22 November 2004
Japanese Stories (22 - 25 November)
Four days of Japanese Films at Chapter Cinema:
22 & 23 November
Tasogare Seibei (2002)
A 19th-century samurai tries to protect a battered wife.
Also released as Twilight Samurai in the UK, this film is back by popular demand.
Showing 8.30pm - rated 12
24 November
Interstella 5555 (2003)
Manga animation from Leiji Matsumoto and Daft Punk.
Interstella 5555 is the continuation of a story told in the Daft Punk music videos One More Time, Aerodynamic, Digital Love, and Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.
Showing 8.30pm - rated PG
25 November
Kurosawa's Hidden Fortress (1958)
A comic adventure tale of a young princess and a loyal soldier carrying a royal fortune on a treacherous journey to save her kingdom.
George Lucas cites Hidden Fortress as the key inspiration for Star Wars.
Showing 2.30pm & 8.30pm - rated PG
23 November 2004
Schools Project presented by Japan 21
Open Training with Japan's International Rugby Team
The touring Japanese team will open their morning training session and spend time with young stars.
Japan 21
Japan 21 is a registered charity. It is the only organisation in the UK which exclusively supports and encourages Japan related educational and grassroots activities. Japan 21 was set up in December 2002 as a result of the amalgamation of the Japan Festival Fund and JFET.
Japan 21 Awards are administered by Japan 21 alongside its education programmes.
Go at Chapter Arts Centre with Cardiff Go Club
Go is a 4,000 year old game which is played by millions of people worldwide, but is still relatively unknown in Europe. It is popular in Japan, where it is known as Igo.
Martial Arts at Chapter
More details soon.
Japanese Stories (November 22 - 25)
Four days of Japanese Films at Chapter Cinema.
(see 22 November for full listings)
Tasogare Seibei (2002)
A 19th-century samurai tries to protect a battered wife.
Also released as Twilight Samurai in the UK, this film is back by popular demand.
Showing 8.30pm - rated 12
24 November 2004
Schools Project presented by Japan 21
Yano Tea's 'Forest Farm' - Environmental Education Programme
Yano Tea, the Chelsea Flower Show 2004 winning landscape artist, will be returning to Cardiff to hold workshops for children. He has developed unique environmental education programmes which have been televised and published as books in Japan.
Japan 21
Japan 21 is a registered charity. It is the only organisation in the UK which exclusively supports and encourages Japan related educational and grassroots activities. Japan 21 was set up in December 2002 as a result of the amalgamation of the Japan Festival Fund and JFET.
Japan 21 Awards are administered by Japan 21 alongside its education programmes.
Japanese Stories (November 22 - 25)
Four days of Japanese Films at Chapter Cinema.
(see 22 November for full listings)
Interstella 5555 (2003)
Manga animation from Leiji Matsumoto and Daft Punk.
Interstella 5555 is the continuation of a story told in the Daft Punk music videos One More Time, Aerodynamic, Digital Love, and Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.
Showing 8.30pm - rated PG
25 November 2004
6000 Miles @ Zushi - Private Preview
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Private viewing today at 7pm (invitation only)
Open to the public from tomorrow, noon - 10pm
Japanese Stories (November 22 - 25)
Four days of Japanese Films at Chapter Cinema.
(see 22 November for full listings)
Kurosawa's Hidden Fortress (1958)
A comic adventure tale of a young princess and a loyal soldier carrying a royal fortune on a treacherous journey to save her kingdom.
George Lucas cites Hidden Fortress as the key inspiration for Star Wars.
Showing 2.30pm & 8.30pm - rated PG
26 November 2004
Taiko drummers in Cardiff City Centre
Taiko drummers will be performing in the afternoon.
Japanweek Welcome Reception hosted by EBSP
Hosted by the Ethnic Business Support Programme.
Guest of honour: His Excellency Ambassador Yoshiji Nogami.
4.30pm at Cardiff Arms Park (invitation only)
International Rugby Match
Wales v Japan
Millennium Stadium
Kick-off: 7pm
Pre match entertainment provided by Taiko Drummers
www.wru.co.uk for ticket information.
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
27 November 2004
Friendly Rugby Match
European Japanese* v Cardiff High School Old Boys RFC
Diamond Sports Ground
Forest Farm Road
Cardiff
Kick-off: 12.30pm
*London Japanese RFC, Paris Japanese RFC, Düsseldorf Japanese RFC
6000 Miles @ Journeys
Collaboration performance featuring:
Akira Osawa - an action painter
Taeji Sawai - an experimental Japanese DJ
DJ Lyoma - a Japanese house DJ
Sven - a DJ from the Manchester underground scene
8pm - late
www.itchycardiff.co.uk - Journeys
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
28 November 2004
Japan Bayday at The Coal Exchange, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay
A day of Japanese events including:
- Ikebana demonstration and talk
- Sake tastings and talk
- Tea Ceremony
- Sumie Art Workshop
- Origami Workshop
- Haiku Workshop
- Calligraphy
- Japanese paper and cards
- Yano Tea's workshop and products
- Japanese Food (courtesy of Izakaya)
- Japanese cookery books
- Visit Japan tourism promotion
- 6000 Miles t-shirts and artwork
- Win FREE Bandai toys
11.00am - 5.00pm
Free admission
| Japan Bayday Stage Events: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start | Event | Duration |
| 11.30am | Kendo Demonstration | 30mins |
| 12.00pm | Karate Demonstration | 30mins |
| 12.30pm | Judo Demonstration | 30mins |
| 1.00pm | Sumie Workshop by Takumasa Ono (Traditional Japanese Painting) | 30mins |
| 1.45pm | Kimono Show by Wales Japan Society for Women | 1 hour |
| 2.45pm | Forest Farm: Environmental Education Programme by Yano Tea | 15mins |
| 3.00pm | Flower Arrangement by Takashi Sawano | 1 hour |
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
29 November 2004
Wales/Japan Fusion in Strings
A musical fusion featuring the Japanese koto, played by international artist Hiroko Sue, and the harp, played by Welsh harpists, Bethan Hughes and Mali Llywelyn.
Taking place at The Gate, Cardiff's newest Arts Centre.
7.30pm
Tickets £6
The Gate
Keppoch Street
off City Road
Tel: 02920 483344
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
30 November 2004
Lunchtime Recital (at 1pm)
Miyuki Kato, a Japanese Pianist, will be performing at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff Bay.
Finale Concert
Hibiki Strings conducted by Kazuki Sawa and the Orchestra of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
The Hibiki Strings ensemble from Japan has toured extensively. Since its formation, it has attracted considerable attention for its imaginative programming, vibrant performances and enthusiasm and commitment to the highest level of music making. A Japanese traditional flautist will also feature in the performance, which will include a piece by Isao Matsushita for Noh Flute and Strings.
The two orchestras will combine for a performance of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings and Elgar's Nimrod.
The National Museum and Galleries of Wales
Cathays Park
Cardiff
7.30pm
Tickets £6 and £4
Box Office: O2920 391391
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Ambassador Katsuhiko Oku, 1958 - 2003, former Director of the Japan Information and Cultural Centre, at the Embassy of Japan, and a good friend of Wales, who died tragically in Iraq on November 29, 2003.
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
01 December 2004
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
02 December 2004
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
03 December 2004
6000 Miles @ Zushi (26 November - 03 December)
Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition:
Work by fourteen different Japanese artists will be on display at Cardiff's newest Japanese restaurant, Zushi (The Aspect, 140 Queen Street). The exhibition features illustration, motion design, painting, photography and installations from artists with experience in the advertising and publishing industries of Japan.
The exhibition will bring a showcase of creative work from today's Japanese culture to the people of Wales, bridging the vast distance between two countries 6000 miles apart.
Open daily noon - 10pm
