2011年1月のバックナンバー

2011.1.14

Social Entrepreneurs from Japan Leap into the World--Dispatching Social Entrepreneurs to the "Regional Social Enterprise Knowledge & Partnership Symposium: Social Enterprise for a Sustainable Future in Asia"

Social enterprises are attracting attention around the world in recent years as a new type of business which contributes to society. Unfortunately, the concept of social enterprises is still new in Asian countries, and opportunities for those in the region to work together and share information are still very limited.

2011.1. 1

The Japan Foundation, Cairo:Japanese Film Festival "Hiroshima" in Cairo

Hiroshima and Nagasaki are well-known cities of Japan even in Egypt. Unfortunately, however, few people in this country know exactly what had happened in these cities during World War II.

2011.1. 1

The Japan Foundation, Sao Paulo:Dairakudakan Temputenshiki Performance in Brazil

In November 2010, a group of shaven-head people arrived in Sao Paulo. In this multi-ethnic city, people are usually hard to surprise with one's appearance, but many people turned to look at this group as they passed. They are members of Dairakudakan Temputenshiki, a Butoh dance company led by Akaji Maro, a leading Butoh dancer and actor.

2011.1. 1

The Japan Foundation, Bangkok:Japanese Contemporary Plays Inspire Thai Theater-goers and Performers

In autumn 2010, two Japanese plays were performed at the Patravadi Theatre in Bangkok, one of the most prominent contemporary theatres in Thailand.