As far as I know Ukulele Picnic is about the biggest ukulele bash in or around Tokyo--and it cost nothing to get in. I would be going myself if I did not have previous events scheduled.
This year, the event will feature Sekiguchi Kazuyuki, Iwao, Ukulele Ultraman, Arizato Tomoka, Okamoto Yohey, Inoue Maki, Laula, the Kuricorder Quartet, Paniolo Yamauchi, Taupou, and Yanawaraba. It starts 10AM on 20 August. The day before, there will be some run-up events with others putting in performances. In past years, generally the lesser-knowns lead up to the big names....the usual state of affairs.
The Ukulele Picnic is an annual event held somewhere near/south of Yokohama (Yokosuka, if you are into naval history), having started in 2000. Overseas musicians in the past have included Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr., Janet Klein, the Bruce Shimabukuro Band, and Troy Fernandez.
It seems a direct bus will be running this year between Misakiguchi Station and the enterance (for 300 yen apparently). It is an outdoor event, therefore the weather can be a factor.
Those in Japan who are interested but unable to attend might be able to order up a T-shirt or an original sticker.
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