Japan Festival at Trafalgar Square, London

Japan Festival at
Trafalgar Square, London
Taiko Drumming, Japanese Dance, Nodojiman Karaoke Competition,
Martial Arts, Cosplay, Manga, Radio Taiso, Yurukyara®
Message from
Mr Keiichi Hayashi
Ambassador of Japan
photos by: Ashley Gee-allaway / Brian Cottam / Dal Pai / Elena Chaykina / Gisele Lozada / Hidekazu Nakamura / Masafumi Gucci Yamaguchi / Ronny Birba / Serge Renaudie / Wee Bing Tan
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It is a great pleasure
for me to welcome you to
JAPAN MATSURI 2014
in Trafalgar Square. This
spectacular event is now
in its sixth consecutive
year. Each year the festival has gone from strength to
strength, enabling growing numbers of Londoners
to experience various elements of Japanese culture,
presented mainly by the Japanese community in the
UK. JAPAN MATSURI has now become an attractive
forum in which top performers from Japan can make
their London debuts. The festival’s steadily expanding
appeal testifies to the excellent relations between Japan
and the United Kingdom and the extent to which these
ties are valued by so many people.
The theme of this year’s JAPAN MATSURI is
‘washoku’, or Japanese cuisine. The Japanese culinary
culture is firmly founded upon a deep respect for nature
and the abundance of foodstuffs with which Japan
is blessed, both on land and in the surrounding seas,
and reflects the distinct character of each of the four
seasons. Friends of Japan in London and from around
the UK will be pleased to find their favourite offerings
such as takoyaki and yakisoba, or chirashizushi, a special
sushi dish typically prepared to celebrate happy family
events, on this occasion made with tasty rice from
Fukushima prefecture. However, this year the festival
also features authentic Wagyu beef from Japan, which
is making its debut in London!
Through our enjoyment of eating together,
participating in today’s activities and sharing in
the excitement of the stage performances and
demonstrations, I am certain that the warm friendship
and the deepening ties of mutual understanding
between the peoples of our two nations will be
enhanced still further.
Our gratitude is due to Japan Matsuri Ltd, consisting
of the Japan Association in the UK, the Japan Chamber
of Commerce and Industry in the UK, the Japan Society
and the Nippon Club, for arranging today’s event. May
I also express my appreciation to the Greater London
Authority and the City of Westminster Council as well
as all the other organisations and individuals whose
efforts have been indispensable in making today’s
festival possible.
Programme
Please be aware that exact timings may change during the day.
Main Stage
17:30
Hibiki Ensemble
18:10
SIRO-A
18:30
Diana Yukawa
18:55
Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way
19:05
Reijiro Tsumura: Hakurakusei
19:35
Super J-Culture – Fashion Performance
19:55
Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way
20:10
Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers
11:00
Opening Ceremony
11:25
Thames Taiko and O-mikoshi Procession
11:40
Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way
11:55
Hiroko Tanaka Japanese Dancers
12:15
Judo from the Budokwai
12:35
Yurukyara® Mascot show with Naomi Suzuki*
13:05
Japanese Breed Dog Show
13:15
Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way
13:25
Nodojiman – The J-Factor
14:20
Eisa Dance: London Bunka Yochien
12:00
Wakaba Kendo Club
14:30
Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way
12:30
London Aikikai
14:40
Thames Taiko
13:00
Judo with the Budokwai
15:15
British Suzuki Institute
13:30
Wakaba Kendo Club
15:40
Teikyo School Bon Dancers
14:00
Wan-Wan Corner – meet the Japanese dog breeds
15:50
Japanese Breed Dog Show
15:00
Wakaba Kendo Club
16:00
Green Chorus
15:30
London Aikikai
16:15
Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way
16:00
Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do
16:25
Okinawa Sanshinkai – Folk Music and Dance from Okinawa
16:30
Judo with the Budokwai
®
＊ The name ‘yurukyara’ was created by Jun Miura and is his registered trademark together with Fusosha Publishing
Martial Arts Stage
16:55
Yurukyara Mascot show with Naomi Suzuki*
17:00
Wakaba Kendo Club
17:20
Radio Taiso – Keep Fit the Japanese Way
17:30
Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do
Matsuri Map
The National Gallery
Piccadilly Circus
MANGA WALL
Leicester Square
WATER BALL GAME
MARTIAL ARTS STAGE
GUEST AREA
Trafalgar Square
■ main stage
■ martial arts stage
MAIN STAGE
■ activity area
WATER BALL GAME
ACTIVITY AREA
INFORMATION CENTRE
■ hot food stalls
London
Charing Cross
Charing Cross
■ other stalls
■ information centre
Matsuri Performers
Main Stage
Please be aware that exact timings may change during the day.
Japanese Dog Show　13:05 - 13:15, 15:50 - 16:00
Five Japanese dog breeds make their first appearance on the Square for Japan Matsuri this year: Akita,
Akita Inu, Shiba Inu, Japanese Spitz and Japanese Chin. Find out more about the dogs and chat to their
owners at the special afternoon meet-the-breeds session in ‘Wan-Wan Corner’ in the martial arts area
at 14:00.
O-mikoshi procession with Teikyo School　from 11:25
Nodojiman: The J-Factor　13:25 - 14:15
In true matsuri fashion a mikoshi portable shrine is carried around the site in celebration by students
of the Teikyo Japanese School.
Members of the general public test their vocal chords and try to impress the Japan Matsuri judging
panel, with Minister Hiroshi Kawamura, Dr David Hughes and Michael Spencer. The winner receives
a return ticket to Japan provided courtesy of ANA, with other fantastic prizes for the runners-up
Thames Taiko　11:25 - 11:40, 14:40 - 15:05
Formed originally for the Japanese Jamboree at the 2008 Thames Festival, Thames Taiko was an instant
hit. Enormously popular participants at festivals, we are thrilled to have them back with us at Japan
Matsuri!
Radio Taiso　11:40 - 11:55
Eisa Dance: London Bunka Yochien　14:20 - 14:30
A huge favourite from past Japan Matsuri, we look forward to the return of the children from the London Bunka Japanese kindergarten, performing their new and improved Eisa dance. They are charm
personified!
NHK radio taiso is part of the sound track to the lives of everyone who has been to school in Japan and many others besides. Three official presenters are with us for Japan Matsuri 2014 - chief instructor
Hajime Tago and two assistants, Yuka Itsukaichi and Ami Matsushita. They are on stage at various
points throughout the day to put Japan Matsuri-goers through their paces. Look out also for a team of
radio taiso supporters joining them from Japan, who are in the audience to help you if you get stuck!
British Suzuki Institute　15:15 - 15:30
Hiroko Tanaka Japanese Dancers　11:55 - 12:15
Teikyo School Bon Dancers　15:40 - 15:50
Japanese dance (Nihon Buyo) is a refined dance-form developed over four centuries. Designed to be
performed on stage, it is strongly influenced by Kabuki theatre dance, but also contains elements of
Noh theatre and folk dances. The circular movements and props are from Noh and spinning and jumping are expressions from Japanese folk dance.
The students from Teikyo School make a welcome return to Japan Matsuri 2014 with their take on
Japanese bon dances – an essential part of any festival.
The Suzuki Method is based on the philosophy and teaching methods developed by the Japanese violinist, pedagogue and humanitarian, Dr Shinichi Suzuki. Also called the “mother tongue method”, Suzuki is based on the principle that all children can learn. Led by Mona Kodama, this year’s performance
includes an arrangement of Soran Bushi, written especially for Japan Matsuri.
Green Chorus　16:00 - 16:15
Making their debut on the main stage this year, members of the famous Budokwai judo club demonstrate precision drilled kata.
This is London’s very own Japanese women’s choir which takes great pride in performing Japanese
music, singing not only in Japanese but conveying the essence of the singers’ home country. The choir’s
repertoire includes Japanese, English and world classical choral music and folk songs; conducted by
Mikiko Ridd
Yurukyara® Mascot show with Naomi Suzuki* 12:35 - 13:05, 16:55 - 17:20
Okinawa Sanshinkai　16:25 - 16:45
Come and meet some special visitors at 2014 Japan Matsuri! We have five Yurukyara® mascots coming
from towns and cities across Japan. Kumamon is joining us together with Sanomaru, Gunma-chan,
Ieyasu-kun and Tagatan. Find out where they are from and what they do to promote their home regions. You can find them on stage and around Trafalgar Square throughout the day.
London Okinawa Sanshinkai is a multinational group that shares a love of music from Okinawa and
the surrounding Ryukyu islands. Members range from young children and teenagers through to adults.
They seek to promote and share the unique culture of the Ryukyu people through music and dance
performance and this year have just returned from performing at the World Eisa Festival in Okinawa
Judo from the Budokwai　12:15 - 12:25
Martial Arts Stage
Hibiki Ensemble　17:30 - 17:55
Wakaba Kendo Club　12:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 14:00, 15:00 - 15:30, 17:00 - 17:30
Hibiki performs traditional and contemporary Japanese music known as sankyoku on koto (13-stringed
long zither) and 17-stringed bass koto, shamisen (3-stringed long-necked lute) and shakuhachi
(5-holed end-blown, notched flute). This year they will pay special tribute to composer and koto master Michio Miyagi on the 120th anniversary of his birth.
Founded in 1993, Wakaba Kendo Club is the largest children’s kendo dojo in London, with about 30
registered students aged between five and eighteen years. A team of dedicated, experienced and qualified teachers nurture the ‘new shoots’ (wakaba) and cultivate the young students’ development. Both
adults and children from the club demonstrate today. www. wakabakendo.org
SIRO-A　18:10 - 18:20
London Aikikai　12:30 - 13:00, 15:30 - 16:00
Once again, SIRO-A from Sendai have made a special effort to join us and present their revolutionary
live entertainment, fusing mime, ground-breaking visual effects and an electro soundtrack to create
a mind-blowing theatrical experience that is a feast for the senses - unmissable technodelic wizardry!
London Aikikai is a main London Aikido dojo with high-ranking instructors, officially recognised by
Aikido World Headquarters and founded in 1968 by T.K. Chiba, 8th dan shihan. Aikido is a modern
Japanese martial art rooted in ancient martial and spiritual disciplines. It works by applying holds,
locks and throws through the co-ordination of mind and body. www.londonaikikai.com
Diana Yukawa　18:30 - 18:55
Tokyo-born Diana Yukawa is an award-winning solo violinist and songwriter, championing original
music best described as Electronic Classical. The Violinist continues to perform all over the world earlier this year Diana took the stage at Wilderness Festival as well as Latitude Festival here in the UK.
Her new solo album, co-written by Tom Ingleby, is due for release next year.
Reijiro Tsumura: Hakurakusei　19:05 - 19:25
Living National Treasure Reijiro Tsumura fuses his own Noh theatre tradition with contemporary
dance performed by Kyomi Ishibashi and Kazuhito Tsuruga. Hakurakusei, a new work created especially for Japan Matsuri, tells the story of the recovery of the Hakurakusei sake brewery in Miyagi following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. With score composed and played by Leon Greedy, the piece
was written in association with Iwao Niizawa, chief brewer of Hakurakusei
Super J-Culture (Fashion Performance)　19:35 - 19:55
This haunting performance is a fusion of Japanese tradition and Western style, bringing to life on stage
the four seasons in Japan. Four Japanese-themed worlds come to life through beautiful contemporary
music with kimono co-ordination and dynamic dance and ninja performances. Additional music on
traditional Japanese instruments completes this innovative and magical set piece.
Violin: Ryoma, Vocal: Naomi Suzuki, Taiko: Joji Hirota, Shamisen: Keiko Kitamura, Dancer: Hiroko
Tanaka, Kung fu: David Cheung, Production: Kimono de Go, Naohiro Matsuo, Luna & Coco Production, Stage Director: Yojiro Ichikawa
Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers　20:10 - 20:50
Join the inimitable Joji Hirota London Taiko Drummers for the Grand Finale of Japan Matsuri performing both traditional and original compositions. The mighty thunder of huge taiko drums, intricate and fascinating rhythms take us into a world of sound and synchronised precision familiar to
anyone who has experienced ‘Matsuri’ in Japan.
＊ The name ‘yurukyara’ was created by Jun Miura and is his registered trademark together with Fusosha Publishing
Judo with the Budokwai　13:00 - 13:30, 16:30 - 17:00
The Budokwai is the oldest and most famous Japanese martial arts club in Europe. Some of the most
distinguished figures in the history of judo have trained or taught at the Budokwai, including many
Olympic medalists. This year the group is joined by international judo champion Ikumi Tanimoto.
www.budokwai.co.uk
Wan-Wan corner: Meet the Japanese breed dogs　14:00 - 15:00
Visitors to Japan Matsuri have the chance to meet five Japanese dog breeds close up: Akita, Akita Inu,
Shiba Inu, Japanese Spitz and Japanese Chin.
Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do　16:00 - 16:30
The aim of our association is the transmission of Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do as taught by the
founder Miyagi Chojun Bushi (1888 - 1953). Under the guidance of Master Morio Higaonna 10th Dan,
we are privileged to train in Okinawa and Europe annually. Sensei George Andrews 8th Dan IOGKF
has been training for 45 years under the direction of Master Morio Higaonna and conducts seminars
in many countries including Russia, Poland, Israel, Thailand and Iceland.
www.otgka.co.uk
Family Fun
in the Activity Tent
The Matsuri Gallery
&
Japan Matsuri 2014 offers a fantastic family fun day with an amazing array of traditional Japanese
games, chances to learn the secrets of Origami or become a manga artist. Display your masterpiece
in front of the National Gallery. All this along with stunning live Kimonophilia displays.
Activity Tent
Throughout the day in the Activity Tent, there will be an opportunity to play Japan’s three most loved and
popular Matsuri games, we will also be running origami and manga art workshops.
Net the Omocha　おもちゃすくい
Your chance to play an alternative version of this traditional Japanese game. Can you scoop the little
object out of the water tank? - Challenge your family and friends. Organized by Ealing Japanese Mums
& Friends (EJM&F).
Japanese Chopsticks Game　お箸 DE GO
Try your hand at the traditional Japanese Chopsticks game, it’s lots of fun for all the family. Organized by
Ealing Japanese Mums & Friends (EJM&F).
The Matsuri Gallery – in front of the National Gallery
Manga Wall (11:00 - 14:30)
In front of the National Gallery you will find the incredible Manga Wall which is the centre of the Matsuri
Gallery. A massive 9 metre long canvas upon which you the public can draw your own creations right in
front of the nation’s most famous art gallery. The 2014 Manga Wall theme is “Japanese Mascots” - prizes
will be given for best mascot drawings.
KIMONOPHILIA x St. Martin-in-the-fields - Live Installation (14:30 - 15:00)
This event will take place behind St. Martin-in-the-fields in the Courtyard. Transcultural Kimono
styling on the theme of St Martin of Tours, inspired by nearby St Martin-in-the-fields church. The saint
will appear in cool kimono fashion for the first time in history. Kimonophilia is an art and social design
project group comprising professionals from the fields of art, fashion & design.
http://kimonophilia.persephonestreet.com
www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org
Origami　折り紙
Japanese Mascot characters - Yurukyara　ゆるキャラ (14:15 - 17:00)
The British Origami Society (London) will be demonstrating the amazing art of origami and displaying
some of their fantastic creations. If you would like to try your hand at origami or learn to make something
special by folding paper, just call by and see how the origami wizards do it. The British Origami Society
has over 40 years of history with members worldwide. For more information on the Society, have a look at
their website: www.britishorigami.info
Japan’s top five most lovable local mascots will be making regular appearances at the Matsuri Gallery
during the day to charm the hearts of young and old alike.
www.yurugp.jp
“KIMONOPHILIA x National Gallery Collection (17:30 - 18:00)
Have a go at the traditional Japanese water ball game. Can you fish the brightly coloured balls out of the
water? - Challenge your family & friends - it’s lots of fun for everyone! Organized by Ealing Japanese
Mums & Friends (EJM&F).
Seven fashion models in fabulous kimonos will demonstrate fascinating kimono styling ideas inspired by six
paintings from National Gallery Collection featuring Madam Pompadour, Samurai in Namban style, Jan Van
Eyck’s Arnolfini Marriage Portrait, Turner’s Sunrise, Rubens’s Baroque hat, and the finale with stunning Renaissance Oiran walk.
http://kimonophilia.persephonestreet.com
Manga Art　漫画
Japanese Water Ball Game　水ヨーヨー
A group of talented Manga artists called Cross#atch will run a variety of activities on the art of drawing
Manga. Find out more about Cross#atch: http://crosshatchink.com
Traditional Japanese water ball game, fish brightly coloured balls out of water! -It’s tremendous fun.
Organized by Masaru Ishikawa at the Matsuri Gallery.
Japanese Water Ball Game　水ヨーヨー
Travel & Tourism
Stalls
Food
■B
ubbletopia / Gunma,
Tochigi Kenjinkai
Yakisoba, Ramen, Gyoza, Bubble Tea ■ Central Japan Railway Company
Bento Box
■ Clearspring Ltd
Onigiri, Salad, Snacks, Green Tea,
Matcha Latte, Miso Soup, Amazake,
Rice, Tofu, Miso, Japanese Seasoning
www.clearspring.co.uk
■ iBUKi
Donburi, Yakitori, Soft Drinks
■ Japan Centre Group Ltd
Noodles, Takoyaki, Yakitori, Gyoza,
Karaage, Soft Drinks
www.japancentre.com
■ Kouei Japanese Food
Noodles, Takoyaki
■ Mai Food Restaurant
Yakisoba, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Fried
Chicken, Soft Drinks
http://maifood.kcnote.com
■ Minamoto Kitchoan Co., Ltd
Japanese Sweets; Dorayaki, Daifuku,
Omanjyu, Castella, Matcha
www.kitchoan.co.uk
■ Mugen Europe Limited
Sushi, Oden, Curry Rice, Gyudon,
Udon, Gyoza, Takoyaki, Sweets, Drinks
www.mugeneurop.com
■ Nice Ice Kakigori
Kakigori, Bubble Tea
www.myniceice.com
■ Okan
Okonomiyaki, Soft Drinks
www.okanbrixtonvillage.com
■ SOYA / Creald Ltd
Tempura, Tenmusu, Takoyaki
■ Taro Restaurants I KKTK 2 Ltd
Sushi, Rice Dishes, Yakisoba, Snacks,
Soft Drinks
www.tarorestaurants.co.uk
■ Tazaki Foods Ltd
Takoyaki, Curry Udon
www.yutaka.co/en
■ TK Trading
Rice Dishes, Sushi, Karaage, Soft Drinks
www.japan-foods.co.uk
■ Wagashi Japanese Bakery
Dorayaki, Icecream
www.senjukitaya.com
■ Yakult UK Ltd
Yakult Original and Yakult Light
www.yakult.co.uk
■ YOSHINO & Co UK Ltd
Noodles, Sushi
www.yoshino.net
■ Zen-Noh
Gyudon
www.zennoh.or.jp
Arts, Crafts & Clothes
■ Arkness Europe Ltd
Kawaii Products includeing Stationery,
Soft Toys, Gift Items
www.artbox.co.uk
■ AZUSA
Kimono, Obi, Hair accessories
http://azusakimono.com
■C
haraZOO / Kanaby
Enterprise Ltd
Stationery, Soft Toys, Gift Items
http://charazoo.com
■ Doki Ltd
Japanese Tableware, Gift Items
www.dokiltd.co.uk
■ Hiina Japanese Dolls
Japanese Dolls, Accessories
www.hiinajapandolls.katsu-yori.com
■ JPU Records Ltd
Official Music CDs from Japanese bands
www.facebook.com/JPUrecords
■ Japan Association in the UK
Books, Clothes, Arts and Crafts
www.japanassociation.org.uk
■ Kokon
Handmade Japanese goods
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Kokondesign
■ Japan Craft
Japanese Puzzle Box (Himitsu Bako)
www.japancraft.co.uk
■ Pansy
Kimono, Tableware
■ Japanese Gallery
Original Japanese Woodblock prints and
Animation Cel-ga
www.japanese-gallery.com
■ Yasunobu Shidami
Art works, Japanese calligraphy T-shirts
www.nanairononiji.com
■ All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
www.ana.co.uk
■ Inside Japan Tours
www.insidejapantours.com
■ East Japan Railway Company
Information on Transportation and
Tourism in Eastern Japan
■ Japan Airlines
www.uk.jal.com
■ Japan Journeys
www.japanjourneys.co.uk
■ J apan National Tourism
Organization
www.seejapan.co.uk
■ Unique Japan Tours
www.uniquejapantours.com
Others
■L
ondon Syakunage-kai
(Fukushima Kenjinkai)
Fukushima products including Fruit
Juice, Rice, Soup, T-shirts, Bags
■ Japan Society
Origami and Badge-Making Workshops,
Washoku Quiz
www.japansociety.org.uk
■ J STV / NHK Cosmomedia
(Europe) Ltd
Satellite TV in Japanese
www.jstv.co.uk
■ Japan Foundation London
Japan Quiz offering prizes
www.jpf.org.uk
■ JET Alumni Association UK
Information on Travel, Business and JET
programme, Origami Workshop
www.jetaa.org.uk
■ Reiki Healing Space
Healing Crystals, Incense sticks
■ Japan Local Government Centre
Information on Culture, Products and
Tourism in Japan
www.jlgc.org.uk/en
■ Tokimeki
Japanese beauty and health products
www.tokimeki.co.uk
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Organizers
Sponsors
Executive Committee
The Japan Matsuri Committee is very grateful to the following companies
whose generous support has made the event possible:
[Chairman] Sandy Sano - Japan Association in the UK
[Vice Chairman] Takaaki Hanaoka - Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK
Sean Curtin
Heidi Potter
Takahito Goto
Yoshiji Sekido
Japan Association in the UK
Japan Society
Nippon Club
Japan Association in the UK
Tetsuro Hama
Akiko Shikata
Japan Association in the UK / Japan Society
Embassy of Japan
Akitoshi Handa
Naomi Suzuki
Koichiro Nakada
Simon Wright
Yoshio Mitsuyama
Satoru Yoshida
Japan Association in the UK / A Concept Ltd.
Philip Ross Solicitors
Japan Association in the UK
NANA MUSIC UK LTD
Embassy of Japan
Japanese Financial Solutions Limited
Yuko Onishi
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK
With support from
Gunma Prefectural Government
Kumamoto Prefectural Government
Hamamatsu City Government
Sano City Government
Japan Local Government Center
Tagawa City Government
[Project Management]
Hirofumi Nagahama - Japan Association in the UK
Shoko Nagai
Hannah Vassallo
Fumio Narashima - NHK Cosmomedia
Minoru Takezawa - SECOM
[PR] T
uttle Publishing (books donations), Paul Browne of J-Pop Go, Diverse Japan, JPU,
Daniela Stawinoga-Carrington of Ketchum Ltd
[Volunteer] Yoko Nishimura (Volunteer Team Manager), Mari Takino, Shunta Takino
The Japan Matsuri committee is very grateful to those who have given their time and
skills in the planning and implementation of the event, especially the many volunteers.
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd, Fujitsu, Greenback Alan LLP,
Honda Motor Europe Ltd, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd,
Japan Centre Group Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.,
NH Foods U.K. Limited, NTT Europe Ltd, Toyota (GB) PLC
Access Appointments Consultancy ltd
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe Limited
Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
Canon Europe Ltd.
Central Japan Railway Company
Centre People Appointments Ltd
Chubu Electric Power Co Inc
Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) Limited
Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited
Deloitte LLP
Dentsu Inc. London Office
DOCOMO Europe Limited
East Japan Railway Company
Euro Creative Tours (UK) Ltd
Europa Business Services (UK) Ltd
Fujisankei Communications International Inc
Hitachi Europe Limited
Honda Trading Europe Ltd
IHI Europe Ltd
IIJ Europe Limited
Itochu Europe PLC
Japan England Insurance Brokers Ltd
Japan Europe Business Support Ltd
JC International Property
JEM LTD
JTB UK Ltd
“K” Line Bulk Shipping (UK) Ltd
“K” Line (Europe) Ltd
Kajima Europe Limited
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd.
KDDI Europe Ltd
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited
Kubota (UK) Limited
London-Tokyo Property Services Ltd
Marubeni Europe plc
MEIJI YASUDA EUROPE LTD
Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc
Mitsubishi Estate London
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Europe Ltd
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International
Mitsui & Co Europe Plc
Mitsui Fudosan (UK) Ltd
Mitsui O.S.K. Bulk Shipping (Europe) Ltd.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company (Europe) Limited
Mitsui Zosen Europe Ltd
Mizuho Bank, Ltd
Mizuho International plc
MSIG Holding (Europe) Ltd.
National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations (ZEN-NOH)
NEC Europe Ltd
Nikkei Europe Ltd.
Nippon Express (UK) Ltd.
NIPPONKOA Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd
Nittan Europe Ltd.
NNA/Economic Media Bulletin Ltd.
Nomura International plc
Norinchukin Bank
NYK Group Europe Ltd
Osaka Gas UK, Ltd.
Panasonic Europe Ltd
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Ricoh Europe PLC
Ritsumeikan Trust UK
SEIKO U.K. Limited
Shindengen UK Ltd
SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited
Sojitz Europe Plc
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Company of Europe Limited
Sumitomo Corporation Europe Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited
SUZUKI GB PLC
Takenaka Europe Gmbh UK Branch
TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS
Tasaki Foods Ltd
Teikyo Foundation UK
Telehouse International Corporation of Europe
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Ltd
Toshiba of Europe Ltd
Toyota Motor Europe
Yakult UK Ltd
Yamato Transport Europe B.V.
YKK Europe Ltd