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HYPER Sandwich Competition presented by KIKKOMAN
Create your original Shoyu (soy sauce) sandwich recipe for the chance to win a prize!
We’re teaming up with Kikkoman again this November!
This time, it is not sushi… but the Shoyu sandwich!
What is a Shoyu sandwich?
We don’t really know, and that is why we want you to think of the best combination of soy sauce and bread!
Create your own HYPER Shoyu (soy sauce) Sandwich!
Post your Shoyu sandwich ideas on Facebook or Twitter, and three finalists will be invited to HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017 on Sunday!
Don’t forget – applications may close, but you can still participate in the judging process on Sunday!
- The Contest: Choose one to three ingredients (not including the soy sauce) and post the idea on Facebook as a comment or Twitter with hashtag #HJxKIKKOMAN .
Remember you have to use Shoyu (soy sauce), although it can be in an accompanying sauce, dip, marinade or a part of the filling itself. Also the quantity of soy sauce is entirely up to you!
Three ideas will be given a makeover by a professional chef!
DEADLINE on 20th Oct 24:00! - The Showdown: The finalists will be invited to the Sunday session of HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017 (26th Nov).
Professional chefs will make your creations.
The judges and audience will have a chance to try the sandwiches, and will vote for the winner. - The Prize: This is TBC, so watch this space and our social media feeds!
Presented by:
About the sponsor: Kikkoman Soy Sauce is the essential, all purpose seasoning for all your favourite dishes – from soups and stews, to salads and stir fries. A splash of Kikkoman into your cooking brings out the flavours and adds a subtle savoury richness – known as ‘umami’.
Kikkoman Soy Sauce is made with just 4 pure ingredients and naturally brewed over several months, giving its distinctive, aromatic taste.
Website: http://www.kikkoman.co.uk
Nao Masaoka: Star of the Takarazuka Revue
HYPER JAPAN Winter 2018 is happy to welcome back Japanese soprano Nao Masaoka, former star of the world famous Takarazuka Revue, the unique all-female song and dance troupe!
In 2016, she performed a selection of Takarazuka songs from famous shows such as The Rose of Versailles and Elisabeth. This year, not only will she be singing more Takarazuka songs, she’ll also be sharing some of her memorable experiences as a Takarazuka star!
PROFILE
Nao Masaoka joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1991. As part of the Flower Troupe, she quickly became established as one of the leading performers of male roles thanks to her singing, dancing and acting prowess. She remained with the Revue until 2004, during which time she appeared in many of its classic productions. She has since had an active and varied career as a singing coach, actress, presenter and personality.
Website: http://naomasaoka.happacircle.com/
HYPER JAPAN PHOTO COMPETITION!!
WIN A FREE TICKET TO HYPERJAPAN CHRISTMAS 2017 !
To all of you amateur photographers, or those who just got lucky using your phone!
If you attended HYPERJAPAN Festival 2017 you could stand a chance to win a free ticket for a single-session of your choice to this year’s Christmas event.
All it takes is a photograph of you, taken onsite at the last event.
Submit your best photograph on Facebook OR Twitter.
SUBMISSION PERIOD ENDS ON THE 29TH SEPT 00:00.
STEP 1. Go to the following Facebook post.
STEP 2. Post your best photo as a comment to the post
STEP 1. Post your best photo with a hashtag #HYPERJAPAN
STEP 2. Hmm… Actually, there’s no STEP 2 for twitter.
Important
1) You must get the permission of the person being photographed to submit it to us.
2) Any photos submitted for the competition allows HYPERJAPAN to use it for website and marketing purposes.
3) Three winners will be chosen, each winning one free ticket.
4) Winning tickets are valid for one single session of your choice (Friday, Saturday 1st session, Saturday 2nd session or Sunday).
5) For licencing reasons please don’t use photos of artist on the stage.
Ai My Maid Serve Up a Maid Café Experience
We’re delighted to welcome back Ai My Maid, who will be offering their customers an authentic maid café experience, to HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017! Be prepared to be treated like a goshujin-sama (master) or ojou-sama (mistress) as the maids not only serve up delicious food and drink but also entertain you in any number of ways! Here is a message from them!
“Dear Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama, we are Ai My Maid, a maid cafe group specialising in serving up delicious food and drink just like any other cafe, however unlike other cafes our maids will be there to keep you entertained while you dine too! You will have the chance to:
♥Taste scrumptious food and drink specially decorated before your eyes by our maids. Magic spells can be applied for maximum deliciousness~
♥Play a wide variety of fun games with our maids, from classics like Connect 4, Pop up pirate, Operation and Jenga to traditional Japanese matsuri games like toy goldfish fishing and water yoyo’s.
♥Request talents/performances from our maids, ranging from singing, dancing and drawing to Clow card tarot readings and origami. A truly unique experience ♪
♥Take special personalised cheki (polaroid pictures) with our maids so you have something to remember us by. You can also win these and other prizes by taking part in our activities or by proving your gaming skills against us~”
Believe me, it is one of the things you have to experience at least once in your life! We’re saying ‘at least once,’ with such wonderful company you can keep going back if you like! The wonderful maids are waiting for you!
PROFILE
Ai My Maid are a pop-up maid café group with a traditional Japanese theme mixed with the fun energy of Akihabara’s maid cafés. They aim to give customers a highly enjoyable and unique experience with delicious food and drink, addictive games and entertaining performances. With plenty of prizes to be won and activities to take part in we are sure it will be an amazing experience for everyone.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AiMyMaid
Wasabi Guacamole Workshop!?
Guacamole has become a staple food for all of us. It may come from Mexico, but let’s be honest we all have that friend who brings it to every get-together! Maybe you are that person? Either way, next time amaze your friends with a delicious culinary treat; guacamole… with wasabi!
Don’t judge until you try! It’s a fine balance that has to be struck between these unique ingredients. Come and join S&B’s Wasabi Guacamole workshop and try making it for yourself! 
S&B has invited Ms. Hili Sharabani for this workshop. She has started her career as a chef more than 15 years ago in a French restaurant in Israel. Then she began working at the Japanese restaurant NOBU in London, and has now moved to Buddha Bar. This professional chef is convinced enough about this delicious dip to teach you how to make it!
Don’t miss this exclusive chance to learn a new way of including wasabi in your dishes! Once a seasoned wasabi guacamole dip maker you can proudly state that wasabi is not just a compliment with sushi!
Workshop Details
- Sunday 26th – 11:00
- Cost: Free
- All Ages
- Note: This activity involves cooking, so please wear clothes you are willing to get dirty in case of an accident.
- No advance bookings
- You should be at the Creative Studio at least 10 minutes before the starting time for the activity.
- 40 people per workshop
Website: http://orientalmerchant.eu/brands/s-b
Too Cute To Eat… S&B “Deco-Curry” Workshop
It might have shown up in your favourite anime or J-Drama… Curry – One of the most delicious Japanese comfort food. This workshop mixes the spirit of the “chara-ben” (themed – and almost always adorable! – lunch box) with the well-loved Japanese rendition of the Indian classic.
Let’s come together and make this adorable “Deco-Curry” (decorated curry). You will be given an introduction on how to make Deco-Curry using S&B Golden Curry, along with tricks and tips on how to make your curry too cute to eat!
All participants will receive a sample of S&B Curry Powder to take home. Create a delicious meal with the powder at home, and post it Twitter or Instagram with hashtags #LoveSBCurry #HYPERJAPAN, and show us a new way to enjoy the curry powder! If you post within two weeks, you may win a gift from S&B!
Workshop Details
- Saturday 1st 25th – 16:15
- Cost: Free
- All Ages
- Note: This activity involves cooking, so please wear clothes you are willing to get dirty in case of an accident.
- No advance bookings
- You should be at the Creative Studio at least 10 minutes before the starting time for the activity.
- 40 people per workshop
MIO Station 2.0!
Ahh, summer… what better way to spend an idyllic afternoon than with a bottle of MIO Sparkling Sake?
In 2017 HYPER JAPAN and the Shirakabegura brewery teamed up to present you with the MIO Station! This year, in 2018, IT’S BACK!
Don’t miss this important opportunity to pick up your bottle (or two, three, maybe even four) of MIO Sparkling Sake!
Website: MIO Sparkling Sake
Please drink responsibly.
HYPER JAPAN will operate a Challenge 25 policy during the event, so those who are particularly youthful in appearance may be asked for proof of age.
HYPER JAPAN reserves the right to refuse service of alcohol to customers.
Please be considerate of others when consuming alcohol as many visitors will be underage.
Visit drinkaware.co.uk for more information.
HYPER JAPAN will operate a Challenge 25 policy during the event, so those who are particularly youthful in appearance may be asked for proof of age.
HYPER JAPAN reserves the right to refuse service of alcohol to customers.
Please be considerate of others when consuming alcohol as many visitors will be underage.
Visit drinkaware.co.uk for more information.
Danny Choo talks Mirai Suenaga, Japan, and Startups
Who hasn’t heard of Mirai Suenaga? Originally created by Danny Choo back in 2007 as a mascot to prettify his website , Mirai Suenaga (pronounced “mee-rai soo-eh-na -gah”) has taken the world by storm and is now a massive global phenomenon in her own right!
This summer, HYPER JAPAN is proud to announce Mirai’s creater, Danny Choo, will be taking to the HYPER Theatre stage together with Mirai in all her glory!
Danny will be giving a series of talks on Japan from the viewpoint of a foreign national, and on starting your own business. As he’s been living and working in Japan since 1999… and oh did we mention he’s running his own company (rather successfully, we might add)… it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about the things he’ll be talking about.
That’s it?
Think again! There’s a lot more of Danny and Mirai yet to be announced to watch this space…
We guarantee it’ll be worth the wait.
PROFILE: DANNY CHOO
Originally from the UK, Danny Choo is a creator currently residing in Tokyo where he develops a line of fashion dolls called Smart Doll.
In his spare time he directs and produces a TV show called “Culture Japan” and also hosts various anime events around the world. Danny is also the creator of the Culture Japan character Mirai Suenaga who became a mascot character for Japan Tourism and made appearances in various anime and Japanese TV drama. Danny is also appointed by the Japanese government to be on various “Cool Japan” committees that focus on the dissemination and monetization of Japanese culture.Created by Danny Choo back in 2007, Mirai Suenaga is the mascot character for Culture Japan and heroine for the story Mirai Millennium.
PROFILE: MIRAI SUENAGA
Originally created with the purpose to prettify the website “dannychoo.com,” Mirai ended up turning out to be more than a website mascot and went on to collaborate with various anime and game companies such as Square Enix, Good Smile Company, Bushiroad, Ascii Media Works, King Records, Nitroplus and Isetan. In 2013, Mirai became an official mascot for Japan Tourism and in 2014 she became an official mascot for Malaysia Tourism.
WEBSITE: www.dannychoo.com
Illuminight – A Festival of ‘Akari’
HYPER JAPAN is bringing you a festival of light this Christmas. We are inviting Japanese lighting installations as a part of our event, blending traditional and modern aspects of Japanese culture with unique and original ‘akari’ lights this November.
These illuminations are all individually stunning pieces of Japanese craft art that have a history in Japanese ‘matsuri’ festivals, but now also utilise the latest technology.
The above photograph is an example of the beautiful work that the artist that we have called in to help us this Christmas, has already made. An exhibition like this will make for a truly magical show for any visitor that comes to HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017. This marks the first time that installations of this scale, featuring up-and-coming Japanese artist from Japan, will have been brought to the UK.
If this exciting project has flicked a switch in your head, just wait! We’ll be releasing more information soon!
This is a free exhibition for anyone who gets a general ticket this November. Click below to get your ticket now.
Organiser: CROSS MEDIA Ltd.
Curation, Art Direction: Naomasa Haga (Office Migoto)
Volunteering at HYPER JAPAN
Moving behind the scenes, our volunteers work tirelessly over the three days of the event to make it all happen.
HYPER JAPAN wouldn’t happen if not for these amazing individuals who give so much.
If you want to join the team and help make the upcoming event a success, then jump on over to the Get Involved page!
NOTE: Volunteer applications are now open but any official response will take place from May onwards.
Volunteering at HYPER JAPAN
Moving behind the scenes, our volunteers work tirelessly over the three days of the event to make it all happen.
HYPER JAPAN wouldn’t happen if not for these amazing individuals who give so much.
If you want to join the team and help make the upcoming event a success, then jump on over to the Get Involved page!
NOTE: Volunteer applications are now open but any official response will take place from October onwards.
Unwrap a Kimono for Christmas
One of the many shopping opportunities at the HYPER JAPAN Christmas is the chance to pick up some seriously stylish and authentic Japanese apparel courtesy of Paris-based clothier Aoi Clothing. They will be showcasing a range of clothing for both men and women, ranging from the traditional to the modern.
There are few things more quintessentially Japanese than the kimono, with its beautiful fabrics and refined elegance. You can make a style statement with a distinctive yet distinguished piece from the Aoi range, inspired by traditional Japanese clothing styles. A kimono can be set off by an obi-style wide belt, or a luxurious scarf.
If you don’t quite feel like going fully Japanese, Aoi also offers a wide range of tops, dresses, skirts and trousers, all of which have a distinctly Japanese feel to them, combined with a generous dose of French chic. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your 2017 wardrobe a unique injection of style.
PROFILE
Under the artistic direction of Tatsuki Takino, AOI made himself stories to clothes. Each and every item Aoi is offered in has its own unique number. Your garment was made out of an ancient handmade silk kimono.
Website: http://www.aoiclothing.com/gb/
Special Japanese Recipe by Sosharu Chef!
At the last HYPER JAPAN Christmas Market 2016, Alex Craciun, Executive Head Chef of London’s Sosharu restaurant, demonstrated how to make one of his signature dishes, a sukiyaki hot pot. He is coming back to HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017 with his new recipe!
Sosharu, opened in 2016, is inspired by the Japanese izakaya, where small dishes and snacks are served as an accompaniment to alcoholic beverages, the venue celebrates the best of seasonal British ingredients in its unique take on classic Japanese dishes.
Central to the success of Sosharu is head chef Alex Craciun, whose background and experience make him uniquely qualified to serve up Japanese delights with an international twist. He in fact began his career as an electromechanical engineer, which perhaps accounts for the amazing precision of his dishes. He then worked in a number of high-profile venues, including Gordon Ramsay’s Boxwood Café and Noma in Copenhagen, before spending a year studying at the Kyoto Culinary School. He then worked at Tokyo’s Kikunoi and RyuGin restaurants before returning to head up the kitchen at Sosharu.
We still need to confirm the recipe,
but we are sure that it will be delicious!
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn a fun new Japanese dish from a true culinary master!
Sosharu website: http://sosharulondon.com/
- Sunday 26th – 17:00
- Cost: Free
- All Ages
- No advance bookings
- You should be at the Creative Studio at least 10 minutes before the starting time for the activity.
- 40 people per workshop
Japanese Treasures from JP Books
The HYPER JAPAN Christmas is a great place to shop for unusual, offbeat items for yourself or as festive gifts, and if that’s what you’re after then be sure to head to the JP Books stall when you visit. As well as offering Europe’s largest range of Japanese books and cultural materials via their central London store and online, JP Books often introduces the UK to novel and interesting Japanese goodies that just aren’t available elsewhere.
For a gift that embodies the modern, quirky and light-hearted side of Japan, the range of brightly-coloured silicone purses and other products from p+g design make the perfect gifts! Keep an eye out for JP Book’s adorable character called Mocheese! Find out more here. Plus you’ll be able to find goods from the Japanese store ANIMATE (Can’t find that usually in the UK!) AND comic artwork!
For these and other Japanese curiosities, pay a visit to the JP Books stand at HYPER JAPAN Christmas!
PROFILE
JPT EUROPE LTD. – Trading as JP BOOKS is subsidiary of Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest wholesaler of Japanese books and cultural materials. We are proud to present to you Europe’s largest range of Japanese books and cultural materials. Should you require any items from Japan or around the world, please do not hesitate to contact us.
COSTest: Competitive Cosplay 2016
Cosplay is an integral part of HYPER JAPAN, so we’re excited to announce that this HYPER JAPAN Christmas Market, competitive cosplay will be returning to our stage with our winter COSTest 2016! While HYPER JAPAN welcomes cosplayers of all experience levels, and our well-known COSParade catwalk show welcomes all-comers, this new competition celebrates the skills of those cosplayers who go the extra mile to make bespoke costumes that show their love for the characters they portray. With a £150 voucher from TOFU CUTE to be won, it’ll be a spectacle to behold and unforgettable fun for participants.
- COSTest: Sunday 27 November, Time: 14:30-15:15
- Applications close Midnight, 16 November 2016.
- The winner of the COSTest will receive a trophy and a £150 voucher from TOFU CUTE!
- Rules and full details for the COSTest can be found in the application form below:
COSTest Application Form
Try Tempting Tipples at Our Premium Sake Shop
One of the perennial highlights of HYPER JAPAN events, the Premium Sake Shop, will be returning to the Christmas 2017 event. It is a perfect chance to not only buy but also sample a wide range of sakes and other Japanese alcoholic beverages. It’s a rare opportunity in the UK, and one that’s not to be missed!
A Bew
ildering Array
Sake is becoming increasingly popular outside Japan, and what is becoming apparent to more and more people is just how many diverse varieties there are. Just as with wine and other beverages, there is a wide range of styles and quality levels at different prices, which can be difficult to navigate for the uninitiated. The HYPER JAPAN Premium Sake Shop is the ideal place to try before you buy.
Sparkling Gems
One category of sake that is coming increasingly to the fore is sparkling sake, which is wonderfully light and fruity. It makes a novel alternative to sparkling wine at parties or with nibbles. Cloudy sake, known as nigori sake, where some of the rice sediment is left in the liquor, is another deliciously different alternative that is catching on in many quarters. Again, you’ll be able to sample these and get advice on the best one for your requirements.
More Than Just Sake!
Not a fan of strong-tasting liquors? Try a sip of umeshu! Made from steeping unripened plums in alcohol and sugar, umeshu’s fabulous fruity flavour and low alcohol content (10 to 15%) make it a popular treat even for those who normally shy away from stiffer drinks. Enjoy it hot or iced, straight or as a secret ingredient to spice up a classic cocktail – the possibilities are endless! Meanwhile for spirits enthusiasts looking for something fresh and exciting, we recommend shochu – an earthy spirit that has become very trendy of late.
With all this in mind, we’re delighted to invite visitors to HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017 to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to further their knowledge of some hidden gems of the alcohol world and discover new taste sensations.
Kanzashi Christmas Flower Workshop & Felting Workshops
You might have tried making cute needle felting animals with Jessica Corlett from Flapjac in the past at HYPER JAPAN. This time, she’s back for double the fun! If you can’t catch the big workshop on Saturday, don’t worry! Jessica will be down in the J-Culture Activities area for the whole weekend running back to back Kanzashi Christmas Flower workshops along with her adorable Needle Felt Snow Rabbit workshop!
Kanzashi Christmas Flowers: HYPER Creative Studio
Learn the art of kanzashi and take home a festive fashion accessory. The fabric origami flowers in this workshop are inspired by the Christmas flower, the poinsettia. You can turn your finished flora into a brooch or a traditional hair ornament.
Workshops are running every alternate hour across the weekend, so drop by her table in the J-Culture Activities area and book your session! Or grab the chance to join a special big kanzashi workshop on Saturday in the Creative Studio!
Details
- Saturday 25th – 19:15
- Cost: £5
- All Ages
- Ticket sales on the day only. Purchase from the Flapjac table in the J-Culture Activities area, or from the Creative Studio reception
- You should be at the Creative Studio 10 minutes before the starting time for the activity
- 40 people per workshop
Needle Felt Snow Rabbit Tree Ornaments: J-Culture Activities
Try your hand at needle felting and make a pet snow rabbit. Children in Japan make these instead of snowmen, with leaves and berries for the bunnies face.
Needle felting is all the rage in Japan’s craft community and is super easy to learn!
Workshops are running every alternate hour across the weekend, so drop by the stand in the J-Culture Activities area and book your session.
Details
- Table in the J-Culture Activities area
- Cost £5
- All ages, but please be aware that sharp needles are used
Find out more about Jessica, Flapjac and her club the Otome Sewing Bee, the UK’s only specialist J-Fashion dressmaking & crafts club, at www.jessicacorlett.com
THE HOOPERS are Hot and Happening Headliners
We are thrilled to announce that excitingly androgynous J-POP sensations THE HOOPERS will be headlining the HYPER JAPAN Christmas Market. It comes at an exciting time for the band, who describe themselves as “eight girls dressed as beautiful boys,” as their debut album is released at the end of September.
Cross-gender performing has a long and distinguished tradition in Japan, from men portraying women as onnagata in kabuki theatre through to female performers taking on a male persona in the famous Takarazuka Revue. The Hoopers give this tradition a stimulating twist for a new generation. Their unique appeal lies in the way they combine boyishly acrobatic dancing with a sexy, feminine performance.
BIOGRAPHY
THE HOOPERS released their debut single, “Itoshikoishi Kun Love”, back in March 2015, and have since released a further four singles. Starting off as a seven-piece group, an eighth member, Cecil, joined the band during 2015. Their career steps up a gear in September when their first album, entitled FANTASIA, and accompanying DVD, are released.
Sake Experience 2017! … but first, a report from 2016
The 2017 Sake Experience will be an amazing experience for any lover of sake. For those of you who haven’t had the luxury of drinking sake before, this is a must-try event! To get to know what HYPER JAPAN’s Sake Experience is all about, have a look below at the report from 2016! Like what you see? Then click the button at the bottom of the page to buy your ticket to the 2017 Sake Experience now!
With 8 Japanese sake breweries bringing 23 different sake and fruit-based liqueurs, not to mention over 800 visitors coming to the event, the Eat-Japan Sake Experience 2016 once again lived up to its reputation as Europe’s largest public sake tasting event. With long lines, spirited conversations, and even heated debate over candidate sake (not to mention numerous sake bottle purchased at the Sake Shop), it is clear that the UK sake market is not only a force to be reckoned with, but also one that enjoys a loyal following and is fueled by deep passion.
Participating visitors, after sampling the different sake and liqueurs, voted for their favourite in separate categories: “People’s Favourite”, “Best sake for sake beginners”, and “Best match with non-Japanese food”. With the votes tallied, the results are in!
Voted the overall favourite and winner of the “People’s Favourite” category was the “Hana-Fuga Yuzu” sparkling sake. This entry comes from the Ozeki Brewery and is a light blend of sparkling sake and yuzu citrus!
In the “Best sake for sake beginners” category, voters chose the “MIO Sparkling Sake“. Entered by the Shirakabegura brewery, this gently sparkling sake showcases the natural sweetness of rice.
And finally, for the sake which would be the “Best match with non-Japanese food” voters selected the “Koimari Saki Junmai Ginjo” sake. Entered by first-time entrant Koimari Brewery, this bold sake carries hints of mango, pineapple, and mandarin orange.
Congratulations to all three winning entrants and their breweries!
We hope to see you at the Sake Experience 2017 event!
MIOU – Japan Through Music!
© Masayoshi KusunagaWe’re pleased to announce that MIOU is returning to HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017 once again! After her appearance at our summer 2016 event this globetrotting Japanese singer-songwriter will once more be lighting up our stage.
BIOGRAPHY
She started singing in 2008 and she was one of the opening acts at Japanese Film Festival in 2009 in Florence, Italy. She sang at the prestigious UNESCO world heritage site, Basilica of Santa Croce. It was her first international performance. In 2010, she was invited to perform at ROMICS2010 in Rome, Italy by Japanese Embassy in Italy.
Having achieved the grand-prix award for the “Top Asian Fashion Singer of the Year 2011” in China, and Asia Pacific Inspirational Women Award 2014 in Singapore, MIOU has been performing worldwide on various international stages including Japan Expo2016 in Paris, France. MIOU was also Miss Japan for various international beauty pageants such as Miss Tourism Queen International(Malaysia), Miss Supranational (Poland) etc. MIOU aims to bring JAPAN to the world through her music and fashion.
OFFICIAL SITE
http://www.mioujapan.com/
Calligraphy Seminar: See the Words Sing!
Calligraphy is an art form through which human emotions are expressed. While it may seem like a formal and serious practice of the nobility, in reality Japanese people of all walks of life have long used calligraphy to express their thoughts and feelings. To take us through this fantastic journey of self-expression is Dr. Doreen Mueller from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)! She will take to the HYPER Theatre stage on Friday and Sunday so don’t miss it.
Calligraphy just got a hefty dose of 2016 modern society!
Dr. Doreen Mueller
A Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS, University of London, Dr. Mueller has been teaching BA and MA courses on the History of Japanese Art since 2012. She recently completed her PhD on nineteenth century Japanese painting. She has given public lectures and organised international conferences and workshops on pre-modern Japanese media and text cultures. Her main research interest is the interaction between text and image in Japanese painting and the pictorial narration of stories.
Pride: Pro Wrestling Goes HYPER!
It’s time for some high-flying, hard-hitting, strong-style pro wrestling!
We are very proud to announce that the men and women of Pro Wrestling Pride will be coming to HYPER JAPAN this summer in what will be a chest-thumping, mud-slinging, but completely family-friendly wrestling show. If you’re familiar with the strong style wrestling school, pioneered by Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki, then this is a must-see! This is as close to Japanese wrestling as you’ll get here in the UK!
The J-Culture stage will transform into an official wrestling ring for the full Friday session! Be warned, however! This will be full-on, professional-grade wrestling in a competitive tournament-style lineup, featuring singles rounds, tag-team and competition bouts! The latest techniques of the Japanese wrestling world will be on display as wrestlers, fresh from training trips to Japan, show off move after move!
Official merchandise including T-shirts and DVDs will be available for purchase so don’t this either. Oh, and lest we forget: genuine luchador masks imported from Mexico! Bring your pens and get your mobiles ready for autographs and selfies!
PRO WRESTLING PRIDE
Pro Wrestling Pride is a leader in British Wrestling bringing high-flying hard hitting, family friendly pro wrestling,with high quality production. Based in Devon, England, the group’s shows feature the biggest international stars, the most compelling rivalries & the craziest matches you will see anywhere in the UK. Associated with wrestle-1 in Japan, Pro Wrestling Pride members both train with wrestle-1 and have hosted stars such as Koji Kanemoto, Ultimo Dragon, Kotaro Suzuki, and Dick Togo here in the UK.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://www.prowrestlingpride.com/
