Creative

Travel to
Japan
2018
Fukushima
Saitama
Okinawa
Kansai

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Official Program of Japonismes 2018

Creative Travel to Japan 2018
– Centered on Local Japanese Gastronomy –
Dates : Monday 15th to Friday 19th October 2018 Organiser:
Creative Travel to Japan International Cultural
Venue : UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, Exchange Committee, The Japan Foundation
Co-organiser:
Ségur Hall and Pas Perdus Hall Permanent Delegation of Japan to UNESCO
Oct.15 : 1pm - 5pm Oct.18 : 10am - 5pm Cooperation:
Fukushima Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Okinawa
Oct.16 : 10am - 5pm Oct.19 : 10am - 2pm Prefecture, KANSAI Tourism Bureau,Ikenobo Society
Oct.17 : 10am - 5pm of Floral Art, Urasenke Konnichian

Associate Event ; 'The Grand Japanese Tea Ceremony' Wednesday 17th Oct. 1pm - 5pm
 Official Program of Japonismes 2018
Creative Travel to Japan 2018
- Centered on Local Japanese Gastronomy -
Monday 15 to Friday 19 October 2018
Dates:
Venue: UNESCO Headquarters in Paris (Ségur and Pas Perdus Halls)

Since 2016, the “Creative Travel to Japan”

events have been an opportunity to bring
Exhibition’s Contents
the wide variety of the Japanese culture to An Exhibition on Local Japan
the attention of an international audience. The Exhibition will present local communities in a unique light
This year’s exhibition entitled “Creative through the diverse cultures and tastes of the prefectures of
Travel to Japan 2018” will be held at Fukushima, Saitama and Okinawa, and explore the origins of
UNESCO Headquarters in Paris between modern flavours through the story of Kansai. Japanese produce
15th and 19th October 2018. It is organized bearing the GI Mark, an internationally recognized symbol of high
quality and local authenticity, will be on display.
in the framework of “Japonismes 2018”, in
which a large number of Japanese cultural
events are organized in the beautiful City of
Paris, until February 2019.

The theme of this year’s Exhibition is

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“Washoku”. This includes UNESCO’s Fukushima Okinawa

Prefecture Prefecture
Intangible Cultural Heritage definition,
where it is described as: “Washoku, Saitama Kansai
Prefecture Region
traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese,
notably for the celebration of New Year”.
“Washoku” captures the essence of
Exhibition of “Washoku” and
Japanese life: quality, balance, well-being, Japanese Traditional Cultures
connection, - a fundamental spirit of Ikenobo, School of Flower Arrangement, Urasenke,
respect for nature combined with a School of Tea Ceremony, and more…
sustainable approach towards natural
resources, provides a multitude of culinary
and decorative uses of natural produce,
often reflected in the style of presentation.

Associate Event:
The Grand Japanese Tea Ceremony
Date: Wednesday 17th October 2018 1pm to 5pm
Venue: UNESCO Japanese Garden (tentative), Ségur Hall and Pas Perdus Hall
*In the event of bad weather the ceremony will be held indoors.

Peace is the central theme of the Japanese Garden at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. It was
designed by Isamu Noguchi with “nodate” in mind – the outdoor tea ceremony which has
been part of the Japanese Culture since 1587. The intention behind nodate is to enjoy,
share and embrace the beauty of nature. On this occasion we are honoured to present a Saitama
Grand Tea Ceremony made possible by the special skills of farmers and tea masters from Prefecture

five selected Japanese tea-producing areas. Several teas from different Japanese Shizuoka
mountains and fields, with a wide variety of tastes, will provide a unique experience, Prefecture

enabling the participants to savour natural flavours and to discover, or restore, a Kyoto Aichi
Prefecture Prefecture
feeling of unity with nature. Wishing all our guests to enjoy the shared experience
of peace of mind through gently supping tea, transcending language, and Kagoshima
Prefecture
providing an easeful path towards a future Creative Journey in Japan.

Contact: Creative Travel to Japan International Cultural Exchange Committee

Tokyo Office Address: Ginza Quinto Bldg. 7F, 5-14-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061 JAPAN Tel: +81-(0)3-6853-0009 Fax: +81-(0)3-6853-0040 E-mail: creativetraveljp@gmail.com