Japan Day 2013
First impressions of Japan most likely involve geishas, tall skyscrapers, anime and electronics. Although this is true, we believe that Japan has so much more to offer and so much more to focus on. In 2011, Japan suffered the triple disasters of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster – events that really threatened Japan. Although…
The 12th Hina Matsuri
Japanese Experience: from 1 to 2.30 pm kimono wearing, origami, tasting Japanese sweets, writing your names in Japanese alphabets, travel information on Japan, etc Performance: from 2.30 to 3.30 pm Taiko (Japanese drumming) by pupils from Hillhead Primary School and the participants at Taiko Fun Workshops Date: 2 March 2013, 1pm – 3.30pm Venue: Kibble…
Lincoln Festival of Japanese Culture 2013
The Lincoln Festival of Japanese Culture is a celebration showcasing Japanese film, music, art, food and much more. Lincoln based Blueprint: Film Foundation are organising and putting on the event with additional funding from the Japan Society and Lincoln BIG to celebrate Japanese Culture and share it with the Lincolnshire community. The main event is…
London Korean Times Films of the Year 2012
After watching lots of film in the Year 2012, I have compiled my top 10 favourite films. These are my favourite films of the Year 2012 in no particular order. 1. Masquerade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOzMGw9tfU0 Lee Byung Hun has done a really good job in portraying two characters: serious character and funny character. He managed to act…
HYPER JAPAN 2012 Christmas
HYPER JAPAN is the UK’s biggest celebration of Japanese culture, cuisine and cool. HYPER JAPAN is a unique event that offers something for both the dedicated Japanophile and those not so familiar with Japanese or Asian culture. It’s fun, colourful, diverse, and a great way to discover new and interesting trends. Further details will be…
Kinuyo Tanaka Retrospective – Leeds International Film Festival
This year’s 26th Leeds International Film Festival programme will include a special retrospective to one the greatest actress in the history of Japanese cinema, Kinuyo Tanaka (1909-77). While Tanaka is widely for her work as an actress, a lesser known fact is that she was also the first Japanese woman to build a body of…
London International Animation Festival
The London International Animation Festival will take place this year at the Barbican Centre, and will present a selection of events and films related to Japanese animation, including a showcase of new Japanese animation from the renowned CALF collective, and a retrospective and masterclass with Japanese animatio auteur Koji Yamamura. Date: 25 October 2012 –…
Scotland Loves Anime
Entering its third year, the Scotland Loves Anime film festival welcomes yet more premieres, talks and workshops over nine days. Highlights include a vast line-up of some of the freshest anime films including Tiger and Bunny – The Beginning, From Up on Poppy Hill, and London-set High-school girlband film K-On! The Movie, for which director…
Japan Foundation at Japan Matsuri
The Japan Foundation will be holding a stall at the Japan Matsuri, London’s annual celebration of Japanese culture. Come and visit us to learn more about what we can offer to learners and teachers of Japanese language, take part in a Japan Quiz and maybe even grab some Japanese goodies! Date: 6 October 2012 from…
