SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL 2011

[1] NHK Archives Autumn Festival 2011

〔Oct.8 (Sat) and Oct.9 (Sun) at NHK Archives〕

Enjoy Singing and Listening: Two Days of Showa Music

　Oct.8 (Sat) DJ vs. Live Performance Battles of Showa Hit Songs
　Oct.9 (Sun) The 50th Anniversary of Min-na-no Uta On Stage

Screening of popular Showa music shows and more!

Win prizes with music quiz

Photo sessions with kigurumi and get free souvenirs

For Inquiries: NHK Archives
［TEL］048-268-8807

[2] Mascot Characters Unite　

〔Oct.9 (Sun) at the Promenade/ Center Circle〕

All the mascot characters related to SKIP City are assembled. Photo sessions with Kobaton, Kyuporan, Domo-kun, and Digi-taru-kun. Please bring your camera.

Hosted by Saitama Prefecture, Kawaguchi City, NHK, DIGITAL SKIP STATION

For Inquiries: DIGITAL SKIP STATION
[TEL]048-264-7777

[3] Ride the Steam Locomotive!

〔Oct.9 (Sun) at the Corridor on the 2nd floor〕

Come and enjoy the ride on a miniature steam locomotive created by Kawaguchi Prefectural Technical School. (Free / First come first served basis)

For Inquiries: Saitama Prefecture Commerce and Service Industry Support Division
[TEL]048-830-3734

[4] Japanese Drum Group “HIBIKI” in Concert

〔Oct.9 (Sun) about 17:00 at the Promenade〕

Initiated by the members of Drumming Club at Urawa Commercial High School, a location of the documentary film A School That Was - Learning In the Moonlight screening on the 12th, Hibiki performs more than 20 stages per year. The innovative drumming style with traditional twist is sure to enchant the audience.

For Inquiries: DIGITAL SKIP STATION
[TEL]048-264-7777

[5] Enjoy Outdoor Screening　

〔Oct.9 (Sun) 17:45 at the Promenade〕

©NHK・尼子騒兵衛・総合ビジョン

Under the moon of the thirteenth night, enjoy outdoor screening of animations for the entire family.

“Nintama Rantaro” and “Ojarumaru” *No English Subtitles
Hosted by NHK and DIGITAL SKIP STATION

For Inquiries: DIGITAL SKIP STATION
[TEL]048-264-7777

[6] Fun Operation of Heavy Machinery!

〔Oct.9 (Sun) and Oct.10 (Mon, Holiday) at the Promenade〕

Operate heavy machinery and have fun. Take photos!
Hosted by Kawaguchi City Construction Association

For Inquiries: Kawaguchi City Industrial Policy Section
[TEL]048-258-1110

[7] Come and Play with“GOMIMARU” Trampoline

〔Oct.10 (Mon, Holiday) at the Promenade〕

Family and Kids can enjoy “GOMIMARU” Trampoline for free.

Hosted by Kawaguchi City

For Inquiries: Kawaguchi City Industrial Policy Section
[TEL]048-258-1110

[8]One Day Animal Farm

〔Oct.10 (Mon, Holiday) at the Promenade〕

Small adorable creatures gather at SKIP City! Learn how to tend the animals from veteran experts. Fun for the entire family and friends.

For Inquiries: DIGITAL SKIP STATION
[TEL]048-264-7777

[9] The Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Marche

〔Oct.15(Sun) 10:00-15:00 at the Promenade〕

Come and purchase fresh vegetables of the fall season. Our local Saitama vegetable experts are supporting farm producers from the disaster struck area! Enjoy the fresh, safe, and tasty vegetables available for purchase.

Hosted by: DIGITAL SKIP STATION
Sponsored by: Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association
Supported by: The Organization for Urban-Rural Interchange Revitalization

For Inquiries: DIGITAL SKIP STATION
[TEL]048-264-7777

[10]Special Event

〔Oct.15 (Sat) and Oct.16 (Sun) at the Promenade〕

「Inazuma Eleven Go will appear twice at 12PM and 2PM on Sunday, October 16th. Plus, sidewalk artist, magicians, grade school brass bands, local orchestra and much more! Autograph sessions at Kawaguchi Auto Race Booth is also scheduled.

Hosted by NPO Saitama Audio-Visual Volunteers

For Inquiries: [TEL]048-259-3421

[11] Mikoshi Push!

〔Oct.16 (Sun.) from 12:45 to 13:15 at the Promenade〕

Enjoy the annual Autumn Festival Hosted by the local community. A large mikoshi (portable shrine) will appear at SKIP City.

Hosted by: Kamiaoki Central Council

For Inquiries: DIGITAL SKIP STATION
[TEL]048-264-7777

[12] Photo Exhibition

〔During the Festival at the Convention Hall Lobby〕

Still photos from the film and TV productions shot within the prefecture provided by local film commission will be on display.

For Inquiries: Saitama Prefecture Commerce and Service Industry Support Division
[TEL]048-830-3734