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 Street when it was designated as a symbolic road of Tokyo.
\nWe are holding the 12th 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), Nishi-ginza-dori Association, all the performers, and other individuals who are involved in running the festival.
\nThis year, we will hold a parade and other events centered around a theme of \u2018Bonds.\u2019 We hope that many people will come and enjoy the Ginza Willow Festival and sense the person to person bonds. On the day of the festival, we will make every effort to make the day safe and accident-free so that everyone visiting Ginza that day can enjoy the district\u2019s distinctive hospitality and communication and enjoy participating in the day\u2019s events. To make this happen, we look forward to the guidance, support, and assistance of everyone involved in the festival. <\/p>\n
Tokuni Yanagisawa, 12th Ginza Willow Festival Planning Committee<\/p>\n<\/section>\n \n12th Ginza Willow Festival Traffic regulations during the 12th 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. 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. 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 such as taiko drums with all five senses. Scheduled participating organizations: \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visitors who answer a quiz at participating local specialty shops will receive a nice gift. Also keep your eyes out for costumed mascots 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. We support drivers who strive to reduce the number of traffic accidents based on the slogan, \u201cPraise good driving rather than reproach bad driving.\u201d \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 stunt man) \nTime: 2:00 to 3:30 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 \nTime: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Take a round trip ride between 6- and 8-chome on Nishi-ginza-dori \nTime: 2:00 to 3:00 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 \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. At this event that is a big hit every year, children use the road as a canvas to create innovative and powerful art.\n<\/p>\n \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Yokoso Ginza will be held for the third time this year. Performers will welcome visitors to Ginza with the vibrant songs and dances of Ginza-related Sakuragawa school Sakuragawa Chiyosuke troupe Edo-gei Kappore (Ginza Ondo) and Gujo Odori that will be performed by dancers from by Gujo Hachiman.<\/p>\n Performance schedule \nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Receive a gift of a seedling of Ginza\u2019s iconic willow tree. \nOther events Please note: <\/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., Saturday, May 5, 2018 (holiday) Note: Some events will be canceled in the event of rain
\nLocation: Nishi-ginza-dori St., Sukiyabashi Park (2 locations), various buildings around Nishi-ginza-dori
\nOrganizers: Ginza Association, Nishi-ginza-dori Association, 12th 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
\n Traffic Regulation Map for the event<\/a>\u3000\u3000Traffic Regulation Map for the parade<\/a><\/p>\n
\n Information 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
\nThe brass band and baton twirlers parading and performing in teams with a theme of traffic safety and bonds will be a spectacular sight.
\nHello Kitty and Peko-chan will also appear on rickshaws. We hope you will come and see the magnificent parade where you can discover, admire, and enjoy a distinctive Ginza delight.<\/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, Nihon University Tsurugaoka Senior High School Brass Band, Shinagawa Joshi Gakuin Brass Band & Baton Twirling Club, Seiryo Junior High School & 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, Tokai University Philharmonic Wind Orchestra, Nihon University Symphonic Band, Senshu Brass Band, The Crazy Angel Company, Aesthetic Romany, Soka Shining Spirits, Soka Renaissance Vanguard Junior, Katsushika Symphonic Wind Orchestra & Marching Band Blazing Ranks
\n(arbitrary order)<\/p>\n![\"Traffic](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_01.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nConcert Forest<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: Sukiyabashi Park (on the 5-chome side) <\/p>\n
\nChuo City Municipal Taimei Elementary School Brass Band, Joint 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, Hamura City Municipal Hamura Dai-ichi Junior High School Band, Juntoku Girls\u2019 High School Brass Band, Hachiojigakuen Hachioji High School Wind Band, Teikyo University, Tokai University Philharmonic Wind Orchestra, Nihon University Symphonic Band, Rissho University Wind Orchestra, Joint Tokyo Workplace Band Association Band, Soka Gloria Junior Wind Orchestra, Ohnishi Gakuen Junior High School & High School Brass Band
\n(arbitrary order)<\/p>\n![\"Concert](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_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_2018yanagi_03.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
\nShurai Buyodan, Dream Yosakoi Official Team, Binamaity!, Hosei University Yosakoi Soran Circle Hoyoren, Yosakoi Kashiwa Kurenai Juku, Marugoto Kochi Official Team<\/p>\n![\"Traditional](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_04.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nHometown Tourism PR Campaign Hands-on Workshop Space<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 3-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nEncounter culture and local specialties from different prefectures while still within Ginza, surrounding yourself with an atmosphere that is different from Ginza in regular times. You can also see Akita dogs that are loved all over the world. The city of Odate that was where the famous loyal dog Hachiko lived will set up a booth for visitors to meet Akita dogs. Come and see the adorable dogs. <\/p>\n
\nHachijojima Island (Tokyo), Odate City (Akita Prefecture)\n<\/p>\n![\"Hands-on](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_05.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nHometown Tourism PR Campaign Tourism Quiz Space<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 5-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\nIwate Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, Itako City in Ibaraki Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, and more\n<\/p>\n![\"Tourism](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_06.jpg\")
<\/p>\nJapan Smart Driver PR Campaign<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 3-chome vehicle-free promenade <\/p>\n
\nThe Smart Driver campaign headed by citizens striving to ensure traffic safety will participate in the parade and events.\n<\/p>\n![\"Smart](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_07.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n2018 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_2018yanagi_08.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_2018yanagi_09.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nRickshaw rides<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 6- to 8-chome vehicle-free promenade <\/p>\n
in rickshaws 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_2018yanagi_10.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nGinza Honeybee Festival<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 4-chome Nishi-ginza Event Space<\/p>\n
\nHoney collected by Ginza honeybees has been praised for its unique flavor.
\nNote: May finish earlier than 3:00 p.m.\n<\/p>\n![\"Ginza](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_11.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\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
\nAsako, Shigemi Uchida, Edo Marionette Group, Kanauknot, Senmaru, Taiheiyo. Tokyo Futari, 5Sax Orchestra, Furaibo HiRo, Magician NOA, Melancholy Suzuki, Monaural mini-Plug
\n(Japanese alphabetical order)<\/p>\n![\"Heaven](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_12.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\u201cKodomo Airanda\u201d Kids Road Art Project in Ginza<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 7-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n![\"\u201cKodomo](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_13.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nYokoso Ginza<\/h5>\n
\nLocation: 8-chome vehicle-free promenade<\/p>\n
\n2:00 p.m.: Ginza Ondo (dance)
\n3:00 p.m.: Gujo Odori (dance)
\nParticipation in the Gujo Odori dance is open to everyone.\n<\/p>\n![\"Yokoso](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_14.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nPresents of Ginza 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_2018yanagi_15.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nEvent Map<\/h5>\n
![\"12th](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/topics_2018yanagi_16.jpg\")
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\nInquiries:
\nGinza Willow Festival Office TEL: 03-3562-0838<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u3000In case of rain, some events will be canceled.
\n\u3000Street crossing by pedestrians will be restricted during the parade and some other events.
\n\u3000For details, please contact the Ginza Willow Festival Office.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n