Sunday 7 October 2012

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Japan Matsuri in the heart of London, what started off years ago as a small gathering for Japanese expats has evolved into quite festival for to experience a little Japanese culture.

This is the same festival that the K-On! girl's played at next to the London Eye, exactly like the movie! I was actually in Japan last year so missed it, great holiday!

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

TakoYaki, very tasty, was the biggest queue to get these, was worth the wait.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Shame i could'nt stay late to see all the stalls and lantern aglow.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Lolita galore.
Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Sound of the music reminded me of my time in Kyoto.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Lots of stalls for food, everything i eat was excellant and i eat alot.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Made use of the Matsuri being right in front of The National Gallery to pay a quick visit, ended up spending hours in there. Unfortunatly no photos aloud inside, lots of fantastic art. I got all excited about seeing so many of my favorites from Monet, Constable, Rembrant, Turner and of course massive crowds round the Van Goghs.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Was the best curry ive had for some time, going to the resturant that has serving this up soon.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Only part of the martial arts stage i got to see was these Japenese kids doing Kendo, i wound'nt mess with them after seeing this.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

There a 4 pedestals Trafalgar Square at each corner and for over a hundred years one has been empty waiting to be occupied until recently, now very 6 months i think, a new statue gets to be displayed.
Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Very energetic Taiko drummer, had quite a selection of different groups throughout the day.

Japan Matsuri 2012 @ Trafalgar Square, London

Had a great time and really made me miss Nihon, really want to go back again.
Ian

3 comments:

chrismandesign said...

THX for sharing man, seriously your country/hometown has many interesting stuff and it seems the weather was favorable during the event... =)

Anonymous said...

Cool, report can't wait what u report next love work.....hope I can go and see ur country some time..... :D

Ant Sized Man said...

Thanks guys, where an very old country so quite alot to do and see.