Exam Week 2 Update
Koji
konbanha. :-)
I hope your exams and essays etc are going smoothly. Here are some
things (lots of things) you can get engaged in over the summer
holidays (or from now for those who have already finished).
Also, there are students who need people to complete questionnaires
for their final theses, so although it's exam time please help them
out if you can. The more people that can help out the better!
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> Nature and Culture in Australia - questionnaire
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If you are interested in doing this questionnaire, please download and
fill out the attached "questionnaire_AU final.doc".
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Hi, I'm Yumi. I studied at Melbourne University as an exchange student
last year. I am interested in the relationship of Nature and Culture
in Australia and writing a thesis essay on the theme. I would like to
ask you for your idea on the topic. The answers of this questionnaire
will contribute to the research. This questionnaire is also anonymous.
So please answer simply and send your questionnaire back to
yumi...@hotmail.com. I know all of you are busy for work, essay and
so on. I appreciate your kindness if you could do me a favor.
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> First Language Maintenance - questionnaire
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日本クラブ会員のみなさまへ、
突然ですが、修士論文のためのアンケートにお答えいただけませんか。
トピックは「第一言語の維持」で、対象はメルボルンに住む日本人、または日本人の
バックグラウンドをもつ方々です。
以下のサイトで簡単なアンケート（匿名）にお答えいただけると、うれしいです。
日本語：http://www.quia.com/sv/92296.html
よろしくお願いいたします。
メルボルン大学、応用言語学科、栗原裕企（くりはらひろき）
Dear members of Japan Club,
I'd like to invite you to participate in the research project for master
degree on first language maintenance. If you are Japanese or have Japanese
background, please complete the questionnaire on the Internet.
In English: http://www.quia.com/sv/92295.html
Your cooperation is highly valued and appreciated.
Thank you.
Regards,
Hiroki Kurihara (Master of Applied Linguistics, Melbourne University)
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> Samurai Festival 2006 - 25 November
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The Samurai Festival 2006 is designed as a visually exciting way
to showcase the culture and history of Japan's famed Samurai class,
the beauty and agility of Japanese arms and armour, as well as the
techniques and military prowess of the Samurai through martial arts
demonstrations and detailed explanations of Samurai ceremonies never
before seen in Australia.
Highlights include a public walkabout by the Japan Armour and
Weapons Research and Preservation Society in full battle armour,
recreation of Samurai pre-battle ceremonies, demonstrations of
various martial arts including Kendo, sword and pole arm fighting,
etc. as well as antique matchlock gun firing demonstrations and an
interactive display of Samurai weaponry, armour and clothing.
A rare opportunity to witness the beauty of Samurai culture!
WHEN: Saturday 25 November
TIME: 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: Upper Terrace, Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square)
ENTRY: Free of charge
WEB: www.samurai-festival.com
We will be visiting a number of primary schools during the week, and
only one of our members (namely me) speaks English, so
if any of your members are free and interested in volunteering their
services during the week the Samurai team are in town, please do let
us know.
Hope to see you all at Upper Terrace from 1pm on Saturday 25th for
the Samurai Festival.
Best regards,
Chris Glenn
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> Events info from JCV (Japan Club of Victoria)
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I'd like to say thanks to JCV for sending us info for upcoming events.
JCV: http://www.jcv.org.au/index.html
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"SHABEROKAI" CONVERSATION NITE INFORMATION
Make friends, chat in Japanese and English, exchange culture and play
games in a friendly atmosphere. For those who attended and enjoyed
Melbourne Uni's conversation sessions, this one is for you.
If you're an AJS or JCV member, entry is free. If you're not a member,
then a minimal fee of $3.00 will be charged to cover drinks and
snacks.
The venue is the Ross House Association 247 - 251 Flinders Lane
(between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets) in the city, from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. The next and final JCV shaberokai for 2006 is Thursday
December 7.
Contact: Ken McArthur on kmc...@yahoo.com.au or Nicky Auster on
nicky...@yahoo.com.au
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ASIAN-RELATED EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA (NGV)
What? Taste & talk about the different properties of different from
Asia, such as white & green teas from China & India. Presented by Mae
Anna Pang, senior curator Asian Art and David Thompson, tea
connoisseur.
When? Friday 8/12/06 at 11am
How much? $20 adults / $15 NGV members. Meet at the information desk
NGV International. The Event code is PO6160.
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SHIMOTSUKE JAPANESE PAPER DOLL EXHIBITION ARTIST - MASUMI JACKSON
The Shimotsuke (Tochigi prefecture) paper doll differs to others
because as it has no facial features, it is up to each individual to
use their imagination and fill in the gaps. The development of these
dolls stemmed from Heian Period (approx. 1000 years ago) where dolls
were a means of warding off grief and bringing happiness. Although it
is not known exactly when the Shimotsuke technique was first
developed, it is thought that they have been in existence for hundreds
of years. The paper itself is constructed using a "squeezing process"
and as the name Shimotsuke suggests, is said to squeeze all evil from
the body. People who were sick or in grief would gather at a river and
throw the dolls into the river along with their troubles.
Come see and learn more about this marvellous exhibition of
approximately 74 exquisite dolls.
Where: Japan Information and Cultural Centre, 45th Floor, Melbourne
Central Tower, 360 Elizabeth St. Melbourne
When: 4th Oct - end of Dec, weekdays 9am-1pm, 2pm- 5pm
More info: JICC - (03) 9639-3277 melb...@japan.org.au
FREE
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DR HINOHARA'S VISIT TO MELBOURNE 19-22 NOVEMBER - LECTURES IN JAPANESE ONLY
Dr Hinohara is a healthy, fit & inspirational 90-something year old
Japanese man who is coming to Australia as part of the Australia-Japan
Year of Exchange.
He is giving a lecture (all in Japanese) at BMW Edge, Federation
Square on 20th November in the evening. Be sure to get some tips on
living a long & healthy life from the master himself!
Cost: about $25
See the attached PDF files for more info, both in Japanese.
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JAPANESE MOVIES AT THE ASTOR THEATRE (8/10/06 - 10/2/07)
Where: Astor Theatre corner Chapel Street & Dandenong Roads, St Kilda
Thursday 7/12/06 at 7:30pm - Hayao Miyazaki double: "Howl's Moving
Castle" & "Spirited Away"
Monday 11/12/06 at 7:30pm - "Yojimbo" & "Sanjuro" (directed by Akira Kurosawa)
Monday 18/12/06 at 7:30pm - "7 Samurai" (also directed by Akira Kurosawa)
Monday 29/1/07 at 7:30pm - "Howl's Moving Castle & Nausicaa of the
valley of the wind"
How Much: Adults $13 / Concession $12 / Children & Pensioners $11
More info: phone 9510 1414 or visit the website www.astor-theatre.com
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WADAIKO RINDO (JAPANESE DRUMMING) ANNUAL CONCERT - SAT 9 DEC
Anne Norman (shakuhachi) and Japanese drumming group Wadaiko Rindo
will perform their annual concert on Saturday 9/12/06 at the MLC
Performing Arts Auditorium in Kew at 8pm. For bookings contact Toshi
Sakamoto by email: tosh...@netspace.net.au. Visit
http://www.wadaikorindo.com/ for more info.
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'PASSION' - MUSIC FROM JAPANESE ANIME - SAT 9 DEC
Details:
The Merlyn Theatre
The C.U.B Malthouse
113 Sturt St, Southbank 3006
Saturday 9th December 2006 - 3pm & 7:30pm
Phone: 9685 5111
Web: http://www.eminenceonline.com/passion/
Tickets: range from $25 - $60 concession and $35 - $70 adults
Performing in Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore (for the very first
time!), 'Passion' is a concert series which combines talented
musicians with powerful and evocative music from some of Japan's most
loved anime and video games.
Performed by a small ensemble, consisting of violins, percussion,
guitar and piano, 'Passion' will feature the unique and innovative
arrangements of memorable themes from games such as Chrono Trigger,
Chrono Cross, Tsubasa Chronicle, Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy XII,
Xenosaga, Haibane Renmei, Shadow of the Colossus, Super Mario Bros and
many more.
On top of the great selection of anime and games, we will also be
performing selected classics from Walt Disney features.
With special guests Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono series, Xenogears) and
Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy Tactics), 'Passion'
will be without a doubt Eminence's most exciting concert to date.
Please join us for this world premiere, as you will not be
disappointed. Visit the new Passion for more details.
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2007 JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING (JET) PROGRAM NOW RECRUITING
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan is now recruiting for the 2007
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.
The JET Program seeks to promote understanding between Japan and
participant countries by promoting international contacts at local
levels and intensifying foreign language education.
All applicants should
- Hold a university degree
- Be interested in Japan and learning about the Japanese culture;
- Be a national of the country where the recruitment and selection
procedures take place
- In principle, be under forty (40) years of age as of 1 April 2007.
- Have an excellent level of English language
The program provides all successful applicants with return airfare to
Japan, an annual salary after income taxes of 3,600,000 Yen and
assistance finding accommodation.
Information and application forms are available on-line at:
www.japan.org.au or from Ruth Caldwell at the Japan Consulate on (03)
9639 3277.
View the JET Alumni Association photo exhibition online site at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lost_in_exchange/245343051/
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MELBOURNE WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL JAZZ (MFIJ) FESTIVAL
Noriko Tadano, a solo shamisen musician, will perform traditional
tunes and free improvisations.
Where? Lama Mama Theatre 205 Faraday St in Carlton. Phone: 9347 6142
When? Monday 11/12/06 at 7:30pm
How Much? $15 full, $10 concession
More info? Visit http://www.lamama.com.au/news.html. The MFIJ website
hasn't been updated yet for 2006.
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> Events info from JICC (Japan Information and Cultural Centre)
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We have received info on some upcoming events from JICC (Japan
Information and Cultural Centre). Thanks!
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Tezuka - The Marvel of Manga
Tezuka Osamu is an icon of Japanese Manga; known as an artistic master
and revered as the figurehead of the manga and anime industries in his
native Japan. His best known work in Australia is Astro Boy and Kimba
the White Lion. He has been a prolific artist in his lifetime with the
creation over 700 manga titles that can be divided into two main
streams: manga created for a youth audience such as Astro Boy and more
adult-oriented narratives such as Song of Apollo. This exhibition
encompasses both of these streams and for the first time displays the
complexities and diverse range of the manga form to western audiences.
Where: 3 Nov - 28 Jan
When: Ground Level, NGV International
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Contact: (03) 8620 2222
Cost: $12/8 Family Pass $32
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Michiko Masuyama - Soprano Recital
Harmony of Japanese and Australian Music
Michiko Masuyama has studied opera and vocal music at Tokyo National
University of Fine Arts and Music and has studied under Ettore
Campogalliani in Milan as well as Gerhard Husch, Weisen Born and
others. She has won the Ataka Award twice as well as various Art and
Cultural awards. Masuyama has performed at many recitals in Japan and
abroad including the US, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Italy, France and
Poland to name but a few and has been prolific in publishing four
books as well as releasing 5 CD albums.
Now she comes to Australia in a Year of Exchange Free event!
Where: St Michael's Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street Melbourne
When: Friday 24 November 6pm
Contact: JICC Ph. (03) 9639 3277 or melb...@japan.org.au
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Nihonga Collection Exhibition
The origin of Nihonga can be traced back a thousand years ago although
the name only came about in the Meiji era (1868-1912) to distinguish
it from other art forms. Nihonga is traditional Japanese painting
using watercolor paints derived from rock pigment on hand-made washi
paper. The pigments come from natural minerals, shells, corals, and
even semi-precious stones like garnets and pearls. Experience some of
the finest examples of traditional Japanese painting to be seen in
Australia.
Two venues
Where: Queen's Hall
Parliament House, East Melbourne
When: 20-24 Nov 2006
Where: RMIT Gallery
Swanston St. Melbourne
When: 27 Nov - 8 Dec 2006
Contact: JICC (03) 9639 3277
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Enjoy the natsu yasumi everyone!
Matanee
Koji :-)