Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Shinbashi Enbujo Theater

12:50 The doors open at Shinbashi Enbujo Theater in Higashi Ginza（5min, walk from Higashi Ginza Station on Subway Hibiya Line）
12:50-13:20 Shokado Lunch prepared by six top Japanese restaurants in Tokyo
13:40 Shinbashi Geisha Dance

Azuma Odori, the annual dance performance of the Shinbashi Geisha, is a rare opportunity for the general public to watch an exquisite example of traditional culture in Japan. Shinbashi Geisha and Ryotei (Japanese restaurant) Assn., will present new production of "Ume no sakae," "Omatsuri" and "Hanakisoi Oedo Hakkei" by a full cast of women artists. In addition, six top Japanese ryotei will present six different version of epicurean "Shokado" bento lunch.

Tickets per person for the Azuma Odori cost only 12,000 yen including the fabulous lunch. Don't miss this opportunity to get a glimpse of Japan's most exquisite geisha and the world of the ryotei in Tokyo! Phone the front desk (03-3211-3161) or reserve online. Your Special Projects' Committee has tentatively booked a limited number of seats. First come first served. Cancellation after May 8 will be charged in full.

Haruko　Watanabe
Special Project Committee