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NOH THEATRE PERFORMANCE
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 […]
Hikari Exhibition –
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 Family Secret
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 […]
BUDDIES
Spring, 1935. Shuzo Kadokura, president of a successful munitions factory, still has an eye for the ladies, even though he is married. Senkichi Mizuta, a modest businessman, is very much family oriented. However, despite their differences in personality, they have been friends for more than 20 years. Kimiko, Kadokura’s wife, arranges a meeting between Mizuta’s […]
‘from the shore’
The Japan Foundation brings paintings exhibition by Yuriko Lochan. Yuriko Lochan is a Japanese artist living in India since 1987. She has graduated and holding Masters Degree in painting from Kyoto City University of Arts, one of the best fine art institutions in Japan. She has been holding her solo exhibitions in India as well […]
Tokyo Heaven
Yu is a “campaign girl.” Her face adorns all the advertising for a new product. Her biggest problem is the managing director of the advertising agent, Shirayuki, whose sexual advances offend her. Mid- campaign, while riding in the car, he starts harassing her and tries to feel her up. Attempting to escape his advances, she […]
Children On The Island
The main theme of this film centers on the importance of teacher/pupil rapport. The sub-theme points out the futility of war. It is 1928, and Hisako Oishi becomes the teacher of the primary school on Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Her pupils, the sons and daughters of the village shop keepers, number an even […]
Hachiko
This heart – warming movies about a dog’s devotion to his master is based on a true story. It also embodies the virtue of loyalty that is so prized by the Japanese. A puppy is sent from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan to Professor Ueno of Tokyo University in Tokyo. Though ailing, it soon recovers, […]
The Water Station
This is a rendition of Shogo Ohta’s silent play “The Water Station” featuring Shankar Venkateswaran, a young stage director gaining attention in India, as well as up- andcoming actors chosen from auditions held throughout India. Shogo Ohta (1939-2007) was a playwright and stage director from Japan that during the cacophony of the 1960s established a […]
Oritai Exhibition 2012
The Origami Oritai, India and The Japan Foundation presents annual ‘Oritai Exhibition 2012’ , starting from December 10th. Since we are celebrating 60th Anniversary of Japan-India Diplomatic Relations this year, hence our items are mainly on the theme ‘Bonding’ along with ‘Love & Peace’ . Oritai members got together at Japan Foundation on every Wednesdays […]
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