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SUMMARY:Japan Fest Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:Japan Fest Brings a Celebration of Japanese Culture to the City This August!\nSheffield\, UK – Sunday 9th August – Japan Fest Sheffield returns this summer\, transforming\nSteamworks into a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture\, entertainment\, food and community\nfrom 11am onwards. \nJapan Fest Sheffield is a family-friendly cultural festival bringing together both traditional and\ncontemporary Japanese experiences under one roof. Visitors can enjoy live performances\,\ninteractive workshops\, authentic Japanese cuisine\, unique traders and activities inspired by\nJapan’s rich cultural heritage and modern pop culture. \nJapan Fest Brings a Celebration of Japanese Culture to the City This August!\nLive Stage Performances\nJapan Fest Sheffield will showcase an exciting programme of live entertainment celebrating the\nmany sides of Japanese culture. Visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese music from Aki\nKitagawa and Sumie Kent on the koto\, alongside the powerful rhythms and energy of Tengu\nTaiko\, bringing one of Japan’s most iconic performing arts to the stage. \nThe festival will also feature a variety of contemporary performances\, including the distinctive\nsounds of LeLe (JPOP)\, the dynamic duo of LJ English & Okusama (SHOW-ERA Performance)\,\nand fan-favourites Black Tsubaki (JROCK) and Jero11 (Shamisen). Together\, they offer a unique\nblend of Japanese-inspired music\, performance and entertainment that reflects both traditional\nand modern Japan.\nAnime and pop culture fans can round off the experience with DJ \nInteractive Activities for All Ages\nThroughout the day\, visitors can take part in a variety of interactive activities designed to\nintroduce and celebrate Japanese culture. Guests can learn the art of origami\, take part in\nJapanese basic language sessions\, and create their own colourful keepsakes through fox mask\npainting workshops.\nVisitors can also experience the unique atmosphere of the Meian Maid Café\, inspired by the\nfamous maid cafés of Akihabara. These hands-on activities provide fun and engaging\nexperiences for attendees of all ages\, whether they are discovering Japanese culture for the\nfirst time or are long-time enthusiastsFood\, Shopping & Traders \nJapan Fest Sheffield will feature stall holders offering Japanese food\, quirky crafts\, handmade\ngoods and unique finds. Visitors can enjoy Japanese treats while exploring a marketplace\ninspired by both modern Tokyo and traditional Kyoto.
URL:https://www.whatsoninsheffield.com/event/japan-fest-sheffield/
LOCATION:The Steamworks\, 109-111 Randall St Highfield\, Sheffield\, S2 4SJ\, Sheffield
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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