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2016
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Date Category Title Venue Info 01/17
09:30 ~ 12:30Workshop François Warlet Shihan Centre Sportif de Soumagne
Place de la Gare 1
B- 4630 SoumagneURL
+32(0)2.537.47.6201/23 Concert
DanceMIYABI
On the occasion of the 150 years of friendship between the Kingdom of Belgium and the State of Japan, Fondation George Arthur Forrest has the pleasure of inviting you to attend the presentation of Miyabi, by the Kitanodai Gagaku Ensemble. A world first.
Miyabi – elegance and refinement of the imperial court – has been staged by Ado Huygens to give you a greater understanding and to allow you to enjoy these special moments. Singing, music, dance, flower arranging (Ikebana), way of the fragrance (Kô), sumptuous kimonos and precious masks will lead you into the heart of a mysterious and captivating world.
An exceptional, very rare event : share and experience an art formerly reserved only to shintô and Buddhist temples and the emperor.BOZAR
Rue Ravenstein,23
1000- Brussels
047571412001/23
10:30~11:45
12:00~13:15
13:30~14:45
15:00~16:15Lecture & Workshop Nouvel An Japonais
Quatre cycles identiques de 75 minutes seront organisés. 20 personnes pourront participer à cet événement exceptionnel : soit 5 personnes par cycle. Chaque cycle comprend la participation à l’ÔBUKUCHA (thé + pâtisserie) à table (+/- 30 min.) puis à la Cérémonie du Thé HATSUGAMA (thé fort koicha + pâtisserie japonaise) (+/- 45 min.) dans le Pavillon de Thé décoré pour la circonstance. Les différents cycles respecteront l’horaire suivant : 10h30 à 11h45, 12h00 à 13h15, 13h30 à 14h45, 15h00 à 16h15< L’activité commence à l’heure précise et les places réservées ne sont pas échangeables sur place. L’entrée du Musée se situe à environ 500m de l’entrée du Parc et il n’est pas autorisé de parcourir cette distance en voiture.
P.A.F. 40€/personneMusée royal de Mariemont
Chaussée de Mariemont 100 - 7140 Morlanwelz
URLUntil 01/26 Exhibition Belgian Diplomats Photo Exhibition
Photo Exhibition at the JICC with unique photographs from the de Bassompierre family archives showing Baron Albert de Bassompierre in Japan during his time there as Belgian Ambassador.
Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC)
of the Embassy of Japan
Rue Van Maerlant 1
1040 Brussels01/29
18:30 - 20:30Lecture Rubens, Fight against, and love awake (IN JAPANESE)
Koji Mori, an art historian, guide you to transitions of masterly painter Rubens, in his philosophy for life and art. Meld classical songs by an opera singer Osada into the interpretation, start from the masterpiece of Rubens, "The Descent of The Cross" in Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp, to "The Garden of Love" in his last years.
Koji Mori / Art historian
Osada / Opera singer
Naomi Tsukamoto / Pianist
NO MORE SEATS AVAILABLEJapan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC)
of the Embassy of Japan
Rue Van Maerlant 1
1040 Brussels01/30
at 20:00Concert KODŌ One Earth Tour 2016 : Mystery
The Japanese percussionists of Kodō set the Henry Le Boeuf Hall alight when they first performed there in 2012. Kodō means both "children of the drum" and "heartbeats". On their taiko, traditional drums in various sizes, they beat out furious rhythms, at times in unison, at times with a number of rhythms simultaneously. The combination of these sounds and the precision of their choreography is stunning as they convey a message of harmony and universal peace.Centre for Fine Arts Brussels
23 rue Ravensteinstraat
1000 BrusselsURL
02 507 82 0001/30
14:00 - 17:00
02/03
18:30 - 21:30Demonstration Salon de WA
Creation of a Sumi-e on Japanese paper panel & Casual Tea ceremonySalon Jaune
Rue les broussart 31
1050 IxellesURL
0475 23 04 17Until 01/31 Art Fair BRAFA ART FAIR
BRAFA is one the world’s oldest and most prestigious art fair, famous for the high quality art, antiques and design. The fair will welcome 137 leading international art dealers among Japan to exhibit their finest and often rare pieces from the Bronze Age to present day. The fair is also known for its welcoming atmosphere, eclecticism and elegance. Devoted to the promotion of art in all its forms, BRAFA 2016 guest of Honour is Gent Flower Show (Ghent Floralies). Daily public guided tour in English from 3pm to 4pm. Daily BRAFA ART TALKS, art-related conferences with renown specialists from 4pm to 5pm.Tour & Taxis
Avenue du Port 86 C
1000 BrusselsURL
+32 (0)2 513 48 3102/05 & 06 Workshop Christian Tissier Shihan Hall Omnisports Michel Daerden
Rue de l’Abattoir 65
B- 4040 HerstalURL
+32(0)2.537.47.6202/05 & 06 Workshop Jacques Horny Shihan Hikari Aikikai
Rue Trieu du Bois 11
B- 1430 RebecqURL
+32(0)2.537.47.6202/04 ~ 08
10:00-18:00Fair 2016 Salon des Vacances
A greatly popular travel fair where people can get information about different travel destinations from all over the world. This year, Japan will be the country of honor.Brussels Expo
Palace 4~7URL 02/10 Cinema AN (Les Délices de Tokyo)
Belgian release of the film AN (Les Délices de Tokyo) by director Naomi Kawase, selected as openingsfilm of the Cannes International Film Festival 2015 – section ‘A Certain Regard’.
A special collaboration was established with the famous pastry cook Yasushi Sasaki for this release (http://www.patisserie-sasaki.be/)URL (FR)
URL (NL)02/13
14:30 ~ 16:30Meeting Let's talk Japanese
Let's talk in Japanese in the 'Nihongo Hanasoukai', organized by BNK vzw/asbl.
Who? We welcome all people interested in practicing speaking Japanese, as well as native speakers who want to exchange information or simply networking.
Application? We just ask you to fill in your name and mail address or telephone number the first time you join us. No registration is required. Just come and join us!Café MORT SUBITE
Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 7
1000 BruxellesURL 02/16
at 14:00Cinema Ramen Samurai
SYNOPSIS:
Hikaru is working as a designer at a mid-level Tokyo ad agency. Years ago he left home hoping to make a career as a designer in far-off Tokyo. But disaster strikes, Hikaru’s father Noburo dies and Hikaru returns to his hometown of Kurume on Kyushu Island. Starting with one of the region’s famed Yatai stalls, Noboru and his long-suffering wife, Yoshiko had fought long and hard against grinding poverty to eventually end up owning their own, very popular noodle bar...LECLERCQ (LECL) Ground Floor Room LECL73
Université catholique de Louvain (UCL)
Place Montesquieu 1
Louvain-la-NeuveURL 02/16
at 20:00Miscellaneous Pecha Kucha Night 150 year anniversary Belgium Japan
The PechaKucha concept: each speaker has 400 seconds - 6 minutes 40 sec. - for a presentation in 20 images. Each image is on screen for only 20 seconds. No more, no less. Topic : 150 year anniversary Belgium-Japan
Speakers :
Sergio Honorez, editions Dupuis
Stéphane Orlando, musician
Moonkey, mangaka
Roland Van der Hoeven, head of Musée de Mariemont
Galerie Contretype (galery)
Musée de Binche, head of MuseumEspace Wallonie bruxelles
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 25-27
1000 BruxellesURL
+32 485 120 814
+33 6 10 40 89 9202/17
at 18:30Cinema The God of Ramen
SYNOPSIS:
A ramen shop named “Taishoken” and has 50 years history is known for its endless lines.
The modest shop in the back of an alley was buzzing with activity -- with customers waiting in line, regulars who came to eat and help out on a daily basis and apprentices crammed into the tiny kitchen. The apprentices aren’t there just to learn the secret of his ramen. Without exception, they agree the main reason people flock to Taishoken is “the boss.” They’re all drawn to his unique personality.
But what cameras have shot from 2001 was the darkness of Yamagishi’s heart. It revealed truths that Yamagishi had kept hidden for years. He was carrying a heavy physical and emotional burden. He had locked up memories of his wife, who supported him for 25 of the 50 years he had dedicated to ramen. He suffered from a series of debilitating medical issues that slowly eroded his ability to work. And the death of his wife has come. But still he is in the shop. What drove him to go on making ramen…? We see in the screen a way of life called “Taishoken”...KULeuven
MSI 00.08
Faculteit Letteren
Blijde-Inkomststraat 21
3000 LeuvenUntil 02/26
09:15 ~ 17:00Exhibition HAIGA TEN - Japanese poem with picture
by HiRo Saika (painter) and Yagi Ken (poet)Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC)
of the Embassy of Japan
Rue Van Maerlant 1
1040 BrusselsUntil 02/27
Wed-Sat 10-18hExhibition Echo of Prints: Japanese contemporary talent
As Artists-in-Residence of the Foundation Veerle Rooms, Japanese printmaker Yuriko Miyoshi curated this exhibition to introduce eight Japanese artists who have already been active internationally. She also curated two exhibitions to introduce Veerle Rooms in Tokyo in June 2016. The FVR arranged a Japanese study tour in the same period. These programs will be touching Japanese culture due to this special year between Japan and Belgium.
http://hanga-land.blogspot.com/2016/01/de-heerlykeheid.htmlGalerie De Heerlyckheid
Pretoriastraat 28
B-2600 Antwerpen-BerchemURL
03 235 84 94Until 02/27 Exhibition Yoshie SUGITO - Cutting
In this exhibition ”CUTTING” , Yoshie Sugito uses images from folklore, myth, oral literature to present the transformation and the process of this recomposition. This transformation process finds the relationship between narrativity and dimensionality which are the dormant characteristics of the painting.
Through this repetition and with a primitive and pictorial method of expression, the motives are gradually transformed into symbols.
Her focus is a process of transformation; turning symbolic images into tangible objects.Rivoli Building / espace #21b à l’étage
Chaussée de Waterloo, 690 (La Bascule)
Entrée Rue de Praetere face au n°43 / 1180 BXLURL
00 32 478 84 89 8102/20 ~ 02/21 Tournament 26th Leuven Go Tournament
Go tournament open to everybody. Five rounds MacMahon without handicap Timing: 1 hour per player + byo-yomi: 15 stones for 5 minutes Komi: 6.5Café de Curve
Baron August De Becker – Remyplein 27
3010 Kessel-LoURL
Tel. 0497 57 86 02 (Steven Foulon)
0499 39 90 67 (Frank Segers)02/20 Demonstration Salon de WA
Creation of a candle shade with Kirigami & Casual tea ceremonySalon Jaune
Rue lesbroussarts 31
1050 BrusselsURL 02/23
at 19:30Theater KYOGEN
Kyogen (literally, “mad words”) are brief plays presented as comic interludes between the somber dramas that make up the traditional program of the Noh theatre.
Because the style and themes of the comic interludes allow them to stand on their own, they are also performed separately from Noh plays. While some Kyogen served to provide the audience with additional information about the main Noh play, others were comical or farcical skits on entirely separate themes, serving to relieve the generally gloomy atmosphere of the Noh.Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Département de Traduction et d'interprétation
Room 004, Rue J.Hazard 34
1180 Brussels02/23
at 18:30Cinema A Tale of Samurai Cooking
Story:
Haru has an excellent sense of taste and surpassing skill in the kitchen, but she has been divorced from her first husband after only a year of marriage because of her impetuous character. One day, Haru is proposed by Dennai Funaki, samurai chef from Kaga, to marry his succeeding son. The Funaki family who has served the Lord of Kaga not with the “sword” but with the “kitchen-knife” is well known as “Kitchen Samurai” for generations. However, now, her new husband Yasunobu wields a kitchen-knife with no skill at all. In order to save the family name Funaki and its position as kitchen samurai, Haru decides to teach him the art of cuisine... The story is inspired by a real-life family in Kaga that has survived countless upheavals with its cuisine. .Salle Wittert, Liège University, Place du XX Août, Bâtiment A1, 4000 Liège 02/24
at 18:30Cinema Ramen Samurai
SYNOPSIS:
Hikaru is working as a designer at a mid-level Tokyo ad agency. Years ago he left home hoping to make a career as a designer in far-off Tokyo. But disaster strikes, Hikaru’s father Noburo dies and Hikaru returns to his hometown of Kurume on Kyushu Island. Starting with one of the region’s famed Yatai stalls, Noboru and his long-suffering wife, Yoshiko had fought long and hard against grinding poverty to eventually end up owning their own, very popular noodle bar...Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
AZ1 101 (bâtiment A, porte Z,101)
Campus du Solbosch
Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50
1050 BruxellesURL 02/24
at 18:30Cinema Mourning Recipe
SYNOPSIS
Heartbroken Yuriko comes back to her parents’ house after deciding to divorce from her husband, only to find a recipe book for life, left by her late mother Otomi who just passed away. The handwritten and lovingly illustrated recipes concern cooking, cleaning and the basic knowledge of the house keeping techniques. They are to let Yuriko and her father (Otomi’s husband) Ryohei face the life by following the monotony of everyday chores, and take a step forward by the 49th days after her death – the day a memorial service will be held according to Buddhist teaching for the family and friends. With the help from two young strangers, the garishly-dressed Imo and the Japanese-Brazilian Haru, the family slowly begins to rebuild their lives as they learn the life and profound love of Otomi and get ready for the great party on the 49th day as Otomi has wished ...KULeuven
MSI 00.08
Faculteit Letteren
Blijde-Inkomststraat 21
3000 Leuven03/02 Demonstration Salon de WA
Creation of tea mats with Kirigami & Casual Tea ceremony.Salon Jaune
Rue lesbroussarts 31
1050 BruxellesURL Until 03/04 Concert Bonten Classic 2016CANCELLEDCollaboration of a Japanese drum group and a european orchestra led by Dirk De Caluwe (conductor and flutist)Le Forum Liege
Concertgebouw Bruges
Bozar Brussels
Palais des Beaux-Arts Charleroi
etc.URL03/05
at 13:00Concert
Meeting
MiscellaneousCommemoration of the East Japan Earthquake 11 March 2011
Almost 5 years have passed since the earthquake disaster of East Japan in 2011. The toll of victims and missing counts 18 457, and adding over 3 000 died in refuge, it goes more than 21 000. Even now, we count about 182 000 refugees (as at December 2015). Their daily life is still under difficult conditions so the people need still support. We would like to be linked with the affected people and hold a charity concert & bazaar to support them.Cercle Saint Clement
Rue du Loutrier 57
1170 BruxellesURL 03/9 - 13 Film Festival 7th edition of the Japan Square Film Festival
URL 03/11
at 20:00Concert FUKKO CONCERT
This Fukko Concert which aims at re-constructing and recovering by music comes to its 6th edition. Our purpose is to share pain and hope with the victims of the earthquake and tsunami, while donating for culture for both the Sendai Foundation and the Piano Association in Tohoku.Flagey asbl
Belvédèrestreet 27/5
1050 BrusselsURL 03/12
14:30 ~ 16:30Meeting Let's talk Japanese
Let's talk in Japanese in the 'Nihongo Hanasoukai', organized by BNK vzw/asbl.
Who? We welcome all people interested in practicing speaking Japanese, as well as native speakers who want to exchange information or simply networking.
Application? We just ask you to fill in your name and mail address or telephone number the first time you join us. No registration is required. Just come and join us!Café MORT SUBITE
Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 7
1000 BruxellesURL 03/14
19:00 ~ 20:30Cinema Japanese silent films with live narration by Benshi Kataoka Ichirō
A selection of silent films (Japanese/American) with live narration by Japanese Benshi Kataoka Ichirō.
-『東京行進曲』Tōkyō Kōshinkyoku / Tokyo March (1929)
-『血煙高田の馬場』Chikemuri Takada no baba (1928)
-『It's a gift』 (1923)
-『モダン怪談100,000,000円』Modern Ghost Story 100,000,000 Yen (1929)Filmzaal Plateau, Ghent University
Paddenhoek 3
9000 GentURL 03/16
at 18:30Cinema A Room of Her Own: Rei Naito and Light
A Serene Documentary Concerning Art by Yuko NAKAMURAUniversité Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
AZ1 101 (bâtiment A, porte Z,101)
Campus du Solbosch
Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50
1050 Bruxelles03/18
at 18:00Concours CONCOURS HAIKU 2015-2016
Organized by B.V.L.F vzw (L'association des professeurs de français de la Communauté Flamande de Belgique / De Belgische Vereniging leraren Frans, Vlaamse Gemeenschap) and sponsored by Embassy of Japan in Belgium.Résidence de France
Ambassade de France en Belgique
Boulevard du Régent 41
1000 BruxellesUntil 03/18 Exhibition Japon, l'archipel de la maison Espace Architecture
19 bis Place Flagey
1000 BruxellesURL 03/19
at 15:00 ~Lecture Lecture on impressionists of Orsay Museum in Paris
Lecture on impressionists of Orsay Museum in Paris, by Mr Koji Mori, historian of arts.Eglise Notre Dame Stockel
Rue Henri Vandermaelen 23
1150 Woluwe-St.-PierreURL 03/19
at 19:30Concert Concert Feniks Taiko
Feniks Taiko will play a benefit concert for children with learning disabilities.Vrije Basisschool Meerlaar
Meerlaarstraat 95
2430 LaakdalURL Until 03/20
at 18:30Exhibition Yoko Ikeda: Monkey Puzzle
IBASHO cordially invites you to the opening of the solo exhibition of JapaIBASHO cordially invites you to the opening of the solo exhibition of Japanese photographer Yoko Ikeda in the presence of the artist. In her work, the talented Ikeda reveals the beauty of humble, daily objects or surroundings that she not only finds in Japan, but also on her frequent travels outside of her home country. With her particular eye for detail, her unusual compositions and her sophisticated use of colour, she creates painterly, delicate, often abstract images that never cease to be a great visual pleasure.nese photographer Yoko Ikeda in the presence of the artist. In her work, the talented Ikeda reveals the beauty of humble, daily objects or surroundings that she not only finds in Japan, but also on her frequent travels outside of her home country. With her particular eye for detail, her unusual compositions and her sophisticated use of colour, she creates painterly, delicate, often abstract images that never cease to be a great visual pleasure.IBASHO
Tolstraat 67
2000 AntwerpURL
+32 (0)3 216202803/10~25
09:15 - 17:00Exhibition Invisible Needs of Life - Reconstruction 5 years after 311 tsunami
Invisible Needs of Life, will be presented by SHSH Architecture + Scenography for the 5th memorial year of tsunami at the Hasselt Japanese Garden and the Japanese Embassy in Brussels. A positive contribution to local life encourages cultural activities giving a broader picture in a period of uncertainty. A four stage sustainable solution nourishes the growth within the community and meets their social, physical, cultural and spiritual needs. Act for Japan Belgium also organise the symposium on 10th March at the Japan Information Culture centre/Japanese Embassy in Brussels.Japanese Embassy Symposium:
10th March 18:00 (start with Japanese Sake + Snacks)
Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC)
of the Embassy of Japan
Rue Van Maerlant 1
1040 Brussels
Registration
Hasselt Japanese Garden Opening
11th March 10:30 (Japanese Sushi & Sake)
Registration
Exhibition commission by VAiURL 03/22 - 25 Festival Japanese Week
Programme:
Organization of various events related to Japanese culture.
Liege University, Place du 20-Août, 7, 4000 Liège
URL 03/24 - 26 Festival MATSURICANCELLED
- Traditional Performing Arts from Tohoku Region of Japan -Programme:
Yoshida brothers
Nebuta
Kasugaryū Hachiman shishi-odori
Kanmachi Hōin Kagura
Onagawa no ShishifuriThu.24 March 2016 at 19:00
BOZAR, Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels
Please contact BOZAR for reservations.
Fri.25 March 2016 at 13:30
STUK (Ensemblezaal), Naamsestraat 96, 3000 Leuven
* Lecture & demonstration only!
No reservation required!
Sat.26 March 2016 at 19:00
Palais des congrés, Espl. de l'Europe 2/A, 4020 Liège
Please mail here for reservations.URL03/25 - 27 Demonstration Aikido Seminar Kobayashi
On the occasion of the 150 years friendshiprelation Japan - Belgium, the Flemish Aikido Federartion organizes a seminar led by Yasuo Kobayashi Shihan 8e Dan and Hiroaki Kobayashi Shihan 7e Dan from 25 march till 27 march 2016.Hall Des Sport FSM (Campus ULB Erasmus bâtiment 0)
Route de Lennik 808
1070 BrusselURL 03/26 Lecture Escale au Japon
En cette année de commémoration du 150e anniversaire de l’établissement de relations diplomatiques entre la Belgique et le Japon, deux journées d’Escale au Japon sont exceptionnellement prévues. La première sera consacrée au site japonisant du Parc de Mariemont.Musée royal de Mariemont
Chaussée de Mariemont 100
7140 MorlanwelzURL Until 03/27 Exhibition Impression japonaise
Exhibition of photographs by Japanese and Belgian photographers in the theme of Japan.Contretype
4A Cité Fontainas
1060 Bruxelles04/08
18:30 ~ 20:00Concert Ayako Morita Piano RecitalCANCELLEDHaydn: Sonate
Chopin: Etude, Scherzo4
Francaix: Nocturne, Scherzo
Faure: Nocturne13
Debussy: 12Preludes~3.4.5.6.8.12
Dutilleux: Sonate~3eme mov.
西村朗: 神秘の鐘より薄明光Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC)
of the Embassy of Japan
Rue Van Maerlant 1
1040 Brussels
Reservation required04/16 and 17
from 10h00 to 18h00Event Manga and Cosplay Festival Spring
Japan is not just about old customs and traditional art forms, as you can discover for yourself during our Manga and Cosplay Festival, which we are now organising for the first time in the spring. These two expressions of modern Japanese pop culture promise a sparkling and colourful spectacle with manga comics and glitzy cosplay performance art with costumes and accessories as a source of inspiration. Students of communication management at the PXL University College will ensure that this spring edition is not a pale copy of the autumn festival. Participants can show their costumes, buy and sell manga comics, attend workshops, etc. The often playful cosplay costumes will also make this festival a delightful occasion for newcomers to the scene.Japanese Garden
City of Hasselt
Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 23
3500 HasseltURL 04/18
at 20:00Cinema Living with FatherCANCELLED
Japanese Reading with English SubtitlesKULeuven Faculty of Arts
MSI03.18
Bijde-Inkomststaat 21
3000 Leuven
Admission Free04/20
at 20:00Cinema Living with FatherCANCELLED
Reading of the Japanese Play: Living with my father (Chichi to kuraseba) by INOUE Hisashi.
Read by HOSHINO Sen, KAMIRYO, Sachiko, SATOH Shinobu
Director: MURATA Ganshi
In commemoration of 71 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki.Ghent University
Blandijn room 100.035
Blandijnberg 2
9000 Ghent
Admission FreeURL04/21
at 18:30Cinema Vivre avec mon pèreCANCELLED
Reading of the Japanese Play: Living with my father (Chichi to kuraseba) by INOUE Hisashi.
Read by HOSHINO Sen, KAMIRYO, Sachiko, SATOH Shinobu
Director: MURATA Ganshi
In commemoration of 71 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Japanese Reading with English SubtitlesULB
Salle Dupréel
Avenue Jeanne 44
Bruxelles
Entrée libre