Here’s the full schedule for the Galactic Senate Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan, taking place between April 18th to 20th at Makuhari Messe, Tokyo.
Friday, April 18
Opening Greeting & Fan Club Introductions
10:00am – 10:15am
Opening greeting and fan club introductions by club representatives.
The 501st Legion – Bad Guys Doing Good; Past, Present & Future
10:15am – 11:00am
So you want to enlist in the 501st Legion? Hyperdrive with us on a journey to the past of where it all started, through the present and beyond. Find out what Bad Guys Doing Good really means and what awaits you as a member.
Saber Guild Kids’ Lightsaber Training
11:00am – 12:00pm
Join the Saber Guild and teach young newcomers the use of lightsabers and the Force. They have the opportunity to learn lightsaber moves and the power of the Force. Spaces are limited, so please apply early to ensure your child can train. Morning classes will be held in Japanese. The afternoon session will be in english. Stop by the Galactic Senate booth and register your kids for training. Everything is first come first served.
Women Of Star Wars- Costuming across the Galaxy
12:00pm – 1:00pm
We would be honoured if you would join us as we celebrate the joy of costuming, delving into the unique challenges and opportunities for women costumers in the Star Wars Universe. From Armor, body shape, to soft goods and everything in between!
Saber Guild- Choices
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Viscerally haunted by their past, a Sith acolyte struggles with capturing a Jedi knight, as the encounter forces the acolyte to face who they once were–and who they ultimately want to be.
Mando Mercs Costume Club: This is Our Way!
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Come meet the Mando Mercs! We’ll be discussing the organization, history, our mission and membership requirements. Followed by a Q&A.
Saber Guild Kids’ Lightsaber Training
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join the Saber Guild and teach young newcomers the use of lightsabers and the Force. They have the opportunity to learn lightsaber moves and the power of the Force. Spaces are limited, so please apply early to ensure your child can train. Morning classes will be held in Japanese. The afternoon session will be in english. Stop by the Galactic Senate booth and register your kids for training. Everything is first come first served.
How Cosplay Changed My Life
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Come hear accounts from fan group members about their experiences and how cosplay has changed their lives.
A “hope” relay by Rebel Fleet Troopers
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Rebel Fleet Troopers move from the fan area to the stage, escaping from Darth Vader and entrusting “hope” to Princess Leia.
Saturday, April 19
For the love of Costuming- Do you want to build a spectacular costume!? Let’s get right to it!
10:00am – 11:00am
Costume designers, prop builders and makers from around the world, coming together in an open discussion on a variety of costuming tips, tricks, How to’s, overcoming the fear of starting a costume to wearing it. Insight into what goes into creating and costuming. What to look for, and where! From fabrics, plastics, 3D printing and everything in between.
Saber Guild Kids’ Lightsaber Training
11:00am – 12:00pm
Join the Saber Guild and teach young newcomers the use of lightsabers and the Force. They have the opportunity to learn lightsaber moves and the power of the Force. Spaces are limited, so please apply early to ensure your child can train. Morning classes will be held in Japanese. The afternoon session will be in english. Stop by the Galactic Senate booth and register your kids for training. Everything is first come first served.
Rebel Legion Galactic Senate Presents: Prequel High Fashion Costumes
12:00pm – 1:00pm
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Episode 3, the Rebel Legion Galactic Senate presents a fashion show of screen-accurate dignitary costumes from the prequels, like Queen Amidala and her handmaidens! Then, costumers will explain how they created their costumes to help you start your own costuming journey to the Galactic Senate.
Saber Guild- Tales of the Lightsaber
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join Saber Guild for a series of demonstrations and duels. Members from across the world join together to provide several examples of lightsaber choreography. Enjoy all the different styles and presentations with fellow Star Wars fans on the Galactic Senate Stage. May the Force be with you.
Down & Dirty Mandalorian Armor: Presented by the Mando Mercs
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join the Mando Mercs and learn how to make your own armor!
Saber Guild Kids’ Lightsaber Training
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Join the Saber Guild and teach young newcomers the use of lightsabers and the Force. They have the opportunity to learn lightsaber moves and the power of the Force. Spaces are limited, so please apply early to ensure your child can train. Morning classes will be held in Japanese. The afternoon session will be in english. Stop by the Galactic Senate booth and register your kids for training. Everything is first come first served.
Of Sith & Smugglers- The Dark Empire Costume Club
4:00pm – 5:00pm
We are The Dark Empire! Join us as we dive into the darkness that makes up the costumes you’d find in this major LFL recognized Star Wars Costuming club, and more importantly WHY! From Custom and Canon Force using Sith to the Pirates, Thieves, Dark Magik Practitioners, Bounty Hunters, Crimelords, Dark Jedi and Smugglers. If you deal in the darkness and move in the shadows, and love volunteer charity work and creative costuming freedom, The Dark Empire is the club for you!
Team Asia
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Join us as we showcase the regional fan groups and disover their cultures and learn about their activites!
Sunday, April 20
The Japanese Garrison – Celebrating 25 years in the 501st Legion
10:00am – 10:15am
Japanese Garrison’s 25th Anniversary In The 501st Legion panel. A look back, at the present and beyond.
Galactic Academy: Tenoo Campus – Open Campus
10:15am – 10:30am
Galactic Academy: Tenoo Campus – Open Campus
Featured JG Member / Bandai Model Cover Artist: Hidetaka Tenjin
10:30am – 11:00am
Join us for a interview with Japanese Garrison member, star artist of Star Wars Bandai model cover art, HidetakaTenjin. Showcasing his artwork, process and background as an artist and a long time member of the 501st Legion.
Saber Guild Kids’ Lightsaber Training
11:00am – 12:00am
Join the Saber Guild and teach young newcomers the use of lightsabers and the Force. They have the opportunity to learn lightsaber moves and the power of the Force. Spaces are limited, so please apply early to ensure your child can train. Morning classes will be held in Japanese. The afternoon session will be in english. Stop by the Galactic Senate booth and register your kids for training. Everything is first come first served.
Droid Builders Building 101: Getting Started and Building Basics
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Learn about droid building! We’ll discuss Astromechs, MSEs and our club’s origins.
Saber Guild Kids’ Lightsaber Training
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join the Saber Guild and teach young newcomers the use of lightsabers and the Force. They have the opportunity to learn lightsaber moves and the power of the Force. Spaces are limited, so please apply early to ensure your child can train. Morning classes will be held in Japanese. The afternoon session will be in english. Stop by the Galactic Senate booth and register your kids for training. Everything is first come first served.
Rebel Legion Medal of Bravery Ceremony
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Reproduce the Star Wars: A New Hope Yavin Medal of Bravery Ceremony. The ceremony will be held with the theme song, from entrance to award ceremony, and a photo session will be held. Guests will also enter with the theme song, and have them take a commemorative photo with the medal hanging from their neck. On the stage.
Fan Groups Closing Ceremony
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Fan groups closing ceremony.
Check out all the schedules for Star Wars Celebration Japan here.
