Japan Matsuri 2007; Premier Collection of Japan’s Festivals

In Shinjuku, you can experience, more than 20 Matsuri (Festivals) and Traditional Performing Arts of all over Japan, at the same time, in the same place!
(Please see `About Matsuri’ below)

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About Japan Matsuri 2007

Sessions: August 24(Fri) - 26(Sun), 2007
Place: Shinjuku Koma Theater
Organized by Japan Matsuri Executive Committee

Showtime
Matinee 13:30 start
Evening 17:30 start

Admission Fee
S=￥8,500 A=￥6,000 B=￥5,000

*To get tickets, call ０５７０－０３０３１１(Japanese)
, or go to nearest JTB shop.

Under the auspices of The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan Tourism Association, Japan National Tourist Organization

For detail, please check the official website.

ACCESS to Shinjuku Koma theater

Shinjuku Station (JR line) east exit, pass Studio Alta(you can recognise the big notice `STUDIO ALTA’ just from the station), pass DONQUI JOTE, a huge gay & very crowded discount store, then keep walking to Shinjuku Koma Theater. 5 minutes’ walk from the station. Have fun!

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About Matsuri (Festivals)

Matsuri (Festivals) is recognized as intangible cultural heritage, representing culture, lifestyle, and identity of Japanese people from old times.

Some are very religious based on Shintoism, some are intercultural, with the influence of neighbour countries, some are very solemn and exceptional, some are very lively and open-minded, you can even join and dance!

Most matsuri belong to each regions, representing the tradition of people living in there. Matsuri are inherited from generation to generation, with many people’s effort to preserve.

Most of them are seasonal and annual, so local people pay great effort for arrangement. In some places, right after matsuri finishes, they start preperation for the next year. (For some matsuri freaks, matsuri is more important than work!)

To enjoy Matsuri, check the background story behind each Matsuri, and observe the beautiful carrages and decoration, or people’s uniform. Matsuri is where you can be full of energy and even get energy to last for next 365 days!