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Course in sumie (brush-ink painting)

This course will be taught by an American sumie artist living in Tokyo, whose work reflects the exquisite imagery that is uniquely expressed in sumie. We hope both non-Japanese people who are interested in Japanese culture and Japanese people who would like to re-discover their own culture through English will join the course and explore this fantastic art form.

Instructor: Mr. Jim Hathaway

[Dates & Time]　10:00-11:30 on Wednesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 12, 19, 26, June 2 and 9
[Venue] Seminar Room E, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 12 people
[Fees]　Tuition fee: 39,900 yen, plus tools/materials and registration fee for new students
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kisako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

Course in bonsai

In this course, our English-speaking bonsai instructor will teach you in a small group setting how to take care of bonsai and kokedama. We hope the course will appeal to both non-Japanese people who are interested in Japanese culture and Japanese people who would like to re-discover their own culture through English. The instructor will choose seasonal materials and bring them to each class. After class you will be able to bring them home for your enjoyment.

Instructor:　Mr. Makoto Nakamura

[Dates & Time]　10:00-11:50 on Fridays, March 12, April 9, and May 14
[Venue] Seminar Room E, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 8 people
[Fees]　Tuition fee per class: 5,250 yen, Material Expense per class: 4,725 yen
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kisako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

A Symposium: Foreign Policy under the Obama Administration

As almost one year has passed since Barack Obama took the U.S. presidency, his administration is experiencing a sharp drop of approval rating largely due to his domestic policies, while facing many foreign policy challenges, such as antiterrorism measures in Afghanistan. In this symposium, commemorating the publication of U.S. Foreign Policy, the authors will discuss different aspects of Obama’s foreign policy.

[Dates & Time]　Friday, January 22, 2010, 6:00 -8:30 pm
[Venue] 　Lecture hall, International House of Japan
[Admission] 　Free (reservation required / first come, first served up to 100)　* No more reservations available
[Language] 　Japanese / English (with simultaneous translation）
Presented by International University of Japan
In cooperation with the US-Japan Foundation
Supported by the International House of Japan
[Registration & Inquiries]
International University of Japan
Tel: 025-779-1112 / Fax: 025-779-1187 / E-mail: ori@iuj.ac.jp

[Remarks by guests] 　Umemoto Kazuyoshi, Bureau Chief, North American Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Robert S. Luke, Minister for Political Affairs, U.S. Embassy
[Speakers] 　
Shinoda Tomohito, International University of Japan
"The National Security Council under Obama"
Hirose Junko, National Diet Library
"The Obama Administration and Congress"
Maeshima Kazuhiro, Bunkyo University
"Non-Governmental Actors and Foreign Policy Process"
Takahashi Sugio, National Institute for Defense Studies
"National Security Policies under Obama"
Furukawa Katsuhisa, Japan Science and Technology Agency
"Obama's Multilateral Diplomacy and Global Issue"

Course in sumie (brush-ink painting)

Instructor: Mr. Jim Hathaway

[Dates & Time]　10:00-11:30 on Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, and 10
[Venue] Seminar Room 402, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 12 people
[Fees]　Tuition fee: 39,900 yen, plus tools/materials and registration fee for new students
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kisako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

Flavio Varani Piano Concert

The world renown pianist Flavio Varani will hold a salon concert at the I-House. Works by the brazilian composer Villa-Lobos and French composer/conductor Paul Paray will be performed.

[Dates & Time]　Friday, December 4, 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
[Venue] Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall
[Performer] Flavio Varani (Piano)
[Program] H. Villa-Lobos, “Bachianas Brasileiras nr. 4,” P. Paray, “Tarantelle,” F. Chopin, “Ballad nr. 3,” F. Poulenc, “Toccata,” G. Faure, “Barcarolle mnr. 2, op. 41,” F. Liszt, “Mephisto Waltz,” and others. [Admission] 3,000 yen (IHJ Members: 2,700 yen)
[Organizer] Gallery Yamamoto
[Reservations and inquiries] Gallery Yamamoto (Tel: 0280-56-2444 Fax: 0280-55-2002)

Space provided by the IHJ Sharing Space Program for Artists
for member's ticket, please call the I-House program office. tel: 03-3470-3211

Fado Concert

A concert of popular Portuguese Fado music will be held in December at the IHJ. It is rare to be able to hear this genre of music outside of Portugal, and this concert will feature singers and instrumentalist from Portugal.

[Dates & Time] Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
[Venue] Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall
[Performer] Daniela Giblott, Tiago Morna, Nuno Estevens
[Admission] 4,000 yen (IHJ Members: 3,500 yen)
[Organizer] Centro Cultural Português

Space provided by the IHJ Sharing Space Program for Artists
for more info http://www.portugaljapan.com/concert/
for member's ticket, please call the I-House program office. tel: 03-3470-3211

Course in bonsai

In this course, our English-speaking bonsai instructor will teach you in a small group setting how to take care of bonsai and kokedama. We　hope the course will appeal to both non-Japanese people who are interested in Japanese culture and Japanese people who would like to re-discover their own culture through English. The instructor will choose seasonal materials and bring them to each class. After class you will be able to bring them home for your enjoyment.

Instructor:　Mr. Makoto Nakamura

[Dates & Time]　10:00 am -11:50 am on Fridays, October 9 and November 20
[Venue] Seminar Room E for October class and Seminar Room C for November class, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 8 people
[Fees]　Tuition fee per class: 5,250 yen, Material Expense per class: 4,725 yen
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kisako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

Hudson Shad―Five-man Voice Ensemble
First Performance in Tokyo

An American, five-man voice ensemble, "Hudson Shad” officially debuted in 1992. They are a group similar to the legendary German group, The Comedian Harmonists, and were formed as a tribute to the latter group's music.

Hudson Shad has always been interested in exploring many genres of music, which has led them to develop a wide variety of programs―from classical opera to popular songs. This time they have developed a special program for their first performance in Tokyo that features “Mack the Knife” from Kurt Weill’s opera, film music like “As Time Goes By” and “Over the Rainbow,” and various songs from the repertoire of Sinatra, Martin, Crosby and Astaire such as “New York, New York,” “Hello Dolly,” “Volare,” and more. Please join us and enjoy the concert !

[Date & Time]　Monday, May 25, 2009, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
[Venue]　Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall, International House of Japan
[Admission]　2,000 yen (no preschool child participation)
[Reservations]　Please make a reservation by faxing the attached form to the I-House (03-3470-3170). A cancellation fee (2,000 yen per person) will be charged after May 18.
Reservation form
[Inquiries]　The America-Japan Society
11-28, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Tel: 03-3588-6344 / Fax: 03-3588-6355
Sponsored by the Embassy of the United States of America, the America-Japan Society
Supported by the International House of Japan

Course in sumie (brush-ink painting)

Instructor: Mr. Jim Hathaway

[Dates & Time]　10:00-11:30 on Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, May 13, 20, 27, June 3,10,and 17
[Venue] Seminar Room B, E, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 12 people
[Fees]　Tuition fee: 42,000 yen - 38,850 yen depending on class size, plus tools/materials and registration fee for new students
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kisako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

Information Session on Yale University

Students, parents, and school administrators are cordially invited to a program about undergraduate study at Yale University. Jean Lee, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, will discuss academics, campus life, financial aid, and admissions policies.

[Date & Time]　Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 7 pm
[Venue] Lecture Hall
[Maximum capacity] 70 persons
[Admission]　Free
[Inquiry] To Jean Lee at jean.lee@yale.edu
　　　　　　For more information: http://admissions.yale.edu/events/?country=　
[Organizer] Yale University　

Course in sumie (brush-ink painting)

Instructor: Mr. Jim Hathaway

[Dates & Time]　10:00-11:30 on Wednesdays, January 7,14,21,28, February 4, March 4,11,18, and 25
[Venue] Seminar Room E, C, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 12 people
[Fees]　Tuition fee: 37,800 yen - 34,965 yen depending on class size, plus tools/materials and registration fee for new students
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kisako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

Course in bonsai

Instructor:　Mr. Makoto Nakamura

[Dates & Time]　10:00-12:00 on Fridays, March 13, April 10, and May 8
[Venue] Seminar Room C, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 12 people
[Fees]　Tuition fee per class: 6,825 yen, Material Expense per class: 4,725 yen
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kisako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

Traditional performing arts, KABUKI WORKSHOP “How to Make an ONNAGATA”

Using real costumes, make-up and wigs, former kabuki actor Norihiro Horiuchi will demonstrate how to create the kabuki onnagata female impersonator role. This will be an unusual opportunity to witness first-hand the back-stage process involved in this transformation from male actor to female character. After the make-up session, Horiuchi will present the tale of Izumo-no-Okuni, the founder of kabuki. His performance will be accompanied by dance.

[Date & Time] Thursday, December 11, 2008, 7 pm
[Venue] Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall, International House of Japan
[Admission] 3,500 yen (Students, Non-Japanese and IHJ Members: 2,500yen)
[Reservations & Inquiries] Bugeisha: Tel & Fax: 03-3260-5780 / E-mail:bgs-asi@s4.dion.ne.jp
* To reserve discount tickets for IHJ Members, please contact to the I-House program office.
Tel: 03-3470-3211 / E-mail: program@i-house.or.jp

[Organizer] Butai Geijutsu 21 Network
[Support] Bugeisha and kabuki actor Omezo Ichikawa
Space provided by the IHJ Sharing Space Program for Artists
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　http://www.i-house.or.jp/en/ProgramActivities/arts/sitesupport.html　

Moonlight Concert—an Evening of Traditional Indian Music

Pandit Chandrakant Sardeshmukh, a senior disciple of the re-known sitarist Ravi Shankar, will present the enchanting melodies of the sitar and the complex rhythms of the tabla.

[Date & Time] Friday, December 19, 2008 *Doors open at 18:30, Concert begins at 19:00
[Venue] Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall, International House of Japan
[Performers] Sitar: Pandit Chandrakant Sardeshmukh, Tabla: Dinesh Chandra Dyoundi
[Admission] Advanced tickets: Adult ¥ 3,500 Children ¥ 1,500 (age 6～18)
　　　　　　At the door: Adult ¥ 4,000 Children ¥ 2,000 (age 6～18) ＊Under 6 yrs. Free
　　　　　　　　　IHJ members: ¥ 3,000
[Reservations & Inquiries] Darshanam: Fax: 03-5436-5439
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 E-mail: darshanam.ticket@gmail.com
*To reserve discount tickets for IHJ Members, please contact the I-House Program Office.
Tel: 03-3470-3211 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) / E-mail: program@i-house.or.jp

[Organizer] Darshanam http://www.darshanam.org
[Support] Embassy of India
Space provided by the IHJ Sharing Space Program for Artists
　　　　　　　　　　　　http://www.i-house.or.jp/en/ProgramActivities/arts/sitesupport.html

An International Conference on Hope in Law and the Economy

“Hope　in　Law　and　the　Economy”　is　a　product　of　an institutional　partnership　between　
Cornell　University Law School’s Clarke Program in East Asian Law and Culture and　University of Tokyo’s Institute of Social Science. It showcases both institutions’ rich　tradition of interdisciplinary work in legal studies and their unique integration of social　scientific and humanistic approaches to law and politics. Its larger aim is to set a new　and ambitious transnational agenda for the interdisciplinary study of law in different　societies and legal systems.

[Date & Time] Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 10 am - 5 pm
[Venue] Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall, International House of Japan
[Admission] Free *prior booking essential
[Registration & Inquiries] click here.
[Language] English/Japanese (interpretation provided)
Co-organized by Cornell University Law School Clarke Program in East Asian Law and Culture, and University of Tokyo Institute of Social Science

Course in sumie (brush-ink painting)

This course will be taught by an American sumie artist living in Tokyo, whose work reflects
the exquisite imagery that is uniquely expressed in sumie. We hope both non-Japanese people
who are interested in Japanese culture and Japanese people who would like to re-discover their
own culture through English will join the course and explore this fantastic art form.

Instructor: Mr. Jim Hathaway

[Dates & Time] 10:00-11:30 on Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 and 26
[Venue] Seminar Room E, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 12 people
[Fees] Tuition fee: 42,000 yen - 38,860 yen depending on class size, plus tools/materials and registration fee for new students
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kiako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com

Lecture with Historic Flute Performance and Reception Commemorating the Maestro Rene Clemencic’s visit to Japan

The Kokusai Bunka Koryu Center, TCM, will hold a music talk by Rene Clemencic, the Austrian master of historic classical music on September 17 at the Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall. He will introduce to us his interpretation of “Carmina Burana,” music from the Middle Ages, playing historic flutes and will be joined by the gagaku chief musician of the Imperial Household Agency, Hideaki Bunno.

Lecturer: Rene Clemencic
Guest performer: Hideaki Bunno, gagaku chief musician of the Imperial Household Agency; representative of the Gagaku Juni Onkai

[Date & Time] Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Talk & Performance 18:30-19:30 at Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall
Reception* 19:40- in the Kabayama room
[Venue] Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall, International House of Japan
[Admission] 3,000 yen (2,000 yen for IHJ members/1,500 yen for students)
*Following the talk and performance, House members are invited to a reception at the expense of 6,000 yen per person.
[Reservations & Inquiries] For Members: 03-3470-3211/For Non-members: 03-3954-3014
Reservations by fax: click here.
[Language] English or German/Japanese (interpretation provided)
Organized by Kokusai Bunka Koryu Center, TCM
http://w-consort.blog.ocn.ne.jp/international/
Supported by Austrian Airlines, the Austrian Cultural Forum, and the Toho College of Music. http://www.toho-music.ac.jp/visitor/index_generalpublic_j.html
Under the auspices of the Austrian Embassy and the International House of Japan.

Course in sumie (brush-ink painting)

This course will be taught by an American sumie artist living in Tokyo, whose work reflects
the exquisite imagery that is uniquely expressed in sumie. We hope both non-Japanese people
who are interested in Japanese culture and Japanese people who would like to re-discover their
own culture through English will join the course and explore this fantastic art form.

Instructor: Mr. Jim Hathaway

[Dates & Time] 10:00-11:30 on Wednesdays, March 26, April 2,9,16,23, May 14,21,28,
June 4, and 11
[Venue] Seminar Room E, International House of Japan (11-6, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-0032)
[Maximum capacity] 12 people
[Fees] Tuition fee: 42,000 yen - 38,860 yen depending on class size, plus tools
and materials
[Organizer] Kisako Intercultural Institute
[Reservations and inquiries] Kiako Intercultural Institute (E-mail: info-culture@kisako.com,
Tel: 03-3280-4535, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, URL: http://www.kisako.com)

Saving Your Life With Art:
The Role of Contemporary Art in addressing Socio-political Challenges under "Glocalization" in Asia

The Asia Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP) is now taking place from September 10 to November 9. ALFP is a joint undertaking by the International House of Japan and the Japan Foundation, designed to invite leading public intellectuals in Asia and consolidate their interdisciplinary network beyond geopolitical and socio-cultural boundaries through dialogue/discussion to cope with global as well as regional challenges faced by civil society in Asia. Academyhills has invited Bina Sarkar Ellias, one of the ALFP fellows, to give a talk on art.

Connected and empowered as the world is today by instant communication and a wealth of information resources, it is ironic that its citizens are increasingly divided by ethnic, religious and cultural differences. With economic globalization and local awareness--so-called "Glocalization," increasingly accelerating in Asia and other parts of the world, what is the role of contemporary art in addressing these socio-political issues? Introducing her work as editor of "Gallerie," Bina Sarkar Ellias will talk on these global as well as regional challenges. In this context, the issues of freedom and censorship and tolerance of the 'other' will be explored as well.

Speaker: Bina Sarkar Ellias, Editor and Publisher of Gallerie magazine
Moderator: Fumio Nanjo, Director, Mori Art Museum

[Date & Time] Thursday, November 1, 2007, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
[Venue] Academyhills
[Admission] Free *Reservation requested
[Organizer] Academyhills
[Language] English/Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided

In cooperation with:
Mori Art Museum
Japan Foundation
International House of Japan

Contact: Academyhills
E-mail: info@academyhills.com
Tel:F6406-6649

[Public Symposium] Shifting Terrain: The Domestic Politics of the US Military Presence in the Asia Pacific

The research team of the East-West Center project, Shifting Terrain: The Domestic Politics of the US Military Presence in Asia, will discuss their findings from a two-year study of the local and national politics surrounding US military forces in Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. The national histories and politics of the US military presence in three of Asia's most dynamic societies have been shaped in large part by their alliance with the United States. In Japan, the concentration of US military forces on the small island of Okinawa has long occasioned considerable tension between the prefecture and the national government in Tokyo. The most recent gubernatorial election in Okinawa reveals yet again the complexity of interests engaged in both sustaining and opposing the presence of foreign troops, and echoes similar domestic responses to the US military presence in South Korea and the Philippines. The research team will also discuss the common political dynamics that shape policymaking in all three Asian societies that host U.S. forces on their soil.

In cooperation with The International House of Japan, this program is made possible by the financial support of The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership and The Japan-US. Friendship Commission.

[Panelists]
Dr. Sheila A. Smith, Project Director, East-West Center
Dr. Patricio Abinales, Kyoto University
Dr. Masaaki Gabe, University of the Ryukyus
Dr. Naoki Kamimura, Hiroshima City University

[Date & Time] January 11 (Thu.), 2007, 6:00-9:00
[Venue] Lecture Hall, International House of Japan (11-16, Roppongi 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032)
[Admission] Free
[Language] English/Japanese (with simultaneous translation)
[Organizer] East-West Center

[Reservations & Inquiries]
International House Program Department (Tel: 03-3470-3211, Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Fax: 03-3470-3170; e-mail: program@i-house.or.jp).

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