2009年2月のバックナンバー

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Activity Reports：Arts and Cultural Exchange："WA: The Spirit of Harmony in Contemporary Japanese Design" Exhibition in Paris

The Japan Foundation held an exhibition to introduce contemporary Japanese design entitled "WA: The Spirit of Harmony in Contemporary Japanese Design" (hereafter referred to as "WA Exhibition") at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris from October 22, 2008 through January 31, 2009.

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Activity Reports：About Us ：The Presentation Ceremony of the Japan Foundation Prizes for Global Citizenship (2008)

On Tuesday, February 3, 2009, the Presentation Ceremony of the Japan Foundation Prizes for Global Citizenship 2008 was held at the International House of Japan in Tokyo. The ceremony was graced by the attendance of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and received about 200 guests.

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The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris：Activity report of the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris

In the second half of 2008, The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris (Maison de la Culture du Japon A Paris: MCJP) hosted various events as part of "the 150th anniversary of Franco-Japanese relations." From October 22 through the end of January 2009, the exhibition "WA: l'harmonie au quotidien - Design japonais d'aujourd'hui (The Spirit of Harmony and Japanese Design Today)" was held. Under the concept of "Wa," approximately 160 Japanese product designs, most of them were produced after 2000, were introduced. Day-to-day theme and the variety of exhibited products attracted a large attendance and media coverage, and resulted in favorable reviews.

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The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles：Special screening of the documentary film TOYO'S CAMERA

On January 29, 2009, The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles held a special screening and press conference of the documentary film TOYO'S CAMERA. This film was the grant recipient of the Japan Foundation's 2008 Support Program for Film and TV Productions.

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The Japan Foundation, Bangkok：Enchanted by the Confidence of Tradition - Kabuki Demonstration and Nishiki-e Exhibition

The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, hosted Nishiki-e exhibition focusing on Yauksha-e (actor prints), started at recently opened Museum of Siam in Bangkok on December 8, 2008. At the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Kabuki dance and lecture-demonstration were performed.

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