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📍Trafalgar Square
4 October 2026 We hope you’re looking forward to it.

Please enjoy the videos and photos from last year’s online programme, Japan Matsuri Presents, and from previous Japan Matsuri which are archived on this website.

>>> https://japanmatsuri.com/archives/

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Japan Matsuri: http://www.japanmatsuri.com/
Japan Association (JA): http://www.jra.org.uk/
The Japan Society: http://www.japansociety.org.uk/
The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry: http://www.jcci.org.uk/
The Nippon Club: http://www.nipponclub.co.uk/
Japan UK Season of Culture https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/SeasonCulture/index.html

13/09/2026

Can you picture it yet? Trafalgar Square completely packed with food stalls, the smell of fresh yakisoba and takoyaki floating in the air, and Japanese music echoing past the fountains.

Japan Matsuri is coming soon - October 4th is closer than you think! Just 3 weeks to go!
Who's ready for a full day of food, culture, and wandering around central London together?

Drop a 🍜 in the comments if you’re joining!

12/09/2026

🎌Japan Matsuri: Performance Announcement!🎌

The Japan Association was founded in November 1996 with the aim of providing support to the Japanese community in the UK and to promote the Anglo-Japanese relationship. Their performance at Japan Matsuri is called Awa odori, a traditional folk dance done at Tokushima prefecture's most famous festival in August. Members of the Japan Association will perform this dance with traditional Japanese singers and musicians, who play Wadaiko (Japanese drums) and Shamisen (a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument).

As the song for this dance goes ‘踊る阿呆に、見る阿呆、同じ阿呆なら、踊らな損、損 (The dancers are fools, and the watchers are fools. If both are fools, why not dance?)’, we will be delighted for as many people as possible to join us for the dance on the day.

https://www.japanassociation.org.uk/

10/09/2026

London Okinawa Sanshinkai is a group of Okinawan folk, classical music and traditional dance entusiasts. Amongst the members are Okinawans, mainland Japanese and several other nationalities. They play and teach Okinawan folk and classical music and traditional dance using traditional instruments.
Website: https://sanshinkai.uk/

08/09/2026

🎌Japan Matsuri: Performance Announcement!🎌
Joji Hirota and The London Taiko Drummers was founded in the early 80’s.

The group performed in various prestigious occasions and was the opening act for LIVE EARTH at London Wembley stadium along 100 drummers include Roger Taylor; the UK Business Award Ceremony with the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales, Worldwide Festivals and more.
www.Jojihirota.com

07/09/2026

Founded by the late Dr David Hughes, The SOAS Min’yō Group is a diverse set of professional and amateur musicians based in the UK, and one of the few groups in the UK teaching and performing traditional music from Japan.

Showcasing Japanese instruments such as the shamisen and shakuhachi, along with opportunities for audience participation, The SMG will perform a variety of min’yō (folk songs) from around Japan.

Find out more about the Soas Minyo Group here: https://linktr.ee/soasminyo

05/09/2026

The Tamashii Drummers bring to you a dynamic and captivating Wadaiko performance, featuring a variety of different styles, including the colourful and spirited Fukui style from the West Coast of Japan.

Tamashii Drummers is a London-based Wadaiko troupe that shares the energy and spirit of Japanese Taiko with audiences around the world. Their performances fuse traditional and contemporary styles.

The group has appeared at prestigious venues such as Westminster Abbey and on Channel 4, celebrating Japanese culture through sound, movement, and emotion.

📱 Learn more at www.tamashii.co.uk or follow them on Facebook: Tamashii School of Wadaiko-Dō.

04/09/2026

LONDON ARE YOU READY?! 🇬🇧⛩️🇯🇵
In just one month Japan Matsuri is taking over central London!

Expect amazing Japanese street food, live taiko and dance, martial arts, and soaking up the absolute best of Japanese culture right in the heart of the city. Best part? the entry and performances are totally free.

Who is joining us for some takoyaki and karate demonstrations? Tag your London foodie and travel partner below and let's lock the date in - 04/10/2026! 👇🍜.

01/09/2026

🎌Japan Matsuri: Performance Announcement!🎌
Sōran Bushi – A Celebration of Japanese Tradition

Experience the energy and spirit of Japan as students from Rikkyo School in England take the stage at Japan Matsuri 2026 with their performance of Sōran Bushi, a traditional festival dance.

Accompanied by the taiko drums and captivating choreography, this display brings Japanese heritage to life. Join us at Trafalgar Square as these young performers build cultural bridges between the UK and Japan through the power of dance.
https://www.rikkyo.co.uk/

29/08/2026

🎌Japan Matsuri: Performance Announcement!🎌
For forty years, The Green Chorus, Nippon Club Women's Choir has performed at churches, festivals and concerts all over London introducing Japanese music; As done since the first Japan Matsuri, The Green Chorus will deliver 5 favourite songs. Tune in to enjoy Japanese music in the heart of London.

https://www.nipponclub.co.uk/html/05.html

25/08/2026

Ryukyu Kobujutsu originated in the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and has a fascinating history spanning hundreds of years. In Japan Matsuri they will demonstrate some of the Ryukyu traditional weapons in Kihon (basics), Kata (form) and Kumite (fighting) and show the unique attributes for each weapon.

Watch this exciting demonstration and learn more about the art of Ryukyu Kobujutsu at Japan Matsuri.

www.rkagb.com (UK)
https://www.ryukyukobujutsuhozonshinkokai.org/ (Japan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH6bojke7T0 (Bo Demonstration)

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