Yoyogi park in Tokyo Japan was bathed in a Jamaica vibe last weekend when the 2010 staging of the One Love Jamaica Festival took place from May 5th to 9th. News from pals in Japan was that there was a lot of publicity around the festival this year and a huge crowd was expected. I still haven’t made it to my first One Love Jamaica Festival in Japan yet but posting about it every year just gets me excited about being in Japan one year to be able to attend. For now I am content with enjoying Jamaica from inside Jamaica ^_^.
This Japanese man was getting his groove on to the music he loves
A big thank you to Paul for sending me a link to the pictures he took at the festival. I was promised some more pictures from some other people but I didn’t get them in time for this post. Join me in thanking Paul by following him on Twitter and checking out his blog. Lots more pictures and videos below.
Bob Marley’s music is huge in Japan
There are a lot of awesome videos from the festival this year that can be found by doing a quick search on Youtube. Embedded one of the better ones below with parts two and more available for those interested.
I recently blogged about Jamrock Cafe and Restaurant who were present at the festival
Nothing says Jamaican music like a 12 foot stack of speakers
Jerk Chicken, makes me want to eat some now
Get your Jamaican colours here
Lots of Jamaica related memorabilia was on sale
Lots of Jamaican food for all to enjoy
A decent crown filing through the festival
dancing up a storm!
Anybody in Tokyo managed to go to the festival this year? Share you experience below in the comments.
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Ahh, Summer festival season! I love it! Can’t wait to be there in the outdoors with food, music, and a cold beer.
Thanks for the mention. Hope you can get to Japan to see the Jamaican festival. you can also download some QTVR panoramas here. http://public.me.com/paulhartrick
mm 500 yen for Jamaican food… ^^
looks like fun.
It was pretty good this year from what I am told. [japan]
so much color. so much fun!
yeah I enjoyed this year more than last year for sure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6TyKhyX9Q4
Does anybody know of any more similar events happening in Toyko soon? Are there any Jamaican artists playing a concert, if so where?
would love to performe at the one love fest we are a ragga band from az here is our page http://www.latinorebelband.com if anyone could help us get to japan so we could jam at the fest let me know send me an email paul.chavez@tuhsd.org one love paul chavez lrb