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Tohoku To Showcase Culture, Recovery At Expo 2025 Osaka
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- In a heartfelt tribute to global support following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the six prefectures of Japan's Tohoku region, in collaboration with the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization and the Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee, will host the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. This promotional event will take place from June 13 to 15 at the EXPO Arena "Matsuri" and aims to highlight Tohoku's natural beauty, cultural depth, culinary richness, innovative spirit, and resilient communities. According to a statement, the Tohoku Kizuna Festival will deliver the various charms of Tohoku to the world through parades, traditional performing arts, tourism virtual reality experiences, and traditional craft workshops, among others. For the Tohoku Four Seasons Event, Tohoku Wonder Trip Zone will feature a special theatre that presents colourful images showing the unique charm of Tohoku via the four seasons. Panels will provide tourist information, including Tohoku's scenic spots, cuisine, and hot springs. Visitors are also able to experience demonstrations by artisans of traditional crafts such as "Tsugaru lacquer" and "Odate magewappa" (steam-bent woodcraft). Alongside Tohoku's traditional crafts, cutting-edge technologies and research projects from the region that are gaining global attention will be showcased, highlighting techniques that bridge tradition and innovation for the future. To promote the six Tohoku prefectures, traditional performing arts like "Sansa Dance" and "Hanagasa Dance" will be showcased live, highlighting Tohoku's spirit and cultural charm, in addition to tourism and food exhibition booths being set up offering local specialities and regional cuisines. The Tohoku Kizuna Festival is a collaborative event of the Tohoku region's six major festivals, initiated as part of the recovery efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake. It will be held in six Tohoku cities each year, namely Aomori, Akita, Morioka, Yamagata, Sendai, and Fukushima. This year, it will be featured at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, where approximately 550 individuals will perform for visitors. A departure ceremony led by the mayor and executive committee chairperson will precede each parade.
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Sharing Four Seasons And Bonds Of Tohoku With World: "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
SENDAI, Japan, June 6 (Bernama) -- The six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, and Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee will hold the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at the 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Expo. This promotional event expresses the region's gratitude to the world for the support received after the 2011 earthquake, and allows visitors to experience its nature, culture, cuisine, technology, and people. At the venue, the Tohoku Kizuna Festival will deliver the various charms of Tohoku to the world through parades, traditional performing arts, tourism VR experiences, traditional craft workshops, and more. Images:
Yahoo
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Sharing Four Seasons and Bonds of Tohoku with World: "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
SENDAI, Japan, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, and Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee will hold the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at the 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Expo. This promotional event expresses the region's gratitude to the world for the support received after the 2011 earthquake, and allows visitors to experience its nature, culture, cuisine, technology, and people. At the venue, the Tohoku Kizuna Festival will deliver the various charms of Tohoku to the world through parades, traditional performing arts, tourism VR experiences, traditional craft workshops, and more. Images: - Event overviewEvent name: Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna FestivalDates: Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15, 2025Times:From 2 to 8 pm, Friday, June 13, 2025From 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025Location: EXPO Arena "Matsuri" at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, JapanTickets: Free (a ticket is required to enter the Expo venue) - Event detailsTohoku Four SeasonsThe following experiences, exhibits, and events will take place throughout the duration of the event. Tohoku Wonder Trip Zone"Tohoku Wonder Trip Zone" features a special theater that presents colorful images showing the unique charm of Tohoku through the four seasons. Panels will also provide tourist information on Tohoku's scenic spots, cuisine, hot springs, and more. Tradition and InnovationExperience demonstrations by artisans of traditional crafts such as "Tsugaru lacquer" and "Odate magewappa" (steam-bent woodcraft). Alongside Tohoku's traditional crafts, cutting-edge technologies and research projects from the region that are gaining global attention will be showcased, highlighting techniques that bridge tradition and innovation for the future. Stage AttractionsTo promote the six Tohoku prefectures, traditional performing arts like "Sansa Dance" and "Hanagasa Dance" will be showcased live, highlighting Tohoku's spirit and cultural charm. Tourism and Food Exhibition BoothsLocal governments, DMOs, and private businesses will set up booths. Additionally, there will be food and drink booths that offer local specialties and regional cuisines for tasting and merchandise, providing an experience that involves all five senses. Tohoku Kizuna Festival ParadeA Tohoku Kizuna Festival parade will be held on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. It will also be livestreamed on the official website: The Tohoku Kizuna Festival is a collaborative event of the Tohoku region's six major festivals, initiated as part of the recovery efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Held in six Tohoku cities each year (Aomori, Akita, Morioka, Yamagata, Sendai, and Fukushima), the festivities have created strong bonds. This year, it will be featured at 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Expo where approximately 550 individuals will perform for visitors. A departure ceremony led by the mayor and executive committee chairperson will precede each parade. Dates and timesSaturday, June 14: from 2:00 to 2:50 pm and 5:00 to 5:50 pmSunday, June 15: from 10:30 to 11:20 am and 1:00 to 1:50 pm*A 10-minute departure ceremony or festival/tourism promotion will be held on stage before the parade. Introduction of the festivals (from 2024): - Festival datesAomori Nebuta Festival: Saturday, August 2, to Thursday, August 7, 2025Akita Kanto Festival: Sunday, August 3, to Wednesday August 6, 2025Morioka Sansa Odori Festival: Friday, August 1, to Monday, August 4, 2025Yamagata Hanagasa Festival: Tuesday, August 5, to Thursday, August 7, 2025Sendai Tanabata Festival: Wednesday, August 6, to Friday, August 8, 2025Fukushima Waraji Festival: Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, 2025*An O-Waraji (Giant Straw Sandals) offering will be held on the final day (August 3). - PromotionsSignage at JR Osaka StationDigital signage will be exhibited at locations around Osaka Station from Monday, June 9, to Sunday, June 15, to promote the attractions of Tohoku to both domestic and international tourists. View original content: SOURCE Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee; Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
