For the 8th year running, this is an all-day and open-to-anybody event to experience Japan and its culture at UCLan in Preston. This time, UCLan is honoured to host taiko drumming performances and workshops, as well as language workshops by the Chief Language Adviser of the Japan Foundation. Additionally there will be cosplay, stalls, performances such as Okinawan karate, travel & study guides for Japan, 'eco-furoshiki' wrapping hands-on sessions, and academic displays by students of Japanese. You can also enjoy authentic bento, sushi and desserts.

This event is scheduled to start at 9:30 and finishes around 16:30. Tickets are free of charge, but please book a place here. You will be asked to answer a very short survey after the event so that we can improve future events. We have security card entry system across the University so if you are members of the public, please signal to people inside to open them for you.

We appreciate your cooperation very much by bringing your mask to run a safe event for all. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

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Available all day:

Student stalls, study abroad advice tables, calligraphy stalls, eco-furoshiki wrapping, the Japan Foundation information stall, academic work displays

Timed Events

9:30 Opening Taiko Performance 1 by Kaminari Taiko
9:45 Opening speeches & safety announcement
10:00 Okinawa karate, introduction of cosplay
10:00 Taiko workshop 1 (booking required)
Pre-ordered bento, sushi & sweets distribution starts for early pick-ups from 11:00
11:00 Taiko workshop 2 (booking required)
11:00 Japanese language workshop 1 (for early learners) by Dr Ofune, Japan Foundation (booking required)
11:50 Japanese language workshop 2 (for intermediate learners) by Dr Ofune, Japan Foundation (booking required)
12:30-13:30 “Itadakimasu!” Group lunchtime
12:30 Piano performance
12:40 Taiko performance 2 By Kaminari Taiko
13:00 Prize giving game: ‘Daruma san ga koron da!’ (many Japanese prizes available)
13:30 Tea ceremony demonstration & tea ceremony stall opens
14:00 VIP speech from the Japan Foundation
14:45-15:30 Taiko workshop 3 (booking required)
16:30 Closing

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Further booking information

Lunch & dessert (pre-order only | line is open until 7th February)

The taiko and Japan Foundation language workshops have limited places, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Taiko Drumming Workshop 1 10:00-10:45 (15 places)

Taiko Drumming Workshop 2 11:00-11:40 (15 places)

Taiko Drumming Workshop 3 14:45-15:30 (15 places)

Japan Foundation Language workshop 1 11:00-11:45 Suitable for Marugoto Lesson 6-Genki Lesson 6 equivalent level (25 places)

Japan Foundation Language workshop 2 14:15-14:55 Suitable for Marugoto L6-Genki L6 equivalent level (25 places)