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| After 3.11: Have you met the new Japan? |
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| March 11 marks five years since a powerful earthquake and tsunami struck Japan's northeastern coast. The nation-changing disaster is now known as "3.11". This month, explore Japan's metamorphosis since 3.11 with our After 3.11: Have you met the new Japan? event program, featuring talks on post-3.11 Japan's changing social, political and artistic landscape. If you're visually inclined, the program also offers a film screening; a pottery demonstration; and a photographic exhibition, including a brief talk by photographer Tomohiro Muda at its opening reception on March 5. After 3.11 runs until April 15. |
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| Book Launch |
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| Return to the world of Lian Hearn's series Tales of the Otori, set in imagined feudal Japan, with the launch of her new The Tale of Shikanoko series at Kinokuniya, Sydney on March 9. For a chance to win the first book in the new story, email your name and address to jnewsletter@jpf.org.au. |
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| Asian Music |
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| Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the shakuhachi and sanshin, an Okinawan string instrument, at a free Asian music concert on March 29, 7:30pm at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This concert is part of a symposium supported by The Japan Foundation, Sydney. |
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| Ceramic Art |
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| Upcoming in Sydney is an exhibition of veteran Japanese ceramicist Shingo Takeuchi's contemporary decorative works. Presented by UNSW Art & Design and on display at their premises in Paddington, March 21-24. Supported by The Japan Foundation, Sydney. |
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Library News &
Reviews |
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| This month, our Library reviews two recently translated books tying into our 3.11 retrospectives, including the story of how the second most heavily tsunami-affected company rescued all its staff and returned to production. |
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Volunteer
of the Month |
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| Our shining volunteer of the month is Kaj McBeth who assisted with setting up for our recent event and new exhibition. A keen and effective worker, he is an asset to the team. Thanks very much Kaj, we hope to see more of you! |
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Events
Near You |
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| Connect with Japan in your local area! This month, celebrate a new album release in Perth, make your own miso in Melbourne, remember Japan's tsunami-affected areas at events nationwide, and more!! |
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