atsuki Mori David and Hiromi Lessmann Lt. Col. Robert Roger and Chie Lippold Eric and Mindy Looney Gary and Ann Modrcin Takamasa and Chiharu Morita Bob and Kazuyo Rumbach South KC Shotokan LLC (Eric Banks) Sachie Stroder Donald and Emiko West Joyce Williams Steve and Tami Woodsmall Howard and Lou Snyder Sachie Stroder Joyce Williams Steve and Tami Woodsmall
PATRON
Patricia Knott Carole Owsley Deepak and Rohini Phadke Hideko Schackmann Chris and Mayumi Wagner Greg and Julia Woodhams Yael Abouhalkah Lolly Buxton Dennis and Taeko Dolan Ryan Grass Kaoru Harvey Nobuko Kawase
FRIEND
Dr. Murle Mordy Michael and Leslie Sciolaro Ray and Namiko Thomsen Harry and Beth Anne Wigner Masami and Eunice Willis 45
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Nippon Chiropractic and Acupuncture Dr. Kenri Honda 9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 333, Kansas City, MO 64114 816-444-0204 www.nipponchiro.com Konara Han (Japanese Martial Arts Dojo Samurai armor and other items) Tora Lawson Sensei Wichita, KS
b.Holland&co.
Kaiyo Japanese Restaurant 4308 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209 913-663-1663 www.kaiyorestaurant.com Nara Restaurant A Japanese Robata 1617 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 816-221-6272 www.narakc.com JCCC Dining Services/Tsunami Sushi
Fine Wood Furniture, Fixtures, Cabinetry and Millwork Fabrication Brian Holland 1400 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64102 816-686-8779 bholland.ink@gmail.co.com Oriental Supermarket 10336 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212 913-652-9140 One-Bite Japanese Grill 8602 West 133rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 913-897-9388 www.onebitegrill.com Siki Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 601 NW Blue Parkway, Lees Summit, MO 64063 816-525-4877 www.siki-kc.com
ANIME AND MANGA VENDORS

All Anime 8508 East 24th Street Tulsa, OK 74129 918-519-1885 http://www.theanimeshop.com Asylum Anime 913 N. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 620-231-0922
http://www.asylum-anime.com
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Far East Emporium 1941 West Highway 50 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618-628-8870 See owners store video on Youtube Manga Candy Manga Mania Motaku http://motaku.org
Naka-Kon Lawrence, KS www.naka-kon.com Neko Knickknacks Independence, MO Facebook Page

http://www.nekoknickknacks.etsy.com
GKC JAPAN FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Executive Director: Francis Lemery JCCC Representative: Carolyn Kadel Director of Performing Arts: Dianne Daugherty Fundraising Chairperson: Jim Kanki Treasurer: Joyce Williams Committee Members: Hiroko Bray, Mickey Coalwell, Denny Kurogi, Koji Morimoto, Carole Owsley, Sheilah Philip, Hideko Schackmann, Yoshiko Yamanaka, Yasuyoshi Ueki, Mayumi Wagner and Tami Woodsmall Honorary/Advisory Member: Shunichi Fujishima, Japan
Festival Art Designer: Tadashi Isozaki
Mr. Isozaki created the beautiful Festival poster design, the front cover of the Festival program and our postcard iers. He also designed our Festival T-shirt. Isozaki is a graphic designer in British Columbia, Canada.
Festival Web Master: Mike Smick

Mr. Smick created the GKC Japan Festival website. He also designed the ads for Tastebud Magazine, the Kansas City Star and the Pitch. Mr. Smick is a Web developer and provides marketing support and lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
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2012 Greater Kansas City
FESTIVAL
Johnson County Community College Visit www.kcjapanfestival.org
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JCCC BUILDING MAP AND FESTIVAL VENUES

THE 14TH ANNUAL GREATER KANSAS CITY

WELCOME TO THE 14TH ANNUAL GREATER KANSAS CITY JAPAN FESTIVAL

THE OPENING CEREMONY

THE 14TH ANNUAL GREATER KANSAS CITY

THE 14TH ANNUAL GREATER KANSAS CITY

2011 FESTIVAL SURVEY

HELP US GO GREEN RECYCLE YOUR FESTIVAL PROGRAM

THE 14TH ANNUAL GREATER KANSAS CITY

THE THOUSAND CRANE PROJECT

Festival Overview, Highlights and Introduction of Featured Artists

EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

ONE THOUSAND CRANE DISPLAY FOR JAPAN RECOVERY

KIMONO DISPLAY FEATURING WEDDING KIMONOS

TRADITIONAL SAMURAI ARMOR DISPLAY

MINIATURE JAPANESE TEAROOM AND GARDEN DISPLAY

CHILDRENS DAY (BOYS WARRIOR) DOLL

DIORAMA DISPLAY OF FAMOUS JAPANESE SITES

IKEBANA EXHIBIT SOGETSU SCHOOL OF IKEBANA

HINA DOLL DISPLAY

JAPANESE CULTURAL VILLAGE

Face and Nail Painting Room 126A

Kimono and Samurai Armor Portraits Room 126B

Japanese Bazaar and Custom T-Shirts Room 124

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

The Games of Igo and Shogi

ANIME AND MANGA

Naka-Kon Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Tournament

Cosplay Cultural Presentation Anime Tour of Tokyo

Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Carlsen Center

Brian Holland Carlsen Center lobby

FEATURED ARTIST MIYUKI THE CANDY ARTIST

KI DAIKO OLATHE HIGH SCHOOL TAIKO GROUP

THREE TRAILS TAIKO

FOOD COURT PERFORMANCES Capitol Federal Conference Center Regnier Center

ANIME AND MANGA ACTIVITIES

3:15-4 p.m. 4:45-5:45 p.m.

JAPANESE CULTURAL VILLAGE for children and adults

MIYUKI THE CANDY ARTIST

Miyuki the Candy Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsen Center Room 211

JAPANESE SNACK SERVICE

JAPANESE BEER AND SAKE TASTING

JAPAN RELATED BOOTHS

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS RECITAL HALL

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS HUDSON AUDITORIUM

MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS POLSKY THEATRE

MARTIAL ARTS WORKSHOPS LIBRARY PLAZA (OUTSIDE)

MUSICAL / DANCE WORKSHOPS

JAPANESE CULTURAL WORKSHOPS / DEMONSTRATIONS

OTTAWA SUZUKI STRINGS INSTITUTE

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

SAMURAI ARMOR PRESENTATION

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

BONSAI WORKSHOP BEN OKI 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP MIDORI HARBISON

JAPANESE CONVERSATION WORKSHOP KAZUYO RUMBACH

KANJI MADE EASY TRACIE WHITING-KIPPER

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP: TULIP FLOWER NANCY BJORGE

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP: COOTIE CATCHER NANCY BJORGE

JAPANESE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS