JP / EN
Nov. 20th 2016 (SUN) ~ Nov. 24th 2016 (THU)

Spirit of Japan to the world “Samurai Festival” in Qatar

2022, the year of the Qatar World Cup, marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Qatar. We are delighted to organize this event, confident that it will be a catalyst of world peace by encouraging further exchange of culture in various fields and deepening an understanding of Islamic culture, as well as promoting the bond between the two countries who have established strong economic ties. Many Qatari companies are welcome to join an exchange party with other Japanese companies which will be held during the festival. With the cooperation of friends in the State of Qatar and Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the members of the executive committee who are closely linked with the country will play a key role to develop this event that we hope many people will enjoy.

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The festival aims to introduce Japan as it is recovering from the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, pushing itself forward powerfully, and introduce its pop and traditional cultures and sports.
＜ Location ＞
Hilton Doha
＜ The Grand Nashira Ballroom ＞

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Events

All program content is admission-free, except the exchange party. We would like you to share the Samurai Festival with others, and it would be our great pleasure if you visit the festival with your friends, colleagues and family. We look forward to seeing you. 

エンターテインメント Entertainment

Talk Show by Yoichi Takahashi, the Manga Artist

“Captain Tsubasa” which Takahashi drew, is translated in countries all over the world and is widely known throughout the Middle East as "Captain Majed". It is known for inspiring many young players to strive to become professional soccer players, and Xavi, belonging to the Qatari league, is among them. Takahashi will converse with Qatari league’s Xavi (negotiation regarding appearance is pending) in the talk show about the birth of Captain Tsubasa and other behind the scenes stories for the audience to enjoy. We are preparing a limited amount of Takahashi’s autograph as giveaways.

©YOICHI TAKAHASHI / SHUEISHA

"Beyond the Tsunami -Onagawa, Hearts Connected-" Film Screening

The documentary film in which the camera followed and archived the people of Onagawa in the Miyagi prefecture, a district devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake, struggling to rebuild from the disaster. It depicts citizens trying to get on their feet, after everything including family, houses, workplaces were swept away by the tsunami, showing the deep bond with Qatar which established a large-scale fund to support Japan right after the earthquake.

"Chikujo-seyo! (Raise the Castle!)" Film Screening

A fantastic comedy depicting ghosts of the old samurai who lived 400 years ago. The story develops around the construction of a castle with scrap cardboard, as citizens get involved, and also getting caught up in conflict against the local authority of the town. It is produced by Yumiko Masuda, who also produced "Beyond the Tsunami -Onagawa, Hearts Connected-".

”Setouchi Kaizoku Story” Film Screening

This is a fictional movie about a young girl who goes on a wild adventure as she searches for the hidden treasure left by pirates who were active in Japan long ago. This movie is also produced by the producer of “Beyond the Tsunami -Onagawa, Hearts Connected-”, Ms. Yumiko Masuda.


Special Anime Song Live

Special concert by leading Anime song singers from Japan: Chihiro Yonekura and Sayaka Sasaki, showcasing hit songs including “Arashino Nakade Kagayaite", the opening song of “Kido Senshi Gundam”, and closing song "Zzz", of the TV animated series "Nichijo", respectively. The two have performed overseas numerous times, but this is their first concert in the Middle East. We guarantee that it will be one of the most exciting live performances for anime fans.


Chihiro YonekuraBorn August 19, 1972

Chihiro Yonekura, is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Chihiro has performed theme songs for various anime television series, such as Fairy Tail, Love Hine & Mobile Suit Gundam




Sayaka SasakiBorn June 19, 1982

Sayaka Sasaki, is a Japanese musician from Akita Prefecture signed to Lantis. She started her music career after winning the All-Japan Anison Grand Prix singing contest in 2009. Since then, Sakaki has performed theme songs for various anime television series, such as The Book of Bantorra, Nichijou, Garo: The Animation, So, I Can't Play H!, and Bakuon!!, among others.


Joint Stage Finale

For the last day, we will have a joint concert between Chihiro Yonekura, Sayaka Sasaki, MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI, and yuru-kyara. This finale will be a chance for the audience to enjoy Japanese anime songs, idols, and yuru-kyara at the same time, and a chance for us to express our deepest gratitude for the Qatari support towards Tohoku reconstruction efforts.

スポーツ Sports

Promotional Time

We introduce the current situation of Tohoku-northeastern regions recovering from the devastating earthquake, as well as their charm through a movie. The ongoing exhibition section for the Tohoku promotional event which includes photo panels, posters and flyers, will also be installed at the venue during the festival. Local yuru-kyara mascot characters of the Miyagi prefecture, "Nejiri-Honnyo" and"Seapal-Chan" will make an appearance to support the event and perform on stage.
20th: After the Opening Event
21st: During the Opening of the 21st
22nd: During the Opening the 22nd and around 21:00
23rd, 24th： During the Opening of the 23rd and 24th

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI

It is an idol group to support the restoration of Tohoku, formed by the female students of the Tohoku region after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Along with entertainment activities, they’ve been involved in helping the affected areas and visiting temporary housing to bring joy and encouragement to the people.
Also, they have been promoting the recovery of Tohoku and the region’s specialties in overseas events.
They take a leadership role in the promotion and encouragement of Tohoku. The young and vibrant girls will sing Japanese pop songs to add a unique liveliness to the festival.

Ongoing Exhibition Section

During the festival period, there will be an ongoing exhibition of Captain Tsubasa related goods in the venue. It will include Captain Tsubasa drawings, comics, and other related goods. There will also be an exhibition about Tohoku reconstruction, and a Tohoku tourism exhibit which highlights the tourism in Tohoku. In the entrance of the venue, there will be a giant ballon of “UFO Robot Grendizer”, which is extremely popular in the Middle East, welcoming the guests.

Lecture on Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

A lecture by a member of JASIA, which has been involved in continual support of the reconstruction of disaster devastated sites, such as Tohoku, since the Great East Japan Earthquake. This lecture will cover the disaster prevention and mitigation measures taken in the Tohoku area since the earthquake, as well as look at similar methods for natural disasters that can occur in any part of the world. In conjunction, there will be an exhibit of photo panels and posters about these issues at the venue.

世界発信 Mobile Mosque for Word Peace

"Mobile Mosque" Press Release

We are pleased to announce great news for the rapidly increasing Muslim population! Three years has passed since the start of our activity to form a bridge between Qatar and Japan, and we have reached one answer with many Qatari friends. We would like to present from Doha, the capital of Qatar, to the whole world, the "Mobile Mosque for Word Peace" project, which is made possible with a unique Japanese perspective. The Muslim population, as well as Muslim tourists, have been increasing in Japan, but the construction of mosques are unfortunately not up to speed. It is expected that Muslim visitors to Japan will increase as we near the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2020. The Mobile Mosque would be a new style of Japanese Omotenashi-hospitality-which can travel anywhere. It will also play an active part at big, global event such as sports events in Qatar, at which there will be an increased need for mosques. We present an original and radical form of a mosque that is customizable, adopting advanced Japanese technology.

伝統文化 Traditional Culture

Kimono Club Stage

A fashion show by "Kimono Club", whose activity is to spread the charm of kimono in Qatar. The group is mainly led by Japanese residents in Qatar. The show is an opportunity for the audience to enjoy sophisticated kimono designs that are also popular in Qatar.

Japanese Seasonal Kimono Show

In the winter there is snowfall, while in the summer people enjoy swimming in the ocean. The four seasons in Japan are distinct, and one can enjoy beautiful natural sceneries with each season. We hope to have the audience at the Ms.Nishiwaki produce kimono show specifically featuring the changing four seasons in Japan as the theme.

スポーツ Sports

Opening Event

After the greeting speech by the organizer and words by the guest, we will give a program guide of the events.
After that, a local Qatari youth shows a demo of "the kendo" that is traditional sports of Japan, heartily demonstrate the results of daily practice. Kendo is sports to inherit the mind of "the samurai spirit“ and increases the popularity in foreign countries.

エンターテインメント Entertainment

Reception


The Japan and Qatar Friendship Party reception welcomes the promoter, artists and related people from both countries, to celebrate the opening of the festival and wish for its success.
There will be a screening of the movie "Beyond the Tsunami -Onagawa, Hearts Connected-" after the reception.

Contents

TIME
1st Day
11/20 sun
2nd Day
11/21 mon
3rd Day
11/22 tsu
4th Day
11/23 wed
5th Day
11/24 thu
Opening Event Press Release, Film Screening
& Friendship Exchange Meeting		 Film Screening & Talk Show Film Screening & Kimono Show Film Screening &
Anime Song Finale
LAP 16:00 - 22:00 15:00 - 22:00 15:00 - 22:00 15:00 - 21:30 15:00 - 22:00
15.00

Tohoku Promotional Time

Tohoku Promotional Time

Tohoku Promotional Time

Tohoku Promotional Time

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI

16.00
Opening Event

16:45 - 18:00 (45 min)
Introduction Video
Greeting Speech by the Organizer
Mochi Event (Scheduled)
Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration
17.00

17:00 - 18:30 (90 min)
"Beyond the Tsunami -Onagawa, Hearts Connected-"
Film Screening
Part 2

17:00 - 19:00 (120 min)
"Chikujo-seyo! (Raise the Castle!)"
Film Screening

17:00 - 19:00 (116 min)
”Setouchi Kaizoku Story”
Film Screening
18.00

Tohoku Promotional Time

18:30 - 19:00
"Mobile Mosque"
Press Release

18:45 - 20:15 (90 min)
Lecture on Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
By JASIA
19.00

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI

19:00 - 19:40
(Held at a Separate Stage)
Japan-Qatar Friendship Exchange

19:20 - 20:30
Anime Song Special Live

19:30 - 19:35 (5 min)
Kimono Club Stage

19:50 - 21:20 (90 min)
"Beyond the Tsunami -Onagawa, Hearts Connected-"
Film Screening
Part 1
20.00

19:40 - 20:45 (65 min)
Japanese Seasonal Kimono Show

20:15 - 22:00
Talk Show & Autograph by Yoichi Takahashi, the Manga Artist

Joint Stage Finale

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI
21.00

Tohoku Promotional Time

Mini-Concert by the MICHINOKU SENDAI ORI☆HIME TAI
22.00

SPONSOR

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, QATAR WORK COMMUNICATIONS

ACCESS

Hilton Doha Hotel
Diplomatic Street, West Bay Area, Doha, Qatar

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/qatar/hilton-doha-DOHHDHI/
SAMURAI FESTIVAL IN QATAR