Announcement of JAPAN WEEK in BHUTAN 2022
In order to celebrate the Exchange Year of Friendly Relations between Japan and Bhutan, the Embassy of Japan, Japan Foundation New Delhi, and JICA Bhutan Office will jointly organise the “JAPAN WEEK in Bhutan 2022” from October 15, 2022 in Bhutan, in cooperation with the Royal Government of Bhutan.
The Opening Ceremony of the JAPAN WEEK will take place on October 15. On the first day, you will enjoy attractive booth set up by the JICA Bhutan office, and also enjoy seeing exciting activities such as Karate Demonstration by the Bhutan Karate Association, Judo Demonstration by the Bhutan Judo Association and a video performance of Japanese traditional instruments which will surely leave you spellbound!
The next day, on October 16, we will present “Mini Japan Anime Film Festival,” which will feature animation films directed by Makoto SHINKAI, who is a well-known Japanese director, animator, cinematographer and manga artist. Come to the film festival and enjoy watching popular films such as “The Garden of Words” (2013/46min), “5 Centimeters per Second” (2007/63min), “The Place Promised in Our Early Days” (2004/91min) and “Children Who Chase Lost Voices” (2011/116min).
You can also explore Japanese culture and language through workshops being organized by the Japan Foundation New Delhi at some schools in Thimphu on October 17 and 18.
Do not miss this opportunity to explore Japanese culture, and enjoy such interesting events!!
Schedule of the Japan Week
| Date | Time | Events |
| 15 Oct (Sat) |
10:00~18:00 | Exhibiting Attractively Exciting Booths demonstrated by JICA Bhutan Office @ Clock Tower, Thimphu (Public event) Japanese culture introduction booths, Exhibition of Japanese local Governments and the Activities of JICA Volunteers, Demonstration of making material for organic agriculture (Biochar & BOKASHI) , Events by the alumni association of returned trainees (JAAB). |
| 15:00~ | Opening Ceremony of JAPAN WEEK @ Clock Tower, Thimphu (Public event) -Inauguration (Music Performance from Japanese Anime, Naruto by Pelkhil School students, Karate Demonstration by Bhutan Karate Association, Judo Demonstration by Bhutan Judo Association) -Hand-over Ceremony of Supplies donated by Yudetamago, XTEND, Panasonic and Kobe Bhutan Friendship Association. -Video Performance of Japanese Musical Instruments |
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| 18:00~ | Mini Japan Anime Film Festival @ Clock Tower, Thimphu (Public event) -Anime Film 『The Garden of Words』 (2013: 46 min) -Anime Film 『5 Centimeters per Second』 (2007: 63 min) |
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| 16 Oct (Sun) |
13:30~ | Mini Japan Anime Film Festival @ City Cinema Hall, Thimphu (Public event) -Anime Film 『The Place Promised in Our Early Days』 (2004: 91 min) -Anime Film 『Children Who Chase Lost Voices』 (2011: 116 min) |
| 14:00~ | Inauguration Ceremony of the Japan Alumni Association Of Bhutan (JAAB) (by invitation) | |
| 17 Oct (Mon) |
10:00~ | Japanese Culture and Language Workshop 1 (by invitation) |
| 10:30~ | Sports Promotion Event @ Judo Hall at Pelkhil School (by invitation) | |
| 15:00~ | Japanese Culture and Language Workshop 2 (by invitation) | |
| 15:00~ | Seminar on Study and Training in Japan (by invitation) | |
| 18 Oct (Tue) |
10:00~ | Japanese Culture and Language Workshop 3 (by invitation) |
| 15:00~ | Japanese Culture and Language Workshop 4 (by invitation) |
Others
Flyer of the Japan Week
Please click and take a look at the flyer below.
Organizers of the Japan Week
Co-organizers: Embassy of Japan, Japan Foundation New Delhi, and JICA Bhutan Office
In Cooperation With: The Royal Government of Bhutan