It’s just about the weekend, and there are still loads of program offerings here at Nippon! Whether you took the bridge day or not, here are some things worth checking out, either during the day, or after work!
Special Events:
Performance: Okinawan Lion Dance
The International Theater will host a performance of Shishimai, traditional Okinawan lion dancing. Ticket purchase is required!
Nippon Open Air: Shodo Performance
This free and open-air performance will showcase the art of large-scale Japanese calligraphy.
Nippon Live: Music From Okinawa
Solo artist Su BUNJAMIN joins the Shamisen Berlin association for a fantastic live performance of Okinawan music! Ticket purchase is required.
Lecturte: The Japanese Sword – Between Art Object and Weapon
This lecture will describe the forging process for the unique Japanese sword and its purposes and meaning in Japanese culture. The lecture will be in German and is free entrance.
The legendary punk-rock trio from Japan is in town! Ticket purchase is required, but the show is guaranteed to be worth it!
Film Premieres:
To The Supreme! by Santa YAMAGISHI
This adult deconstruction of romantic cliches will celebrate its European premiere this afternoon!
Spring In Between by Rika KATSU
Today is the international premiere of Rika KATSU’s debut feature.
Lesson in Murder by Kazuya SHIRAISHI
A remarkable and tense thriller, tonight is this movie’s German premiere.
Meet The Guests:
Poupelle of Chimney Town by Yusuke HIROTA
A unique and fresh animated feature, both the film’s director as well as the producer, Ryoichi FUKUYAMA, will attend today’s premiere.
We are pleased to introduce the director and star of this incredible autobiographical feature to this film’s German premiere!
Tokyo University Of The Arts: Animation Shorts
One of the filmmakers, Sayaka OMODAKA, will attend the screening of this year’s TUA Shorts collection.
My Anniversaries by Sungwoong KIM
The director will attend today’s European premiere of a documentary about a wrongful conviction, and one person’s struggle for justice.
Our Huff And Puff Journey by Daigo MATSUI
One of the leading actresses in the film, and this year’s recipient of the Nippon Rising Star Award, Toko MIURA will be present for the film’s premiere.
Noah Franc
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