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Barnama
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Tohoku Region Showcases Culture, Recovery At Osaka Expo 2025
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The six Tohoku prefectures, in collaboration with the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization and the Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee, successfully hosted the 'Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival' at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, from June 13 to 15. In a statement, the organisers said the event served to express gratitude for the international support received following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and to highlight the region's recovery and development. The festival aimed to promote the appeal of the Tohoku region, both domestically and internationally, showcasing its natural beauty, traditional culture, local cuisine, cutting-edge technology and warm hospitality, with the goal of attracting more visitors to the region. An opening ceremony was held on June 13, with the participation of the governors of the six Tohoku prefectures, other regional officials, local mascots, and MYAKU-MYAKU, the official mascot of Expo 2025. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a special showcase of signature festivals from each of the six prefectural capitals. The Tohoku Kizuna Festival, which featured summer festivals from Aomori, Morioka, Akita, Sendai, Yamagata and Fukushima, was initially scheduled for June 14 and 15; however due to inclement weather, performances on June 14 were moved indoors, while two outdoor parades were successfully held the following day. The Tohoku Kizuna Festival is a successor to the Tohoku Rokkon Festival, established to honour the memory of lives lost in the 2011 disaster and to support the region's reconstruction. While it is usually held within the Tohoku region, this year's edition was specially organised at the Osaka Kansai Expo. The six festivals represented were the Aomori Nebuta Festival, Morioka Sansa Odori Festival, Akita Kanto Festival, Sendai Tanabata Festival, Yamagata Hanagasa Festival and Fukushima Waraji Festival. The venue also featured large Nebuta and Tanabata decorations. Approximately 550 dancers participated in the parades, enthralling visitors with vibrant and powerful performances. Meanwhile, the 'Tohoku Four Seasons' event ran concurrently over the three-day period, featuring promotional booths from each prefecture, stage presentations, traditional craft workshops and local food tastings and sales—all contributing to a lively showcase of the region's rich heritage and tourism potential.
Barnama
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Tohoku Kizuna Festival Parade Brings Together Six Tohoku Festivals To Captivate Audience: "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" At EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
SENDAI, Japan, June 26 (Bernama) -- The six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, and Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee held the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Expo from Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15, 2025. The festival united the Tohoku region to show its gratitude for the support it received from around the world in the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and show the state of recovery. The festivities also communicated information about Tohoku's world-class tourist attractions, such as its nature, culture, cuisine, advanced technology, and people, both domestically and internationally, and to attract more visitors. Images: At an opening ceremony on Friday, June 13, the governors of the six Tohoku prefectures, other Tohoku officials, the region's local mascots, and MYAKU-MYAKU, the official mascot for 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo, took to the stage to greet guests and hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Afterwards, a special event was held showcasing the festivals from the six Tohoku prefectural capitals. The Tohoku Kizuna Festival, featuring the summer festivals from six Tohoku cities, was originally slated for Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. Due to inclement weather on June 14, the two performances were held indoors. After the weather recovered on June 15, the parade was held twice.
Barnama
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Tohoku To Showcase Culture, Recovery At Expo 2025 Osaka
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- In a heartfelt tribute to global support following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the six prefectures of Japan's Tohoku region, in collaboration with the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization and the Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee, will host the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. This promotional event will take place from June 13 to 15 at the EXPO Arena "Matsuri" and aims to highlight Tohoku's natural beauty, cultural depth, culinary richness, innovative spirit, and resilient communities. According to a statement, the Tohoku Kizuna Festival will deliver the various charms of Tohoku to the world through parades, traditional performing arts, tourism virtual reality experiences, and traditional craft workshops, among others. For the Tohoku Four Seasons Event, Tohoku Wonder Trip Zone will feature a special theatre that presents colourful images showing the unique charm of Tohoku via the four seasons. Panels will provide tourist information, including Tohoku's scenic spots, cuisine, and hot springs. Visitors are also able to experience demonstrations by artisans of traditional crafts such as "Tsugaru lacquer" and "Odate magewappa" (steam-bent woodcraft). Alongside Tohoku's traditional crafts, cutting-edge technologies and research projects from the region that are gaining global attention will be showcased, highlighting techniques that bridge tradition and innovation for the future. To promote the six Tohoku prefectures, traditional performing arts like "Sansa Dance" and "Hanagasa Dance" will be showcased live, highlighting Tohoku's spirit and cultural charm, in addition to tourism and food exhibition booths being set up offering local specialities and regional cuisines. The Tohoku Kizuna Festival is a collaborative event of the Tohoku region's six major festivals, initiated as part of the recovery efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake. It will be held in six Tohoku cities each year, namely Aomori, Akita, Morioka, Yamagata, Sendai, and Fukushima. This year, it will be featured at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, where approximately 550 individuals will perform for visitors. A departure ceremony led by the mayor and executive committee chairperson will precede each parade.
Barnama
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Sharing Four Seasons And Bonds Of Tohoku With World: "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
SENDAI, Japan, June 6 (Bernama) -- The six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, and Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee will hold the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at the 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Expo. This promotional event expresses the region's gratitude to the world for the support received after the 2011 earthquake, and allows visitors to experience its nature, culture, cuisine, technology, and people. At the venue, the Tohoku Kizuna Festival will deliver the various charms of Tohoku to the world through parades, traditional performing arts, tourism VR experiences, traditional craft workshops, and more. Images:
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sharing Four Seasons and Bonds of Tohoku with World: "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
SENDAI, Japan, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, and Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee will hold the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at the 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Expo. This promotional event expresses the region's gratitude to the world for the support received after the 2011 earthquake, and allows visitors to experience its nature, culture, cuisine, technology, and people. At the venue, the Tohoku Kizuna Festival will deliver the various charms of Tohoku to the world through parades, traditional performing arts, tourism VR experiences, traditional craft workshops, and more. Images: - Event overviewEvent name: Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna FestivalDates: Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15, 2025Times:From 2 to 8 pm, Friday, June 13, 2025From 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025Location: EXPO Arena "Matsuri" at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, JapanTickets: Free (a ticket is required to enter the Expo venue) - Event detailsTohoku Four SeasonsThe following experiences, exhibits, and events will take place throughout the duration of the event. Tohoku Wonder Trip Zone"Tohoku Wonder Trip Zone" features a special theater that presents colorful images showing the unique charm of Tohoku through the four seasons. Panels will also provide tourist information on Tohoku's scenic spots, cuisine, hot springs, and more. Tradition and InnovationExperience demonstrations by artisans of traditional crafts such as "Tsugaru lacquer" and "Odate magewappa" (steam-bent woodcraft). Alongside Tohoku's traditional crafts, cutting-edge technologies and research projects from the region that are gaining global attention will be showcased, highlighting techniques that bridge tradition and innovation for the future. Stage AttractionsTo promote the six Tohoku prefectures, traditional performing arts like "Sansa Dance" and "Hanagasa Dance" will be showcased live, highlighting Tohoku's spirit and cultural charm. Tourism and Food Exhibition BoothsLocal governments, DMOs, and private businesses will set up booths. Additionally, there will be food and drink booths that offer local specialties and regional cuisines for tasting and merchandise, providing an experience that involves all five senses. Tohoku Kizuna Festival ParadeA Tohoku Kizuna Festival parade will be held on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. It will also be livestreamed on the official website: The Tohoku Kizuna Festival is a collaborative event of the Tohoku region's six major festivals, initiated as part of the recovery efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Held in six Tohoku cities each year (Aomori, Akita, Morioka, Yamagata, Sendai, and Fukushima), the festivities have created strong bonds. This year, it will be featured at 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Expo where approximately 550 individuals will perform for visitors. A departure ceremony led by the mayor and executive committee chairperson will precede each parade. Dates and timesSaturday, June 14: from 2:00 to 2:50 pm and 5:00 to 5:50 pmSunday, June 15: from 10:30 to 11:20 am and 1:00 to 1:50 pm*A 10-minute departure ceremony or festival/tourism promotion will be held on stage before the parade. Introduction of the festivals (from 2024): - Festival datesAomori Nebuta Festival: Saturday, August 2, to Thursday, August 7, 2025Akita Kanto Festival: Sunday, August 3, to Wednesday August 6, 2025Morioka Sansa Odori Festival: Friday, August 1, to Monday, August 4, 2025Yamagata Hanagasa Festival: Tuesday, August 5, to Thursday, August 7, 2025Sendai Tanabata Festival: Wednesday, August 6, to Friday, August 8, 2025Fukushima Waraji Festival: Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, 2025*An O-Waraji (Giant Straw Sandals) offering will be held on the final day (August 3). - PromotionsSignage at JR Osaka StationDigital signage will be exhibited at locations around Osaka Station from Monday, June 9, to Sunday, June 15, to promote the attractions of Tohoku to both domestic and international tourists. View original content: SOURCE Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee; Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
