Japanese Hospitality “OMOTENASHI”－July Program of Events－Tokyo, 25 June 2015: In July, we are hosting more "Welcome to Narita Airport" events for visitorsfrom overseas so that they can learn more about Japan and so that we may encourage them to returnto Japan in the future.
Prior to departure, the visitors can experience and enjoy Japanese culture through a variety of eventsand displays. These include the lively Nankin Tamasudare (Nanjing Lily) performances and thedisplays of Tanabata star festival decorations at various locations throughout all terminals, including
new Terminal 3. In addition, we will have a range of displays and events by local high school students
that proved so popular last year. These include demonstrations of the tea ceremony, calligraphy andKoto music. We will also have Bonsai and Karesansui (Japanese rock garden) displays.
Events in the Airside Area After Passport Control
Nankin Tamasudare(Nanjing Lily)NEW

In July we will hold our popular wandering performance events in Terminals 1 and 2.
A pair of performers in brightly colored kimonos in perfectly coordinated displays of their skills will posefor photographs with airport guests. They will entertain departing passengers with a traditional art fullof visual and listening delight.
Period:Weekdays, from 6 – 27 July
Venue:Terminals 1 and 2, All airside areas
Wandering performance schedule
6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27 July ① Terminal 1: 12:00 - 13:30② Terminal 2: 16:00 - 17:30
7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 22, 24 July

① Terminal 2: 12:00 - 13:30② Terminal 1: 16:00 - 17:30

Traditional Japanese Culture Workshops
This is a workshop offering visitors from abroad a chance to experience traditional Japaneseculture in casual settings.
Chigiri-e (torn paper collages) and Mizuhiki (decorative paper cords) making is scheduled for Julyfor the enjoyment of passengers waiting to depart.
Dates and Event Details:① 6 July
13:30 - 16:00 Calligraphy, paper doll making and kite making① 7 and 8 July
13:30 - 17:00 Chigiri-e paper art① 9 and 10 July 13:30 - 17:00 Making decorative Mizuhiki cords② 13 - 15 July
14:00 - 17:30 Origami (paper folding art)
② 16 and 17 July 15:00 - 18:30 Coloring Ukiyo-e woodblock prints
Venues:①Terminal 2, Airside event space inside NARITA SKY LOUNGE “WA”
②Terminal 1, South Wing, Airside 3F outbound passport control area behind
the information counter

Events in the Landside Area Before Passport Control
Tanabata star festival decorations～Make a wish upon a star from Narita Airport～
Here, you can experience this traditional Japanese festive custom oftaking a strip of Japanese paper and writing your wish on it - suchas for a safe journey or for the good health of your family members- then tying it on to one of the bamboo twigs. The paper strip
bearing your wish will be dedicated to the god at Katori Jingu
Shrine in Chiba Prefecture.
On 7 July, the airport staff will welcome you in traditional yukata
summer kimonos and hand out Japanese fans at all terminals. At"SKYRIUM" in Terminal 2, you can try on a yukata and enjoy theJapanese summer in this cool style.

Last year's event

Period: 1 - 7 July
Times: Tanabata festival tree decorations: all days
Fan hand-out and yukata wearing experience only on 7 July 16:00 - 17:00
Venue: Terminal 1, Landside 4F behind Island G
Terminal 2, Landside 3F South Court, Narita Airport Stage “SKYRIUM”
Terminal 3, Landside 2F near entrance/exit next to information counter

Collaboration of harmony～3 rings of Japanese culture～
The students of Narita Kokusai High School, who were so popular last year, will again introduce
aspects of Japanese culture in a range of events this year.
Students from each of the high school's Japanese arts clubs of calligraphy, tea ceremony andKoto music will show off the results of their daily practice.
Enjoy their dynamic calligraphy performance and their music recital on the Koto, that traditional
harp with its unmistakable sound that really gives you that feeling of things Japanese. While
you interact with the students, you will be able to "see, hear and taste" Japanese culture.
Date:
Time:Venue:

5 July10:00 - 16:00
Terminal 2, Landside 3F South Court, Narita Airport Stage “SKYRIUM”

Last year's event

Bonsai & Karesansui (Japanese rock garden)
Exhibition“Summer” is the theme of the popular Bonsai display.
A Karesansui (Japanese rock garden) area will be created inconjunction with the Bonsai exhibition to demonstrate formative
art in Japan for everyone to enjoy.
Staff from the Nippon Bonsai Association will be present at thevenue to provide explanations on the works and how to take careof Bonsai.
Period:Venue:

22 - 31 July
Terminal 2, Landside 3F Central Area

Displays in April this yearJapanese Concerts♪
This month we will feature a range of Japan-themed performances at our terminal concerts.
This month, the theme of the concerts will be "summer.""NIPPON MUSIC LIVE" offers airport visitors the opportunity to relax, watch and listen toperformers in kimono costume playing contemporary tunes and nostalgic melodies.
"KOTO LIVE" offers the opportunity for visitors to participate in a Koto music class.

NIPPON MUSIC LIVE - The Sparkle of Japan
Dates & Times:
Venue:

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in July
Sessions commencing at ① 2:00 pm, ② 3:30 pm & ③ 5:00 pm
Terminal 1, South Wing, Landside 4F behind Island “I”

KOTO LIVE - Sounds of Japan
Dates & Times:
Venue:

Every Wednesday and Friday in July
Beginning at ① 3:00 pm, ② 4:00 pm & ③ 5:00 pm
Terminal 2, Landside 3F, South Court ,Narita Airport Stage “SKYRIUM”

JulyNankin Tamasudare (Nanjing Lily)
Terminals 1 and 2, Airside, All Areas
Weekdays 6-27 July
Terminal 1, Airside 3F
South Wing, passport control area
behind information counter

Traditional Japanese Culture Workshops

13-17 July

Tanabata star festival decorations
Terminal 1 Landside 4F
behind Island "G"
1-7 July

Japanese Concert, NIPPON MUSIC LIVE
Terminal 1 South Wing
Landside 4F, behind Island "I"

Weekly Tue, Thu & Sat

Bonsai & Karesansui Exhibition
Terminal 2 Landside 3F
Central Area

22-31 July
Japanese Concert, KOTO LIVE

Weekly Mon, Wed & Fri
Terminal 2 Landside 3F
South Court
Narita Airport Stage “SKYRIUM”

Collaboration of harmony

5 JulyTanabata star festival decorations, Yukata wearing※

1-7 July※Yukata wearing: 7 July

Traditional Japanese Culture Workshops
Terminal 2, Airside event space,inside NARITA SKY LOUNGE “WA”
6-10 July

Terminal 3,
Landside 2F near entrance/exit
next to information counter

Tanabata star festival decorations

1-7 JulyBehind Island “G”

Behind information
counter

Behind Island “I”

Passport
control area

Terminal 1, South Wing
Landside 4F
Behind Island “G”&“I”

Terminal 1, Airside 3F
South Wing, passport control area
behind the information counter

Event space
SKYRIUM
Central area

← Main Bldg.
Terminal 2, Landside 3F
Central Area, South Court
Narita Airport Stage “SKYRIUM”

Next to information
counterTerminal 3,
Landside 2F near entrance/exit
next to information counter

Satellite →Terminal 2
Airside Event Space
inside NARITA SKY LOUNGE “WA”