[Booth No.30] ARTWILL / Artist Box Organization: ARTWILL. Ltd. Representative: Mr. HIRANUMA Jinichi (President) Contact: Mr. HIRANUMA Jinichi (President)／Ms. MURAOKA Hisako (Producer) Address: 3-34-14-101 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0083, JAPAN Tel: +81-3-3727-1003Fax: +81-3-3727-1063 E-mail: hiranuma@artwill.co.jpWebsite: http://www.artwill.co.jp Organization: Artist Box Representative: Mr. SHIBATA Ozan (Representative) Contact: Mr. SHIBATA Ozan (Representative) Address: 2-46-1 Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0012, JAPAN Tel: +81-3-3411-1114Fax: +81-3-3411-1233 E-mail: artistsbox@aol.comWebsite: http://members.aol.com/artistsbox · Profile: Artists Box Inc., promoted Japanese traditional and bamboo artists, established in 1989. “OZAN & Bamboo Symphonia” is the modern bamboo ensemble, performed in Australia, Asean-tour (2003), Korea (2005), etc. ARTWILL Ltd. was established in 1993 as a company to chiefly plans and produces performances of taiko and manages the activities of artists-entertainers. The taiko group “TOKYO DAGEKI DAN” belongs to the company. [Booth No.16] ASKA Organization: Maidaiko Askagumi Representative: Mr. ASKA Daigoro (Representative) Contact: Mr. MORITA Takuya (Overseas Manager) Address: 2173-1 Kudara, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0813, JAPAN Tel: +81-745-55-8539Fax: +81-745-55-8515 E-mail: maidaiko@aska-gumi.jpWebsite: http://www.aska-gumi.jp · Profile: Formed in 1990 by ASKA Daigoro, ASKA is a taiko drum troupe which appears on stage both in Japan and overseas. Fusing the power of the taiko drum with the grace of Japanese dance, the players create stage pieces which encourage a fresh discovery of the Japanese esthetic. [Booth No.24-25] butterfly·stroke·inc Organization: butterfly·stroke·inc Representative: Mr. AOKI katsunori (CEO) Contact: Ms. FUJII Kumiko (Assistant Producer) Address: 8F Hatchobori Kitajima Bldg., 1-8-2 shintomi, chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0041, JAPAN Tel: +81-3-5541-0062Fax: +81-3-5541-0085 E-mail: fujii@btf.co.jpWebsite: http://www.butterfly-stroke.com · Profile: Kami-robo are robot fighters made from paper, measuring about 15 to 20 centimeters tall. Over 200 kami-robo have been created by Tomohiro Yasui, to fight in the ring as pro-wrestlers. For twenty-five years, he enjoys and explores this solitary sphere of make-believe. This imaginary play “Kami-Robo fight” was shown as an entertainment at “Korakuen Hall” produced by butterfly stroke inc., and attracts 1000 people. Following year there was a live event at “Omotesando-hills”. The show is combined from 3 parts, “Kami-Robo fight” “Theatre” “Real pro-wrestling” which attract 1200 audience and brought public attention. Kami-Robo expands its potential as alternative style of live performance. [Booth No.15] Dance and Media Japan Organization: DANCE AND MEDIA JAPAN Representative: Mr. IINA Naoto (Curator / Producer) Contact: Mr. IINA Naoto (Curator / Producer) Address: 3-29-7-302 Chuo, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, 164-0011, JAPAN Tel: +81-50-8080-9200Fax: +81-50-8080-9200 E-mail: office@dance-media.comWebsite: http://www.dance-media.com · Profile: We propose collaboration for dance and performing arts with other media by growing networks and communication, to bring forth arts for next generation. Our aim is to act as an “medium” to transmit cultural notion concerning performing arts, as one organization for new media and new generation. “Re-Mediation” = Design and composition of new approach for existing forms of art, which will lead to collision of every kind of artistic discipline, like chemical reaction. [Booth No.22] JIRAIYA co., ltd Organization: JIRAIYA co., ltd. Representative: Mr. ISAYA Mondori (Exective Director) Contact: Mr. WATANABE Kengo (Manager) / Ms. HASHIMOTO Yukuko (Manager) / Ms. NAKATSUJI Madoka (Manager) Address: 1-16-22 Rokumanji-cho, Higashi Osaka-shi, 579-8061 Osaka, JAPAN Tel: +81-729-82-3533Fax: +81-729-81-9096 E-mail: info@jiraiya.co.jpWebsite: http://www.jiraiya.co.jp · Profile: Jiraiya is a creative team in which producers, artists, and players work together such as “KITABAYASHI Sawako”, a playwright and stage director, “The Gokuraku Musical Company”, a musical company, “ISAYA Mondori”, a Japanese creative dancer, and “Osaka Dadadadan Tenko”, a Japanese drum group. Especially arranging the Japanese tradition with modern sense is our specialty, and we present fascinating performing arts. [Booth No.28] miho project / Akira Shigeyama International Project Organization: miho project Representative: Ms. TAKECHI Miho (Art Producer) Contact: Ms. SATO Address: 311, Oikeno-cho, Oike-muromachi, Nakagyou-ku, Kyoto 604-0022, JAPAN Tel: +81-75-212-4456Fax: +81-75-212-4465 E-mail: yu-an1@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jpWebsite: http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/yu-an1 · Profile: We produce performing arts and media art, for example, Studio Azzurro, Shigeyama Kyogen group, Commedia dell'Arte etc. This time we will introduce the Akira Shigeyama International Project. [Booth No.31] precog Organization: precog Representative: Mr. OZAWA Yasuo (Company Executive) Contact: Ms. NAKAMURA Akane (Producer) Address: 1-8-9-202 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0032, JAPAN Tel: +81-3-3410-1816Fax: +81-3-3410-1816 E-mail: info@precog-jp.netWebsite: http://www.precog-jp.net · Profile: Founded in 2003. Previous productions include chelfitsch, Nibroll, Azumabashi Dance Crossing and ALIVE ART MATSURI. Producing cutting edged Japanese theatre, contemporary dance and performance art, presented works explore physical expression that questions preconceived ideas. Venues chosen for our performances not only include conventional theatre halls but also alternative spaces, such as clubs / live house, galleries and museums. We always try to pioneer alternative fields, presenting works that defy categorization such as TAKAGI Masakatsu, UJINO Muneteru, KAWAGUCHI Takao and YAMAKAWA Fuyuki's Performance / Live. [Booth No.14] RAKUDO Organization: RAKUDO Representative: Mr. INAYOSHI Masaru (President) Contact: Mr. INAYOSHI Masaru (Representative / Choreographer) / Ms. FURUTA Yuko (Dancer) Address: 5-9-26 Simotakaido, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 168-0073, JAPAN Tel: +81-3-6768-9919Fax: +81-3-6768-9919 E-mail: ina-44@jcom.home.ne.jpWebsite: http://www.rakudo.com · Profile: Dance Company founded by choreographer INAYOSHI Masaru and dancer FURUTA Yuko. Attract audience's attention based on mixed style of Jazz and Contemporary dance. Got 5 stars reputation on Canada tour 2001, took part in NY international Fringe Festival in 2002, Silver medal at IDO dance world cup in 2005.Perform new work musical, “a thousand winds” on 2007. CID- UNESCO official Company. [Booth No.23] Station Organization: Station Co., Ltd Representative: Mr. TAMURA Mitsuo (President) Contact: Mr. ITO Yoshitaka (Director) / Ms. KURODA Yuko (Director) Address: 2F, Sakuma Bldg, 11 Arakicho, Shinjyuku, Tokyo 160-0032, JAPAN Tel: +81-3-3358-1901Fax: +81-3-3353-4830 E-mail: produce@station.liWebsite: http://www.station.li · Profile: Established in 1978, April 1. Since then, we have planned and produced corporate events, international exchange programs, art festivals, world expo events, and community based events and worked with musicians, dancers and artists from various genres. Our recent works include events for the Aichi World Expo 2005, The 800th Anniversary of the Mongolian States in 2006, Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, and EarthDay Marunouchi 2006, among others. [Booth No.17] Taiko Drum project and providing J-DRUM Organization: J-DRUM Representative: Mr. HAYASHIDA Hiroyuki (Representative director) Contact: Mr. HAYASHIDA Hiroyuki (Representative director) / Ms. TAKAHASHI Kiwako (Manager) / Mr. KUMAGAI Nobuhiro (Executive Director) / Ms. KONNO Mie (Company Staff) Address: MK bldg1F, 1123-2 Futatsumiya, Ageo-city, Saitama 362-0013, JAPAN Tel: +81-48-777-7238Fax: +81-48-777-7272 E-mail: info@j-drum.comWebsite: http://www.lin-den.net · Profile: The unique concept of “wa” or “Japanese harmony” has become widely valued. Traditional Japanese drumming epitomizes the state of “wa.” If you want a pure, “wa-filled” experience, look no further than J-DRUM. Beyond tradition, J-Drum has performed extensively all over the globe, blending the sounds of Japanese harmony with non-Japanese instruments for a stylish, innovative musical experience. Such cutting-edge performances embody the best of both worlds. Traditional or innovative either can enhance the image of your event. The J-Drum staff is experienced and gladly takes the responsibility for proposing a performance that will suit your needs.