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The Japan Foundation Email Magazine, No. 154 (February 16, 2011)
(Circulation: 7,063)
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Dear readers:

"Japanese in Anime & Manga" Korean Version Launched!
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai launched the Korean version of "Japanese in Anime & Manga" website.
http://anime-manga.jp/korean/

Since the launch of the English version in February 2010 and
Spanish version in October 2010, over 2.2 million users around the world have already using this website from 181 countries and regions. Japanese anime and manga have been very popular in Korea, the country with the largest population of Japanese learners in the world. Chinese version of this website is scheduled to be launched in this March.

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Table of Contents: The Japan Foundation's Activities

<Japan>
(1) Japanese Film Screenings with English Subtitles (2/18, 3/18 Osaka)
(2) Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama (2/16-2/20 Yokohama)
(3) Lecture "Japan and Modernity: A Romanian Point of View"
(2/24 Tokyo)

<Asia & Oceania>
(4) Registration Started for New Japanese Culture Course
(2/7-3/10 Seoul)
(5) Shakuhachi Concert by Jumei Tokumaru (2/16 New Delhi)
(6) Film Screening of "A Dream for Kabul" and Discussion (2/17 Jakarta)
(7) Japanese Language Speech Contest for SLTA Students 2011
(2/19 Jakarta)
(8) Shingo Tokihiro Costume Exhibition (2/20-3/13 Kuala Lumpur)
(9) Korea-Japan Traditional Song and Dance Festival
(2/22-2/25 Seoul, Busan)　
(10) Lecture "India-Japan: Changing Perceptions" by Dr. Savitri
Vishwanathan (2/23 New Delhi)
(11) Wall Art Festival 2011 Artist Talk (2/24 New Delhi)

<Americas>
(12) Shigeyama Kyogen Theatre Company of Kyoto Comes to Brazil
(2/23-2/27 Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Sao Paulo)

<Europe & Africa>
(13) Silent Film Concert (2/16 Moscow)
(14) Lecture "What is Japan" (2/17 Moscow)
(15) Lecture by Pierre Troisgros on French Cuisine in Japan and France
(2/19 Paris)
(16) Seminar "Historical Spain-Japan Relations in the Colonial Context
of the Far East" (2/19 Madrid)
(17) Symposium "The Essence of Japanese Culture" (2/22 Paris)

<Library Information>
(18) List of New Arrivals Updated

<Japanese Film Screenings Overseas>
(19) Japanese Film Screenings Overseas in February

<Publications and Website Contents>
(20) "Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin" Updated
(21) "Omusubi" Issue 38 Released (Sydney)
(22) E-Bulletin "JF news UK" Issue 45 Released (London)
(23) Newsletter from The Japan Cultural Institute in Cologne Issued

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<Japan>
(1) Japanese Film Screenings with English Subtitles (2/18, 3/18 Osaka)

The Japan Foundation Kyoto Office and Osaka International House Foundation co-organize film screenings with English subtitles at the International House, Osaka (i-House) on February 18 and March 18. Admission fee is 500 yen per screening.

Friday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m.
"Billiken" (Director: Junji Sakamoto/ 1996/ 100 min)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/new/1101/01_01.html

Friday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
"Megane" (Director: Naoko Ogigami/ 2007/ 106 min)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/new/1101/01_05.html

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(2) Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama (2/16-2/20 Yokohama)

On its 15th occasion, TPAM (Tokyo Performing Arts Market) changes its name to Performing Arts Meeting and its venue to Yokohama, the first city that declared the "Creative City" policy in Japan.
The Japan Foundation is a member of Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama Executive Committee.

In addition to showcase performances by artists from Japan
and abroad, there will be many programs including a seminar,
presentations, and booth presentation.
For more information, please visit the official website:
http://www.tpam.or.jp/2011/e/index.html

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(3) Lecture "Japan and Modernity: A Romanian Point of View"
(2/24 Tokyo)

The Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Romania in Japan co-organize a lecture by Mr. Horia-Roman Patapievici, President of Romanian Cultural Institute, on his first visit to Japan. He will talk about Japan from the perspective of the modernism in literature and the issue of tradition versus modernity.

Date: February 24, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Venue: The Embassy of Romania, Tokyo
Language: Romanian (with consecutive translation into Japanese) Seats are limited to 20. Prior booking is essential.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/culture/new/1102/02-04.html (In Japanese)

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<Asia & Oceania>
(4) Registration Started for New Japanese Culture Course
(2/7-3/10 Seoul)

The Japan Foundation, Seoul starts new course "Japanese Culture 1" in April 2011. In this course, participants will learn Japanese culture and language by using "Karuta", Japanese traditional card game, in five lessons.

Course period: Every Friday between April 1 and May 6,
except for April 29
Registration period: February 7 to March 10
Capacity: 30 participants
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jpf.or.kr/news/news/201102/20110207000001.html (In Korean)

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(5) Shakuhachi Concert by Jumei Tokumaru (2/16 New Delhi)

The Japan Foundation, New Delhi hosts a shakuhachi (bamboo flute) concert by Jumei Tokumaru and his ensemble of young performers of traditional Japanese musical instruments.

Date : February 16 from 6:30 p.m.
Venue : The Japan Foundation, New Delhi
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jfindia.org.in/events/Shakuhachi.php?str_id=11

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(6) Film Screening of "A Dream for Kabul" and Discussion (2/17 Jakarta)

The Japan Foundation, Jakarta and Embassy of Canada in Indonesia co-organize a screening of "A Dream for Kabul". This Canadian documentary film is about a Japanese father whose son died in the attacks on the World Trade Center decides to help the people of Afghanistan in the hope of ending the cycle of violence.
After the screening, there will be a discussion about the film and its theme.

Date: February 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: The Japan Foundation Jakarta Hall
Admission free.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jpf.or.id/en/

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(7) Japanese Language Speech Contest for SLTA Students 2011
(2/19 Jakarta)

The Japan Foundation, Jakarta holds the national speech contest for high school students who are studying Japanese.

Date: Saturday, February 19 from 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Auditorium RRI Jakarta
Participants: 13 winners of local speech contest in 8 regions 4 winners of the national contest will also be nominated for Visiting
Program to Japan by the Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Kansai.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.jpf.or.id/en/

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(8) Shingo Tokihiro Costume Exhibition (2/20-3/13 Kuala Lumpur)

The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur and KLPAC (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre) co-organize a theatre costume exhibition by renowned Japanese costume designer, Shingo Tokihiro. He will also conduct two costume making and styling workshops with just a sheet of cloth and a pair of scissors.

Exhibition Details
Date: February 20 - March 13, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Pentas 2 Foyer, KLPAC
Admission: Free
Costume Making & Styling Workshop
Date: February 19 and 20
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: KLPAC
Registration Fee: RM50 (including materials)
* Maximum 20 participants per session
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jfkl.org.my/events/event_body.php?id=220

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(9) Korea-Japan Traditional Song and Dance Festival
(2/22-2/25 Seoul, Busan)　

As part of "The New Era: Japan-Korea Collaboration for the Future" project, the Japan Foundation and National Gugak Center in Korea co-organize Korea-Japan Traditional Song and Dance Festival in Seoul and Busan. Young performers of traditional dance and songs from both countries will be on the stage together.

Seoul
Date: February 22 and 23, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Small Theater of National Gugak Center Busan
Date: February 25, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Small Theater of National Gugak Center, Busan Admission free but prior booking is essential.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jpf.or.kr/events/news/201102/20110201000003.html
(In Korean)

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(10) Lecture "India-Japan: Changing Perceptions" by Dr. Savitri
Vishwanathan (2/23 New Delhi)

The Japan Foundation, New Delhi hosts a commemorative lecture by Dr. Savitri Vishwanathan, the recipient of the Japan Foundation Award for Japanese Language 2010.

Date : February 23, 5:00 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
Venue : The Japan Foundation, New Delhi
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jfindia.org.in/events/SavitriVishwanathan.php?str_id=8

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(11) Wall Art Festival 2011 Artist Talk (2/24 New Delhi)

Wall Art Festival(WAF) is an Art and Social development project which started in 2010. The Japan Foundation, New Delhi hosts an artist talk by two Japanese artists, Yusuke Asai and Ichiro Endo, artists who participate in this project and Akiko Ookuni, the director of WAF Project.

Date : February 24, 6:30 p.m.
Venue : The Japan Foundation, New Delhi
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jfindia.org.in/events/ArtBihar.php?str_id=7

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<Americas>
(12) Shigeyama Kyogen Theatre Company of Kyoto Comes to Brazil
(2/23-2/27 Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Sao Paulo)

The Japan Foundation, Sao Paulo, Consulate General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro and Consulate General of Japan in Curitiba co-host Kyogen performance tour in Brazil by Shigeyama Kyogen Theatre Company of Kyoto, their first appearance in this country. Performed in Japanese, but with explanations in Portuguese, the show is recommended for people over 12 years.

Schedule
Rio de Janeiro
Date: February 23 from 7:00 p.m.
Venue: CAIXA Cultural, Teatro Nelson Rodrigues
Curitiba
Date: February 25 from 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Centro Cultural Teatro Guaira - Auditorio Guairinha
Sao Paulo
Date: February 27 from 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Teatro Gazeta

Each performance is admission free.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.fjsp.org.br/agenda/11_02_kyogen.html (In Portuguese)

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<Europe & Africa>
(13) Silent Film Concert (2/16 Moscow)

The Japanese Culture Department "Japan Foundation" of the All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature (LFL) hosts a silent film concert. Two Russian artists will perform to a Japanese classic silent film "Kageboshi".

Date and time: February 16, 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Great Hall of the LFL
<Film>
"Edo Kaizoku-den (Robbers from Edo): Kageboshi"
(1925, 53 min)
Director: Buntaro Futagawa
Starring: Tsumasaburo Bando

<Performers>
Patrick K.-H. (Anton Yakhontov): sound artist, composer, visual artist Maral Yakshieva: composer, pianist, improviser and teacher For more information, please visit:
http://www.jpfmw.ru/ru/events/658.html (In Russian)

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(14) Lecture "What is Japan" (2/17 Moscow)

The Japanese Culture Department "Japan Foundation" of the All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature (LFL) has been hosting a monthly series of lecture entitled "What is Japan".

Date: February 17, 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Lecture Hall of the Japanese Culture Department "Japan Foundation" in LFL Lecturer: Baksheev Evgueni (Head of Research Center of Japanese Culture, the Russian Institute for Cultural Research)
Subject: Russian orientalist Nikolai Nevsky (1892-1937), researcher of culture of Ryukyu/Okinawa

For more information, please visit:
http://www.jpfmw.ru/ru/events/654.html (in Russian)

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(15) Lecture by Pierre Troisgros on French Cuisine in Japan and France
(2/19 Paris)

The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris (Maison de la culture du Japon a Paris) hosts a lecture by Pierre Troisgros, a distinguished chef.
Since he opened the first restaurant in Japan to serve high-quality
French cuisine in 1966, he also trained many Japanese students to be chefs of French cuisine in Japan.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.mcjp.fr/francais/conferences-colloques/la-cuisine-francaise-au-japon-et/la-cuisine-francaise-au-japon-et-290
(In French)

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(16) Seminar "Historical Spain-Japan Relations in the Colonial Context
of the Far East" (2/19 Madrid)

The Japan Foundation, Madrid hosts a seminar entitled "Historical
Spain-Japan Relations in the Colonial Context of the Far East" at the Ateneo de Madrid on February 19.
Eight experts from Japan and Spain will give lectures on their fields of study and then gather together in panel discussions to address the historical relations between Spain and Japan, particularly from the perspective of the phenomenon of colonialism in the Far East. Also, they will review the current relations of cultural exchange between both countries.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.fundacionjapon.es/Evento.sca?eve_id=70&id=8 (In Spanish)

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(17) Symposium "The Essence of Japanese Culture" (2/22 Paris)

The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris (Maison de la culture du Japon a Paris) hosts a symposium entitled "The Essence of Japanese Culture"
with the following four leading figures of Japanese culture working in various fields to discuss the vitality of the culture and its future.

"Wood": Yoko Tanaka, craft shop owner
"Rice": Makoto Tokuyama, sake brewery owner
"Earth: Shuhei Hasado, plasterer
"words" Madoka Mayuzumi, haiku poet

Date: February 22 at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.mcjp.fr/francais/conferences-colloques/l-essence-de-la-culture-japonaise-222/l-essence-de-la-culture-japonaise
(In French)

Ms. Tanaka will also have lectures "Japanese Crafts: Think Tradition" on February 24 and 25. On the second day, Mr. Hasado will join the lecture as a guest speaker. http://www.mcjp.fr/francais/conferences-colloques/artisanat-japonais-penser-la/artisanat-japonais-penser-la-294

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<Library Information>
(18) List of New Arrivals Updated

The JFIC Library maintains a collection of Japan-related books in
languages other than Japanese, Japanese-language study and teaching materials, periodicals in Japanese and English, audio-visual materials on Japan, and the Japan Foundation publications.

A list of new arrivals in January is updated. http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/about/jfic/lib/newly/1101.pdf

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<Japanese Film Screenings Overseas>
(19) Japanese Film Screenings Overseas in February

The February schedule of Japanese film screenings overseas is now posted on the Japan Foundation website. http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/culture/media/oversea/1102.html

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<Publications and Website Contents>
(20) "Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin" Updated

"Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin" provides Japanese-language teachers with useful information on Japanese-language education.

The contents "Ideas for Japanese-Language Classrooms", "Current Report on Japanese Language Education around the Globe" and "Bookshelf" were updated for January. http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japanese/survey/tsush

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(21) "Omusubi" Issue 38 Released (Sydney)

The Japan Foundation, Sydney started emailing their newsletter
"Omusubi". The latest Issue 38 can be read from:
http://mailmagazine.jpf-sydney.org/issue38/

To subscribe to "Omusubi," please visit:
http://www.jpf.org.au/omusubi/subscribe.htm

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(22) E-Bulletin "JF news UK" Issue 45 Released (London)

The Japan Foundation, London has published the latest issue of its e-bulletin, "JF news UK."
http://system.newzapp.co.uk/GPage.asp?LID=OSwxNjYwMDQyMTU=

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(23) Newsletter from The Japan Cultural Institute in Cologne Issued

The Japan Cultural Institute in Cologne start emailing the February issue of their newsletter.

To subscribe to the newsletter, please visit:
http://www.jki.de/newsletter.html?&L=1

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