Yamato ushers in Philippines-Japan Friendship Month

MANILA, Philippines - To highlight the celebration of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month, the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), SM Supermalls and Cebu Pacific Air, together with the Embassy of Japan, Yoshinoya and ClickTheCity.com bring back “Yamato: Drums of Japan” for a three-night show on July 8 (SM Mall of Asia Center Stage), July 9 (SM Mall of Asia Music Hall), and July 10 (SM North EDSA Sky Dome), at 7:30 pm.

Yamato, one of the best taiko ensembles from Japan, was formed in 1993 by Masaki Ogawa in Yamato-no-kuni (country of Yamato) the present day Nara Prefecture. The group is composed of 17 members who combine traditional Japanese musical formats with modern rhythms and themes. With more than 2,000 performances in 45 countries around the world to its credit, Yamato continues to bring its music to various audiences. From the Philippines, the next stop to its Asian Tour is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

For inquiries, call Japan Foundation, Manila at 811-6155 to 58, or e-mail@jfmo.org.ph, or visit http://www.jfmo.org.ph.