Join 7 Interesting Activities in Ennichisai 2018

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Japanese Culinary and Cultural Festival, Ennichisai in Jakarta. This festival will take place from June 30 to July 1, 2018 in the area of ​​Blok Square "Little Tokyo", south of Jakarta. This festival is an annual event.

Every year, several interesting shows are presented to pamper visitors. Like Japanese and Japanese guest-stars, theatrical performances, as well as hundreds of Japanese food stalls.

If you are a fan of all things Japanese, you can visit this annual event to discover culture and gastronomy. Here are some interesting activities at Ennichisai 2018.

1. Japanese Artistic Performance

Various Japanese cultural and musical representations are presented here. One of them is the traditional drum and drum dance of Japan to be held at the Pop Cultural Stage in Ennichisai in order to launch the website of the Japanese tour guide, Ohayo Japan. Also in the Japan Ohayo launch event (ohayojepang.kompas.com), there is a typical Japanese ceremony in the form of Kagamiwari brought Taiko Okinawa with Yosakoi.

Kompas.com/Gaby Bunga Saputra Mikoshi Festival Festivals at Ennichisai 2018, Jakarta.

2. Mikoshi Festival

Mikoshi is a small temple parade by a group of people. In Ennichisai, men, women, young and old, together wearing this small temple around the festival area. Many visitors also follow the procession.

In Japan, Mikoshi is a religious tradition of various religions and refuge. This tradition aims to demand the daily necessities of fortune such as rice and other raw materials.

3. Cosplay Competition

If you are a Cosplay lover, it's the perfect time to see various interesting costumes from the Cosplay community. Many visitors come to wear their favorite character costume. These cosplayers also animate the cosplay competition held at Ennichisai

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4. Culinary Hunting Japanese

If you want to take care of your tongue with typical Japanese cuisine, visit hundreds of food stalls located in the Ennichisai Festival District. Various typical Japanese snacks present here such as takoyaki, sushi, okonomiyaki, udon, up to ramen.

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The offered price is also cheap. A variety of reputable restaurants sell their food in small cabins. Of course, the price is so much cheaper than eating directly at the restaurant. It is not uncommon for the seller to be Japanese.

5. The Orders of Oiran

Orai was a comforting lady in the Edo period. Until now, this culture continues to be preserved by Japanese society. To become an Orai, a woman must pursue an education of skills that is not easy. It's like the floral arrangement for skillfully playing traditional Japanese musical instruments.

Kompas.com/Gaby Bunga Saputra Stan Ohayo Japan at the Ennichisai Festival which took place from June 30 to July 1, 2018 in the Little Tokyo area? Blok M Square, South Jakarta.

6. Various Memories

There are several Japanese souvenirs on the theme of the Ennichisai festival, including one on the Ohayo Japan booth. If you are a fan of photographs, this stand is deliberately created with the concept of a small ramen shop that is unstoppable.

In the booth there is also "Ohayo Jepang Photobooth" which invites visitors to take photos and download them on Instagram with the hashtag #OhayoJapan. The downloaded photos can be printed in polaroid form on the Japanese stand of Ohayo and you can make a souvenir of Ennichisai 2018.

Also read: Take a picture in the Ramen Store Instance in Stan? Ohayo in Japan?

On the Ohayo Japan website itself, readers can find various things related to Japan, ranging from culinary, sightseeing, sightseeing tips, shopping information to the typical Japanese souvenir. Unlike other sites, the articles presented at Ohayo Japan are authentic information and worked directly in Japan. Even so, the article is presented lightly and in keeping with the interests of Indonesian readers.

7. Competition full of prizes

There are also some competitions that take place, such as at the Ohayo Japan booth. You can win 2 tickets for Japan (PP) and stay at the Karaksa Hotel in Osaka, Japan by following the quiz articles contained in the ohayojepang.kompas.com website.

Inside origami distributed to visitors there is a barcode to visit the website ohayojepang.kompas.com. There is a quiz guide in every article ohayojepang.kompas.com. In addition to the article quiz, visitors can also do a quiz with other prizes.

See also: Won Ticket to Japan to Stan? Ohayo Japan? to Ennichisai

The origami paper that has been distributed can be created as interesting as possible then distributed on Instagram and do not forget to tag at instagram @ohayo_japan. The main winner will get the smartphone and the other winner will receive various Japanese style toys.

Want a free vacation in Japan? Answer the quiz "Ohayo Japan" by clicking on the following link "Do you want a free vacation in Japan?" Answer the "Ohayo Japan questionnaire" and answer the questions that appear on the banner at the bottom of the article.