Chinese Dragon Dance and Chinese Lion Dance

These two dances are performed during Chinese New Year and on other special occasions in Yokohama’s bustling Chinatown. Originally an ancient Chinese performing art, this vibrant celebration for the New Year was introduced to Yokohama by Chinese residents in the early 20th century. Watch brightly colored dragons and lions dance to the lively accompaniment of gongs and drums in a phenomenal display of energy and color.

Street Performers

Yokohama is home to plenty of dynamic street performers who are eager to share their artforms with international delegates at various kinds of events. Juggling, balancing acts, acrobatic shows, and more are available.

Vocal Group: The Yokohama Sisters

This talented quintet offers a large repertoire of Japanese and Western music that appeals to all delegates from international pop and rock, and classic Japanese songs, to national anthems from around the world. Bilingual (English and Japanese) MCs will be on hand to ensure all international delegates are included in the fun. The group is especially well-received by delegates for including lots of local Yokohama character in their performances. They also take requests and make sure they understand exactly what each client is looking for.

Calligraphy Performance
& Calligraphy Experience

Organized by the International Calligraphy Education Association and Kouka Calligraphy Schools. Discover a novel approach to calligraphy in Yokohama, the city where traditional culture and modern technology coexist in a perfect balance of beauty and innovation. In this eloquent performance set to music, skilled brush calligraphers gracefully choreograph artistic writing, creating dynamic words suitable for themes in opening ceremonies and other event. In the accompanying calligraphy experience, participating delegates can try their hand at writing Japanese characters on an uchiwa (Japanese fan), a chopstick sleeve made of Japanese paper, or a wooden tablet, all of which can be taken home as mementoes.

Miyadaiku Mobile Tearoom
and Cha-no-Yu Welcome

Cha-no-Yu (tea ceremony) is performed in a mobile tearoom built by the master shrine carpenters of Hanamasu-mokko, whowhich specializes in shrine and temple architecture. Many conference delegates from abroad never get the opportunity to explore Japan in- depth before leaving Japan. But with the Mumei-an Mobile Tearoom, authentic traditional Japanese culture can now be brought directly to their conference venue! Delight in Japan's best matcha (green tea) and Yokohama's famous sweets in an exquisite tearoom, made of planed wood from the Yokohama Suigen-no-Mori, a water-source forest. Yokohama is a city bursting with talent in many Japanese crafts and cultural traditions, including miyadaiku shrine carpentry (inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list), which can be experienced in a workshop held only in Yokohama.

Japanese-Style Entertainment
for Business Trips

Non-verbal traditional Japanese-style entertainment can be incorporated into events so that both Japanese and non-Japanese delegates feel welcome and involved. Captivating events like the traditional Oiran Dochu, Awaodori (Awa dance), Kabuki dances, Japanese instrumental music, geisha entertainment, and sumo attractions can be enjoyed by anyone and add a unique cultural dimension to your business function.

Tuna-Cutting Demonstration
and Edomae Nigirizushi

Taste and compare fresh, flavorful cuts of otoro (fatty tuna), chutoro (medium-fatty tuna), and akami (lean tuna) as professional chefs walk you through the process of cutting and preparing tuna. This Edomae Nigirizushi demonstration by skilled sushi chefs will liven up your event and satisfy the appetites of delegates by serving with the finest sushi toppings of seasonal fish or fresh vegetables. The veteran chefs bring anywhere from 25 to 40 years of experience with them, and can cater to delegates’ preferences, helping to create the perfect party!

Japanese Lion Dance

The Japanese lion dance, a traditional art form believed to bring good luck, is popular among delegates from abroad at parties and opening events. If requested, multiple Japanese lion dancers can be booked in for a bombastic performance sure to make a big impression.

Festival Stalls

These lively stalls are a familiar sight at traditional Japanese festivals, and the perfect addition as entertainment for international delegates. Many types of stalls can be exhibited, including the classic ring toss, target shooting, and yo-yo fishing games, as well as amezaiku, a traditional art in which candy is sculpted into a variety of intricate figures.

Flair-Bartending Show by Jun Nakamura

When this talented bartender donated all his prize money from the Ombak Sunset Flairtending Championship 2016 in Bali to the Kumamoto Earthquake relief effort, he was invited to the Prime Minister's Office of Japan in recognition for his humanitarian contributions. Jun Nakamura has performed at over 1,000 weddings and various events, showcasing his unique brand of “cocktail performance” all around the world.