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On this page we will post club news and details of events organised by other clubs to which we are affiliated or have close links.
If you have a news item or an event you would like to post here, please e-mail details, including photographs to
jsscenquiries@gmail.com
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Still from An Autumn Afternoon
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Sanma No Aji (An Autumn Afternoon) Film Re-release
From 16th May 2014
The British Film Institute is promoting the restoration of An Autumn Afternoon, the final film by Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu.
The film is being shown around the country and will be shown at the BFI's cinema on the South Bank followed by showings in Hammersmith and Chichester.
The film was originally released in 1962 and depicts the story of elderly widower Shuhei Hirayama
and his daughter Michiko entertaining decidedly mixed emotions about the prospect of her getting married and leaving her father to fend for himself.
Showings of the film are taking place as follows:
- From 16th May: BFI Cinema, South Bank
- 25th May: Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
- 8th-9th June: New Park, Chichester
Timings and admission fees will vary from venue to venue and so it is recommended that you consult individual venue websites to gather more information.
The film is in colour and has English subtitles.
The film holds a PG certificate and is deemed suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Links:
BFI Website and Press Release
IMDB Film Information
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Link to Event Flyer
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Launch of Granta 127: Japan
Friday 9th May 2014
The launch of Granta 127: Japan is taking place on Friday 9th May in Brighton.
The evening will comprise readings and conversation from two of the contributors Hiromi Kawakami and Yukiko Motoya.
The event is taking place at The Writer's Place, 9 Jew Street, Brighton, BN1 1UT.
Doors open at 6:00pm with the event starting at 6:30pm.
Tickets are £5 and can be booked on-line via the link below or by calling Georgia on 01273 735 353.
Links:
Event Flyer
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Dave Myers and Si King with their Japanese friends
©BBC
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Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure
BBC Two are currently showing a series titled The Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure.
The series follows Dave Myers and Si King as they explore Asian countries who's food has influenced tastes in the UK.
Episodes 4 and 5 were filmed in Japan and are being shown on Thursday 6th and 13th March.
The series shows the men sampling the local culture in each episodes location whilst cooking their own recipes inspired by their surroundings.
The fourth episode was filmed entirely in Tokyo. The fifth episode was filmed as the men rode south to Kyoto stopping at Mount Fuji.
Both episodes are being shown on BBC Two. They each last one hour and start at 8:00pm.
They are also available to watch on iPlayer for 3 weeks after being first transmitted.
Links
BBC Programme Page
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Japanese Conversation Group
John Fricker, who is currently learning Japanese, is looking to start a Japanese Conversation Group.
John is based in Cosham and so is looking to hold group events in this area.
John is using Meetup, an online social networking portal, to manage the group.
The first meeting is being held on Friday 28th March from 3:00pm at Yo! Sushi in Gunwharf Quays.
If you are interested in joining John, you will need to contact him through Meetup.
Links:
Meetup Website
Group Page
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Japanese Cultural Afternoon
Saturday 1st March 2014
Winchester Shoei College, part of the University of Winchester, are holding a Cultural Afternoon on Saturday 1st March 2014.
The event is being held as part of Children's Day and there will be demonstrations of various aspects of Japanese culture.
The location of the event is Chilbolton Court, off Marnhull Rise, Sarum Road, Winchester, Hampshire.
Please note there is very limited parking is available at Chilbolton Court and
the university has asked that you please respect the parking and privacy of their neighbours in Marnhull Rise.
For further information, please read the event flyer.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
Date posted: 2nd January 2014
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 23rd January 2014 at The Physic Garden Hall in Petersfield.
We shall be looking to elect officers and would appreciate your comments on the running of the society.
If you are interested in becoming one of the club's officers for 2014 or would like to become chairman,
please let the committee know in advance of the AGM.
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New Year Message
Date Posted: 31st December 2013
Dear Members and Friends. We hope you all had a great Christmas,
the Chairman and Committee of the Japan Society Southern Counties would like to wish you a Happy New Year.
This will be the eighth year since we re-launched, and we hope that everyone has enjoyed the programmes we have arranged.
As it will be Chairman Wendy's 80th year, and she has found she has not regained her energy levels as fast as she had
hoped after her medical problems, she has suggested, and the Committee has agreed,
that for 2014 it would be a good idea to have an event every other month instead of every month,
and to make every event extra special.
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SUJAS Social Gathering & Film Showing:
Dear Doctor
Date Posted: 1st April 2013
SUJAS's fortnightly film showing on the 1st May is the film "Dear Doctor".
Winner of 21 major Japanese film awards, Miwa Nishikawa's Dear Doctor is deceptively simple.
At first glance, it's a typically middle class picture that idolizes the slow and simple life of the tiny village
where a young intern (Eita) comes to train under the watchful eye of the kindly old local doctor (Tsurube Shofukutei).
But this is not a yawn inducing slice of mushy sentiment: as it turns out, Tsurube is not really a doctor at all.
Instead, he is a con man who has been hoodwinking these gullible villagers for decades. Or has he?
Links:
SUJAS Events page
IMDB Entry for Dear Doctor
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Japan Foundation Film Programme
1st February - 27th March 2013
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme returns for its 10th anniversary and launches on the 1st February in London.
This year's programme examines the country's past through the eyes of contemporary filmmakers such as Kore-eda and Takashie Miike.
Characterising a trend in recent Japanese cinema, this year's programme showcases a series of works by both lesser known and
established filmmakers whose aim of to reinterpret, reinvent or relive moments of times past.
This year's programme features ten films, with some films aimed at a younger audience, which will be screened at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in Central London from the
1st-7th February before being screened in major cities around the country.
Links:
Event Website
Event Press Release
Institute of Contemporary Arts Website
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Photograph by Satoru Mitsuta
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Noriko Ogawa - Echoes of the East
Date Posted: 22nd January 2013
BBC Radio 3 is currently running a series titled Noriko Ogawa - Echoes of the East as part of their Saturday Classics programme.
The series comprises two episodes each of two hours duration which are broadcast on Saturday afternoons starting at 3:00pm.
The series is presented by pianist Noriko Ogawa as she explores a wealth of musical connections to Japan.
The episodes feature music by western and Japanese composers.
The series started on Saturday 19th January and the second episode will be broadcast on Saturday 26th January.
The programme can also be listened to on BBC iPlayer up to one week after the original broadcast.
Links:
BBC Website: Episode 1 Details
BBC Website: Episode 2 Details
Norika Ogawa's Website
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