{"id":5514,"date":"2016-04-21T13:05:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T04:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/?p=5514"},"modified":"2016-05-17T17:56:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T08:56:11","slug":"%e7%ac%ac%e5%8d%81%e5%9b%9e-%e9%8a%80%e5%ba%a7%e6%9f%b3%e3%81%be%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/en\/event\/5514","title":{"rendered":"GINZA WILLOW FESTIVAL 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.
\nWe are holding the 10th 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, Ginza Association, Ginmikai (Ginza Merchant\u2019s Association), all the performers, and other individuals who are involved in running the festival. <\/p>\n

This year, we chose a theme of \u201cpeace of mind\u201d with the hope that everyone coming to Ginza to enjoy the Ginza Willow Festival can also experience the hospitality and communication that is distinctive of this district. We will be holding a grand parade and many events that day.
\nWe hope you will come to Ginza and enjoy the Ginza Willow Festival. <\/p>\n

Tokuni Yanagisawa, 10th Ginza Willow Festival Planning Committee<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Event Information<\/h4>\n

\n10th Ginza Willow Festival
\nTime & Date: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2016 (holiday) *Some events will be canceled in the event of rain
\nLocation: Nishi Ginza-dori and Sukiyabashi Park (2 locations)
\nOrganizers: Ginza Association, Nishi Ginza-dori Association, 10th Ginza Willow Festival Planning Committee
\nPartners: Ginza Street Association, Tokyo Band Association \u3000 Click here for a list of sponsors.<\/a>
\nAuspices: Chuo City<\/p>\n

Traffic regulations during the 10th Ginza Willow Festival
\nTraffic Regulation Map for the event<\/a> \u3000\u3000Traffic Regulation Map for the parade<\/a><\/p>\n

For members of the press
\nInformation about press coverage on the day of the event<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Event details<\/h4>\n
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\u25a0 Traffic Safety Ginza Golden Parade<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
\nLocation: 1- to 8-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

Grand parade by the Metropolitan Police Department \/ Tokyo Band Association.
\nSee the phenomenal performance of the brass band and the baton twirling team based on themes of traffic safety and peace of mind.
\nHello Kitty and Peko-chan will also make appearances on rickshaws.
\nAll are welcome for this grand parade that will let you see, feel, and experience the charms of Ginza. <\/p>\n

Scheduled participating organizations:
\nHachiojigakuen Hachioji High School Wind Band, Senshu University Wind Orchestra, Rissho University Wind Orchestra,
\nNihon University Symphonic Band, Tokai University Philharmonic Wind Orchestra, Joint Adachi City Junior High School Brass Band,
\nSeiryo Symphonic & Marching Band, Shutoku High School Brass Band, Senshu Brass Band,
\nKokushikan University Brass Band, Soka Shining Spirits,
\nKokugakuin University Wind Orchestra, Aoyama Gakuin University Student Union Wind Orchestra & Baton Twirling Club,
\nChuo City Municipal Nihonbashi Junior High School Brass Band, Musashino Junior High School & Senior High School Marching Band,
\nTeikyo University Wind Orchestra, Joint Nerima City Junior\/Senior High School Brass Band,
\nBunkyo Gakuin University Girls Senior High School, Katsushika Symphonic Wind Orchestra & Marching Band Blazing Ranks,
\nAesthetic Romany, Nihon University Sakuragaoka High School Brass and Marching Band & Baton Twirling Club,
\nNihon University Buzan High School Brass Band, Soka Renaissance Vanguard Junior,
\nShinagawa Joshi Gakuin Brass Band & Baton Twirling Club
\n(arbitrary order)<\/p>\n

Parade Schedule<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Golden\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Concert Forest<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
\nLocation: Chuo City Municipal Sukiyabashi Park (on the 5-chome side)<\/p>\n

Performance by about 15 top bands from the Tokyo Band Association at Chuo City Municipal Sukiyabashi Park (on the 5-chome side).
\nEnjoy a powerful performance up close. <\/p>\n

Scheduled participating organizations:
\nJuntoku Girls\u2019 High School Brass Band, Joint Toyo Elementary School & Dai-nana Sunamachi Elementary School Band, Hamura City Municipal Hamura Dai-ichi Junior High School Brass Band, Itabashi City Municipal Akatsuka Dai-san Junior High School Brass Band, Adachi City Municipal Dai-ju-yon Junior High School Brass Band, Koshu City Shioyama Junior High School Brass Band, Ohnishi Gakuen Junior High School & High School Brass Band, Soka Gloria Wind Orchestra, Joint Tokyo Workplace Band Association Band, Senshu University Wind Orchestra, Rissho University Wind Orchestra, Nihon University Symphonic Band, Tokai University Philharmonic Wind Orchestra, Hachiojigakuen Hachioji High School Wind Band
\n(arbitrary order)
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\nConcert Schedule<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Concert\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Traditional Play Space<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
\nLocation: Chuo City Municipal Sukiyabashi Park (on the 4-chome side)<\/p>\n

A space for the whole family from kids to adults to enjoy together.
\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.\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Traditional\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Hometown Tourism PR Campaign Traditional Dance Space<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 2-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

Powerful performance of traditional local dance.
\nThe Yosakoi performance that is a special feature every year is a major highlight. <\/p>\n

Scheduled participating organizations:
\nEnshu Naruko Roman, Shurai Buyodan, Binamaity!, Hosei University Yosakoi Soran Circle Hoyoren, Maika, Marugoto Kochi Official Team, Dream Yosakoi Official Team
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\nPerformance schedule and performance team introductions<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Traditional\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Hometown Tourism PR Campaign Hands-on Workshop Space<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 3-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

In this space, you can try Hachijo-daiko drumming and rice planting.
\nTravel to Hachijojima Island without leaving Ginza and see and touch specialties of Kasama City of Ibaraki Prefecture, surrounding yourself with an atmosphere that is different from everyday Ginza. <\/p>\n

Scheduled participating organizations:
\nKasama City (Ibaraki), Hachiojima Island (Tokyo)\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Hands-on\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Hometown Tourism PR Campaign Tourism Quiz Space<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 5-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

Mascots from around Japan will come to Nishi Ginza-dori.
\nGo around to all the publicity booths and answer a quiz to receive a wonderful gift. <\/p>\n

Scheduled participating organizations:
\nYamagata Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, Kyoto City, Ibaraki Prefecture Itako City, Gunma Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, Akita Prefecture Odateshi City\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Tourism<\/p>\n

*Photos are of last year\u2019s events. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Tokyo Smart Driver PR Campaign<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 3-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

The volume of traffic accidents is sure to drop if each and every driver on the Tokyo Expressway considers the other drivers.
\nThe Tokyo Smart Driver campaign aimed at reducing the number of accidents on the Tokyo Expressway with the power of communication is participating in the parade and events.\n<\/p>\n

\n\"8th\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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2016 Safe Driving Tokyo Campaign & Traffic Safety Campaign<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 4-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

Visitors can receive tips on vehicle safety checks and the proper way to ride.
\nThe Traffic Safety Campaign will raise awareness about traffic safety by acting out an actual accident in an intense performance.
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\nFrom 2:00 p.m.: Scared Straight (re-enactment of a traffic accident by a stunt man)
\nFrom 3:00 p.m.: Traffic Safety Class\n<\/p>\n

\n\"8th\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Ginza Honeybee Festival<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 4-chome Nishi-Ginza Event Space<\/p>\n

Participants in the Ginza Honey Bee Project to raise honeybees on the rooftops of buildings in Ginza will promote their \u201cGinza Honey.\u201d
\nHoney collected by Ginza honeybees has been praised for its unique flavor.\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Ginza\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Shinbashi Geisha Azuma Odori PR<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 6-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

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 PR):
\nFrom 2:15
\nFrom 2:45
\nFrom 3:15\n<\/p>\n

\n\"8th<\/p>\n

*Photo is only illustrative. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Rickshaw rides<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
\nLocation: 6- to 8-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

Take a round trip ride between 6- and 8-chome on Nishi Ginza-dori in rickshaws that were a lively part of the parade.
\nEnjoy the scenery from and comfort of a rickshaw.\n<\/p>\n

\n\"8th\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Heaven Artists in Ginza<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
\nLocation: 6- to 8-chome vehicle-free promenade (fixed point, walking act)<\/p>\n

Tokyo\u2019s Heaven Artists are back again this year.
\nTokyo\u2019s official performers liven up spectators on the street.
\nThis is one of the most popular events every year. <\/p>\n

Scheduled participating artists:
\nJubei Azabu, Norie Ansai, Eddie, Orgel Ningyo Olive, Shiva, China National Acrobatics Troupe, Tim Scanlan, Hikoichi Dango, Healthy Matsuda, Markamasis, Miyam, Monauralmini-Plug
\n(Japanese alphabetical order)\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Heaven\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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\u201cKodomo Airanda\u201d Kids Road Art Project in Ginza<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 7-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

The \u201cKodomo Airanda\u201d Kids Road Art Project event is a big hit every year.
\nEnjoy novel and moving art by children.\n<\/p>\n

\n\"\u201cKodomo\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Presents of Ginza willow seedlings<\/h5>\n

\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
\nLocation: 8-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n

Receive a gift of a seedling of Ginza\u2019s iconic willow tree.
\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

\n\"Seedlings\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Event Map<\/h5>\n

\"10th<\/p>\n

\nOther events
\nInquiries:
\nGinza Willow Festival Office\u3000Tel: 03-3562-0838<\/span><\/p>\n

*In case of rain, some events will be canceled.
\n*Please note that street crossing by pedestrians will be restricted during the parade and some other events.
\n\u3000For details, please contact the Ginza Willow Festival Office.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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