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You know, sometimes a festival can be a bit hectic, so how about a quick break from it? Its roots deep within Japanese culture, tea has developped, over the centuries, its own customs and traditions. The tea ceremony, through which they take shape, will allow you to escape the craze of the con and live a peaceful and enlightening experience.

Several martial art dojos, both new and old, will be performing exhibitions at Nadeshicon! Ranging from iaido to lightsabers, there will be something for everyone. Let yourself be inspired by their philosophies and discipline!

Following their roaring success in 2015, the taiko group is back once again to deliver yet another thunderous performance! Once used both in times of war and worship, the taiko has long been rooted in Japanese culture, its story running as deep as its sound soars high. Experience this powerful storm for yourself, and even take part in it!

Multidisciplinary circus artist from Japan, Ryunosuke is a master at captivating his audience with his overflowing charisma and seemingly-impossible tricks. A fan-favorite every year, he will be performing one of his shows in Salle Hydro-Québec for the best, most colourful experience possible. Let yourself be carried away by the movement!

In love with Japanese culture for many years now, Martin Savard set out on the mission to adapt Rakugo to the French language. Performance art in which the storyteller, alone and sitting on their knees, only has their upper body, a paper fan, a small cloth and, most importantly, their voice to carry the story, Rakugo has been part of Japanese culture for well over a thousand years. Adapting such a polished discipline is not something you want to miss!