2010年6月のバックナンバー

2010.6. 1

Activity Reports：Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange：Programme Report "Intercultural City and Multicultural Symbiosis" Organized by the Japan Foundation and the Council of Europe

From October 31 to November 7, 2009, the Japan Foundation and the Council of Europe invited to Japan a group consisted of the representatives of Tilburg / the Netherlands, Neuch?tel / Switzerland, Patras / Greece, among the member cities of "Intercultural cities" programme; Mr. Phil Wood, a co-coiner of the term "Intercultural city"; and other experts. They made a study visit to Kani city and Minokami city of Gifu prefecture and Kobe city of Hyogo prefecture to see practical examples of "multicultural symbiosis" in Japan, prior to participate in an open symposium in Tokyo.

2010.6. 1

The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris：Witness to the History, A Symbol of Today? - "Kanikosen" Revived in France

In November 2009, the French translation of Takiji Kobayashi's novel "Kanikosen" (The Factory Ship) was published. This is a story that workers on a crab-fishing and canning ship united to stand up to terrible working conditions and seek human rights.

2010.6. 1

The Japan Foundation, Mexico：Japanese Crossed the Sea to Mexico, Far Away from Home - Intellectual Exchange on Nikkei diaspora

A year from 2009 to 2010 was the 400th Anniversary of Japan-Mexico Relations, and many relevant events were held. At El Colegio de Mexico (The College of Mexico), a series of events to explore the issues of Nikkei (Japanese descendant) diaspora entitled "The International Symposium for the 400th Anniversary of Mexico-Japan Relations 'Perspectives of Nikkei diaspora: Japan, Mexico and America'" was held.

2010.6. 1

The Japan Foundation, Bangkok：Japan was the Guest of Honor at the 8th Bangkok International Book Fair

From March 26 to April 6, 2010, The 8th Bangkok International Book Fair (BKKIBF) took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, and Japan presented itself as the Guest of Honor. Japan Book Publishers Association, Publishers Association for Cultural Exchange, Japan, and The Japan Foundation co-organized this honorable appearance.

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