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JAPAN-INDIA FRIENDSHIP YEAR 2007
JAPAN YEAR IN INDIA
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Japan Year in India 2007


As of 29 June 2007

EVENTS IN NEW DELHI


Contact address for further information:

Events in Northern Region: Japan Information Centre, Embassy of Japan, 50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021 Tel: 2412-2970~3 Fax: 2410-2976 Events in Western Region: Consulate General of Japan, No.1 Baba Saheb Dahanukar Marg, Cumbala Hill, Mumbai - 400026 Tel: 2351 7101 Fax: 2351 7120 Events in Southern Region: Consulate General of Japan,12/1 Cenetoph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018 Tel: 24323860-3 Fax: 2432 3859 Events in Eastern Region: Consulate General of Japan, 55 M N Sen Lane, Tollygunge, Kolkata - 700040 Tel: 24211970 Fax: 2421 1971

*Programmes are subject to change.

EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN REGION

Month
Event
Venue
Organizer (Contact)
Entry
December 16-20 Japanese Pottery Exhibition by
Asa Bhanu Japan Centre , Japan Foundation and Consulate
General of Japan , Chennai
Chowmahalla Palace , Hyderabad Asa Bhanu Japan Centre/ Japan Foundation/Consulate General of Japan , Chennai (Asa Bhanu Centre 040-23541337, 23542127) Open
January 12-14 Story Telling Lecture/Workshop Koto Lecture/Demonstration Indian Dance Performance Natanakairali Kudiyattam Trissur Cochin JML Seminar Yoshiro Irono Institute of Music, Tokyo Natanakairali (Irinjalakuda), Talam Cultural Society (Trissur) & Fine Arts Society ( Cochin )
January 13-16 Kite Festival Necklace Road, Hyderabad Asa Bhanu Japan Centre/ Japan Foundation/Consulate General of Japan , Chennai (Asa Bhanu Centre 040-23541337) Open
February 7-8 Wadaiko Performance (Japanese Traditional Drum) byOEdo-Sukeroku Taiko Group Music Academy , Chennai Consulate General of Japan , Chennai (044-24323860) Invitation
February 17 Japanese Language Speech Contest (South Zone) Savera Hotel, Chennai Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chennai , Japan Foundation, Consulate General of Japan , Chennai (IJCCI : 044-24352010) Open
April 27 Symposium on: Regional Security Concerns of Japan & India Hotel Savera, Chennai Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chennai, (Tel: 24352010)  
May 12 Lecture on: Energy Outlook for the Future & Scope for Japan-India Cooperation Savera Hotel, Chennai Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chennai, (Tel: 24352010)  
May 23 5th Lecture of Japan-India Lecture Series "Japanese way of introduction of Indian Philosophies" by Prof. Sengaku Mayeda University of Madras Chennai Consulate General of Japan , Chennai (044-24323860) Open
June 13 Seminar on “Outsourcing opportunities between Japanese & Tamilnadu Small & Medium Enterprises” Hotel Savera, Chennai Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chennai, (Tel: 24352010)  
July Japanese Film Festival South India Film Chamber Theatre, Chennai Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation, Madras Film Society, Consulate General of Japan , Chennai (Consulate: 044-24323860) Open
September Japan Habba Bangalore University , Bangalore Dept of Foreign Languages, Bangalore University / Bangalore Nihongo Kyoshikai (Consulate: 044-24323860) Open
September 17 9th Lecture of Japan-India Lecture Series “Indian Influence on the Japanese Traditional Entertainment” by Prof. Takako Inoue, Professor, Daito Bunka University Chennai Consulate General of Japan, Chennai (044-24323860) Open
October 22 10th Lecture of Japan-India Lecture Series “Ocean’s Silk Route” by Prof. Noburu Karashima former Professor of Tokyo University. Chennai Consulate General of Japan, Chennai (044-24323860) Open
November/ December 27-4 Edo Crafts Exhibition by Edo Shokunin Koryu Kyokai ABK-AOTS Dosokai Tamilnadu Centre, Chennai Edo Shokunin Kokusai Koryu Kyokai, ABK-AOTS Dosokai Tamailnadu Centre (ABK-AOTS 044-23740318 and 30903332) Open
November/ December Japanese Film Festival South India Film Chamber Theatre, Chennai Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation, Madras Film Society, Consulate General of Japan , Chennai (Consulate: 044-24323860) Open
December 9 Bharathanatyam recital by Japanese Artist (Fumiko Chandramouli) Chennai Nrithya Kausthaba Cultural Society (044-24918433)  
December 15-16 “Navagraha-Gods of Nine Planets: the Fusion Performance of Indian Classical Dance, and Japanese Art by Natya Manjari Japan Rani Seethai Hall, Chennai Natya Manjari Japan , ABK-AOTS Dosokai Tamilnadu Centre (ABK-AOTS 044-23740318 and 30903332)
December 18 “Navagraha-Gods of Nine Planets: the Fusion Performance of Indian Classical Dance, and Japanese Art by Natya Manjari Japan Bangalore Natya Manjari Japan , ABK-AOTS Dosokai Tamilnadu Centre (ABK-AOTS 044-23740318 and 30903332)
January-December Year Long Celebrations of “Japan-India Friendship Year” Chennai ABK-AOTS Dosokai Tamilnadu Centre (ABK-AOTS 044-23740318 and 30903332)


Contact address for further information:

Events in Northern Region: Japan Information Centre, Embassy of Japan, 50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021 Tel: 2412-2970~3 Fax: 2410-2976 Events in Western Region: Consulate General of Japan, No.1 Baba Saheb Dahanukar Marg, Cumbala Hill, Mumbai - 400026 Tel: 2351 7101 Fax: 2351 7120 Events in Southern Region: Consulate General of Japan,12/1 Cenetoph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018 Tel: 24323860-3 Fax: 2432 3859 Events in Eastern Region: Consulate General of Japan, 55 M N Sen Lane, Tollygunge, Kolkata - 700040 Tel: 24211970 Fax: 2421 1971

*Programmes are subject to change.

EVENTS IN THE WESTERN REGION

Month
Event
Venue
Organizer (Contact)
Entry
January 14-24 Japanese Film Festival Mumbai Mumbai Festival Community, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
January 21 Japanese Language Speech Contest (West) Mumbai Indo-Japan Association, Mumbai, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
January 24-30 Japanese Pottery Exhibition Prince of Wales Museum , Mumbai Mumbai Festival Committee, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
January 24 Japanese Wadaiko Performance by Okayama Prefecture Gateway of India , Mumbai Mumbai Festival Committee, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
February 10-11 Wadaiko Performance (Japanese Traditional Drum) by OEdo-Sukeroku Taiko Group Japanese Garden , Pune Pune Minicipal Corporation, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
February 14 Takarazuka Revue by Takarazuka
Revue Company
– All girls troupe
Nehru Centre, Mumbai Cultural Agency, Japan , Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
February Japanese Language Speech Contest (West) Pune Indo-Japan Association, Pune, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
March 2,3 Hiroshima ki Kahani
(Hadashi no Gen)
and
Ek Yamdoot Ki Kahani
by students of Tokyo University of Foreign
Studies and Osaka
University of Foreign
Studies
Mysore Assoiation Hall, Matunga, Mumbai Japan Executive Committee for Japan-India Friendship Year & Indo-Japanese Association, Mumbai Open
March 4 Hiroshima ki Kahani
(Hadashi no Gen) and
Ek Yamdoot Ki Kahani
by students of Tokyo University of Foreign
Studies and Osaka
University of Foreign
Studies
International Institute of Information Technology, Pune Japan Executive Committee for Japan-India Friendship Year & Indian Merchant Chambers, Mumbai Open
March 5 Hiroshima ki Kahani
(Hadashi no Gen) and
Ek Yamdoot Ki Kahani
by students of Tokyo University of Foreign
Studies and Osaka
University of Foreign
Studies
Balgandharva Theatre, Pune Japan Executive Committee for Japan-India Friendship Year & Indo-Japanese Association, Pune Open
June 29 Lecture - “Legends of the Indian Gods in Japan-the Transformation of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune and Daikoku (Mahakala)” by Prof.Yasuaki Nara, Former President of Komazawa University Pune Pune University, Consulate General of Japan, Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
July 23 Lecture - “Sanskrit and Japanese Language, Kana
and Siddham Study” by
Prof. Chisho Namai,
Former President of
Koyasan University
Pune Pune University, Consulate General of Japan, Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
September 24,25,28 Ikebana Exhibition and Workshop by Sogetsu School of Ikebana Mumbai Sogetsu School, Consulate General of Japan, Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
October 4 Japan Education Fair Pune Consulate General of Japan, Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101) Monbusho Scholars Association of India (MOSAI: 011-23752964)
October Exhibition of Modern Japanese Arts Mumbai Japan Foundation, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
November Ms Masuyama Soprano Singing Concert Pune Indo-Japanese Association, Consulate General of Japan , Mumbai (Consulate: 022-23517101)
November 28 -December 7 Traditional Music and Performance of Japan and India Khajuraho Executive Committee for Tradition Creation (www.culturebox.jp)


Contact address for further information:

Events in Northern Region: Japan Information Centre, Embassy of Japan, 50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021 Tel: 2412-2970~3 Fax: 2410-2976 Events in Western Region: Consulate General of Japan, No.1 Baba Saheb Dahanukar Marg, Cumbala Hill, Mumbai - 400026 Tel: 2351 7101 Fax: 2351 7120 Events in Southern Region: Consulate General of Japan,12/1 Cenetoph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018 Tel: 24323860-3 Fax: 2432 3859 Events in Eastern Region: Consulate General of Japan, 55 M N Sen Lane, Tollygunge, Kolkata - 700040 Tel: 24211970 Fax: 2421 1971

*Programmes are subject to change.

EVENTS IN THE EASTERN REGION

Month
Event
Venue
Organizer (Contact)
Entry
January 6-14 Japanese Pottery Exhibition by Rasa Gallery, Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata Rasa Gallery, Kolkata Rasa Gallery and Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata ( Rosa Gallery : 033-24007348) Open
January 22 Lecture - “ Todaiji Temple and Bodhisena” By Mr. Kosei MORIMOTO, Chief Abbot of
Todaiji
Temple
College Street Campus, Calcutta University Pali Department, Calcutta University , Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (Consulate: 033-24211970) Open
February 13-18 Indo-Japan Painting Exhibition Kolkata Nihongo Kaiwa Kyookai, Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (NKK : 033-24757217 E-Mail nihongokaiwakyookai@hotmail.com) Open
February 18-23 Ikebana & Bonsai Exhibition (Taj Bengal Hotel on 18 th) Academy of Fine Arts , Kolkata Ikenobo Chapters, Kolkata, Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (Consulate: 033-24211970) Open
February 22 Lecture - “Mutual Understanding between Japan and India ” by Prof. Chie Nakane Alipur Cmpus, Calcutta University Centre for Humanities & Social Sciences, Calcutta University , Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (Consulate: 033-24211970) Open
February 27, 28 Hiroshima ki Kahani (Hadashi no Gen) and Ek Yamdoot Ki Kahani by students of
Tokyo University of
Foreign Studies
and Osaka University of Foreign Studies
Uttam Manch, Kolkata Japan Executive Committee for Japan-India Friendship Year, Pracheen Kala Kendra Open
March 3 “Happyokai” 22 nd Annual Cultural Function Kara Kunj, Kolkata Nihongo Kaiwa Kyookai, Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (NKK : 033-24757217 E-Mail nihongokaiwakyookai@hotmail.com) Open
March 20-21 Program on Talent Search Kolkata Nihongo Kaiwa Kyookai, Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (NKK : 033-24757217 E-Mail nihongokaiwakyookai@hotmail.com) Open
March Japanese Film Festival Kolkata Nihongo Kaiwa Kyookai, Consulate General of Japan, Kolkata (NKK : 033-24757217 E-Mail nihongokaiwakyookai@hotmail.com) Open
March 27 Symposium “Human Society in South Asia” Kolkata University Kolkata University, Tokyo University Open
May Annual Nihongo Quiz Contest Kolkata Nihongo Kaiwa Kyookai, Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (NKK : 033-24757217 E-Mail nihongokaiwakyookai@hotmail.com) Open
July 20 Lecture – “Modern Indo-Japan relationship” by Prof. Kazuo Azuma, Reitaku University Kolkata Consulate General of Japan, Kolkata (Consulate: 033-24211970) Open
August Lecture – “Modern Indo-Japan relationship” by Prof. Kazuo Azuma, Reitaku University Kolkata Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (Consulate: 033-24211970) Open
August “16 th Cinemanippon” The Japanese Film Festival Nandan II, Kolkata Nihongo Kaiwa Kyookai, Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (NKK : 033-24757217 E-Mail nihongokaiwakyookai@hotmail.com) Open
September 20 th Japanese Language Speech Contest (East Zone) Kala Kunj, Kolkata Indo-Japan Welfare & Cultural Association, Bharat Nippon Maitree Sangha & Consulate General of Japan , Kolkata (Indo-Japan Welfare & Cultural Association : 033-24753773) Open
November 18 Lecture – “Two Bose: Ras Bihari Bose and Subhas Chandra Bose” by Prof.Krishna Bose, Chairperson, Netaji Research Bureau & Prof Nobuko Nagasaki, University of Ryukoku Kolkata Consulate General of Japan, Kolkata (Consulate: 033-24211970) Open


Contact address for further information:

Events in Northern Region: Japan Information Centre, Embassy of Japan, 50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021 Tel: 2412-2970~3 Fax: 2410-2976 Events in Western Region: Consulate General of Japan, No.1 Baba Saheb Dahanukar Marg, Cumbala Hill, Mumbai - 400026 Tel: 2351 7101 Fax: 2351 7120 Events in Southern Region: Consulate General of Japan,12/1 Cenetoph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018 Tel: 24323860-3 Fax: 2432 3859 Events in Eastern Region: Consulate General of Japan, 55 M N Sen Lane, Tollygunge, Kolkata - 700040 Tel: 24211970 Fax: 2421 1971

*Programmes are subject to change.