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A stylish relationship
Kawagoe is the mother of Edo and of Utamaro' s ukiyoe world
This project has been partly provided by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan under a new regional restoration and development scheme.
●Sponsored by: Kawagoe Style Club
●cosponsor by: Consulate-General of Japan in New York
●supporters' organizations: Saitama Prefecture/Kawagoe City/Japan National Tourist Organization /Saitama Prefecture Product Promotion Association /KOEDO KAWAGOE Tourist Association/KOEDO KAWAGOE Tourist Promotion Council/Kawagoe Matsuri Supporters' Association/ Kawagoe The chamber of commerce and industry
●cooperator: Tokyo International University
Residence of the Consul General Japan in New York
Tuesday, october 30, 2007, 18:00-21:00
Special Guest: Ms.Asako Kishi Featured in TV [Iron Chef]
1.Opening ART-Alive!! Utamaro's Ukiyoe x Calligraphy x Kawagoe Festival: performed by master calligrapher, Chyosho Yabe
2.Kawagoe traditional dance and music calling Utamaro's world to mind
3.History of foods in the Edo period: presented by food expert Asako Kishi
4.History of foods in the Edo period: menu created by Tsuyoshi Akashi(Kurobuta-Gekijo)
5.Live performance of making Japanese traditional and revolutionary sweets: presented by master rice-cake-chef, Katsuhiro Kawakami
6.Reenactment of "Kawagoe Festival" to the "Ohayashi folk music a la Ohzo"
(Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by the National and Prefectural Government): performed by Ohayashi-troupe of Nakadai district.
 The Town Where Tradition Shines: KAWAGOE
Kawagoe, known as a town with remnants of old culture from the Edo Period, the nickname of Koedo Kawagoe.
Kawagoe City is located in the western part of Saitama Prefecture, which is 30 km from the central part of Tokyo. It is a city concentrated with financial business, service industry, commerce and others.
Kawagoe City takes pride in its high production capacity, but also has the largest area of arable land and cultivated acreage combined in Saitama Prefecture. That is why, it is known as a well balanced area.
It is also a city with an old history and traditional culture that possesses numerous cultural assets.
 Sightseers are especially fascinated by the streets lined with historical Kura-style buildings, the variety of traditional temples, the traditional sweets and the food culture.
The 'Kawagoe Festival' replicates the 'Tenka (worldly) Festival' of the Edo Period using special luxurious dashi floats and ohayashi music. Every year 1 million sightseers come to participate in this big event. Getting to know Kawagoe's culture means getting to know Tokyo, which leads to becoming familiar with Japan.
By all means, come and enjoy the traditional culture, food and festivals of 'Koedo Kawagoe'.
Kura : A sturdy type of Japanese building used as a storehouse or safe to store Important articles and assets.
Dashi : A traditional type of float with numerous ornaments pulled by people during shrine festivals.
Ohayashi : Japanese music played during various traditional performances, dances and songs. Or, music played with a flute and drum to create ambiance.
13hours flight from N.Y to Tokyo,
and 32min. by rail from Ikebukuro(Tokyo) to Kawagoe |
A stylish relationship
Kawagoe is the mother of Edo and of Utamaro's ukiyoe world
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