The Ginza Willow Festival has been held on May 5th (Children\u2019s Day) every year since 2006 to commemorate the planting of an orderly display of willow trees on Nishi Ginza-dori when it was designated as a symbolic road of Tokyo. <\/p>\n
We are holding the 13th Ginza Willow Festival this year as well, thanks to the outstanding support and cooperation of the Tsukiji Police Station, Chuo City, Tokyo and other government ministries and agencies, Tokyo Band Association, Ginza Association, Ginmikai (Ginza Merchant\u2019s Association), Nishiginza-dori Association, all the performers, and other individuals who are involved in running the festival. <\/p>\n
This year’s Ginza Willow Festival is being held at the dawn of a new era as the new Emperor ascends to the imperial throne. With this in mind, this year’s theme is \u201cflight\u201d, as this change gives us an opportunity to soar into a brand-new future, and we would like visitors to experience this feeling through the festival’s parade and events.
\nWe sincerely hope that many visitors will attend and enjoy this year’s Ginza Willow Festival. <\/p>\n
Furthermore, as the day of the festival is a day when many people visiting Ginza can feel its unique hospitality and communication, we will make every effort to ensure that visitors can happily enjoy the festival in a safe, secure, and accident-free manner, and thus we kindly appreciate guidance, support, and cooperation from everyone involved in the festivities. <\/p>\n
Tokuni Yanagisawa, Chairman, 13th Ginza Willow Festival Planning Committee<\/p>\n<\/section>\n \nThe 13th Ginza Willow Festival Traffic regulations during the 13th Ginza Willow Festival For members of the press \nTime: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Grand parade by the Metropolitan Police Department and Tokyo Band Association. Scheduled participating organizations Parade Schedule<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Performances by about 15 top bands selected from the Tokyo Band Association at Sukiyabashi 5-chome Park. Enjoy powerful performances up close. <\/p>\n Scheduled participating organizations Concert Schedule<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A space for the whole family from kids to adults to enjoy together. Hello Kitty appearance: (1) 2:30 p.m. (2) 4:00 p.m. \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Participants in the Ginza Honey Bee Project to raise honeybees on the rooftops of buildings in Ginza will promote their \u201cGinza Honey.\u201d Honey collected by Ginza honeybees has been praised for its unique flavor.<\/p>\n Note: May finish earlier than 4:00 p.m.\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Powerful performance of traditional local dance. Scheduled participating organizations Performance schedule and performance team introductions<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Space for experiencing activities with all five senses. Encounter culture and local specialties from Tokyo\u2019s Hachijo-jima Islands while still within Ginza, surrounding yourself with an atmosphere that is different from Ginza in regular times.\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visitors who answer quiz questions about each prefecture can win wonderful prizes. Enjoy informative tourism PR displays for places all over Japan along Nishi Ginza-dori. We can also expect for yuru-chara mascot characters to appear at the PR booths. <\/p>\n Scheduled participating organizations Note: Photos are of last year’s events. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Be welcomed to Ginza with a lively performance by Edo Ginza Kappore’s traditional Kappore dancing and the classic song \u201cGinza Ondo\u201d.\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Under the slogan of \u201cIncrease Compassion, Reduce Accidents\u201d, this event supports drivers\u2019 efforts to reduce the number of traffic accidents. Residents who took part in the parade will also participate in a Smart Driver event in order to raise traffic safety awareness.\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visitors can receive tips on vehicle safety checks and the proper way to ride. From 2:00 p.m.: Scared Straight (re-enactment of a traffic accident by a stuntman) \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Shimbashi geisha culture performance in Ginza. Experience the Edo way of life and beauty of Japan in a dance by a geisha group that cannot usually be seen. <\/p>\n Performance schedule (dance and publicity) 20 minutes each Note: Photo for illustrative purposes only. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Take a round trip ride between 6- and 8-chome on Nishi Ginza-dori in rickshaws \nTime: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Leading up to the Rugby World Cup hosted by Japan, this is a special booth at the Ginza Willow Festival that you could normally only find at Japanese National Rugby Team matches. Note: Photo for illustrative purposes only. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Tokyo’s Heaven Artists are back again this year. Scheduled participating artists See the Heaven Artists\u2019 websites for their programs for that day.\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. An annual favorite event in which children create innovative and powerful art using tape with the road as their canvas. Please visit and take in this striking art.\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Receive a gift of a seedling of Ginza\u2019s iconic willow tree. \nOther events Please note: In case of rain, some events will be canceled. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Ginza Willow Festival has been held on May 5th (Children\u2019s Day) every year since 2006 to commemorate the p … Continue reading Event information <\/h4>\n
\nTime & Date: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2019 (holiday) Note: Some events will be cancelled in the event of rain
\nLocation: Nishi-ginza-dori, Sukiyabashi Park (2 locations), various buildings around Nishi-ginza-dori St.
\nOrganizers: Ginza Association, Nishi Ginza-dori Association, 13th Ginza Willow Festival Planning Committee
\nPartners: Ginza Street Association, Tokyo Band Association Click here for a list of sponsors <\/a>
\nAuspices: Chuo City<\/p>\n
\nTraffic Regulation Map for the event<\/a>\u3000\u3000Traffic Regulation Map for the parade<\/a><\/p>\n
\nInformation about press coverage on the day of the event<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\nEvent details<\/h4>\n
Traffic Safety Ginza Golden Parade<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 1- to 8-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nEnjoy powerful performances by marching bands and baton twirling clubs with the themes of traffic safety and \u201cflight\u201d.
\nBeloved characters Hello Kitty and Peko-chan are also scheduled to appear on rickshaws. Members of the Japanese National Rugby Team who will represent the country in the Rugby World Cup this September, will also join the parade.
\nThis magnificent parade gives visitors an opportunity to discover, enjoy, and be inspired by the spirit of Ginza. <\/p>\n
\nJoint Adachi City Junior High School Brass Band, Joint Nerima City Junior\/Senior High School Brass Band, Chuo City Municipal Nihonbashi Junior High School Brass Band, Hachiojigakuen Hachioji High School Wind Band (performing at Concert Forest), Nihon University Tsurugaoka Senior High School Brass Band, Shinagawa Joshi Gakuin Brass Band & Baton Twirling Club, Nihon University Buzan Senior High School Brass Band, Musashino Junior High School & Senior High School Marching Band, Nihon University Sakuragaoka High School Brass Band & Baton Twirling Club, Komazawa University High School Brass Band, Aoyama Gakuin University Student Union Wind Orchestra & Baton Twirling Club, Kokugakuin University Wind Orchestra, Kokushikan University Brass Band, Senshu University Wind Orchestra, Rissho University Wind Orchestra (performing at Concert Forest), Tokai University Philharmonic Wind Orchestra (performing at Concert Forest), Nihon University Symphonic Band (performing at Concert Forest), Senshu Brass Band, Katsushika Symphonic Wind Orchestra & Marching Band, Aesthetic Romany, Soka Shining Spirits, Soka Renaissance Vanguard Junior, Ohnishi Gakuen Junior High School & High School Brass Band
\n(arbitrary order) <\/p>\n![\"Traffic](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_01.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Concert Forest <\/h5>\n
\nLocation: Chuo City Municipal Sukiyabashi Park (on the 5-chome side) <\/p>\n
\nJoint Tokyo Elementary Schools Band, Itabashi City Municipal Akatsuka Dai-san Junior High School Brass Band, Adachi City Municipal Dai-ju-yon Junior High School Brass Band, Itabashi City Shimura Dai-yon Junior High School Brass Band, Hamura City Municipal Hamura Dai-ichi Junior High School Brass Band, Juntoku Girls’ High School Brass Band, Hachiojigakuen Hachioji High School Wind Band, Shutoku Senior High School Brass Band, Teikyo University Student Association Cultural Bureau Brass Band, Tokai University Philharmonic Wind Orchestra, Nihon University Symphonic Band, Rissho University Wind Orchestra, Joint Tokyo Workplace Band Association Band, Kassui Junior Band<\/p>\n![\"Concert](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_02.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nTraditional Play Space<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: Chuo City Municipal Sukiyabashi Park (on the 4-chome side) <\/p>\n
\nThere will be traditional toys like spinning tops and \u201ckendama\u201d ball and cups and an open air Go class offering experiences that are rare for modern children.
\nThere will be appearances by Hello Kitty and Peko-chan who are loved by all. <\/p>\n
\nPeko-chan appearance: (1) 3:00 p.m. (2) 4:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n![\"Traditional](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_03.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nGinza Honeybee Festival<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 4-chome Nishi-ginza Event Space<\/p>\n![\"Ginza](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_04.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nHometown Tourism PR Campaign Traditional Dance Space<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 2-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nThe Yosakoi performance that is a special feature every year is a major highlight. <\/p>\n
\nMarugoto Kochi Official Team, Yosakoi Kashiwa Kurenai Juku, Shurai Buyodan, Team Riezo, Hosei University Yosakoi Soran Circle Hoyoren, Dream Yosakoi Official Team<\/p>\n![\"Hometown](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_05.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nHometown Tourism PR Campaign Hands-on Workshop Space<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 3-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n![\"Hometown](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_06.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nHometown Tourism PR Campaign Tourism Quiz Space<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 5-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nIwate Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture,
Itako City in Ibaraki Prefecture\n<\/p>\n![\"Hometown](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_07.jpg\")
<\/p>\nYokoso Ginza<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 3-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n![\"Yokoso](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_08.jpg\")
cs_2019yanagi_03.jpg” alt=”Traditional Play Space”>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nJapan Smart Driver PR Campaign<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 3-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n![\"Japan](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_09.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n2019 Safe Driving Tokyo Campaign & Traffic Safety Campaign<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 4-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nThe Traffic Safety Campaign will raise awareness about traffic safety by acting out an actual accident in an intense performance. <\/p>\n
\nFrom 3:00 p.m.: Traffic Safety Class\n<\/p>\n![\"Safe](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_10.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nShimbashi Geisha Azuma Odori<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 6-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nFrom 2:15 p.m.
\nFrom 2:45 p.m.
\nFrom 3:15 p.m.\n<\/p>\n![\"Shimbashi](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_11.jpg\")
<\/p>\n Rickshaw rides <\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 6- to 8-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
that were a lively part of the parade.
\nEnjoy the scenery from and comfort of a rickshaw.\n<\/p>\n![\"Rickshaw](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_12.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Japanese National Rugby Team Support Booth<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 6-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nPlease come by and enjoy this chance to meet members of the Japanese National Rugby Team face-to-face.\n<\/p>\n![\"Japanese](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_13.jpg\")
<\/p>\nHeaven Artists in Ginza<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 6- to 8-chome vehicle-free promenade (fixed point, walking act) <\/p>\n
\nTokyo’s official performers liven up spectators on the street.
\nThis is one of the most popular events every year. <\/p>\n
\nAyanoten \/ Eccentric Yoshida \/ Odetto-hime \/ Ko-suke \/ Kotaro \/
Yuji Kobayashi \/ JimexLatino \/ Shiromitokimi \/ Chinese Acrobatic Arts Troupe \/
DON ALMAS \/ Hard Puncher Shinnosuke \/ Hanger Man \/
Healthy Matsuda \/ Mawarimichi \/ Tomohiro Morita \/ U-stage \/ Yoru no Guitars
\n(Japanese syllabary order) <\/p>\n![\"Heaven](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_14.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\u201dKodomo Airanda\u201d Kids Road Art Project in Ginza<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 7-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n![\"Kodomo](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_15.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Presents of Ginza’s willow seedlings<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 8-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nThese are genuine Ginza willow seedlings directly trimmed from actual willow trees lining Nishi Ginza-dori and raised in a nursery.
\nThere will also be a display panel showing how to raise willow trees and the history of willow trees in Ginza.\n<\/p>\n![\"Presents](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_16.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Event Map <\/h5>\n
![\"The](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2019yanagi_map.jpg\")
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\nInquiries:
\nGinza Willow Festival Office TEL: 03-3562-0838 <\/ span><\/p>\n
\nStreet crossing by pedestrians will be restricted during the parade and some other events.
\nFor details, please contact the Ginza Willow Festival Office.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n