2012年6月のバックナンバー

2012.6.15

The Latent Powers of Culture that I Discovered as a Japan Cultural Envoy to Korea

I am a Noh performer.I have been active in promoting Noh both in Japan and abroad, not only through performances, but also by organizing lectures, classes and "hands-on" workshops where the participants actually perform Noh. The aim is to change the image of Noh from "boring, incomprehensible, and sleep-inducing" to "fun, easy-to-follow, and thrilling." I was pleasantly surprised when the Agency of Cultural Affair, learning of my activities, asked me to become their cultural envoy.

2012.6. 1

A New Challenge: Young Chefs Give Southeast Asia a Taste of Wagashi [Part 2]

Wagashi--traditional Japanese sweets--are regarded by many as an art. From February 11 to 15, 2012, three young chefs recommended by the Japan Wagashi Association embarked on a trip to promote this wagashi in Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Manila, the Philippines. [Part 2]

2012.6. 1

Videogames--A Shared Culture Thriving in Japan and the United Kingdom

On February 21 and 22, 2012, the Japan Foundation, London hosted a lecture event on Japanese videogames (known as "TV games" in Japan).

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