Performances on Stage
April 26 Langelinie Park
10.45-10.55 Taiko Drums. The special Japanese drums will be played by Seido Taiko
11.00-11.25 Opening Ceremony Speeches by the Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Masaki Okada and Mayor Pia Allerslev. Award Ceremony of Logo Competition National anthem and songs of Sakura by Eiko Furukawa
11:25-11:45 Seido Taiko The special Japanese drums were played by Seido Taiko
12:00-12:20 Shotokan A demonstration of the form of Karate known as Shotokan by children from Shotokan Karate Akademi
12:20-13:00 pause
13:00-13:10 Modern Ballet “Spring” by Dansevæksthuset
13.15-13.35 Kendo demonstration A demonstration of Japanese martial arts by Københavns Kendo Klub Ken Sei Kai
13.50-14.10 Judo A demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Judo by Judoklubben Mitani member of DJU
14.25-14.45 Aikido A demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Aikido by Copenhagen Aiki Shuren Dojo
15:00-16:00 Kimono show A show where different types of kimono and how to wear them were shown by Copenhagen Sakura Festival Kimono Group
16.00-16.20 Bon-odoriThe traditional festival dance was shown by Copenhagen Bon-odori Club and everyone was invited to participate
April 27 Langelinie Park
11.20-11.40 Judo A demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Judo by Gladsaxe Judoklub member of DJU
11:40-12:00 Aikido A demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Aikido by Copenhagen Aiki Shuren Dojo
12:05-12:55 Miminashihouichi by JAPPY-ZA. A group of Danish students performed the traditional Japanese story of Miminahsihouchi
13.00-14.00 Tea ceremony By Byakudan no Kai
14.20-14.40 Karate A demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Karate by Shotokan Karate Akademi
14.55-15.15 Kendo A demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Kendo by Københavns Kendo Klub
15.30-15.50 Bujinkan Bujinkan demonstrated the Japanese martial art of Ninjutsu using various weapons and defensive techniques
16:00-16:20 Bon-odori A demonstration of the traditional festival dance by Copenhagen Bon-odori Club followed by Bon-odori dance for all.