18 November 2014
The Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures is holding its Toshiba Lectures in Japanese Art and Science on 20, 26 and 28 November 2014. The title of the series is Looking for the Roots of Modern Japanese Science and Technology in Edo-Period Japan 1615–1868 and the speaker is Kazuyoshi Suzuki (National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo).
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Do not miss this opportunity to apply to take part in Sir Peter Parker Awards. Former Daiwa Scholar Louis Barson won in 2008! A wide range of fabulous prizes are available, including a Return Air Ticket to Japan, and many many more!
Read on28 October 2014
You are invited to Carl Randall’s Artists Talk, in conjunction with his solo exhibition Shōzō [肖像] at Berloni London on Saturday 8th November, 3 – 5pm. Carl will talk about the paintings and drawings in the exhibition as well as about his time spent in Japan, followed by a Q & A session. The talk is free of charge and there is no need to book, please just pop along.
Read on27 October 2014
The Experience Japan Exhibition is now in its fourth year. The event gets bigger each year with more and more people taking part to find out about the growing range of study and work opportunities available in Japan. Experience Japan will take place at the Royal Society in London. on Saturday, 15 November, 13:00 – 18:00.
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Given the huge interest that the current Shinro Ohtake exhibition at the Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art has attracted, you may be interested in art historian, Kiyoko Mitsuyama Wdowiak’s talk on post-war Japanese contemporary art, placing Shinro Ohtake’s practice in a broader context. The talk will take place at the Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art (near Old Street and Angel Stations) at 7pm on Tuesday 28 October 2014.
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Yoi Kawakubo is a photographer and artist, born in Spain and currently based in Tokyo.He bases his works on themes regarding the ontology of photography, light, and social issues such as disaster affected areas of Fukushima and Tohoku. On Wednesday 8 October at 2pm, he will give a talk at the ICA in London (in partnership with the University of the Arts London: Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon).
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The UK premiere of acclaimed new feature documentary LOVE HOTEL was held at the ICA London on Wednesday 17th September at 8pm. Given the popularity of the film the ICA has announced additional screenings for the Osaka based feature documentary LOVE HOTEL after the UK Premiere on the 17th September and extra screenings Saturday 20th September at 3.30pm and Sunday 28th September at 2:00pm sold out. The additional dates are Friday 26th September 8.45pm; Saturday 27th September 2.00pm; Sunday 28th September 2:00pm; Tuesday 30th September 6.40pm and Thursday 2nd October 6.40pm. Please find more information at: http://www.ica.org.uk/whats-on/love-hotel.
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Dr Jonathan Mackintosh, Lecturer in World History at the School of Humanities and Performing Arts (Faculty of Arts & Humanities) took up his post in Plymouth in September 2012. Recently he has been busily involved with Japan400 Plymouth which will take place from 26 September to 1 October 2014. Here he tells us all about it.
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Japan Matsuri will be back at Trafalgar Square on Saturday the 27th of September 2014!
Read on23 July 2014
Although most of the Japanese events are featured at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, there are a few unmissable events at the Edinburgh Book Festival and International Festival. Be sure to check out Haruki Murakami’s new book release, and Midori 2’s concert recital in which she brings the two genres of classical and electronic music together, featuring Mario Davidovsky.
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