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2 Upcoming Events 2nd Philippine International Cartoon, Comics and Animation Festival October 22 to 25, 2010 SM City North EDSA, Quezon City (The Block, Annex and Sky Dome) University of the Philippines (Film Center) 2nd PICCA Fest is the biggest cluster of events and organizations of content creators in the Philippines. The cluster of events include: International Talks, Cartoons and Comics Exhibit, Animation Showings, Comic and Animation Competitions, Book Launches, PICCA Trade and Showcase, Workshops for Kids, etc. www.piccafest.com Chelfitsch “Five Days in March” November 5 to 6, 2010 PETA Theater Center, Quezon City Chelfitsch is one of the most acclaimed phenomena in Japan’s theater scene in the last decade. Toshiki Okada, who formed the group in 1997, created the hybrid name from the English words “selfish” and “childish” which adequately describes how the group sees contemporary Japanese society. Known for super-colloquial dialogue and sloppy gestures in everyday life, Chelfitsch has achieved wide acclaim in premier theater festivals and venues throughout Europe and Asia. Their works include: On the Harmful Effects of Marijuana (Marijuana no Gai ni Tsuite); The End of Toil (Rouku no Owari) and Five Days in March (Sangatsu no Itsukakann), which has won many honors including the prestigious Kishida Kunio Drama Award (Japan’s Tony Awards). www.chelfitsch.net 53rd Annual Philippine PEN Literature Conference December 4-5, 2010 Montebello Vista Hotel, Cebu City The conference aims to gather Filipino writers and those from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas and they will compose the six literary sessions. They are to share excerpts from their recently completed work or work in progress, and talk about their literary concerns relevant to the theme. Ms. Nori Nakagami, a Japanese novelist, will be participating as part of the panel on “Writing and Writers in Asia” within the conference theme : “Solidarity in Literature without Borders” Please contact the Philippine PEN c/o Solidaridad Bookstore (t/f # 63-2 - 525-5038) e-mail: philippinepen@yahoo.com Japanese Language Proficiency Test December 5, 2010 De La Salle University, Manila University of San Carlos, Cebu City Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku, Davao City The JLPT is administered – worldwide, by the Japan Foundation in cooperation with other cultural exchange/educational institutions, in order to evaluate and certify the Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers. The new test, which now comprises five levels (N1 to N5), will be held simultaneously in testing centers in Manila, Cebu City, and Davao City. A Gift of Jazz: Hiromi December 17, 8 pm Grand Sunset Pavilion, Sofitel Philippine Plaza The Philippine International Jazz and Arts Foundation in cooperation with the Japan Foundation bring to Manila, Ms. Hiromi Uehara for a one-night concert on December 17, 8:00 in the evening at the Grand Sunset Pavilion of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. Hiromi Uehara first mesmerized the jazz community with her 2003 Telarc debut, Another Mind. Since then she has electrified audiences and critics of both hemisphere with a creative energy that defies the conventional parameters of jazz and pushes musicianship and composition to unprecedented levels of complexity and sophistication. Considered one of Japan’s best jazz pianist and composers, Hiromi has received numerous awards for her music including Jazz Album of the Year Award (2003); Horizon Award (2004); Album of the Year in Swing Journal’s 2005 Readers Poll and Best Jazz Act at the Boston Music Awards and the Guinness Jazz Festival’s Rising Star Award in 2006. The event is also sponsored by Yamaha, Delta Airlines and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. JFM on Facebook tm and Twitter tm The Japan Foundation, Manila has joined in on the social revolution! Get the latest updates on events by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter @ jfmanila. Monthly Oshaberi Salon – Let’s Talk in Japanese @ JFM Library Brush up on your Nihongo and talk about Japanese language and culture with our JENESYS “Young Japanese Teachers.” Everyone is welcome to join! For schedule inquiries, contact the Japan Foundation, Manila at 811-6155 to 58. Editorial Staff Shuji Takatori Editor-in-Chief Yukie Mitomi Associate Editor ISSN 0118-7910 Volume XIV Issue 2 November 2010 Suki is a newsletter published by The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) located at the 12th Floor, Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, cor. Makati Avenue, Makati City 1226, with telephone numbers (632) 811-6155 to 58, fax number (632) 811-6153; and email address at email@jfmo.org.ph. Suki is published three times a year and is duly registered as printed matter mail at the Makati Central Post Office under Permit No. 1074-97 NCR dated June 16, 1997. It is distributed free of charge to individuals and organizations interested in Japanese Studies and International Culture Exchange. Cecilia EJ Aquino Sheila de la Paz Katrina Soliman Roland Samson Staff ©FUJI TELEVISION-ROBOT The opinions expressed in the feature articles are of the authors and not necessarily of the Foundation. Reproduction in whole or part of Suki articles is prohibited without permission from the author and The Japan Foundation, Manila.
Farewell / Welcome Greetings 3 Dear Friends, As they say, “all good things must end someday…” this is to wish you farewell as I have to leave the Philippines for a new assignment at the Japan Foundation Headquarters in Tokyo. My tour of duty in the Philippines was of significant importance as I had been a witness of national historical events that have been professionally rewarding; personally enriching, it was as well, since it was a great pleasure to have lived in a country that served as a “home away from home” for me and my family for the past five years. I feel that I am bound to pursue an upscale dynamic career after spending the best moments of my life in the Philippines. I am very lucky to be able to keep close contact with the Philippines in my new assignment and with a lot of Filipinos whom I have strengthened bonds of friendship with. I personally hope to reciprocate in my own humble way my “Utang na loob”. Mabuhay for everyone, Ben SUZUKI Director JF Japanese Language Course Team Teacher and Institutional Support Dept. Japanese-Language Group Warmest greetings to everyone! Upon my arrival at the NAIA last month, I was quite surprised that the climate In Manila was cooler than that in Tokyo. I first thought that it was some kind of an “invigorating breeze of friendliness” welcoming me in the Philippines. However, soon enough, I realized that it must have been only the unusually hotter and more humid weather in Tokyo that made me feel so. Nevertheless, I can assure you that whatever weather extremities there might be – I will certainly survive. I am very glad to have been assigned as the new Director of The Japan Foundation, Manila. Since its establishment in 1996, The Japan Foundation, Manila has conducted various kinds of cultural activities including performing arts, visual arts, films, publication, Japanese Language, exchange of persons, Japanese Studies, and intellectual exchange. I will definitely continue these activities, and I will cooperate strongly with other cultural institutions and partners so that we can have an “exuberant breeze” of concerted efforts to create new types of projects for a more effective and efficient implementation, such as the ones on global issues and multilateral relationships. I am earnestly looking forward to meeting you all soon! SHUJI TAKATORI Director The Japan Foundation, Manila
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