Consulate Activities

On August 31, a lecture and demonstration of Edo Sato Kagura, festival and shinto shrine music and dance, was held at the Official Residence of the Consul General. We welcomed Mr. Kyosuke Suzuki as a lecturer who actively demonstrates Edo Sato Kagura around the world. Mr. Suzuki explained about the history and gestures of Edo Sato Kagura and performed the Tenko no Mai (Fox God Dance）, Ryomen Odori (double mask dance）and the Edo Kotobuki Jishi　(Felicitation Lion Dance）. Accompanying Mr. Suzuki were musicians Mr. Kenny Endo, Mrs. Chizuko Endo and Mr. Patrick Oiye. The venue was overflowing with excitement by the end of the event.