Attend the Japan Matsuri 2013

Trafalgar Square becomes a centre for all things Japanese today, with music food and dance from 11am until 9pm, as well as fun activities such as Japanese cartoon Japanese games and the chance to dress in kimono.

We are told to expect Taiko Drumming, Japanese Dance and a live karaoke contest on the main stage, as well as martial arts demonstrations, attracting up to 70,000 visitors. It's a promotional exercise for all things Japanese, supported by the Japan Association in the UK, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK, the Japan Society and the Embassy of Japan.

For full details, see http://japanmatsuri.com