Events: 2012

World Heritage Exhibition

The Japan Foundation presents exhibition of Japan’s heritage, in 3 parts of two weeks each, starting from 18th June. The first part of the exhibition – “Kyoto Heritage “ pertains to the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto City, Uji City and Otsu City)”. Kyoto is the most ancient heritage city of Japan. The second […]


The Japan Foundation, New Delhi, launches “Book Donation Fair”. To attend the fair and take books free of cost, one must be a valid member of The Japan Foundation, Library. The books shall be distributed on ‘first come first serve’ basis. Maximum Limit : Three books (English/Japanese), two magazines (Japanese), and two Japanese newspaper will […]


Although 27 years have passed since the great tea master Sen no Rikyu died on the order of the taiko, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, his favorite and last disciple, Hongakubo communicates with him daily as if he were still alive. One day, Hongakubo receives a surprise visit from Lord Oda Urakusai, who has become obsessed with the […]


Reiko Akagi is an enka singer (trad. Japanese pop) without much of a reputation. She and her manager, Sugai, are constantly on tour, doing small time appearances all over Japan and getting by on sales of the accompanying CDs. One day, they visit Kiryu City in Gunma prefecture where Reiko was born and raised. This […]


Though many national and international organizations have produced many documentaries and films on issues related to disaster management, they have so far been deprived of a right platform. Global Forum for Disaster Reduction (GFDR) is committed to provide an international platform to producers of these documentaries and films from various countries. This will result in […]


Theme: Popular Films,JFCC Selection 2018 Film: ALWAYS-Sunset On Third Street-3  Saturday, 24th March’18 at 2:00 pm  Director: Takashi Yamazaki Duration: 142 min #Entryfree With English Subtitles ©2012/“Always3” Film Partners/ color Synopsis: Set in 1964, as Tokyo had started preparing itself to host the Olympics, buildings and highways are being constructed at a feverish pace, and excitement […]


Embassy of Japan in India, cordially invites you to NOH THEATRE PERFORMANCE by Kanze Noh School (29-member Group led by 25th Generation and 26th Generation Grand Masters of Kanze Noh School) Organized by Mithila Museum, Niigata, Japan Supported by Embassy of Japan in India, The Japan Foundation, FICCI Noh, world’s oldest extant professional theatre, was […]


It is a contemporary photography from Japan by Yuji Obata, Tokihiro Sato, Shiho Kito, Kimiko Yoshida, Ken Kitano, in support from The Japan Foundation.   Hikari: Contemporary Photography from Japan explores the notion of “Hikari” (the Japanese word for light) in each of the photographers’ work. Each artist investigates how light can be used as […]


The Japan Foundation, New Delhi would like to announce you the launch of “Series of Passionate Talking” (Atsuku Kataru Kai) In this series, we would like to pick up various topics just to TALK about. The Japan Foundation, New Delhi will have this series occasionally throughout the year in 2012. The Very First Topic to […]


Driving home late at night, Motomura Hiroshi accidentally hits a young woman with his car. He panics and flees the scene for home where he confesses to his wife Yoko, signaling his desire to turn himself In. Yoko, however, convinces him that his arrest would mean the end for their already damaged family. Their daughter […]