Nobu GOTO

What is Gagaku? Gagaku, Japan's traditional court music, has been performed since ancient times and is still preserved today by the Imperial Household Agency and at Shinto shrines. With a history of over 1,400 years,… Read more

Press X

Press X is the UK's Anime Opening, Citypop and Video Game band. They'll be performing a mix of classic 80's Japanese tunes, as well as songs from some more recent anime. Be sure to catch… Read more

The Sixth Lie

Formed in 2015, THE SIXTH LIE is a three-piece rock band consisting of vocalist Arata (right), guitarist Reiji (left), and drummer Ray. They have performed the ending theme for the hugely popular anime “Golden Kamuy”… Read more

avantgardey

avantgardey is a dance group produced by a choreographer akane. Founded in February 2022, the group is known as the mysterious bob-haired, school-uniformed dance group. avantgardey has gained popularity both nationwide in Japan and internationally… Read more

Warakuren

What is Awa Odori? Awa Odori is one of Japan’s most iconic traditional dances, born over 400 years ago in Tokushima. It’s energetic, rhythmic, and irresistibly joyful — the kind of dance that turns entire… Read more

Yuko Yokoi

Yuko Yokoi Band brings the sophisticated yet warm sound of Brazil with a twist of jazz.London-based vocalist Yuko Yokoi is known for her clear tone and thoughtful interpretations of Brazilian jazz. In 2018, she released… Read more

Chaidura

Chaidura is a London-based artist blending visual kei, emo, and alternative rock into a sound that’s heavy, emotional, and honest. After introducing his world with Temple Paradise — a journey of self-acceptance praised by BBC… Read more

TALE of GENJI / HOKUSAI IMMERSIVE CONCERT

Led by pianist Kae Ogawa, CEO of Early Music Enterprise Inc., this innovative liveperformance brings together leading artists active on the world stage in Japan and abroad. Through historical instruments from the era of Katsushika… Read more

Eir Aoi

Eir Aoi is a Japanese singer-songwriter. Known for her powerful vocal range and outstanding expressive ability, she has earned passionate support from anime fans both in Japan and around the world. Her music is known… Read more

British Shorinji Kempo Federation

Shorinji Kempo was created in Japan in 1947 by Doshin So, a Japanese intelligence operative and accomplished martial artist. It was influenced heavily by his experiences in the second world war and his interest in… Read more