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The Japan Society is the leading body in the United Kingdom dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship. With a history stretching back to 1891, its members are committed to promoting deep and lasting understanding between our two countries.
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Japanese events in London: 31st August - 6th September 2009
This week at concise courses, our Japanese language students have the priviledge of welcoming Pauline Chakmakjian, a trustee from the Japan Society. Pauline founded The Japan Room and she has a passion for everything Japanese. She is actively involved in three areas:
1. Lecturing and publishing papers on Occidental and Oriental Freemasonry
2. Painting oil and watercolours
3. And currently gives one annual lecture on something Japanese in the Japan Room although other events including performances, demonstrations, guest speakers, and book discussions.
Pauline spends 2-3 months in Kyoto every year, usually during the spring and autumn. She is a volunteer for the Kyoto City International Foundation/Kyoto International Community House. Pauline will be lecturing our students on Kyoto and Japanese Gardens. If you are interested in attending this lecture or learning Japanese please contact us.
The Japanese Conversation Group will meet on Tuesday, 1st September 2009, 6.30pm at The Clachan, 34 Kingly Street, London W1B 5QH. The Japanese Conversation Group provides a friendly and informal atmosphere for Japanese speakers of all nationalities to come together and speak Japanese. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at The Clachan, a central London pub. They begin at 6.30pm with a pay-as-you-go bar, and finish around 10.30pm. For more information please visit Japanese students: you must join this group!! and the Japan Society so please attend this class!!!
Another event to mention this week is on the 6th September. A Japanese Kendama (cup-and-ball) group, consisting of Yusuke Ito and Edo-Daikagura (a traditional Japanese circus skill) performer, Senwaka, will perform at the south bank. This event is free. The duo will display their dynamic and artful techniques, and demonstrate some fine examples of Japanese cultural heritage. This promises to be a truly breathtaking and entertaining performance; a captivating and thrilling event for all the family. Following their performance, there will also be a chance for audience members to have a go and try these traditional skills for themselves. This tour is presented by the Japan Foundation in association with the above UK venues. For more information please follow this link.