TPAM – Tokyo March 2008
Date: 16th April 2008

The Tokyo Performing Arts Market took place over four days at the beginning of March. ‘Getting On the Map’ took a stall in the exhibition area which was manned by Frank Wilson, Ian Bone and Yukiko Hakita our Japanese translator.

The event was very well attended with a diverse range of people andorganisations showing a great deal of interest in the initiative. In addition to promoters and agents there were also a number of representatives of television companies and advertising agencies who were looking for new or unusual work they may be able to adapt for Japanese television programmes.

The reaction from all of those who visited the stand was very positive and there was genuine interest in the diversity of work available. The publicity material was very well received with virtually nothing being left at the end of the exhibition.

It is noteworthy that the perception of British work in Japan is very positive. Listed below are the contact details of the individuals we felt showed the most serious interest in the work and importantly had the resources to programme.

Mari Nishimoto - nim@air.ocn.ne.jp
journalist – interested in finding out about UK Circus

Lee, Chang Ki chang21@sejongpac.or.kr
Large performing arts centre, Seoul, Korea , also interested in outdoor programming.

Masaaki Koga - koeiga@daidogei.com
Daidogei World Cup committee - Executive producer
Annual buskers world championship, well known in the west, cash prizes, small acts only.

Michael Renassia Visual Designer – mika@luftzug.net
Advertising agency, could be interested in corporate/club acts

Kashiwabara, Naohiro na00-kashiwabarra@city-yokohama.jp
Creative City Yokohama, celebrating 150 anniversary of Japan opening up to international trade, looking for ideas for celebrations next year.

Anders Ohrn Swedish Institute – anders.ohrn@si.se
Swedish Institute department for events and projects, has contacts for outdoor events in Stockholm and Gothenburg

Korin Sakura – sakura@thekio.co.jp
International Performing Arts Festival, Osaka – Children and young people.
Interested in non verbal shows for children.

Ada Paukstyte Ada.paukstyte@vilnius2009.lt
Dance and theatre projects Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009. Main interest in dance.

Constantin Chiriac – info@sibfest.ro
Sibiu International Theatre Festival. Major East European theatre festival, growing outdoor programme including large scale work.

Shoko Maenisihara – shoko@city.okinawa.okinawa.jp
Okinawa International Festival for Young Audiences
Interested in non text based work suitable for young people.

Kitani, Madoka, - kitani@tfc.co.jp-
Producer for Tohoku-Shinsha Film Corporation, Classica Japan Division
Satellite Broadcast looking for interesting/unusual artists from overseas!

Shihoko Gomyo - Shinoko.gomyo@britishcouncil.or.jp
British Council Arts information Officer . Contact if you require further information of Arts in Tokyo