*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)
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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 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)
Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 24th)
To paraphrase Vegeta from DBZ Abridged- WE'RE BACK, BITCHES! Yes, Nippon Connection is finally fully live and in-person again, after two years of COVID requiring the festival be held online. Nonetheless, the pandemic is still ongoing, so while we are happy to welcome all our guests back to Mousonturm once again, please take care of … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 24th)
Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 6th)
It's always a shame when Nippon Connection comes to its end each year, but never fear! There are still a few events left for you to enjoy! Events/Workshops: Japanese for Kids (11:30 a.m.) Perfect for children over the age of 8, this beginner's course will offer a few basics for young viewers looking to get … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 6th)
Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 5th)
It's the next to last day, so make sure you get your festival experience in now! The weather is expected to be a bit on and off, so today is the perfect day to snuggle up at home and get your Nippon Connection fix. Here are today's highlights: Events/Workshops: Soundscape Okinawa (12:30 p.m.) This presentation … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 5th)
Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 4th)
It's the weekend at last, and Nippon Connection is still going strong! In addition to our amazing and carefully selected film program, here are the cultural highlights for today. Events/Workshops: From The Life of a Translator (1 p.m.) A group of professional translators discuss their experiences and views of what and how expectation meets reality … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 4th)
Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 3rd)
Welcome to the third day of this year's online festival! Here are today's highlights. Events/Presentations/Workshops: Japanese Characters for Beginners (12 p.m.) This ticketed workshop will offer an introduction to how to write some of the many Kanji characters in the Japanese language, considered by many to be the most difficult part of written Japanese to … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 3rd)
Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 2nd)
We hope you all tuned in last night for this year's Opening Ceremony! The digital events continue today with both cultural events and several film talks with some of our featured directors! Events/Workshops: Japanese Cinema- A Book Presentation from Kayo Adachi-Rabe In this free presentation, the author will discuss the history and milestones of Japanese … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 2nd)
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