WAQ WAQ KINGDOM
Japanese Pop Sensation The Science Ninja team WaqWaq Kingdom is formed by DJ Scotchegg and Kiki Hitomi. They are setting out to time-warp input from African electronic pioneers like Francis Bebe, eerie Super Nintendo soundtracks and low-end nanotech into a highly hypnotic shamanic experience that’s not to be misssed. Gravity- and genre-defying music. |
KROM KENDAMA
Kendama Performance & Beginners Workshop Founded by internationally reknowned pro kendama players the Krom Kendama family grows ever-wider. Live they perform freestyle kendama tricks, with unbelievable flow and form. On stage, there will be freestyle tricks and games. At the stand, you can meet the players and learn all about the fascinating sport. WORLD CLASS! WATCH |
PUPPE'N MUCKE
Live puppets and music! Puppe'n Mucke is a Berlin-based band and art project, founded in 2013 by musician Raving Mad Carlos and visual artist SHOXXX. They play trashy electro rock music wearing huge hand-made original puppet costumes designed and manufactured by SHOXXX. A bonkers performance full of fun!. WATCH |
URBAN SHAKUHACHI
Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute The Shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese bamboo flute, with strong associations to Zen arts. The sound is hypnotic and meditative. Patrick is a follower of the Myōan-School, which follows Fuke-Shu traditions, Not to be missed! WATCH |
HANA UMEDA
Nihon Buyō Dance & Bon Odori Workshops Hana Umeda is a dancer and performer based in Warsaw. In her works she uses traditional forms of Nihon Buyō and Jiutamai. Nihon buyo, is a classical dance form strongly connected to Kabuki Theatre and the geisha tradition. The technique and choreographies have been passed between generations of dancers since early 17th century. Featuring elaborate costumes, Hana Umeda is both striking and elegant to watch. She has performed across Europe including The National Opera, Polish National Museum, and Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology. WATCH |
KIKI HITOMI
Enka J-Pop Reggae Explosion Originating from Osaka, Japan, Kiki Hitomi is a vocalist and musician with a talent for mashing up genres like you have never heard before! Following the celebrated release of her solo album, Karma no Kusuri, Kiki will present a special Enka-style set for the Japanischer Weihnachstmarkt. Enka is a type of Japanese Blues music. Hitomi takes this sentimental ballad style and reinvents it. A creative force to be reckoned with LISTEN |
PASTEL ☆ GIRLS
J-Pop Dance Troupe Pastel☆Girls are dance cover group formed in 2013. Addicted to J-pop culture, these girls took to Youtube to share their love of Asian idol culture. All-singing, all-dancing, these girls are just too much fun to miss! WATCH |
DJ SHINS-K
Popular Japanese Sounds Shins-K is an electronic music producer and DJ from Japan. His unique musical taste moves across genres and styles. He will be making an exclusive set for the Japanischer Weihnachstmarkt, taking us on a journey from 50's to 00's Japanese music. WEBSITE |
TAIGEN KAWABE
Christmas Trap Set!!! Taigen Kawabe is best known for being the lead singer and a bassist of a London based Japanese psychedelic band Bo Ningen. His main interests are UK bass music, Japanese Idol culture, pro-wrestling and most importantly Sauna culture. He is going to perform his “trap set” for first time in Europe. |
NATSUMI KATAOKA
Classical pianist Born in Yokohama Japan, Natsumi Kataoka grew up in the U.S. and studied under Yuan Sheng and Solomon Mikowsky in New Jersey and New York. After moving back to Japan she continued her musical studies with Masahiro Shigematsu. She has given numerous concerts in America, Japan, and around Europe, and has been living in Berlin since 2015. |