Japan Booth at New Delhi World Book Fair 2012
The New Delhi World Book Fair is the biggest book fair in the Afro-Asian Region. There will be a Japanese booth exhibiting a variety of books and catalogues introducing Japanese culture to visitors. These are to include genres such as Japanese language education, origami, picture books, manga, contemporary literature, new books, social science, tourism, photography […]
Japanese Design Today 100 in Lucknow
The designs of products for living are mirrors that reflect the life of our society and the personal lifestyles of individuals. These designs vividly depict the hopes and dreams of the people using the products as well as the designers and corporations creating them. This world- traveling “Japanese Design Today 100” exhibition is a selection […]
The 8th IAWRT Asian Women’s Festival 2012
The history of Japanese film spans more than a century since the first feature was produced in 1898. Now, more than 400 films are being made every year following independent developments influenced by Japan’s culture and traditions. This event, to be held in India, includes works covering diverse themes from various angles portraying anguish and […]
Women Auteurs: The 8th IAWRT Asian Women’s Festival 2012
This event includes films by eight Japanese women directors in the global spotlight, such as Naomi Kawase, winner of the Caméra d’Or (Golden Camera) and the Grand Prix at the Cannes International Film Festival for her film Mogari no Mori (The Mourning Forest), Tsuki Inoue, whose film Daichi o Tataku Onna (The Woman Who is […]
Photo Exhibition: The History of India-Japan Exchanges
This exhibition is to introduce around 60 photos that relate the history of cultural exchange between India and Japan from the Meiji Period (1868-1912) to modern times. A similar photo exhibition of these bilateral ties was held in 2007 in India and Japan, marking the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the cultural exchange agreement […]
Lecture on Disaster Prevention by Prof. Moris
The Kizuna Festival presented by Jawaharlal Nehru University is aimed at students of the Japanese language. The event has been running every year since 2007, except 2011 when it was cancelled at short notice due to the earthquake in Japan. This year, various plans are being made, including taiko drumming and bon-odori dancing, Japanese film […]
Yasuzo Masumura Retrospective
Yasuzo Masumura (1924-1986) learned Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti on a study abroad in Italy before working as assistant director for Kenji Mizoguchi and Kon Ichikawa after returning to Japan. He directed his first film in 1957. He gave rise to new Japanese cinema through modern, daring direction and has left us with a number […]
Japanese Kite Workshops
Dummy The designs of products for living are mirrors that reflect the life of our society and the personal lifestyles of individuals. These designs vividly depict the hopes and dreams of the people using the products as well as the designers and corporations creating them. Dummy This world-traveling “Japanese Design Today 100” exhibition is a […]
KENTARO!! – Contemporary Dance Performance in Bangalore
KENTARO!! is one of the most promising choreographers in Japan. He was deeply impressed by street dance culture as a kid. He then discovered and was attracted by more improvised contemporary dance, started to work on pieces that combines street dance techniques and dramatic elements of contemporary dance. His highly original and lyrical performances are […]
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Registrations for “Wagashi” have closed at 6th Feb midnight