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The Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Implementation Committee has announced the start of localization and event projects to naturally penetrate lifestyles throughout the world with Japan’s kawaii (cute) culture. The project aims to widen the contents of Japan by holding events all over the world at which Japan’s capital, Tokyo, is recreated and thoroughly introduced by focusing on information distribution regarding Japan’s kawaii lifestyle.
The first event of this project will be held in Paris and aptly titled Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Paris (TCKP). France is a place through which Japanese anime and manga has spread and contents of Japan beyond these are sought after. People in France think of Japanese people as being “cute” and “cool,” and this has led many to seek out new Japanese content.
At TCKP, popular areas from all over Tokyo––including Shibuya, Harajuku, Akihabara, and Tsukiji––will be recreated. Due to a mixture of fashion, music, gourmet, manga, anime, games, and characters from each area being included, the event will give attendees the opportunity to experience the many different sides to Tokyo.
So that people from all over Europe can consecutively enjoy these aspects of Japan, the executive committee office in Paris will implement its localization project at the same time the event is going on. A special portion of this project will extend past just this event to create a support system for business development and expansion.
TCKP will be held for three days from Sept. 20-22 (Fri-Sun) at Parc Floral De Paris. Below is an introduction of the participants currently planned for the event.
● Spyair (Performance: Sept. 22)
Spyair is a rock band known for the theme song to the popular anime Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter. The members of this four-person band from Aichi Prefecture are Ike (vocals), Uz (guitar/programming), Momiken (bass), and Kenta (drums).
● Anna Tsuchiya (Performance: Sept. 22)
Anna Tsuchiya debuted in 1998 as a model, appearing in a number of Japanese media, including magazines, TV, and fashion shows. In 2004, she acted in the movie Kamikaze Girls, for which she won the newcomer award at the Japan Academy Prize. Even as a singer, she has performed at Summer Sonic five times since her debut, as well as held performances and CD releases in countries all over the world.
● Shonen Knife (Performance: Sept. 21)
Shonen Knife is a three-piece rock band that formed in 1981. The band is comprised of Naoko (vocals & guitar), Ritsuko (bass & vocals), and Emi (drums & vocals). Since their debut, they have secured themselves a niche position in the overseas rock scene.
● Bijo Men Z (Performance: Sept. 20)
Bijo Men Z is a rock band focused around comedian Yakkun Sakurazuka. The members of the band are guys who dress up as beautiful girls. Other than their live performance, they will appear throughout the event in several different costumes, which is expected to heat up the venue.
● U Kimura (TCKP PR Manager)
U Kimura is a model and creator who represents Harajuku fashion. At the event, she will hold workshops and participate in the fashion show as a runway model.
● Exhibit Designers: Yumi Yamamoto (Kimono Designer), Notomo Shojo (TCKP official character designer), Shuhally (tea ceremony workshop)
● Exhibiting Brands: ACDC Rag, AvanteGarde, Galaxxxy, Michi Mall
This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.
