Nikkei Matsuri – The Heart of Nikkei

2015/9/18
Consul General Okada brings greetings
Sake barrel ceremony and toast
The Third Annual Nikkei Matsuri took place at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre on the Labour Day weekend and was enjoyed by all.  After opening remarks by Consul General Okada, the festival got underway with a mikoshi procession, many cultural performances and the always delicious Japanese delicacies from the food stalls.  To the delight of many, the Consulate was pleased to bring shamisen musician Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi back to the festival this year for three performances.
 
O-mikoshi
Lion dance
Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi performs on the Shamisen
Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Mr. Yuji Nakajima, and Consul General Okada perform together

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