November 2015 Mizuhiki Workshop Put a personal touch on your presents this gift-giving season by learning to make your own mizuhiki, traditional Japanese decorations made of washi paper, at our workshop. You will craft mizuhiki and learn to write greeting messages in Japanese under the guidance of Yoshie Kumagai, a professional gift-wrapper. Workshops will be held at The Japan Foundation, Sydney on November 21. Hurry! Limited places available. book now Win JFF Melbourne Tix At last! The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) finally comes to Sydney and Melbourne this month, featuring the full film lineup. Melbourne will also screen a selection of Kon Ichikawa's 35mm films. This month Melburnians will have the chance to win a JFF double pass. To enter the draw, send your name and preferred title, with the subject ‘JFF Melbourne’ to jnewsletter@jpf.org.au. see the lineup Brisbane Film Pass Giveaways Brisbane receives another round of fine Japanese cinema at Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival (BAPFF), Nov 19–29. Thanks to BAPFF, we're giving away a double pass for each of the following films: An, Journey to the Shore, Floating Clouds. To enter, email your name and your preferred title as the subject to jnewsletter@jpf.org.au.  check out the program Want to Work at JPF Sydney? We're currently seeking a new Program Coordinator to join our Language department and work on planning and running events and projects to promote Japanese culture and to support Japanese language education. Deadline: November 13. apply now Book Launch Join us on November 18 for the book launch of Japan as the Occupier and the Occupied, co-edited by former Japan Foundation fellow Christine de Matos (University of Notre Dame). The book will be launched by Professor Vera Mackie (University of Wollongong).  more info Matsuri  in Sydney Start the summer festivities early with Matsuri in Sydney on November 7 at Darling Harbour's Palm Grove. Don’t forget to visit our Japanese Film Festival stall, pick up a program and play some games for your chance to score a free ticket the Festival. about the matsuri Library News & Reviews The Library's highlight of the month is the book Coffee Life in Japan, an exploration of Japan's love affair with cafés since the first coffee house opened in Tokyo in 1888. Check out the review on the Library's tumblr.  read the review Volunteer of the Month Our volunteer of the month is Geraldine Norris, who is new to our team. Pleasant and proactive, she often anticipates the work to be done. Thanks very much Geraldine! We look forward to working with you again.  volunteer with us Events Near You Connect with Japan in your local area! This month, enjoy musical performances in Sydney, attend pop culture expos in Perth and Adelaide, watch some Japanese films in Brisbane, and more!! find out more J Central e-newsletter Contact Information E-mail jnewsletter@jpf.org.au Phone (02) 8239 0055 Website www.jpf.org.au View this email online Unsubscribe Forward to a friend Update your profile     Copyright © 2015 The Japan Foundation, Sydney | You have received this email because you are subscribed to the J-Central newsletter emailing list. Please note, links contained in this email are accurate at the date of publication but may become obsolete over time.