Guest in Focus: Yuriko MIYOSHI

[日本語版は下にあります] Bei der traditionellen japanischen Drucktechnik Mokuhanga verschmelzen die Kunstformen Holzschnitzkunst und Farbdruck. In einem zweitägigen Workshop zeigte die renommierte Künstlerin Yuriko MIYOSHI Festivalbesucher*innen, wie sie eine eigene Druckplatte schnitzen und damit Bilder auf japanischem Washi-Papier drucken können. Beim Holzdruck-Workshop für Kids wurden klassische Motiven wie eine Kirschblüte, der Berg Fuji, ein Hase oder Yokai-Monster … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Yuriko MIYOSHI

Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 9th)

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 … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 9th)

Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 7th)

It's sunny and hot, so why not come down to Mousonturm to relax in a cool movie theater? Our festival is back for day two with the following events to offer: Special Events: Theater of the World 2023 This free presentation from Theater der Welt will offer video presentations of their festivals. Presentation will be … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2023- The Daily Highlights (June 7th)

Guest in Focus: Satomi ICHIKAWA

[日本語版は下にあります] Was mit dem Älterwerden oft als gewöhnlich empfunden wird, wirkt durch den Blick eines Kindes geradezu magisch. So ist es auch für Hana, die im Supermarkt eine Tomatenpflanze entdeckt, die bei ihr ein neues Zu Hause findet. Sie hegt und pflegt die Pflanze und wird so zu einer richtigen kleinen Gärtnerin. Nach einer kurzen … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Satomi ICHIKAWA

Guest in Focus: Mitsune

© Mitsune Photo Shari Marks Mitsune is a Japanese folk band from Berlin with three female tsugaru shamisen players accompanied by percussion and bass. Between tradition and avant-garde, they play an exciting mix of newly interpreted Japanese folk songs and their own compositions with influences from blues, jazz, rock and film music. In 2022 Mitsune … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Mitsune

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 29th)

*Title picture from special premiere, Unlock Your Heart* Given all that's happened the past two years, we are all the more grateful to all those who have turned out this year for the festival's return to help make it one truly worth remembering. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And now, we have one day … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 29th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 28th)

*Title picture from special premiere, Unlock Your Heart* It's getting a bit cooler today, so this just might be the perfect time to come indoors and check out what is on offer for the festival's biggest day. Special Events/Workshops: Dream Job Mangaka?! Two manga artists, Christina Plaka and Katharina Sato, will offer insights into their … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 28th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 27th)

Thank God it's Friday. Thank God for Nippon Connection. Hell, thank God for both! It's been a lot of glorious and not too hot late Spring weather so far and today looks to be much of the same. So come on out and join us! Workshops/Special Events: Lecture: Explore Shizuoka The view of Mt. Fuji … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 27th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 26th)

With a holiday now upon us, I bet you all have much more time on your hands to come enjoy the festival. As such, starting today we have a lot more stuff on offer. Special Events/Workshops: Lecture: Japanese Toys Through The Ages This free lecture by Dr. Victoria von Asschenfeldt will provide a look into … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 26th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 25th)

It's Day Two of the Returned and Improved Nippon Connection! Here are today's highlights: Special Events/Workshops: Lecture: Soy Sauce- All-Rounder of Japanese Cuisine This lecture will focus on the complex production of this seemingly simple sauce that has found endless uses in the dishes from both Japan and elsewhere. Language will be Japanese with German … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 25th)