Japan Information and Study Centre

Value Oriented Education - Inspirations from Japan
2015-01-19 12:00 - 2015-01-23 15:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Gujarat
1500 students from 25 schools to participate in Unique Interactive Learning over 5 days
Nearly 1,500 school children in teh age group of 12 to 18 years from around 25 schools of Ahmedabad (daily 5 schools, 300 students) shall be visiting AMA during the five days from 19th to 23rd January (between 12 to 3 pm), when the young minds will receive inspiring lessons from Japanese Value Oriented Education for character building, including Japanese Time Management and ‘5-S Philosophy’, focusing on organizing clean, efficient and safe workplaces. You do not have permission to view this form. Programme Co-ordinators – Eminent Educational Trainers

Jayant Murthy
B.N.Dastur
Narendra Pandya
Dushyant Shukla

Screening of Japanese Film 'Rent-a-cat'
2015-01-18 18:40 - 20:30 | Formidable Style
Sayoko’s cat rental helps lonely people fill the emptiness in their hearts. One day, a young man turns up from Sayoko’s past. He follows her home and all at once Sayoko’s life seems to fall apart. Rent-a-cat is a cute film made for cat lovers, but will no doubt win over the hearts of anyone, who’s ever felt a yearning for unconditional companionship. You do not have permission to view this form.

ANIME
2015-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Formidable Style
Japanese Animation Films
Conducted by Anime Experts:
Ms. Malti Mehta
Prof. Dhiman Sengupta, NID You do not have permission to view this form.

Origami
2015-01-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Formidable Style
Japanese Paper Craft
Conducted by Origami Experts:
Shri. Narendra Pandya &
Ms. Mikiko Kaihara

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ENKA
2015-01-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Formidable Style
Japanese Traditional Music
Conducted by:
Priyal Sathe
Vocalist in Japanese Music You do not have permission to view this form.

Ikebana
2015-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Formidable Style
Japanese Flower Arrangement
Conducted by:
Smt. Taruna Agarwal,
President, Ikebana International, Mumbai Please select a valid form

Screening of Japanese Comedy 'Tug of War'
2015-01-17 18:40 - 20:30 | Formidable Style
In a bid to save his city from a recession, the mayor of Oita city enlists Chiaki from the city’s public relations department to run a campaign to stimulate the local economy and bring vibrancy back to the town. Inspired by a true story, Tug of War is the heartwarming tale of how seven ordinary housewives banded together to revitalize their local community, forming firm friendships along the way. You do not have permission to view this form.

Karate
2015-01-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Formidable Style
Japanese Martial Art
Conducted by:
Sensei Nikhil Trivedi and Team from Arjun School of Martial Arts
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Ahmedabad Management Association
Karate Japanese Art Demonstration and Workshop To be conducted by Sensei Nikhil Trivedi and team from Arjun School of Martial Arts on Saturday 17th January,2015 from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Guide-lines for participation

The Participants should wear Loose clothing
The Participants should have a light stomach, having completed their lunch atleast 3 hours before the workshop
The reporting time for the workshop is 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 17 2015
The workshop will start at 4:30 p.m. Sharp

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Ikebana
2015-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Formidable Style
Japanese Flower Arrangement
Conducted by:
Smt.Taruna Agarwal
President,
Ikebana International, Mumbai Please select a valid form

Origami
2015-01-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Formidable Style
Japanese Paper Craft
Conducted by Origami Experts:
Shri. Narendra Pandya
Ms. Mikiko Kaihara

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SHODO
2015-01-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Formidable Style
Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration & Workshop
Conducted by:
Ms.Mikiko Kaihara,
Japanese Language Trainer You do not have permission to view this form.

Inaugural Function Of Japan Festival - 2015
2015-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Formidable Style
Featuring Japanese Songs
Awards to Winners of Ikebana & Origami Contests
Screening of the Award Winning Classic Japanese Anime Film ‘The Garden of Words’
Chief Guest
H.E.Shri O.P.Kohli,
Governor of Gujarat You do not have permission to view this form. Kazushige Hiraiishi,
Consul for Cultural Affairs,
Japan Consulate, Mumbai
Yusuke Kobayashi,
Secretary General,
Japanese Association of Ahmedabad Padmaben Jaykrishna Harivallabhdas
Eminent Social Worker

Screening of Japanese Film 'The Garden of Words'
2015-01-16 18:00 - 18:50 | Formidable Style
Another Classic from the Celebrated Japanese Anime Film Director Makoto Shinkai, The Garden of Words gives you a unique experience, exploring the visual and aesthetic language of love. A feature film, quite surprisingly lasting only 46 minutes, is enough for the Director to portray human emotions and the purpose of relationships. A film, that has come to be acknowledged as a triumph of visual style over substance.
Screening to be held at the inaugural function. You do not have permission to view this form.

Ikebana
2015-01-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Formidable Style
Flower Arrangement Contest
Sponsored by – Asahi Songwon Colors Ltd.
View rules for Ikebana Flower Arrangement Contest Ahmedabad Management Association
Ikebana Flower Arrangement Contest- Friday,16th January 2015 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
A. Rules for Registration:

Registration for Ikebana Contest either by submission of the form at AMA or Online registration at www.JapanCentreAtAma.com
Last date of registration is January 12, 2015, Monday by 6.00 pm.

B. Rules for Participation:

The contestants shall be in the age group of 16 and above.
The contestants will have to report at AMA by 1.30 pm on Friday January 16, 2015.
The contestants will have to bring their own vases, pin holders, scissors and other tools.
Table space, small buckets and water will be provided by AMA at the venue.
Arrangements should be Ikebana style and not any other flower arrangement.
The Ikebana contest will start sharp at 02.00 pm.
The contestants will be given 90 minutes to complete their Arrangement.
The contestants shall prepare only one arrangement during the above time period.

C. Other Information:

Results of the Ikebana Contest will be declared during the inaugural function of Japan Festival between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Prize distribution will be held during the inaugural function as above.
Star selected Ikebana Arrangements at the contest shall be displayed at the Ikebana Exhibition from the eve ofFriday January 16, 2015, toSunday January 18, 2015, during the Japan Festival at AMA.
The vases used for display in the exhibition shall be returned after the exhibition is over.
Names of such contestants shall also be displayed along with the exhibit.
Each contestant will be given a certificate of participation.
Judges decision will be final and shall not be questioned.

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Origami
2015-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Formidable Style
Paper Craft Contest
Sponsored by – Aksharchem India Ltd.
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Ahmedabad Management Association
Origami- Paper Craft Contest – Friday 16th January 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon
A. Rules for Registration :

Registration for Origami Contest either by submission of the form at AMA or On-line Registration at www.JapanCentreAtAMA.com
Last date of registration is January 12, 2015, Monday by 6.00 pm.
The contestants shall be required to attend a screening session on January 13, 2015, Tuesday anytime between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm.

B. Rules for Participation :

The contest shall be grouped in the following manner
a. Group 1 – 10 to 18 years
b. Group 2 – 18 years and above
The contestants will have to report at AMA by 9.30 am.
The contestants will have to bring necessary origami papers for folding models.
The Origami Contest will start sharp at 10.00 am.
The contestants will be given 90 minutes to complete their models.
The contestants shall fold a minimum of 1 and maximum of 3 models during the above time period.
The models folded by the contestants shall remain with AMA.

C. Other Information :

Results of the Origami Contest will be declared during the Inaugural Function of Japan Festival between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Prize Distribution will be held during the Inaugural Function as above.
Star selected Origami Models at the Contest shall be displayed at the Origami Exhibition from the eve of Friday,January 16, 2015 to Sunday, January 18, 2015 during the Japan Festival at AMA. Names of such Contestants shall also be displayed along with Exhibits.
Each contestant will be given a certificate of participation.
Judges decision will be final and shall not be questioned.

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Japanese Kites
2015-01-13 18:30 - 20:15 | Formidable Style
On the eve of Uttarayan, ‘Kite Flying Day’
Conducted by Studio Shikumi, Tokyo You do not have permission to view this form.

Panel Discussion on 'Japanese Architecture - Inspirations For Indian Architects'
2015-01-12 18:30 - 20:15 | Formidable Style
Speakers – Leading Japanese & Indian Architects:

Kenji Ishikawa (Takenaka Corporation),
Hiren Patel (HPA)
Juichi Iida (Vaastu Shilpa)

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Exhibition of Photo Classics Of Japan In Bloom
2015-01-11 12:00 - 2015-01-23 20:00 | Formidable Style
Colourful Japan – Through The Lens Eye Of Mukesh Patel
Mukesh Patel – Founder and President of the Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat, is also an ardent photographer, who has extensively travelled Japan, in all seasons, for over 25 times. You do not have permission to view this form. Colourful Japan – Presenting 30 fascinating photo classics captured through his lens eye, will take you through a scintillating journey across Japan to witness blooming colours of pink and white Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) in Spring and brilliant streaks of red, orange, yellow and gold of Koyo (Colourful Autumn Leaves) during Fall.
Exhibition open for all interested. Daily 12 noon to 8 pm. From Sunday, 11th January to Friday, 23rd January (Except on 14th & 15th January – Kite Flying Holidays)

Exhibition on Contemporary Japanese Architecture
2015-01-11 12:00 - 2015-01-23 20:00 | Formidable Style
A World Class Exhibition, featuring some of Japan’s most influential architects Toyo Ito (Pritzker Prize Winner 2013), Kengo Kuma, Tadao Ando, Kenzo Tange and SAANA. With a specific focus on the decade of 1996-2006, Parallel Nippon is a collection of creative architectural solutions that reflect the social and cultural context of contemporary Japan. You do not have permission to view this form. The exhibition includes photographic panels and model of Japanese designs showcased in four themes: Urban, Life, Culture and Living. The exhibition contains high quality large-scale photographs, wooden and paper (origami) architectural models, along with a film on contemporary Japanese architecture and informative panels with texts written by Japanese experts, professors and architects.
The exhibition aims to present to the world, momentous achievements of Japanese architects and to contribute to better understanding and acceptance of new architectural practices across the world.
Exhibition open for all interested. Daily 12 noon to 8 pm. From Sunday, 11th January to Friday, 23rd January (Except on 14th & 15th January – Kite Flying Holidays)

Inauguration of the Exhibition of Photo Classics Of Japan In Bloom
2015-01-10 18:00 | Formidable Style
Inauguration by
Chief Guest Hon’ble Mr.Yoshio Ito
Consul General of Japan at Mumbai
Open for Public Viewing from
11th to 13th & 16th to 23rd January,
Daily 12 noon to 8 pm You do not have permission to view this form. Colourful Japan – Through The Lens Eye Of Mukesh Patel
Mukesh Patel – Founder and President of the Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat, is also an ardent photographer, who has extensively travelled Japan, in all seasons, for over 25 times.
Colourful Japan – Presenting 30 fascinating photo classics captured through his lens eye, will take you through a scintillating journey across Japan to witness blooming colours of pink and white Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) in Spring and brilliant streaks of red, orange, yellow and gold of Koyo (Colourful Autumn Leaves) during Fall.

Inauguration of the Exhibition on Japanese Contemporary Architecture
2015-01-10 18:00 | Formidable Style
Inauguration by
Chief Guest Hon’ble Mr.Yoshio Ito
Consul General of Japan at Mumbai
Open for Public Viewing from
11th to 13th & 16th to 23rd January,
Daily 12 noon to 8 pm You do not have permission to view this form. A World Class Exhibition, featuring some of Japan’s most influential architects Toyo Ito (Pritzker Prize Winner 2013), Kengo Kuma, Tadao Ando, Kenzo Tange and SAANA. With a specific focus on the decade of 1996-2006, Parallel Nippon is a collection of creative architectural solutions that reflect the social and cultural context of contemporary Japan.
The exhibition includes photographic panels and model of Japanese designs showcased in four themes: Urban, Life, Culture and Living. The exhibition contains high quality large-scale photographs, wooden and paper (origami) architectural models, along with a film on contemporary Japanese architecture and informative panels with texts written by Japanese experts, professors and architects.
The exhibition aims to present to the world, momentous achievements of Japanese architects and to contribute to better understanding and acceptance of new architectural practices across the world.

Inauguration of the Japan Centre at AMA
2015-01-10 18:00 | Formidable Style
Hon’ble Bhupendrasinh Chudasama,
Education Minister, Govt. of Gujarat.
has kindly consented to inaugurate the Japan Centre.

Hon’ble Mr. Yoshiaki Ito
Consul General of Japan at Mumbai
has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest.

Mr.Masakazu Sakakida, CMD,
Mitsubishi Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr.Daisuke Kadono, CMD,
Metal One Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. You do not have permission to view this form. The Japan Information and Study Centre at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA), a unique and the first of its kind in the country, is being set up with the support of leading Japanese Companies, Mitsubishi Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. and Metal One Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
The Centre, being set up with the objective of furthering Indo-Japanese Relations on Academic, Business and Cultural fronts between Japan and India, aims at encouraging and promoting study and learning of Japanese Language, Art, Literature, History, Culture, Traditions, Business, Economy, Management and diverse aspects relating to Japan.
The Centre is equipped with a state-of-the-art Japan Library, having reference books, journals, audio-visual learning aids, films, digital viewing facilities, industry-business information, language learning resources, etc. The Centre will endeavour to connect with different parts of Gujarat and India through video conferencing and other innovative methods of distance learning.
