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School-Centred Initial Teacher Training Information Day for Applicants - April 2024
Tue 30th April 2024
Are you interested in teaching Japanese in secondary schools in England? Would you like to get the teaching qualification to realise that ambition? If so, please don’t miss this great opportunity! The National Modern Languages ...
Talk event: Mingei Then and Now with YOSHIZAWA Tomo
Mon 13th May 2024
The Mingei Undo was a revolutionary cultural movement in Japan which started in 1926. Grandfathered by YANAGI Soetsu, it intended to identify and treasure the beauty of the hand-made works produced by anonymous c...
KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V
Tue 21st November 2023 - Sun 8th December 2024
Step into the world of Kabuki with six stunning kimonos worn by the legendary actor BANDO Tamasaburo V, known for his renowned onnagata roles (male actor who performs female roles). Experience the intricate artist...
The Nineteenth Japanese Speech Contest for University Students - FINALS DAY
Report: The Japan Foundation/British Association for Japanese Studies PhD Workshop 2024