JCCC BUILDING MAP AND

FESTIVAL VENUES

COLLEGE BLVD. 
ENTRANCE TO FESTIVAL
N
AND CARLSEN CENTER

QUIVIRA ROAD
CC
(CARLSEN
CC ACTIVITY CENTER)
ROOMS

NMOCA
Walkway (NERMAN)


OCB
CAP FED
LIB
RC
(LIBRARY) (REGNIER)

LAWN AREA

NOTE: CC is the Carlsen Center

RC is the Regnier Center
NMOCA is the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
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JAPAN FESTIVAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5, 6

Stage Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

Japanese Cultural Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Other Activities and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Featured Artist – Miyuki the Candy Artist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Featured Performers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15, 16, 17

Lectures/Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Schedule/Timetable of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20, 21, 22

Lectures/Demonstrations – Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24, 25

General Workshops/Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27

Martial Arts Demonstrations/Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29, 30

Musical Lectures/Demonstrations/Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32

Teachers’ K-12 Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Japan-Related Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Map of Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36

Participating Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Financial Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Participating Vendors/Anime and Manga Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

GKC Japan Festival Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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 WELCOME TO THE 12TH ANNUAL
GREATER KANSAS CITY JAPAN FESTIVAL

GENERAL INFORMATION
FESTIVAL HOURS
Saturday: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

ADMISSION
Admission Fee – adults $7, students and children $4, children under 5 free
All activities at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival are included with admission.
Wristbands – Everyone who pays an admission and children under 5 will receive a wristband.
Please wear your wristband at all times as it will serve as your admittance to all Festival venues.
Adults will receive a RED wristband. Students and children will receive a YELLOW wristband and
children under 5 will receive a BLUE wristband.
Persons without the proper wristbands will not be allowed to attend or participate
in any event or activity.

Workshops/Demonstrations – Workshop, demonstration and lecture admittance is on a first-come,

first-served basis. There is a limit on the number of participating attendees for most workshops and
some demonstrations. Additional observers will be admitted into workshops or demonstrations on a
space available basis. If you desire to attend a workshop, demonstration or lecture, please proceed to the
workshop, demonstration or lecture room prior to the scheduled start time.

JAPANESE BEER AND SAKE TASTING – 4-7 p.m. ONLY

THE REGNIER CENTER LOBBY
Japanese Beer – Enjoy a bottle of Japanese beer with your Japanese lunch.
Japanese Sake Tasting – Taste a variety of sakes and learn all about the different types
of sake from experts.
General Information Regarding Purchase and Consumption of Beer and Sake – Attendees
who wish to purchase Japanese beer or participate in the sake tasting event must provide proof
that they are over the age of 21 by showing proper ID. Attendees who are verified as being of
proper age to consume beer or sake will be given a white wristband.

THE OPENING CEREMONY

Honored guests, including government officials and dignitaries from sponsoring
organizations, will officially open the 2009 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival on
Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m. in the Polsky Theatre in the Carlsen Center.
The Opening Ceremonies will include music, remarks by distinguished guests and the
ritual of kagamiwari – the breaking of the sake barrel and toast to open the 2009 GKC
Japan Festival.

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GENERAL INFORMATION – Continued

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
A campus map is located on the inside cover of this program. Large maps of the various Festival venues
will be found at the information booths throughout the Carlsen Center and Regnier Center.

INFORMATION BOOTHS AND FESTIVAL STAFF MEMBERS WEARING RED (AND A FEW BLUE)
HAPPI COATS AND RED POLO SHIRTS
There are information booths on the first floor of the Carlsen Center near the Yardley Hall, across from the
elevator on the second and third floors of the Carlsen Center and in the lobby of the Regnier Building.
Festival staff members wearing RED or BLUE happi coats or RED polo shirts will be stationed throughout the
Festival venues. They will be able to assist you, answer your questions and give you directions. There are also
maps of the Festival venues at the information booths and in the inside cover of the Festival program.

Look for Festival staff members wearing red or blue happi coats or red polo shirts shown above – they can
answer your questions.

FOOD SERVICE
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE FOOD – CAPITOL FEDERAL CONFERENCE CENTER,
REGNIER CENTER
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Enjoy traditional Japanese food served by local Japanese restaurants and the JCCC Dining
Services Department.
Featured Japanese restaurants include: One-Bite Japanese Grill, Nara, Siki and Jo’s

JCCC FOOD SERVICE

CAFÉ TEMPO IN THE NERMAN MUSEUM – 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
ENCORE! ESPRESSO IN THE CARLSEN CENTER – 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SNACKS AND SWEETS – ORIENTAL SUPERMARKET

Second Floor, Carlsen Center – 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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JAPAN FESTIVAL

FIRST AID
In case of an accident or a medical emergency, please contact a Festival staff member wearing a RED
or BLUE happi coat or a RED polo shirt or go to an information booth located on the first, second or third
floor of the Carlsen Center and in the lobby of the Regnier Center. These individuals will contact
security immediately to address your situation. Volunteers wearing the RED or BLUE happi coats or
RED polo shirts will be stationed throughout the Festival areas to assist you in case of an emergency.
BAZAAR
Carlsen Center Room 232-234 – 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

2009 FESTIVAL SURVEY

Please take a moment as you leave to fill out a Festival survey at the information booth in the lobby of
the Carlsen Center, or the lobby of the Regnier Center and enter a drawing for a free prize. Your input is
critical to help us make our Festival even better in 2010! For completing the survey, participants will
receive a special Japan Festival pen (while supplies last).
And, you will be entered in a drawing to win a special Japanese item (you do not have to be present to
win but you will need to sign your name and phone number or e-mail address to be notified if you win).

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STAGE PERFORMANCES
IN POLSKY THEATRE AND YARDLEY HALL

IN YARDLEY HALL
11 a.m.-noon Special K-12 Teachers Taiko Workshop – Limited to preregistered K-12 teachers only
12:15-1 p.m. Taiko Workshop – Denver Taiko
1-1:45 p.m. Yosakoi Workshop – K-State Yosakoi Dance Group
AFTERNOON CONCERT 2-4:30 p.m.
2 p.m. Ottawa Suzuki Strings
2:15 p.m. Classical Japanese Music Performance with Buyo Dance (Koto and Shakuhachi)
2:40 p.m. Ki-Daiko Olathe High School Taiko Group
2:50 p.m. KU Okinawa Dance and Drum Group
3 p.m. Koto and Cello Trio – performing Kojo no Tsuki
3:15 p.m. Metropolitan Youth Orchestra – special performance
3:35 p.m. K-State Yosakoi Dance Group
3:50 p.m. Denver Taiko
EVENING CONCERT 5:30-8:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. J-Band Performance featuring Japanese singer Ms. Ayaka Uchida and Buyo Dance
6 p.m. Ottawa Suzuki Strings
6:15 p.m. Metropolitan Youth Orchestra – special performance
6:35 p.m. K-State Yosakoi Dance Group
6:50 p.m. KU Okinawa Dance and Drum Group
7 p.m. Koto and Cello Trio – performing Kojo no Tsuki
7:15 p.m. Classical Japanese Music Performance with Buyo Dance (Koto and Shakuhachi)
7:40 p.m. Ki-Daiko Olathe High School Taiko Group
7:50 p.m. Denver Taiko

IN POLSKY THEATRE
10-10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony – Festival overview, highlights and introduction of featured artists
10:30-10:50 a.m. Glendale Elementary School presentation
10:50-11:20 a.m. Ottawa Suzuki Strings
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Biwa – Yoko Hiraoka
12:30-1:20 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Shakuhachi – David Wheeler
2-3:30 p.m. Martial Arts – Demonstration (see pp. 28-30 for schedule of demonstrations)
4-5 p.m. Kimono Workshop

IN RECITAL HALL
noon-12:50 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Koto – Dianne Daugherty
1-1:50 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Shamisen –Taeko Fukuchi

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IN THE VIRGINIA KREBS COMMUNITY ROOM
107 CARLSEN CENTER – FIRST FLOOR

KIMONO DISPLAY FEATURING WEDDING KIMONOS

The word Kimono simply means “things to wear” and is the traditional clothing of Japan. It is a long robe with
wide sleeves worn as an outer garment. It is complemented by a sash, called an Obi. The Obi is worn around the
mid-section of the body.
The Kimono has had a long history in Japan and it has changed over time to reflect the society and culture of that
period. Today, Japanese young women usually wear a Kimono for a few special occasions like weddings, college
graduation, the coming of age ceremony on their 19th birthday, New Year’s celebration, etc. For weddings, the
complete bridal Kimono and Kimono apparel are usually rented. Today in Japan, Kimono are very rarely worn by
older ladies as everyday clothing.
There are many different types and styles of Kimono worn by men, women and children. The color, cut, fabric and
decorations of a Kimono may vary according to sex, age and marital status of the wearer, the season of the year
and the occasion for which the Kimono is worn.
Kimonos are made of silk and are usually very expensive. Today they are worn at formal or traditional occasions
such as weddings and tea ceremonies. To put on a Kimono takes much practice and time. Tying the belt or obi
alone is so difficult that it may require assistance from a friend. Wearing a Kimono properly includes proper hair
style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear and a small handbag for women.
But the Japanese Kimono and Obi are more than clothing. Like most Japanese things, they are an expression
of sensitivity, beauty, and particularly harmony with one’s surroundings. They are also a way of personal
expression. It is said that the Kimono doesn’t “become a Kimono” until someone wears it. It is the person
wearing it that gives the Kimono its look; in that person’s own way.
It’s almost as if the Kimono has magic powers that bestow peace and gracefulness upon the person wearing it.
The minute you put it on, your view and attitude toward the entire world changes. It’s a unique experience.
Wearing a Kimono is as much a state of mind as it is a state of dress.
In addition to traditional clothing, Japanese Kimono (particularly wedding Kimono) and Obi are also popular as
home decorating accessories. Their exquisite silk fabrics, beautiful colors and interesting patterns make them
perfect for that purpose. For example, Obi are used as table runners and narrow drapes. Kimono and Obi are
hung for display, often creating a dramatic effect. Their fabric is used for cushion covers, patches for jeans, and
to make clothing accessories such as belts. They are often framed and displayed as art. (For pictures of Kimono
and Obi as decorating accessories, see our exhibit.)
Enjoy the beautiful Kimonos on display, especially the wedding Kimonos and costumes this year. This exhibit is
provided by the members of the Japan Culture Club.

HINA DOLL DISPLAY

Every year on March 3, Japan celebrates the Doll Festival (Japanese, Hina Matsuri). On this day every year,
families set up a special multi-level step-altar on which to arrange the Emperor and Empress dolls, called hina
in Japanese. They decorate the altar with boughs of peace blossoms and make offerings to the hina dolls of
freshly made rice cakes (mochi), either flavored with a wild herb or colored and cut into festive diamond shapes.
In addition to the beautiful dolls, these altars display many beautiful and luxurious decorative accessories.
Enjoy this beautiful and elaborate hina doll display. Carefully look at the exquisite clothing and the many
accessories on each level of the display. It is rare to see such a complete collection.

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IN THE VIRGINIA KREBS COMMUNITY ROOM
107 CARLSEN CENTER – FIRST FLOOR

TRADITIONAL SAMURAI ARMOR DISPLAY

The Samurai armor on display in our exhibit area this year is a replica of traditional Samurai armor worn
many centuries ago in Japan. The manufacturer of the armor, Marutake Sangyo, is Japan’s, and the
world’s, premier producer of fine Samurai Yoroi armor. Located in Satsuma-Sendai city of Japan’s south-
western Kagoshima prefecture, the firm’s reputation for creating products of unparalleled quality has given
them over a 90 percent share of the Japanese armor market. From television dramas, such as Yoshitsune, to
feature films, including Akira Kurosawa’s classics, Kagemusha, and Ran, Marutake Sangyo has shared the
spirit of the Samurai with the world. Having produced thousands of suits of armor, their clientele extends
from the entertainment industry to temples, museums and even the Queen of England.
Each suit of armor manufactured by Marutake Sangyo is researched and modeled after examples found in
museums, private collections, temples, shrines, hidden storehouses of Samurai clans and other historical
sources. All pieces are painstakingly handcrafted by experienced artisans, using authentic methods and
materials. For instance, one of their helmets can consist of up to 42 hand-spliced iron plates. Even a small
header board, splint or helmet lining will be completed by a skilled, veteran artisan. In fact, a single suit of
armor may require the specialized skills of more than 20 craftsmen. Furthermore, all of the company’s body
armors and helmets are made solely of iron or genuine leather.

MINIATURE JAPANESE TEA ROOM AND GARDEN DISPLAY

A miniature authentic Japanese tea room and garden display will be available for viewing at the Festival this
year. The exhibit was at one time displayed at the Toy and Miniature Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, on
the UMKC campus. The detail of the tea room and the garden is outstanding. The display takes you to the
heart of a traditional tea room like those found in gardens throughout Japan.

CHILDREN’S DAY (BOY’S WARRIOR) DOLL

May 5 of each year is a national holiday that celebrates Children’s Day in Japan. Originally, the day
was celebrated as “Boy’s Day” to correspond to the Doll Festival for girls (where families display the
Hina Dolls described in the previous section) that is held on March 3.
However, the symbols of courage and strength mainly honor boys on May 5. It is the custom for families
with male children to fly koinobori outside of the home (carp streamers, a symbol of success, and that are
displayed in the lobby of the Carlsen Center), to eat chimaki and kashiwamochi (different types of special
rice cakes) and to display warrior dolls (musha ningyo) in the home.
Enjoy the beautiful musha ningyo warrior doll in samurai costume. Once again, it is rare to see such
an exquisite example of one of these dolls on display.

DIORAMA DISPLAY OF FAMOUS JAPANESE SITES

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the
identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage sites around the world that are
considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. UNESCO has recognized a number of these historical sites
throughout Japan.
The dioramas on display at the Festival this year are depictions/models of some of these famous sites in Japan.
One of the dioramas is of the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine where one can see the massive Torii Gate standing in the
bay. Compare the diorama display with the Torii Gate you walked through to enter the Festival which is a large
scale model of the Torii Gate at the Itsukushima Shrine.
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JAPANESE CULTURAL VILLAGE

The “Village” is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Carlsen Center Rooms 126A/B, 128 and 130
A new addition to the Festival this year is the Japanese Cultural Village. Young and old attendees
will be entertained with many opportunities to experience the “real” Japan here in Kansas City. No babysitting
services will be provided. Adult supervision is required for all children 10 and under.

JAPANESE BANK AND STORE

This activity is a great opportunity for children to learn about the differences in currencies between the
U.S. and Japan – and, to learn about “exchange rates.” Children can exchange U.S. dollars for packets of real
Japanese yen at the village’s Japanese bank. Then they can use their Japanese yen (or U.S. dollars) to
purchase traditional Japanese toys, children’s magazines and more at the village’s store. Or, they can save
some of their Japanese yen as a souvenir.
Four yen packages are available for purchase by children: $1 for 101 yen; $5 for 505 yen; $10 for 1,010 yen;
and $20 for 2,020 yen.
Note: The Japanese bank reserves the right to limit the sales of yen packets to individuals.
The purpose of the “bank” is to allow our young attendees an opportunity to experience dealing
in another country’s currency and to purchase items with yen. It is not the purpose of the “bank”
to offer yen for exchange purposes only!
Enjoy banking and shopping at the Festival’s very own Japanese bank and store
in the Japanese Cultural Village!

KIMONO AND SAMURAI ARMOR PORTRAITS

Dress up in an authentic Kimono (both women’s and men’s Kimono are available)
or in a suit of Samurai armor and have your picture taken. An opportunity of a lifetime!

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JAPANESE CULTURAL VILLAGE

The “Village” is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Carlsen Center Rooms 126A/B, 128 and 130

CUSTOM T-SHIRTS
Design your own T-shirt with Japanese characters.

FACE AND NAIL PAINTING

Come to the “Village” and have your face or nails painted by experts.

CRAFT SHOP
Enjoy browsing handmade items and other products full of Japanese taste.

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN – ORIGAMI AND KID’S GAMES

Come to the “Village” and learn how to do Origami and play traditional Japanese kid’s games

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ANIME AND MANGA ACTIVITIES

Carlsen Center Rooms 321, 323, 329, 331, 338 and Third Floor Alcove (317)
Come and enjoy Anime and Manga with the vendors displaying your favorite Anime and Manga
products. Follow the signs to experience Anime at its finest.
Participating vendors and organizations are: Asylum Anime, Far East Emporium,
Manga Candy, Motaku, Neko Knickknacks, Naka-Kon

NAKA-KON BLAZBLUE TOURNAMENT

2 p.m. – Carlsen Center Third Floor – Naka-Kon Game Room
Come and play the popular fighting game BlazBlue at the annual Naka-Kon game tournament. Compete for a
Naka-Kon 2010 Badge, Kon T-shirts and dog tags. Please register in advance in the Naka-Kon Game Room,
spaces are limited. Spectators are welcome.

BAZAAR SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

10 a.m.-8 p.m. in Carlsen Center 232 and 234
You can shop for unique Japanese crafts, Kimono, yukata, happi coats, kokeshi dolls, games, books,
Japanese serving ware, ceramics (sake sets and tea sets) and much more.
Participating organizations are the Heart of America Japan-America Society,
the Greater Kansas City Japan Club and the Independence Sister City Committee.

THE GAMES OF IGO AND SHOGI

11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. in Carlsen Center Second Floor Alcove
Igo and Shogi are two popular board games in Japan. Igo is the oldest board game in the world and
originated about 1000-2000 BC in China. The game came to Japan around 400 AD.
Shogi is similar to chess and originated in Japan.
VENDORS
10 a.m.-8 p.m. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Carlsen Center Capitol Federal Conference Center
Nippon Chiropractic and Acupuncture – Dr. Kenri Honda One-Bite Japanese Grill
CC 2nd Floor at top of stairs Siki Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
Mitsui Sato Hair Academy – Mitsui Sato Nara Restaurant
CC 1st Floor near South exit Jo’s Roast Beef Sandwiches
Oriental Super Market – CC 2nd Floor Alcove JCCC Dining Services/Tsunami Sushi

JAPAN NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION

10 a.m.-8 p.m. in Carlsen Center Lobby
Want to learn all about traveling to Japan? Come and talk to representatives from the Japan National
Tourism Organization to learn where to go in Japan and how to do it. Many brochures are available.

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MIYUKI THE CANDY ARTIST
JAPANESE CANDY ART – MIYUKI SUGIMORI
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
3-5 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
IN “THE CUBE” ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE REGNIER CENTER
Ms. Sugimori is a candy artist who demonstrates her skill at Disney World. She is the only female
professional who can skillfully shape candy material into flowers and animals by blowing air into it.
Ms. Sugimori then finishes the candy by shaping it with her fingers and scissors and colors her creations
with edible dye. She has been a favorite at past Japan festivals.

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DENVER TAIKO PERFORMANCE

3:50 and 7:50 p.m. in Yardley Hall
A Festival favorite and back by popular demand is DENVER TAIKO! Denver Taiko, a professional Taiko
ensemble was founded in 1976 and is an ensemble of third, fourth and fifth generation Japanese Americans.
Currently the group includes 14 musicians that is comprised of not only veterans who have performed with
Denver Taiko since its inception, but also energetic and talented teens. Denver Taiko is an important part of
Colorado’s and the West’s cultural landscape, playing at concerts, festivals and diversity celebrations
throughout the region. The group was honored in 2001 by Denver’s Mayor Wellington Webb when it received
the Mayor’s annual award for Excellence in the Arts.
Be sure to come to see the energy, spirit and artistry of Denver Taiko that has “rocked” audiences for more
than 30 years!

DUO SOKYO – TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MUSIC

MS. YOKO HIRAOKA and MR. DAVID WHEELER
2:15 and 7:15 p.m. in Yardley Hall
These accomplished classical Japanese musicians have delighted Festival audiences for years. Come
hear the unique sounds of the Biwa, Shamisen and Koto, performed by Yoko Hiraoka and the soothing,
sometimes haunting sounds of the Shakuhachi, performed by David Wheeler.
Along with their concert performances, Yoko will also be featured on a trio performance with two koto and
cello. Come meet them up close and learn about the Biwa and the Shakuhachi in the newly expanded
lecture/demonstrations offered in Polsky Theatre.
Ms. Hiraoka plays the biwa, koto, shamisen and sings. She has taught and played extensively in the United
States and Japan since 1981 and currently teaches in Boulder, Colorado. Mr. Wheeler is an accomplished
shakuhachi performer and musicologist. Since 1982, David has been performing, teaching, lecturing and
writing about the shakuhachi and Japanese music both in Japan and around the world, and has made
numerous performance appearances on Japanese television and radio.

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KC J-BAND – POP MUSIC OF THE “NEW” JAPAN

FEATURING MS. AYAKA UCHIDA WHO COMES TO THE FESTIVAL ALL THE WAY FROM JAPAN!
5:30 p.m. in Yardley Hall
DURING THE DAY THE KC J-BAND WILL PERFORM IN THE CAPITOL FEDERAL CONFERENCE CENTER
The GKC Japan Festival is proud to offer Japanese pop music
performed by the KC J-Band, a local group of talented Japanese
performers. The KC J-Band is led by Mr. Jo Yamanaka and includes
local musician Mr. Shigehiko Tanihata.
This year the KC J-Band will feature Ms. Ayaka Uchida who joins us
all the way from Japan. Ms. Uchida was born in 1984 and graduated
from a university where she majored in education. She was an active
music club member on campus. After graduation, she started a group
called WA and has been performing live in various places. Her
renditions range from classical Japanese to contemporary pop music
Ms. Uchida is a singer who was born in Kyoto. She has released a
CD containing songs for which she created the lyrics. The disc
features Ayaka as the main vocalist. She recently performed at a
municipal cultural center near Kyoto at its 10th anniversary where
more than 2,000 people were in attendance.
She will be treating Festival attendees to several songs, including Hitori Bocchino Nichiyoubi (A Lonely
Sunday), Furusato No Aoi Sora (Blue Skies of My Hometown) and Mahalo (Thank You in Hawaiian).
The KC J-Band will play instrumental tunes such as Ame Moyou (Rainy Scenes) and A Night in Tokyo. All
the songs and tunes above are composed and arranged by Mr. Jo Yamanaka. Mrs. Yoshiko Yamanaka will
also perform a Buyo dance with the KC J-Band
In addition to the Yardley Hall performance, the KC J-Band and Ms. Uchida will be playing at the food court.

BUYO DANCE PERFORMANCE

MRS. YOSHIKO YAMANAKA
2:15 and 7:15 p.m. in Yardley Hall (with DUO-SOKYO)
5:30 p.m. (with the KC J-BAND)
Japanese Buyo dancer Yoshiko Yamanaka was born and grew up in Kyoto. She began studying Buyo dance
at the age of six. At 12 she became a dancer of the Wakayagi School of Buyo Dance. At 21 she was certified
as a teacher in the art. In addition, she has studied and is a qualified teacher in the Tea Ceremony of the Ura
Senke School, of Ikebana (flower arranging) and is a certified lecturer in the art of classical Kimono wear.
Mrs. Yamanaka has studied all of the disciplines of a classical Japanese lady and in most all of them has
attained the top level of expertise. Even in Japan it is rare to find an individual with her extremely high level
of training and expertise in most of the traditional female arts.
Mrs. Yamanaka will perform a beautiful Buyo dance in full costume and makeup which is a true sight to
behold. Once again the Festival is pleased to offer this outstanding and sensuous form of Japanese dance art.
Mrs. Yamanaka will perform with the KC J-Band and with Duo Sokyo.

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KOTO AND CELLO TRIO

Performing KOJO NO TSUKI
TRILLA RAY CARTER (CELLO), YOKO HIRAOKA (KOTO) AND DIANNE DAUGHERTY (KOTO)
3 and 7 p.m. in Yardley Hall
East meets West in this original arrangement of a Japanese favorite. Koji no Tsuki or Moon Over Ruined
Castle is a beloved melody that evokes images of feudal Japan and the heavy heart of a Samurai viewing his
war-torn castle in the moonlight. Don’t miss this enchanting performance featuring Trilla Ray Carter of the
Carray Ensemble, one of KC’s most accomplished cellists, Yoko Hiraoka, a festival favorite renowned koto
performer, and Dianne Daugherty, local koto performer and teacher.

KI DAIKO OLATHE HIGH SCHOOL TAIKO GROUP

12:40 and 7:40 p.m. in Yardley Hall
Ki Daiko is comprised of students, alumni and friends from the Olathe district schools. The group was formed
in the spring of 2004. The name “Ki Daiko” has a very special meaning and captures the spirit of the group.
Ki means “energy” and Daiko or Taiko means “big drum.” These students approach their practices and
performances with great energy. Their performances are memorable and filled with excitement. Their
repertoire is varied and includes original compositions, various instruments and even dance.
Historically, drums were used in battle to intimidate the enemy and energize the Japanese samurai warriors.
Drums were also used in the 17th and 18th centuries in court music. It was only since the 1960s and 70s that
“gumi taiko” or “group taiko” became popular.
Group founder and director Dianne Daugherty lived in Japan for three years and studied various cultural arts
including Taiko drumming while there. She teaches Japanese at Olathe North High School and JCCC.
Additional adult volunteers include Keiko Okada-Brown and Jerry Daugherty. Jerry has made many drums
for the group and repaired others. Members of Denver Taiko have also provided workshops and invaluable
advice for this group.

METROPOLITAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA

3:15 and 6:15 p.m.in Yardley Hall
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra will be performing an original arrangement by Monty Carter of SAKURA,
commissioned by the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival for this year’s event. The piece will also feature local
performer and teacher, Dianne Daugherty on Koto.
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is in its 13th season of offering good friendship and great music. Based in
the Kansas City Northland, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra was founded in 1997 by Jim Murray and Paul
Cooper under the auspices of the Liberty Symphony Orchestra. With membership typically representing
about 20 public and private high schools and 10 public school districts, the purpose of the Metropolitan
Youth Orchestra is to provide an educational and artistic experience in a full symphonic ensemble for area
young people. It’s about having fun while learning about and making great music while complementing and
enhancing the musical training of student instrumentalists. Karianne Waterland is the executive director of
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and Andrew Waterland serves as the orchestra manager. The ensemble is
conducted by Jim Murray and Monty Carter.

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY YOSAKOI DANCE GROUP

3:35 and 6:35 p.m.in Yardley Hall
Yosakoi is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan. Yosakoi started in the city of Kochi in 1954, as a
modern rendition of Awa Odori, a traditional summer dance. As of 2005, Yosakoi-style dancing has spread
throughout much of Japan. The style of dance is highly energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance
movements with modern music.
The K-State Yosakoi dancers traveled to Hokkaido, Japan, in June 2006 to participate in the large Yosakoi
festival there. With more than 43,000 dancers and 370 teams, K-State Yosakoi Dance Group was awarded
with a Performance Award!

KANSAS UNIVERSITY OKINAWA DANCE AND DRUM GROUP

2:50 and 6:50 p.m. in Yardley Hall
Kansas University Japanese student folk dance group performs traditional Okinawa Folk Dances. The dances
they perform are popular in Okinawa in daily life to bring energy, hope and happiness. Costumes worn by the
group are very color and exciting. The dances feature light, jaunty rhythms and lively choreography. Small
Taiko drums are used by the dancers.
Okinawa has been referred to as the “island of song and dance” and it is deeply rooted in the everyday life of
the Okinawan people. The KU Japanese student folk dance group brings this energetic and fast-paced song
and dance to our Japan Festival this year.

OTTAWA SUZUKI STRINGS INSTITUTE

10:50 a.m. in Polsky Theatre and 2 and 6 p.m. in Yardley Hall
The Ottawa Suzuki Strings Institute is an ensemble of young violinists, violists, and cellists from two to 20 years
of age. These young string players receive their music education in Ottawa, Kansas, at the Carnegie Cultural
Center in a program directed by violinist, Alice Joy Lewis. Their music study is based on the Talent Education
approach of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. The Ottawa Suzuki Strings have partnered with the Ottawa Community Arts
Council to establish and maintain the Carnegie Cultural Center in Ottawa.
They host two summer music events in Ottawa annually in June – a 10-day “Sound Encounters” program for
advanced string players and a five-day Suzuki Institute Mid-Southwest program. These programs draw
registrants internationally and from across the United States. Concerts are open to the public without charge.

GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – JAPAN CLUB

10:30 a.m. in Polsky Theatre
Glendale Elementary School established a cultural exchange program with Megurita Elementary School in
Higashimurayama in 1988. The Glendale School sponsors a Japanese Culture Club to promote this relationship.
The mission of Glendale Japanese Club is to give Glendale fourth and fifth graders an opportunity to learn about
Japan. They have cultural lessons and activities such as Ikebana, Origami, sushi tasting, tea ceremony and many
others. Recently, they have added drumming, Kempo and small plays of Japanese children’s stories.
The Glendale Japanese Club has performed at several venues throughout the Greater Kansas City area including
at a Kansas City Comets game, the Jackson County Cultural Arts Commission’s Showcase of Arts, and the Greater
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THE ART OF ORIGAMI

MS. NANCY BJORGE
noon in Nerman Museum – Hudson Auditorium
Ms. Nancy Loo Bjorge was born in Shanghai and raised in Hong Kong. She received her studio art education
from Eastern Michigan University She completed an MA and an MFA at the University of Wisconsin,
Madison. Her work has been exhibited in one-person shows nationwide. In 2004 she had a solo exhibition
in Eutin, Germany. She has also been invited to show her work at art organizations such as the Lawrence Art
Center in Lawrence, Kansas, where she currently resides.
Ms. Bjorge did not receive any classroom instruction in paper folding, but instead continued to develop her
artistic expressions in paper by learning from adults and other children. After high school, she came to the
United States for college, and majored in mathematics, the precision of which can still be seen in the clean
planes and intricate geometry of her colorful creations.
Ms. Bjorge will show a DVD and discuss the history and background of Origami, plus give examples of the
Art. To learn all about the art of Origami don’t miss Ms. Bjorge’s presentation.
Folding Light – Art Film made of Origami, origami paper folding with LED back lighting
A Collaboration of Three Artists: Artwork – Nancy Bjorge; Film Production – Jim Jewell; Origami Movie – Marty Olson.

VISIT JAPAN CAMPAIGN

PRESENTATION BY THE JAPAN NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION (JNTO)
MR. SHUICHI KAMEYAMA
1 and 4 p.m. in Nerman Museum – Hudson Auditorium
• This presentation discusses tourism attractions and how to travel in Japan. If you are thinking of traveling
to Japan anytime soon, or if you want to learn more about the exciting sites of Japan, you don’t want to
miss this presentation.
• The presentation provides you with basic and general travel information and a suggested tour of Tokyo and
Kyoto. It also shows you various sites in various regions of Japan for you to visit. Furthermore, you will
learn some travel tips. You can ask questions add share experiences you have had in Japan.
• The Visit Japan Campaign started in 2003 and aims to double the number of overseas visitors to Japan
to 10 million in 2010. Japan has designated the year 2010 as “Visit Japan Year” and there will be events
and discounts throughout the year all around Japan.
• The Visit Japan Year 2010 Contest is being held now through November 30, in which you could win a
free trip to Japan by submitting a short essay or a photo.
• In the presentation, Japan travel brochures and fliers for the contest will be distributed, and you could win
some goodies by taking a short survey.
• JNTO also has a booth in the Carlsen Center lobby from 10 a.m. to 8 p m. You can pick up travel
information there as well.
• Check out the JNTO Web site for a wealth of information about Japan, from traveling opportunities to
cultural information, at: www.japantravelinfo.com.

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ANIME AND MANGA

All Day Anime and Manga featuring: CC Rooms 321, 323, 329, 331,
338, and CC 3rd Floor
Alcove (CC 317)

EXHIBITS
All Day Wedding Kimono, Kimono, Japanese Hina Dolls,
Boy’s Day Doll and Samurai Armor Virginia Krebs Room CC 107
(CC, 1st Floor)
All Day Miniature Japanese Tearoom and
Garden and Diorama Exhibits Virginia Krebs Room CC 107
(CC, 1st Floor)
All Day Wedding Kimono Display Virginia Krebs Room CC 107
(CC, 1st Floor)
All Day Torii Entry Gate
(depiction of the Torii Gate at the Itsukushima Shrine) CC 1st Floor Lobby
All Day Japanese Garden Display CC Outside South Doorway
All Day Ikebana Display CC 1st Floor Lobby
All Day Bonsai Display CC 2nd Floor Lobby

FOOD SERVICE
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Traditional Japanese food service by:
One-Bite Japanese Grill,
Siki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar,
Nara Restaurant,
Jo’s Roast Beef Sandwiches
and the JCCC Dining Services/Tsunami Sushi RC Cap Fed Conference Center
7 a.m.-2 p.m. Café Tempo NMOCA
8 a.m.-7 p.m. Espresso Bar CC 1st Floor Lobby

JAPANESE SNACK SERVICE

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oriental Supermarket
Japanese packaged snacks and treats CC Second Floor

JAPANESE BEER AND SAKE TASTING

4-7 p.m. Japanese Beer Service Regnier Center Lobby
4-7 p.m. Japanese Sake Tasting Regnier Center Lobby

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BAZAAR
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Japan-America Society CC Room 234
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Japan Club/Independence Sister City CC Room 232

JAPAN-RELATED BOOTHS
All Day See Festival program for list of Japan-related booths CC Lobby

JAPAN NATIONAL TOURIST ORGANIZATION (JNTO)

All Day Japan National Tourist Organization
Information on Traveling to Japan CC Lobby

LECTURES/DEMONSTRATIONS – CC ROOM 211

noon-12:45 p.m. Ikebana Demonstration CC Room 211
1:30-2:15 p.m. Tea Ceremony Demonstration CC Room 211
2:30-3:15 p.m. Tea Ceremony Demonstration CC Room 211
4-4:45 p.m. Ikebana Demonstration CC Room 211
5-5:45 p.m. Trip Opportunity to Japan CC Room 211

LECTURES/DEMONSTRATIONS – NMOCA HUDSON AUDITORIUM

noon-1 p.m. The Art of Origami NMOCA/Hudson Auditorium
1-1:45 p.m. Visit Japan Campaign
Japan National Tourism Organization Presentation NMOCA/Hudson Auditorium
2-2:45 p.m. Anime Lecture – Dr. Paul Dunscomb NMOCA/Hudson Auditorium
3-3:45 p.m. Men’s Beautification Practice in Contemporary Japan NMOCA/Hudson Auditorium
4-4:45 p.m. Visit Japan Campaign
Japan National Tourism Organization Presentation NMOCA/Hudson Auditorium
5-5:45 p.m. Anime Lecture – Dr. Paul Dunscomb NMOCA/Hudson Auditorium

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ACTIVITIES
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Miyuki the Candy Artist RC “The Cube” 2nd Floor
3-5 p.m.
6-7:30 p.m.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Games of Igo and Shogi CC 2nd Floor Alcove
2-3 p.m.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Japanese Cultural Village CC 126A/B, 128, 130
Japanese Bank and Store
Kimono and Samurai Armor Portraits
Custom T-Shirts
Face and Nail Painting and Craft Shop
Fun Activities for Children
Origami and Japanese Games
Japanese Bank and Store

MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS/WORKSHOPS

2-3:30 p.m. Martial Arts Demonstrations CC Polsky Theatre
2 p.m. Iaido – Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Giga Dojo
(Jon Andresen) CC Polsky Theatre
2:15 p.m. Kendo – Kansas City Kendo Club (John Drakey) CC Polsky Theatre
2:35 p.m. Aikido – Kansas Ki Society/Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu
(Owen Livingston) CC Polsky Theatre
3 p.m. Karate – Okinawan Kenpo Karate (Kennedy Sensei) CC Polsky Theatre
3:15 p.m. Jinmukan – Jinmukan Japanese Sword School
(Charlie Williams) CC Polsky Theatre
noon-1 p.m. Iaido Workshop LIB Plaza (Outside)
noon-1 p.m. Kenpo Karate Workshop LIB Plaza (Outside)
4-5 p.m. Kendo Workshop LIB Plaza (Outside)
4-5 p.m. Jinmukan Workshop LIB Plaza (Outside)

JAPANESE CULTURAL WORKSHOPS/DEMONSTRATIONS

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bonsai Demonstration/Workshop CC Room 224
noon-1 p.m. Japanese Conversation Workshop – Kazuyo Rumbach CC Room 314
noon-1 p.m. Calligraphy Workshop CC Room 324
1-2 p.m. Japanese Conversation Workshop – Kazuyo Rumbach CC Room 314
1-2 p.m. Making a Bamboo Fence CC Room 318
2-3 p.m. Calligraphy Workshop CC Room 324
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JAPANESE CULTURAL WORKSHOPS/DEMONSTRATIONS (continued)

2-3 p.m. Japanese Koi – Living Jewels CC Room 316
2-3 p.m. Origami Workshop CC Room 212
3-4 p.m. Japanese Conversation Workshop – Mishizu Ohtake CC Room 314
3-4 p.m. Making a Bamboo Fence CC Room 318
3-4:30 p.m. Bonsai Demonstration / Workshop CC Room 224
4-5 p.m. Calligraphy Workshop CC Room 324
4-5 p.m. Japanese Conversation Workshop – Mishizu Ohtake CC Room 314
4-5 p.m. Origami Workshop CC Room 212

MUSICAL/DANCE WORKSHOPS
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Biwa
Yoko Hiraoka CC Polsky Theatre
noon-12:50 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Koto
Dianne Daugherty CC Recital Hall
12:15-1 p.m. Taiko Workshop – Denver Taiko CC Yardley Hall
12:30-1:20 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Shakuhachi
David Wheeler CC Polsky Theatre
1-1:45 p.m. Yosakoi Dance Workshop – K-State CC Yardley Hall
1-1:50 p.m. Music Lecture/Demonstration: Shamisen
Taeko Fukuchi CC Recital Hall

TEACHER’S K-12 WORKSHOP

Advance sign-up required through Center for East Asian Studies
10 a.m.-noon Teacher’s Workshop by KU Center for East Asian Studies
“Drum and Drummer: The Art of Japanese Taiko” OCB 246

VENDORS
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nippon Chiropractic and Acupuncture – Dr. Kenri Honda CC 2nd Floor Top of Stairs
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mitsui Sato Hair Academy CC 1st Floor South Alcove
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oriental Super Market CC 2nd Floor Alcove
11 a.m.-7 p.m. One-Bite Japanese Grill RC Cap Fed Center
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Siki Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar RC Cap Fed Center
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nara Restaurant RC Cap Fed Center
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Jo’s Roast Beef Sandwiches RC Cap Fed Center
11 a.m.-7 p.m. JCCC Dining Services RC Cap Fed Center

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TALES FROM THE FLOATING HOOD:

ARGUING JAPANESENESS IN ANIME AND POPULAR CULTURE
DR. PAUL DUNSCOMB
2 and 5 p.m. in Nerman Museum – Hudson Auditorium
Dr. Paul Dunscomb is associate professor of East Asian History at the University of Alaska at Anchorage and
teaches East Asian Civilization, Modern China, Modern Japan and other specialty courses in the evolution
of the Samurai and the history of the Chinese Communist Party. He specializes in modern Japanese history
focusing on Japan’s Siberian Intervention. Professor Dunscomb also serves as the director of UAA’s new
Confucius Institute. He received his doctorate from the University of Kansas.
What does it mean to be Japanese? Who are the Japanese, and how do they relate to the state and society in
which they live? Why must they endure the problems of modern life and for whose benefit? These questions
have been debated ever since the start of modern Japanese society in 1868, and continue to be a source of
argument and controversy. In all that time there has tended to be a “top down” argument stressing harmony,
loyalty and sacrifice to pursue state goals versus a “bottom up” argument stressing success, personal
initiative and a desire to have a say in how the nation’s affairs are run.
Point and counterpoint in this debate has appeared in all manner of public forums including popular culture.
Anime series produced during the Lost Decade, Daiguard (1999-2000), Paranoia Agent (2004) and Samurai
Champloo (2004) among them, have contributed to this debate. But do they speak with one voice? What do
they tell us about possible alternatives to the question of Japaneseness? Dr. Dunscomb will examine this
question in his lecture “Tales from the Floating Hood: Arguing Japaneseness in Anime and Popular Culture.”

IKEBANA DEMONSTRATION
SACHIKO COLOM AND SUE LOONEY
noon and 4 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 221
Learn about the Japanese art of flower arranging (Ikebana) from masters Mrs. Colom and Mrs. Looney of
the Sogetsu School.
This demonstration of the beautiful art of Ikebana will give everyone an opportunity to see both traditional
and contemporary styles of this distinctively Japanese art form. Several arrangements will be created
step-by-step with an appropriate explanation of the techniques used so that viewers can better appreciate
this increasingly popular style of flower arranging.

TEA CEREMONY DEMONSTRATION

DALE SLUSSER, URASENKE TEA SCHOOL
1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 221
This demonstration shows the procedure to ritually purify the tea container and tea scoop, how to whip a bowl
of tea and the proper manner to drink tea and eat the accompanying sweet.
You will learn about the Urasenke School Tradition of Tea with explanations of the history and ideals of a tea
gathering. The demonstration will take approximately 40 minutes. Questions from the audience are encouraged.

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KIMONO DEMONSTRATION
SACHIE STRODER AND MIYAKO FRALEY
4 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
Learn from Mrs. Stroder and Mrs. Fraley all about traditional Japanese Kimonos and yukata. Also, you will
be able to see them demonstrate what is involved in putting on a Kimono or yukata.

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MEN’S BEAUTIFICATION PRACTICE IN CONTEMPORARY JAPAN

DR. AKIKO TAKEYAMA
(TOPIC APPROPRIATE FOR ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY)
3 p.m. in Nerman Museum – Hudson Auditorium
Dr. Takeyama is an assistant professor at the University of Kansas specializing in sociocultural anthropology
and gender studies. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and is the author of
“Commodified Romance in a Tokyo Host Club” in the edited volume, Genders, Transgenders and Sexualities
in Japan (Routledge 2005).
The American TV show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy has highlighted the aestheticization of heterosexual men
by stylish gay men. The so-called “metrosexual” phenomenon points to straight men who spend an inordinate
amount of time and money on beautifying their appearance and who are “willing to embrace their feminine side.”
However, this is nothing new in Japan. Straight men have been beautifying themselves and embracing, even
flaunting, their feminine side in Japan’s consumer culture since the late 1980s.
This phenomenon is particularly evident in Tokyo’s host clubs where young Japanese men “host” female
customers. These clubs are lavish, female-friendly spaces where male hosts invest heavily in their appearance,
using slim bodies, trendy hairstyles and expensive designer suits to attract female customers. It is also a
phenomenon that occurs entirely independent of gay influence.
This lecture demonstrates how the rapidly expanding market for men’s fashion and aesthetics, as well as the
growth of urban consumer space such as host clubs, have allowed for a diversified expression of men’s beauty
and an increase in social tolerance for men’s “feminine” side. By exploring male beautification practices in the
context of Japan’s consumerism and particularly in the host club scene, Dr. Takeyama also discusses the
parameters of apparently transgressive gender formations.
Just as critics of the metrosexual trend in the U.S. have argued that the gay men in Queer Eye are nothing more
than handmaidens for upper middle-class heterosexual norms, Dr. Takeyama will argue that Japanese men’s
beautification practice is not an erosion of “Japanese masculinity” but a new form of heterosexual masculinity
among young Japanese male consumers.

TRAVELING TO JAPAN
DESCRIPTION OF A MAY 2010 GUIDED TOUR TO JAPAN
THAT INTERESTED PARTIES MAY JOIN
MRS. HIROKO KEIGHTLEY
5 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 221
Mrs. Hiroko Keightley is a travel agent from Kansas City who handles travel arrangements for Japanese
citizens traveling to the U.S. and Kansas City, and for Kansas City residents who travel to Japan. She was
a key individual in the planning and execution of Kurashiki Week 2007 in Kansas City in which 500 residents
of Kurashiki came to Kansas City to celebrate the 35th anniversary of our sister city relationship. Mrs. Keightley
will discuss a trip that is available to interested parties scheduled for May 2010 to the Kansas City,
Missouri, sister city of Kurashiki, Japan, in the Okayama Prefecture. The trip will include visits to Tokyo,
Kyoto, Hiroshima and other locations. Come to this lecture to learn the details of the trip including costs
and how to sign up to be a participant in this great trip.

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Workshop admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit on the number of participating
attendees for many workshops and demonstrations. Additional observers will be admitted into workshops or
demonstrations on a space available basis. If you desire to attend a workshop or demonstration, please proceed
to the workshop or demonstration room prior to the scheduled start time.

BONSAI WORKSHOP
BEN OKI
11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Carlsen Center – Room 224
Up to 30 participants per session, ages 10 and older.
Mr. Ben Oki is the curator of the Bonsai Collection at the
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino,
California. Mr. Oki is one of the most respected Japanese-
American bonsai masters in the world. He travels widely,
teaching bonsai through demonstrations, workshops
and lectures. He is the recipient of many national and
international awards. Mr. Oki also designs and creates
Japanese gardens throughout the world. He has created
several such gardens in the Kansas City area.
Mr. Oki will explain the various types of bonsai styles and
will have examples of many of the types in the workshop.
He will demonstrate the process of creating a bonsai from
raw plant material.

JAPANESE CONVERSATION WORKSHOP

KAZUYO RUMBACH
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 314
Up to 30 participants per session, ages 13 and older
Attend a Japanese language workshop to learn about the Japanese language and with the aid of the instructor
learn some basics of the language. This workshop is for those who are interested in Japanese language,
and no previous knowledge of the language is required. You will learn the basic words, everyday greetings
and writing systems.

JAPANESE CONVERSATION WORKSHOP

MISHIZU OHTAKE
3 and 4 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 314
Up to 30 participants per session, ages 13 and older
Attend a Japanese language workshop to learn about the Japanese language and with the aid of the
instructors learn some basics of the language. This workshop is for those who are interested in Japanese
language, and no previous knowledge of the language is required. First, attendees will learn about Japanese
language focusing on its differences from English. Then, attendees will learn some basics of the language,
such as numbers, greetings, self-introduction and so on. Attendees will also have a chance to learn how to
write their names in Japanese orthography.

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CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
MIDORI HARBISON
noon, 2 and 4 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 324
Up to 25 participants per session
Try your hand at writing Japanese characters with a brush and ink under Mrs. Harbison’s direction.

JAPANESE KOI – LIVING JEWELS

BERNIE ARMSTRONG
2 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 316
Mr. Armstrong raises thousands of Koi on his farm in Bucyrus, Kansas. He is a Johnson County and
Miami County Master Gardener who has expertise in gardens, water features and Koi. Koi are ornamentally
domesticated varieties of the common carp. Cultivation of Koi flourished during the Chinese Quig Dynasty and
the Japanese Edo Period. Koi varieties are distinguished by coloration, patterning and scalation. They are a
hardy fish and can tolerate our winters and summers as long as the pond is deep enough and does not freeze.
Mr. Armstrong will discuss ideal habitats for Koi, the different varieties and what makes certain Koi more
valuable than others.

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
NANCY BJORGE
2 and 4 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 212
Up to 30 participants per session
Each attendee will receive an origami kit. The sessions include a 10-minute video introducing Ms. Bjorge’s
work. Suggested for children ages 10 and up as well as teachers and others interested in origami.

MAKING A BAMBOO FENCE

KOJI MORIMOTO
1 and 3 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Room 318
Up to 30 participants per session, ages 10 and older
Each attendee will learn how to make a bamboo fence. Everyone will get to actually learn the technique of
tying pieces of bamboo together with rope to make the fence

JAPANESE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

CHEFS FROM LOCAL JAPANESE RESTAURANTS
KOJI MORIMOTO
At various times during the day at the Japanese food service area
in the Capitol Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center
Watch as some of the best sushi chefs in the Kansas City area demonstrate how to make various
Japanese food items. Learn how to prepare some of the most common Japanese dishes from a master.

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2-3:30 P.M. IN POLSKY THEATRE
IAIDO
MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN RYU IAIDO GINGA DOJO
JON ANDRESEN
2 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
Iaido is one of the traditional Japanese martial arts, or budo derived from Kenjutsu, concerned with
drawing the blade and cutting in the same motion. A typical form consists of the draw and cut, a finishing cut,
cleaning the blade and returning it to the scabbard, all without looking away from an imaginary opponent.
Most practice is done solo, and often with live steel at the more advanced levels.
And like Kendo it is not a complete martial art. Iaido is a way for the practitioner to perfect themselves
through dedication to the training of the proper use of the sword.
Students must strive to achieve power, precision and perfection in their form. Along the way they learn
balance, grace and control, both of the body and the mind. The techniques themselves deal with many
situations, such as a sudden attack by several opponents, a surprise attack while bowing to someone, an
enemy lying in wait behind a sliding door or an attack in a darkened room. The scenarios are countless
and thus the samurai that developed this art strove to be prepared in any situation.

KENDO
KANSAS CITY KENDO CLUB
JOHN DRAKEY
2:15 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
The art of Kendo derives from sword skills developed by the samurai of the 12th century called Kenjutsu.
During the 14th to 16th centuries, accomplished swordsmen opened schools to teach the art of the sword.
The more peaceful Edo period (1600-1868) saw the moral and spiritual elements of the practice come to the
forefront, and the art of Kenjutsu continued.
Kendo practitioners train using a bamboo sword called a shinai. They wear a helmet and body armor
called bogu that allows for full-contact sparring with low risk of injury and gives the practitioner the ability
to dynamically adjust to real speed attacks to a limited number of targets in a competitive environment. The
Kendoka uses spirit, sword and body in unison to successfully complete an attack against the opponent.

AIKIDO
KANSAS KI SOCIETY/MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN RYU
OWEN LIVINGSTON
2:35 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
Using the energy of the attacking person and redirecting it to control the actions of the attacker without the
intent of injuring the attacker is at the heart of applying the techniques of Aikido. Ki (internal energy)
training helps the practitioner to control their own body in such a way as to get the attacker to overuse their
strengths and be controlled themselves.
Like Karate, techniques are practiced to handle attacks of both an armed or unarmed nature.The techniques
in Aikido contain mostly blocks, locks and takedowns by the proper use of grappling techniques that are
applied by trying to harmoniously get in tune with the attacker’s efforts.

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MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS
2-3:30 P.M. IN POLSKY THEATRE
KENPO KARATE
OKINAWAN KENPO KARATE
KENNEDY SENSEI
3 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
Kara means “Empty” and Te means “Hand.” Karate is a Japanese martial art originating in Okinawa with
influences from China and contains techniques where the practitioner handles attacks from armed or
unarmed attacks from an unarmed condition. These techniques include punches, strikes, blocks and kicks
to subdue the opponent. Karate can be practiced with the intent of exercise, sport or for self-protection. As in
all the martial arts, training helps to give the person confidence, sense of accomplishment and resolve to
maintain a better life. Predetermined series of techniques executed in order are called Kata and allow the
practitioner to master individual techniques. Kumite is a chance for applying those techniques in a sparring
atmosphere during a dynamic engagement.

JINMUKAN
JINMUKAN JAPANESE SWORD SCHOOL
CHARLIE WILLIAMS
3:15 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
The Jinmukan Japanese Sword School teaches various forms of Japanese sword arts, including
Iaijutsu, Iaido, Kenjutsu, Bojutsu (long staff) and Naginatajutsu (halberd, a long-bladed weapon).
“Jin-mu-kai” means “Divine Martial Arts.”

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 MARTIAL ARTS WORKSHOPS
HELD AT THE LIBRARY PLAZA (OUTSIDE)

Martial arts workshop admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit on the number of
participating attendees for each workshop. Additional observers will be admitted into workshops on a space-
available basis. If you desire to attend a workshop, please proceed to the workshop area prior to the
scheduled start time. Following is a list of martial arts workshops, times and rooms.

IAIDO WORKSHOP
MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN RYU IAIDO GINGA DOJO
JON ANDRESEN
noon – Library Plaza (Outside)
This workshop will introduce you to the martial art of Iaido which is concerned with drawing the blade and
cutting in the same motion.

KENPO KARATE WORKSHOP

OKINAWAN KENPO KARATE
KENNEDY SENSEI
noon – Library Plaza (Outside)
This workshop will introduce you to the martial art of Karate which contains techniques where the
practitioner handles armed or unarmed attacks from an unarmed condition.

JINMUKAN WORKSHOP
JINMUKAN JAPANESE SWORD SCHOOL
CHARLIE WILLIAMS
4 p.m. – Library Plaza (Outside)
This workshop will introduce you to the martial art of Japanese sword fighting with instruction from
members of the Jinmukan Japanese Sword School.

KENDO WORKSHOP
KANSAS CITY KENDO CLUB
JOHN DRAKEY
4 p.m. – Library Plaza (Outside)
This workshop will introduce you to the martial art of Kendo, which uses a bamboo sword.

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MUSICAL LECTURES
DEMONSTRATIONS/WORKSHOPS
Musical lecture/demonstration/workshop admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you desire
to attend a musical lecture/demonstration/workshop, please proceed to the assigned room prior to the
scheduled start time. Following is a list of musical lecture/demonstration/workshop times and rooms.

BIWA LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION
MS. YOKO HIRAOKA
11:30 a.m. in Polsky Theatre
Attend this lecture/demonstration and learn the basics of playing the traditional Japanese stringed
instrument called the Biwa.
In addition to being a master performer on Koto, Shamisen and voice, Yoko Hiraoka has studied and
performed with the Biwa for more than 25 years. She comes from the Chikuzen Biwa-gaku Komyoji School in
Osaka. Yoko performs on the five-string Chikuzen style Biwa, a later adaptation of the older four-string Biwa.
The lecture/demonstration will discuss the history of the Biwa, which is one of the oldest Japanese
instruments. It is believed to have been brought to Japan via the Silk Road in the 7th century. Troubadours
of ancient Japan used Biwa in the storytelling tradition.
From the 13th century onward, the Biwa has become closely associated with performing librettos
comprising the Tale of Heike, an epic masterpiece of classical Japanese literature. Participants will enjoy
Ms. Hiraoka’s performance of an excerpt from the Tale of Heike during the lecture/demonstration.

KOTO WORKSHOP
MRS. DIANNE DAUGHERTY
noon in Carlsen Center Recital Hall
Learn how the Koto is likened to a dragon and how the 13-string pentatonic scale can evoke an emotional
response like no other instrument.
Under the instruction of Yoko Hiraoka, Dianne Daugherty (Japanese teacher by trade) has studied and
enjoyed playing the Koto for about seven years. Hearing it first while living in Japan, the sound resonated
with her and she vowed to learn the instrument some day.
In this lecture/demonstration, Dianne will discuss the history and structure of the Koto and demonstrate
the varied tunings and versatility of the instrument. Participants will be allowed to see, touch and strum
the instrument to experience its beauty. She will also have examples of the written music and perform the
well-known piece, “Rokudan.”

SHAKUHACHI WORKSHOP
MR. DAVID WHEELER
12:30 p.m. in Polsky Theatre
The sound of the shakuhachi or bamboo flute is loved by everyone that hears it. Learn about its interesting
history, how shakuhachi are made and played.
Musician and musicologist David Wheeler visited Japan in 1977 as an exchange student and entered the
tutelage of shakuhachi master Junsuke Kawase III. In 1981, he returned to Japan on a Japanese Education
Ministry scholarship to do graduate study at the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music, where he received
his MA in musicology in 1985. David lectures and instructs students at Naropa University. He lives in
Boulder, Colorado, and teaches, lectures and performs around the U.S., in Japan and elsewhere.

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 MUSICAL LECTURES
DEMONSTRATIONS/WORKSHOPS
TAIKO DRUM WORKSHOP
DENVER TAIKO
12:15 p.m. in Yardley Hall
Learn all about Taiko drumming from the experts, members of Denver Taiko. This is a hands-on workshop for
those wanting to learn the basics of Taiko drumming.

SHAMISEN WORKSHOP
MS. TAEKO FUKUCHI
1 p.m. in Carlsen Center – Recital Hall
Originating from China, the Shamisen (or Sanshin) first took hold in the Ryukyu Kingdom (now Okinawa). It’s a
three-stringed instrument that has a bit of a banjo sound. The Shamisen however is plucked with a large plectrum
and has a percussive sound to it as well. Its rich history and varied usages will be discussed in the lecture-
demonstration. The Shamisen can be played solo or in an ensemble with other Shamisen or other instruments.
It is accompanied by song sometimes and often provides accompaniment to Kabuki and Bunraku.
Taeko Fukuchi has studied the Shamisen for over 10 years in Tokyo and will discuss the parts of the Shamisen
along with its tuning and notation styles. She will also allow participants to see, touch and strum the Shamisen
for an up-close experience. She will perform a short selection.

YOSAKOI DANCE WORKSHOP

THE K-STATE YOSAKOI DANCE GROUP
1 p.m. in Yardley Hall
Aerobic dance moves based on Japanese folk dances with jazzed up Japanese music. It is fun, it is energizing
and it burns calories. Join members of the K-State Yosakoi group and become a fan of this wonderful and
popular dance form.

TEACHERS’ K–12 WORKSHOP

CENTER FOR EAST ASIAN STUDIES TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP

DRUM AND DRUMMER: THE ART OF JAPANESE TAIKO

10 a.m. to noon in OCB Room 246
A special educational workshop is held at the GKC Japan Festival for area K-12 teachers to learn more about
Japan and its culture. The workshop is presented by the staff of the Center for East Asian Studies at the
University of Kansas.
Teachers attending the workshop are provided with ideas and material to use in their classrooms and with
their students. Attendance is limited to K-12 teachers who have pre-registered for the workshop.
This year’s workshop for K-12 teachers is Drum and Drummer: The Art of Japanese Taiko and will explore
the history and culture surrounding this Japanese drumming tradition. A background lecture will be given
by Jerry Daugherty and Keiko Okada-Brown and will be followed by a hands-on drumming workshop and
demonstration by Dianne Daugherty and Ki Daiko, her high school taiko drumming group.
This workshop is limited to area K-12 teachers who have preregistered for the workshop thorough the
Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Kansas.

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DISPLAYS

Japanese Landscape Exhibit

Koji Morimoto
All day outside on the south side of the Carlsen Center
Japanese gardening makes artistic use of stones, sand, artificial hills, ponds and flowing water, in addition
to plant material to create a peaceful expression of nature on a small scale. Mr. Morimoto is the owner of
Japanese Landscaping of Kansas City and does an extensive amount of Japanese garden work in the Greater
Kansas City area including design, installation, maintenance and trimming/pruning of plant material in the
traditional Japanese garden style.

Ikebana Display by the Sogetsu School

All day in the lobby of the Carlsen Center
Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arrangement. Take time to enjoy the Ikebana display in the lobby of
the Carlsen Center provided by members of the Sogetsu School.

Bonsai Display by the Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City

All day in the second floor lobby of the Carlsen Center
The Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City has been in existence since 1968 and was formed to promote the
interest and appreciation of the art of bonsai through education, training, information and exhibitions. We are
privileged to have the Society provide an exhibition of a wide variety of bonsai styles and plant material for
our Festival again this year. Society members will be at the exhibit to answer questions and demonstrate how
plants are pruned, shaped, trained and wired.

Torii Gate Entryway to the Festival

All day in the first floor lobby of the Carlsen Center
The large Torii Gate that leads all visitors into the GKC Japan Festival is a depiction/large model of one of the
most famous Torii gate in all of Japan. The Torii gate at the Festival is approximately 14 feet tall and the top
crossbar is about 16 feet long.
This famous Torii gate is found in the bay at the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island in
Hiroshima Prefecture. The shrine dates back to the 6th century. The huge Torii gate has existed since 1168
although the current gate dates back to 1875. The gate is about 16 meters (53 feet) high and was built in a
four-legged (yotsu-ashi) style to provide stability. The gate appears to float in the water.
A “Torii” gate is a traditional Japanese gate commonly found at the entry to a “Shinto” shrine. It has two
upright supports and two crossbars at the top and is usually painted vermilion (a orange / red color). Some
Torii have tablets with writing mounted between the crossbars.

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 JAPAN-RELATED BOOTHS

THE FOLLOWING JAPAN-RELATED BOOTHS ARE LOCATED

ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE CARLSEN CENTER:
KU Study Abroad
KU Center for East Asian Studies
Heartland Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association (JETAA)
Johnson County Community College International Education
Heart of America Japan-America Society
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

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MAP OF JAPAN

The country of Japan is comprised of four major islands, Hokkaido in the north, the main island of
Honshu, Shikoku, the small island west and south of Honshu, and the southern island of Kyushu.
In addition, the southern islands of Okinawa are also a part of the country of Japan. Japan has 47 prefectures
(states to us in America).
The Island of Honshu contains the largest population of any of the four “islands” of Japan with more than
100 million people. Honshu is divided into several different regions that are shown on the map as different
colored areas. The regions are: Chugoku (southern), Kansai (southern, above Chugoku), Chubu (central),
Kanto (eastern) and Tohoku (northern).

Hokkaido

Honshu
Tohoku

Kanto
Chugoku

Chubu

Kansai

Shikoku Okinawa

Kyushu
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 JAPAN/PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

AREA AND POPULATION OF JAPAN

A good portion of Japan is mountainous and not inhabitable!

CALIFORNIA
153,330 square miles
Population: 33,900,000

JAPAN
145,883 square miles
Population: 127,500,000

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City Kansas Ki Society/Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu
Consulate General of Japan at Chicago (Owen Livingston)
Glendale Elementary School Ki Daiko (Olathe)
Heart of America Japan-America Society K-State Yosakoi Dance Group
Independence/Higashimurayama Sister City Committee KU Okinawa Dance Group
KC J-Band and Ms. Ayaka Uchida Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
Japan Business Association of Greater Kansas City Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Ginga Dojo
(Jon Andresen)
Japan Club of Kansas City
Ben Oki
Japan Culture Club
Okinawan Kenpo Karate (Kennedy Sensei)
Japanese Landscaping, Inc. – Koji Morimoto
Olathe School District
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Ottawa Suzuki Strings
JET Alumni Association
Shawnee Mission Center for International Studies
Jinmukan Japanese Sword School (Charlie Williams)
Sogetsu School of Ikebana
Johnson County Community College
Ayaka Uchida
Kansas City Igo and Shogi Club
University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies
Kansas City Japanese School
University of Kansas Study Abroad
Kansas City Kendo Club (John Drakey)
And many talented and dedicated groups
Kansas City/Kurashiki Sister City Committee and individuals.

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 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS

The Greater Kansas City Japan Festival Committee wants to take this opportunity to thank all of
our very generous contributors that make our Festival a reality. Without their financial support it
would not be possible to hold this great event for the Greater Kansas City area.
We would like to recognize the following donors (as of August 31, 2009):

FESTIVAL CO-SPONSOR
QC Holdings, Inc.
Johnson County Community College

OYAKATA SUMO YOKOZUNA SUMO

GRAND MASTER GRAND CHAMPION
Francis Family Foundation Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Francis and Charlene Lemery IHI Inc.
Japan National Tourism Organization
Marshall Miller and Company, P.C.
The Sunderland Foundation

OZEKI SUMO CHAMPION SEKIWAKE SUMO CHAMPION

DST Systems, Inc. Agrex
John and Misa Haas Dr. Mary Davidson Cohen
Kansas City Life Insurance Company Commerce Bank NANA
William T. Kemper Foundation Gojo Japanese Steak House,
Dr. Douglas and Mizuki McGregor Kay-See Dental Manufacturing Company
Jim Steele
Pack America Corporation
Jo and Yoshiko Yamanaka
University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies

KOMUSUBI SUMO CHAMPION

Michael and Melinda Burke
Ruth Chiga
Mickey Coalwell and Patty Woods
Sachiko Colom / Sogetsu Ikebana School
Jerry and Dianne Daugherty
Julie Elfving
Hiroshi and Yoko Goto
Independence Sister City Commission
Medori Harbison
Jim and Lydia Kanki Sachie Stroder
Kansas City Japanese School Frank and Barbara Titterington
David Kreiner and Atsuki Mori Roy and Maki True
David and Hiromi Lessmann Andrew and Lilly Tsubaki
Lt. Col. Robert and Chie Lippold Joyce Williams
Takamasa and Chiharu Morita Steve and Tami Woodsmall
Bob and Kazuyo Rumbach Anonymous
South KC Shotokan, LLC
Howard and Lou Snyder

PATRON
Michael and Linda Braude
Robert and Hiroko Bray
Mary Head
Patricia Knott
Eric and Mindy Looney
Carole Owsley
Deepak and Rohini Phadke
FRIEND
Hideko Schackmann Yael Abouhalkah Eulaula Jennings
Leroy and June Seat Lolly Buxton Nobuko Kawase
Sen. Chris Steineger Dennis and Taeko Dolan Dr. Murle Mordy
Pat and Larry Tucker Julia Fields Mary Jane and Bruce Short
Chris and Mayumi Wagner Karin Frank and Dennis Fithen Dr. Joe Singer
James and Rita Wiese Kyoko Foreman Karen Whitlow
Harry and Beth Anne Wigner Kaoru Harvey Marvin Ziegler

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 PARTICIPATING VENDORS

PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Nippon Chiropractic and Acupuncture Jo’s Roast Beef Sandwiches
Dr. Kenri Honda JCCC Dining Services/Tsunami Sushi
9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 110, Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-0204
www.nipponchiro.com
Mitsui Sato Hair Academy
9062 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
913-341-7286
www.mitsusatohairacademy.com
Oriental Supermarket
10336 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
913-652-9140
One-Bite Japanese Grill
8602 West 133rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66213
913-897-9388
www.onebitegrill.com
Siki Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
601 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-525-4877
www.siki-kc.com
Nara Restaurant – A Japanese Robata
1617 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
816-221-6272
www.narakc.com

ANIME AND MANGA VENDORS

Asylum Anime Manga Mania Naka-Kon
913 N. Broadway 422 Main Street Lawrence, KS
Pittsburg, KS Belton, MO 64012 www.naka-kon.com
620-231-0922 816-322-2430
http://www.asylum-anime.com www.mangamaniastore.@aol.com Neko Knickknacks
http://mangamaniastore.blogspot.com Independence, MO
Far East Emporium Facebook Page
1941 West Highway 50 Motaku, Manga Candy http://www.nekoknickknacks.etsy.com
Fairview Heights, IL 62208 http://motaku.org
618-628-8870
See owner’s store video on Youtube
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GKC JAPAN FESTIVAL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Executive Director: Francis Lemery
JCCC Representatives: Carolyn Kadel and Alan Swarts
Treasurer: Joyce Williams
Committee Members: Hiroko Bray, Dianne Daugherty, Kumiko Horiuchi DeRigne, John Drakey,
Jim Kanki, Lizann Kesse, Denny Kurogi, Doreen Maronde, Koji Morimoto, Carole Owsley, Sheilah Philip,
Hideko Schackmann, Kathy Schlesinger, Leslie Sciolaro, Juri Smick, Mike Smick, Yoshiko Yamanaka,
Ty Yoshida, Gary Uchiyama, Yasuyoshi Ueki, Mayumi Wagner and Tami Woodsmall
Honorary/Advisory Member: Shunichi Fujishima, Japan
Festival Art Designer: Tadashi Isozaki Festival Web Master: Mike Smick
Mr. Isozaki created the beautiful Festival poster design, the front Mr. Smick created the GKC Japan Festival Web site. He also
cover of the Festival program, and our postcard fliers. Mr. Isozaki designed the ads for Tastebud Magazine, the Kansas City Star and
is a graphic designer in British Columbia, Canada. Pitch. Mr. Smick is a Web developer and provides marketing
support and lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

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 2010 Greater Kansas City

FESTIVAL
Johnson County Community College

Visit www.kcjapanfestival.org
Tentative date is Saturday, September 25 for the 2010 Festival.