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JAPAN EXPO 2002 EVENTS
NOH-MAI
Hailing from JAPAN, a six-member group of the Komparu tradition
performs the classical art witch combines elements of dance,
drama, music and poetry. Noh was selected as a World Cultural
Heritage Performance by UNESCO in May 18, 2001 |
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O-EDO
STREET
Direct from Japan, vendors line the path with stalls carrying
traditional confections, snack, wood and art crafts of the O-Edo
(Tokyo area). |
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MANGA
EXPO
Gaining world-wide popularity, Japanese manga, anime and video games
take over the EXPO, selling the latest animation and comics.
Watch for giveaways!
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KYOTO
SQUARE
Rare merchants from Kyoto visit the Expo selling original souvenir
goods of the former Imperial capital of Japan. |
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AUTO
ARENA
Japan's top automakers bring hot-off-the-assembly-line models to the
Expo showroom. Much more to see... |
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OTHER
SPECIAL EVENT
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Special
appearance by Tayu Hana Ogi
A high-ranking geisha from Kyoto, Tayu Hana Ogi's appearance.
Overpowers us as her first appearance in Los Angeles.
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ARTS
& CRAFT
Many local and Japanese arts & crafts.
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SUSHI
WORLD
Get a quick lesson from professionals and Competition among the
best sushi chefs in town.
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THE
BEST OF JAPAN AWARD
This year's nominees are: Rocky Aoki/"Benihana" entrepreneur,
Keiko Matsui/Jazz pianist/War hero, politician. Hosted by Mario
Machado.
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BEAUTY
FAIR
Learn beauty secrets from expert Kaori Nara Turnner, Hollywood-renown
makeup artist. Special participation by school of make up.
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FREE
KIMONO TRY-ON
Come try on a KIMONO, sponsored by Tokyo Yamaki (Kimono-ya). We
will dress you during your visit to the EXPO.
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DOOR
PRIZES
There will be fantastic prizes, including roundtrip air tickets
to Japan.
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