J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING LIVE MUSIC CONCERT PERFORMANCES AND OTHER KEY EVENTS
The
San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Delivers
ARTS, EATS, And INNOVATIONS With Live Music Concerts, Ramen & Sake
Summits, A Travel Pavilion, And A Showcase Of The Latest In Japanese
Technology And Consumer Product Innovation
San Francisco, CA, August 29, 2017 – J-POP SUMMIT 2017,
one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, announces an
extensive and colorful roster of live programming for this year’s
festival.
J-POP SUMMIT 2017 takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th at the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture located in San Francisco’s Marina district.
Attendees
will experience this year’s theme ARTS, EATS, and INNOVATIONS; a
vibrant celebration of Japanese pop culture featuring live music,
Japanese food and travel attractions, and interactive technologies.
The festival will be accented by ramen vendors, sake-tasting, and
additional events highlighted by appearances by several celebrity Guests
of Honor. 2017 marks the 9th consecutive year J-POP SUMMIT has been held in San Francisco. Details and ticket info are available at www.J-POP.com.
ARTS:
This
year, J-POP SUMMIT is proud to present a potent line up of music and
dance artists that represent the wealth of cutting-edge talent emerging
from Japan. Live concerts will be held on Saturday and Sunday nights featuring performances by artists including:
BAND-MAID - a
5-piece all-female rock band from Japan that performs in gothic maid
costumes. Based on a ‘maid and master’ concept, they refer to their
concerts as “services” and their fans as “Masters and Princesses.”
Despite their kawaii appearances, they engulf their audience in classic
hard rock sounds.
May’n –
beloved ani-song performer. In addition to her work with anime songs,
May’n has contributed to many songs for a variety of Japanese
live-action television shows.
Misaki Iwasa - a
former member of the massively popular Japanese female idol group
AKB48, she has gone on to a successful solo career as one of Japan’s
premiere “Enka” singers.
YANAKIKU – the beloved Kimono cosplay pop duo returns to engage fans with their unique blend of pop.
Zoomadanke - one
of the most famous professional Kendama performers in Japan. The duo
blends the elements of Kendama, a traditional Japanese wooden toy, with
dance and music to create a whole new style of live performance.
Azumi Inoue & Yuyu –
the widely renowned mother/daughter singing duo that performs memorable
theme songs to beloved anime films from the legendary Studio Ghibli.
Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi – a pop designer and comic artist who designed this year’s festival poster.
Mitz Mangrove –
one of the most prominent cross-dressing celebrities, singers, actors,
and TV personalities in Japan returns to our second J-POP Queen Drag
Contest as a special guest judge.
Artist Meet-&-Greet
J-POP SUMMIT 2017 offers an exciting array of Guest of Honor Meet & Greet sessions and unique autograph and/or photo opportunities
at this year’s festival. Certain sessions are exclusively open to
V.I.P. ticket holders only, but many are also open to general
festivalgoers. Please visit http://www.j-pop.com/2017/
Attendees are invited to enjoy the first-ever J-POP SUMMIT ARTIST PROJECT, a DIY area where one can experiment hands-on and create a one-of-a-kind artwork! Participating brands include CHIKAKEN x TAKEKICHI, MAMARACHO, Ukiyo-e Heroes, and s | kubo!
Additional J-POP SUMMIT Art Events
Japanese contemporary artist Ken Hamazaki also returns to J-POP SUMMIT with a new Red Tea ceremony live performance. This year, he will collaborate with ITO EN, one of Japan’s most popular tea brands, iichiko USA, a best-selling shochu brand dedicated to their motto, “Quality comes first," and SOU・SOU KYOTO San Francisco, a Kyoto-based apparel brand that features kimono-inspired contemporary designs.
EATS:
RAMEN SUMMIT
Launched
in 2016, Ramen Summit returns this year featuring top-rated ramen
restaurants from around the Bay Area as well as, this year – Seattle.
An array of ramen purveyors will show off their best broth and noodles
in the Festival Pavilion Parking Area inside Fort Mason Center. A J-POP
SUMMIT pass is required to get into Ramen Summit, and you must purchase
a ramen ticket (only available on-site) for $8/bowl. The Ramen Summit is curated by RAMEN SUMMIT producer Mr. Maruyama, and sponsored by Yamachan Ramen, Sun Noodle, and Kikkoman. Full Ramen Summit details at http://www.j-pop.com/2017/
Enjoy a variety of authentic ramen from:
SAKE SUMMIT & SAKE SUMMIT PREMIUM
Prominent sake-makers and distributors from Japan and the U.S. will gather at the Festival Pavilion
inside Fort Mason Center. A J-POP SUMMIT pass is required to get into
Sake Summit, and you must purchase a sake tasting ticket for $10/per
person (21 years and older) for a one-hour tasting inside the Festival
Pavilion. For guests who want to go beyond the daytime Sake Summit,
J-POP SUMMIT is offering a new Sake Summit Premium event on Saturday, September 9th from 6:30-9:00pm at the Fort Mason Center Firehouse. Sake Summit Premium tickets are $30 each. (https://sakesummitpremium.
Full details on the Sake Summit are available at:
A
variety of Japanese food, drinks, and local food trucks will also be
offering Japanese fare available for purchase and will be stationed in
the Food Park located outside the Festival Pavilion. A
Japanese Food Court will also be located inside the Festival Pavilion
that will feature samplings and sales of popular and delicious Japanese
food and drinks.
TRAVEL PAVIILION
Presented by JAPANKURU, the J-POP SUMMIT 2017 Travel Pavilion offers guests a unique sensory experience in the virtual world of “Japanimmersion”,
where attendees can see, feel, and learn all about Japan by “visiting”
three ‘zones’ that each contain interactive experiences showcasing what
makes Japan a traveler’s delight - fusing the past, present, and future.
Details on Travel Pavilion are available at: http://www.j-pop.com/2017/
The JAPANKURU stage inside the Travel Pavilion will feature additional fun activities,
including the Mini “Studio Ghibli” trivia quiz with a special
appearance by mother and daughter singer duo Azumi Inoue & Yuyu,
music performances, and a ramen speed-eating contest.
INNOVATIONS
The INTERACTIVE SUMMIT will provide a playground filled with the latest in Japanese technology in collaboration with J-POP SUMMIT’s guest artists! Attendees
can play, experience, and interact with advanced VR/AR, games, apps,
and software, most of which are exclusively presented at J-POP SUMMIT.
Exhibitors Include:
- NTT West – “Comusumegane:” Translate lyrics sung in concerts and conversations with artists in real time through AR glasses. Not only that, it recognizes specific sounds and words, and brings out a two-dimensional stage effect suited to it. You can enjoy directing like a manga in concerts and plays.
- NTT Data – “VR Baseball Coaching System:” This technology brought by NTT Data was originally developed so that professional athletes could rehearse before real games to be ready to make the best performances. Try standing in the batter's box on the baseball field and hit balls with the stats of MLB pitches threw in actual games in the past!
- NTT Solmare - "Shall we date?" Video/Photo App: The dating simulation game series "Shall we date?" has captivated many ladies around the world! At J-POP SUMMIT, attendees can meet the partner of their dreams through AR technology and take a picture and movie with that person. This is an exclusive campaign presented by NTT Solmare only for J-POP SUMMIT fans!
- Panasonic – Hugpathy: A human body communication technology which realizes data communication through body only by touch, handshakes, and hugs!
- Fujitsu – ACT: ACT is the newest outfit that makes your communication with others more fun and visual! It begins to shine when you touch, hug, or cross shoulders with your friends! ACT will add more fun visual essence & excitement to your everyday lives.
- Yamaha – HEARTalk & Vocaloid: HEARTalk is a new system to convert the typical flat computerized sound into a more natural humanized dialog; it lets you feel the 'heart' from the machine, so to speak. VOCALOID is a voice synthesis technology and software developed by Yamaha. Just put in a melody and lyrics and your virtual singer will sing for you!
- Topology Eyewear - Made-to-Measure Glasses App: Topology's custom-fit eyewear fits perfectly to never pinch, squeeze, or slip. Scan your face and design your glasses all from your iPhone. Stop by the J-POP SUMMIT booth to see how it works, or show off your design talents in a styling competition featuring Japanese musical artist Misaki Iwasa.
- SAKAE CASTING USA - Enjoy how SAKAE CASTING’s super casting technology works to create everything from aluminum - you may come across the Aluminum Man! Don't miss it!
- MIRAISENS – 3DHapticsVR: Savor a strange and exciting digital experience with Realistic Haptic Sensation! Explore the miraculous world, roll the crystal ball, dodge the mysterious sprit and get to the final place!
- XOOMS – Virtual Drone: Fly this drone any place and any time! Thanks to XOOMS’ networked MR (Mixed Reality) platform, a user can feel like they are operating a real drone. It is exactly a futuristic experience.
REAL ESCAPE GAME
This
year, J-POP SUMMIT 2017 attendees are invited to enjoy a complementary
pass to play the Real Escape Game as part of each paid Festival ticket.
Developed by SCRAP, the Real Escape Game is an inventive, interactive
puzzle solving game event, originally started in Japan, which requires
players to cooperate and use their intuition and detective skills to
solve multiple mysteries within a limited time. Simply stop by the SCRAP booth during J-POP SUMMIT to pick up materials to start your game play! Game details will be posted at: http://realescapegame.com.
J-POP SUMMIT 2017 (Fort Mason Center-only) Tickets are available for 1-Day, 2-Day, and Kid’s Passes (ages 0-12). Adult single-day passes start at only $35.00 each; 2-day passes start at only $50.00 each. Additional ticket purchase details can be found at:
Visit www.J-POP.com for festival information and a comprehensive listing of all the available J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ticket options.
About J-POP SUMMIT
J-POP
SUMMIT is one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events held
annually in San Francisco, CA. As an open playground of discovery and
diversion inspired by the wonders of Japanese pop culture, J-POP SUMMIT
presents ARTS, EATS, and INNOVATIONS; a vibrant celebration of Japanese
pop culture featuring live music, Japanese food and travel attractions,
and interactive technologies. With more than 20,000 attendees for two
days, the festival has become an immersive launch pad for new trends
from Japan.
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2017 J-POP SUMMIT sponsors include:
Presenting Sponsor: JAPANKURU
Platinum Sponsors: iichiko, NHK, Nifty, NEW PEOPLE
Gold Sponsors: NTT, NTT West, NTT Data, NTT Solmare, ASOBISYSTEM
Silver
Sponsors: KINOKUNIYA, SAPPORO, JVTA, Consulate General of Japan in San
Francisco, Panasonic, NHK WORLD, FUJITSU, DG717, SCRAP, YAMAHA, Cross
Nations, Hori Pro, JETRO San Francisco Office, Tokyo Convention &
Visitors Bureau, SOU・SOU KYOTO San Francisco, Goshiki USA, TOPOLOGY.
Official Production Partner: Dominic Phillips Event Marketing
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