What we’re about
Let's try various kinds of Japanese cultural experience with this meetup group!
We organize cultural experience with the event hosts who know Japanese culture and the experiences.
* We want more event organizers and supporters! If you are interested to organize the events or help for anything about the event, please tell us!
[About the organizer]
Japanize of Specified Nonprofit Corporation permitted by Tokyo Government
Promoting Japanese Culture through offline cultural exchanges & internet services.
https://japanize.org
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[ミートアップについて]
様々な日本文化体験を世界中の出身者と一緒に楽しみ、知り、交流をしましょう。
イベントは毎回、いずれかの日本文化の専門家の方にご協力を頂いて開催します。
専門家・講師の方、世界中の出身者と一緒に交流しながら、その国・文化・人々のことなどを知り、楽しい文化体験機会をつくります。
この体験機会を通じて、世界中の人々が、国境を超えてお互いを知り合い、違いを楽しみ、相互理解につながることを目指します。
是非一緒に楽しい機会にしましょう！
* イベント主催者・協力者を募集中！
日本文化体験・インバウンドのイベント開催に興味がありましたら、主催者までご連絡下さい。
グループの趣旨に合う内容でしたら、自由に無料でグループを活用し、集客に活用して頂けます。
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival フラワーフェスティバル 2025 🌹🌷🌻 🌸🌺西立川駅 Nishi-Tachikawa station, Tachikawa¥500.00
Showa Kinen Park, is the largest park in Tokyo. It is a wonderful place to enjoy cosmos flowers and autumn leaves.
The park has multiple wide lawns, walking trails, picturesque Japanese and Western style gardens, a large pond and various flower beds that sprawl out over some fields and hills.
From late March to late May, enjoy Showa Kinen Park's annual Flower Festival, starting with cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, tulips, and more.Meeting time 11:30 am
Meeting Spot Nishi Tachikawa Station ticket gateMeetup fee 500 yen
Park entrance fee 450 yen
What to bring lunch and picnic mat
Please confirm your RSVP by sending me your phone number and LINE URL (not ID) Laila phone [090 1214 5220](tel:090 1214 5220)
LINE https://line.me/ti/p/NJYcn_BQAJ - 小田原北條五代祭り Odawara Castle and Hōjō Godai Festival小田原駅 Odawara Station, Kanagawa
To join this event please see below and send me a message on LINE. Without this, you will not find out our meeting point. EVERYONE needs to do this EVERY TIME, including those who have participated with me previously.
In addition to the festival, the event will include castle sightseeing.
◾️After you have applied to join this event, please contact Mark Sensei via the Line application quoting your FULL NAME and this message: [Odawara - 3rd May] Mark's LINE ACCOUNT
◾️参加されるイベントの名前(フルネーム)と日付を付けてマーク先生にLINEしてください!
例:[Odawara - 3rd May] Mark's LINE ACCOUNTWe'll leave Odawara station at 9.30am, so please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes earlier.
You need to bring:
- Additional money for castle entrance fees.
- Lunch - we will be going directly to the castle.
The Odawara Hōjō Godai Festival is a significant event held in Odawara City. It has its roots in the history of the Hojo clan, who were powerful feudal lords in the Kanto region during the Kamakura period (1185-1333).
The festival commemorates the legacy of the Hojo clan and their adherence to the five Confucian virtues known as "Godai" in Japanese: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and fidelity. These virtues were central to the philosophy and governance of the Hojo clan.
The festival honors the warlords of the powerful Hojo clan that ruled the region for five generations starting in the late 15th century.
The procession sets out from the grounds of the elegant Odawara Castle , slowly making its way through the city. Hundreds of samurai warriors in colorful costumes, including musket-toting foot soldiers and cavalry, march along with women in antique kimono, bands of ninja, and other performers looking like they stepped out of Japan's feudal past.
The exact origins of the Odawara Hōjō Godai Festival are not precisely documented, but it likely began as a local celebration within the Odawara community to honor the Hojo clan's contributions to the region. Over time, it evolved into a larger and more elaborate event, incorporating various cultural performances, rituals, and ceremonies.
Today, the festival typically features traditional processions, performances, martial arts demonstrations, and cultural exhibitions. It serves as a platform for locals to showcase their heritage and for visitors to experience the rich history and traditions of Odawara City and the surrounding area.
Additional fees:
Odawara Castle ¥510 (general admission). Additional fees here .Event fee:
¥800 - early discount if you pay by 23rd April (PayPay, or in cash at an earlier event).
¥1250 if you pay between 24th April - 2nd May early evening (PayPay, or in cash at an earlier event).
¥1500 in cash on the event day (3rd May) - please bring the correct money. This, unfortunately, is only available if you've previously attended my events. First-timers need to pre-pay.If don't have PayPay, please ask a friend or coworker to do the transaction for you (give them cash!).
Cancellation policy:
- Full refund given if cancellation is notified BY LINE MESSAGE at least 24 hours before the event start time.
- Cancellation within 24 hours of the event start time or no-showing requires full payment of the event fee.
