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DESCRIPTION:HYPER JAPAN LONDON 2010 is a brand new event\, presented by the
  EAT-JAPAN brand\, showcasing the very best of contemporary Japanese cultu
 re and cuisine. Held over three days in the iconic Old Truman Brewery\, Lo
 ndon\, HYPER JAPAN will feature anime\, manga\, sushi\, sake\, street fash
 ion\, snacks\, technology\, exclusive branded goods and more.&nbsp\;\n\nTh
 e event has been conceived to make modern Japan accessible to a young and 
 trend-conscious audience in London. Highlights include:\n<strong>&bull\; U
 K DEBUT FOR MILKY HOLMES</strong>\nMilky Holmes\, a TV anime &amp\; video 
 game produced by Bushiroad\, will make its UK debut! Already a sensation i
 n Japan\, the Milky Holmes series confirmed its status with an appearance 
 at the recent Anime Song Live\, a massive celebration of Japan&rsquo\;s mo
 st popular anime songs. Bushiroad will be exhibiting over all three days\,
  and the four Milky Holmes voice actresses will be appearing live on stage
  on Saturday 2nd October. Watch a taster here:\n\n<a href="http://www.hype
 rjapan.co.uk/watch/milky-holmes.html">www.hyperjapan.co.uk/watch/milky-hol
 mes</a>\n<strong>&bull\; TAKE THE SUSHI CHALLENGE WITH KIKKOMAN</strong>\n
 \nHeld on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd October on the main stage\, this eve
 nt is a chance to learn tips from top sushi chef\, Tomokazu Matsuya from S
 O Restaurant\, then watch sushi enthusiasts battle it out on stage to be c
 rowned the ultimate sushi challenger &ndash\; and win some fab Kikkoman go
 ods!\n\nFor the non-challengers\, Chef Matsuya&rsquo\;s tips will give som
 e essential insight on starting to make delicious sushi &ndash\; safely &n
 dash\; at home:\n<a href="http://www.hyperjapan.co.uk/watch/kikkoman-sushi
 -challenge.html">www.hyperjapan.co.uk/watch/kikkoman-sushi-challenge</a>\n
 <strong>&bull\; VOLUNTEER MODELS TAKE THE STAGE WITH STREET FASHION ROYALI
 TY</strong>\nMisako Aoki\, former &ldquo\;Kawaii (Cute) Ambassador&rdquo\;
  for Japan&rsquo\;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, and top Lolita-style fas
 hion model\, will be at HYPER JAPAN on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October
 . She&rsquo\;ll be on stage as part of HYPER STYLE A GO GO\, a fashion &am
 p\; make-over show presented by KERA\, Japan&rsquo\;s leading street fashi
 on magazine. The show will feature six top Japanese fashion brands\, which
  will also be selling items exclusively at the event. Also taking part in 
 HYPER STYLE A GO GO will be volunteer models &ndash\; ordinary girls chose
 n to shine onstage! Winners of the model\ncontest will be announced in ear
 ly September.\n\n<a href="http://www.hyperjapan.co.uk/watch/hyper-style-a-
 go-go.html">www.hyperjapan.co.uk/watch/hyper-style-a-go-go</a>\n<strong>&b
 ull\; BURSTING WITH POP CULTURE: ANIME\, MANGA\, MOVIES AND MORE!</strong>
 \nHYPER JAPAN London 2010 will also welcome numerous exhibitors of anime a
 nd manga content\, including the exclusive Evangelion store\, anime conten
 t from Toei Animation\, exclusive merchandise from Square Enix including i
 tems from the Final Fantasy series\, cute goods from Artbox\, publications
  from Hobby Japan\, character goods and accessories from Good Smile Compan
 y\, top Japanese and Asian films from Third Window Films and much\, much m
 ore.\n\nFurther details on stage entertainment\, demonstrations\, food\, d
 rink\, workshops and seminars are available on the website. Day tickets ar
 e on sale now via the Hyper Japan website\, for &pound\;8 per ticket. A sp
 ecial discount is available for groups: buy two or more tickets for just &
 pound\;5 per ticket. Kids under five go free. Tickets are limited so visit
 ors are encouraged to buy in advance.\n\nFind out more on the&nbsp\;<a hre
 f="http://www.hyperjapan.co.uk/">Hyper Japan website</a>\,&nbsp\;<a href="
 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=344440990551&amp\;ref=ts">Facebook</
 a>&nbsp\;or Twitter&nbsp\;<a href="http://twitter.com/hyperjapanevent">@hy
 perjapanevent</a>.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n
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SUMMARY:Japanese Pop Culture Festival in London
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