Celebration Reception of the 10th Anniversary of BONJOUR FRANCE 2025 at the French Ambassador’s Residence

Mizuka UENO　(Guest Principal, Tokyo Ballet)

Born in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Mizuka Ueno began ballet at the age of 5.

In 1993, at the age of 15, she won the Prix de Lausanne scholarship and studied abroad for two years at the Princess Grace Academy of Classical Dance in Monaco. She graduated at the top of her class.

Upon returning to Japan, she starred in numerous classical full-length ballets and works by Roland Petit.

In 2004, she joined the Tokyo Ballet. As a principal dancer, she commanded the spotlight in leading roles within Japan's most prestigious ballet companies.

Her signature work is “Boléro.” As the last dancer to receive direct instruction in ‘Boléro’ from the late Maurice Béjart, one of the world's most renowned choreographers of the 20th century, and the first Japanese woman permitted to perform it, Ueno Mizuka's “Boléro” captivates audiences by gathering all attention onto the deep red circular table, with her soul's radiance overflowing from her raised hands, continuing to move the hearts of many.

She has been a leading figure in the Japanese ballet world for over 20 years and is a world-renowned ballerina sought after by dancers around the world for collaborations. 

Her achievements were recognized with the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in the Dance Category at the 72nd Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival in 2021. 

She also received the Purple Ribbon Medal in 2023.

Her career spans beyond ballet to various disciplines. In 2021, she performed in the musical "Don Juan" and the Noh dance play “At the Hawk's Well" commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Minoru Gensho Umewaka, acclaimed as a “Living National Treasure”.

In 2022, she launched her production brand “piuprima di mizuka,” expanding into fashion, beauty, and healthcare-related products. 

She currently serves as the Kanagawa Tourism Goodwill Ambassador and was appointed as a special committee member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Hall Renovation Basic Plan Formulation Committee in 2025. 

In April 2023, she was appointed as a guest principal with The Tokyo Ballet.

Klara BLANC

Klara BLANC is an entrepreneur and influencer based in Tokyo, where she has over 900,000 followers on social media. She began her career at Louis Vuitton before returning to Japan, where she had previously lived while studying. Since then, she has worked as a model for prestigious fashion houses such as Dior, Hermès, Fendi, and Coach.

Alongside her work as an influencer and model, she is CEO of the creative agency monopo Tokyo and is developing her own brand, Atelier Rouge.

Charles-Henry Lebourg　- Owner-Chef of Charles-Henry

Charles-Henry was born into a Normandy farming family where homemade livestock, vegetables, and fruits were the norm. Even the butter used by his grandmother was homemade, and at the age of four he decided to become a chef. He honed his skills under Joël Robuchon and was fascinated by the artisanal handiwork that led him to pastry. After training in Michelin-starred kitchens around the world, Charles-Henry had a dream of opening his own restaurant in Japan, and in April 2024, he finally opened his long-awaited café, French Modern Café “Charles-Henry” in Daikanyama, Tokyo. To end the meal on a high note and accompany it with a sweet touch, enjoy a surprise dessert specially prepared for the soirée by pastry chef Charles-Henry!

Bebechan

Bebechan is a French Youtuber, originally from Nice, living in Japan. His YouTube channel "Bebechan - French in Japan" has over 650,000 subscribers, and he has over one million followers on social media. He shares the charm of Japan and the wonders of Japanese culture through a French lens. Aiming to become a bridge between Japan and France, he is also developing activities focusing on the charms of both countries: in 2023 he published his first book, “French People Don't Say Bonjour.'', and in 2024, he opened a cake shop called “Charles-Henry” in Daikanyama, Tokyo.　

Florent DABADIE

Born in Paris in 1974, and graduate of Langues'O, he worked as an editorial assistant for the film magazine Première Japon between 1998 and 2003. At the same time, he interpreted for the French coach of the Japanese national soccer team until the 2002 World Cup. In 2004, he became sports news host for Fuji national television and the WOWOW channel. Later, in 2014, he set up his own production and consultancy company for sports and cultural events.

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