Big Black Heart: Photography and the Aboriginal
Big Black Heart: Photography and the Aboriginal
Tsukuba University is proud to announce the exhibition of three leading Australian photographers in Big Black Heart at the University of Tsukuba Main Hall Gallery and adjacent ArtSpace Gallery. Renowned photographer Juno Gemes and award-winning Aboriginal artists Wayne Quilliam and Bindi Cole give us outstanding visions of struggle and artistic innovation of Australian Aborigines in response to political and cultural discrimination.
Bindi Cole & Wayne Quilliam
Tsukuba University Main Hall Gallery
September 15 to October 8
Juno Gemes
Tsukuba University ArtSpace September 15 ～ October 13
Open daily 9:00～17:00 except Mondays
Tel (Japanese Only): 029-853-2382
www.art.tsukuba.ac.jp
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The Alien Times received this information from John Tran of the University of Tsukuba. Thank you!
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Contemporary Japanese food culture documentary “eatrip”
The Alien Times just received the following information from Ms. Suzuki.
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Contemporary Japanese food culture
documentary "eatrip" will be screened with English subtitles at 19:15 on Monday 6th, 15th and 22nd, June at the Ebisu Garden cinema.
"eatrip" will be presented in the Documentaries of the World section of the Montreal World Film Festival 2009.
■About "eatrip"
http://jp.truveo.com/trailer-eatrip/id/313405396
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fq20090612a1.html
http://eatrip.jp/
DINNER TIME!!!
"eatrip" is a wonderful consideration of people and food. Try it! You'll like this delectable morsel, this jovial dinner time, this lovely nibble at the link between people and food. To eat is indeed to live. Life is just an "eating trip" (eatrip).
People eat. That is how we survive. For humans, however, eating has become more than just sustenance and replenishment of nutrients. It has become an opportunity for bonding with others, for chatting about what we've been up to, and asking about our loved one's days.
The act of eating is also the act of interacting with nature. Meat, vegetables, fruit and grain are all living organisms that combine to sustain us. And if life is a journey, then surely eating is an excursion in itself. After all, is not life a series of dinner times?? Are our lives not sequences of feeding, nurturing and growing??
■About the film
“eatrip” is the directorial debut of food coordinator, creator and teacher, Yuri Nomura. “eatrip” explores the interpersonal relationships that food nurtures. To eat is a universal experience and this documentary takes the audience on a journey throughout Japan looking at how life can be led optimally through the daily ritual of eating. From the Tsukiji fish market to an Okinawan farm, the film offers poignant interviews with intriguing personalities, a few of whom include: Nichiji Sakai, head monk of the Ikegami Honmonji temple; Kanji Takahashi, a distributor of Japanese soup stock (Bonito broth); Naoko Morioka, an Okinawan leading a self-sustainable lifestyle; So-oku Sen a tea ceremony master and descendant of famed Sen No Rikyu; and Yayako Uchida, a musician and writer who recites poems about food.
“eatrip” culminates with a passionate meal cooked by the director herself, for actor Tadanobu Asano and singer UA and a handful of other eclectic guests.
Special screening for "eatrip" with English subtitles
(19:15 on Monday 22nd, June).
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TCF’s Special Japanese Course for Beginners
This is the announcement from the Tsukuba Cultural Foundation.
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TCF (TSUKUBA CULTURAL FOUNDATION)
-Special program JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSE for Beginners-
外国人のための緊急支援： 初級日本語講座特別プログラム
(English article at the bottom)
つくば市・財団法人つくば都市振興財団では，つくば市に居住又は勤務する外国人とその家族のための日常生活に役立つ日本語学習の機会として，初級日本語講座を開講します。はじめて日本語を学ぶ人，または初級レベルの人にも気軽に参加していただける講座です。特に現在解雇されて求職している人に来ていただきたいと思っております。皆さんの参加をお待ちしています。
クラス： にほんご１
クラスのレベル： まったくの初心者を対象としたクラス
テキスト： にほんご４５じかん
曜日： 水曜日、金曜日
クラス： にほんご２
クラスのレベル： 日本語を50時間以上勉強した人。簡単な・自己紹介ができる。ひらなが･カタカナが読める。
テキスト： にほんご４５じかん
曜日： 水曜日、金曜日
【対 象】
つくば市に居住又は勤務している外国人およびその家族で日本語を学習したい人
解雇されて、現在求職中で日本語を勉強したい人
【期間および回数】
（水曜日・金曜日） ２００９年7月15日～２００９年9月25日まで（全１６回）
※都合により，曜日が変更する場合があります。詳しい日程は裏面をご覧ください。
【時 間】 午前１０時から午後１２時まで
【場 所】 つくばインフォメーションセンター（つくば市吾妻１丁目１０番地１）
【定 員】 各クラス１０名
【受講料】 ６，０００円（新規の方）
○９回目以降にお申し込みの方は３，０００円（一律）となります。
○受講料は申し込み時にお支払いください。なお，受講料はいかなる理由があっても返金しません。
【教材費】 実費（教材費は授業第１日目にお支払いください。）
【募集期間】 準備が出来次第
【申し込み方法】
申込用紙に必要事項をご記入のうえ，財団法人つくば都市振興財団までお申し込みください。
（午前９時から午後５時まで 月曜日はお休みです）
【お問い合わせ及びお申し込み先】
財団法人つくば都市振興財団
〒305-0032 つくば市竹園1-10-1 つくば市国際交流協会内
TEL029-869-7675 / FAX029-851-9797
class@tsukubacity.or.jp http://www.tsukubacity.or.jp
申し込み用紙はこちらからダウンロードできます。
http://www.tsukubacity.or.jp/info/modules/tinyd3/index.php?id=2
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ＴＣＦ(Tsukuba Cultural Foundation) will be having a Japanese Conversation Course for Beginners for the foreign residents of Tsukuba，or people who work somewhere in Tsukuba， and their family who wish to learn everyday Japanese conversation. The course is lightly complies with the request of beginner level students as well as the people who have learned some Japanese before. This time, the course is especially for those who are looking for a job. Come and join our class!
Class: Japanese1
Level: For people have no experiences of learning Japanese.
Textbook: Japanese in 45 Hours
Days: Wednesdays and Fridays
Class: Japanese2
Level: For people have studied Japanese more then 50 hours, can introduce ones self and can read Hiragana and Katakana.
Textbook: Japanese in 45 Hours
Days: Wednesdays and Fridays
【APPLICANTS】
Applicants must be foreign residents of Tsukuba or people who work somewhere in Tsukuba and their family, who wish to improve their Japanese language skills. Especially, for those who are looking for a job.
【CLASS SCHEDULE】
(Wednesdays and Fridays) July 15, 2009 to September 25
※Sometimes, the schedule is changed. Please make sure of the schedule on the back of this sheet, or you could download the schedule from:
http://www.tsukubacity.or.jp/info/english/modules/tinyd3/index.php?id=1
【HOURS】
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
【LOCATION】
Tsukuba Science Information Center (1-10-1 Azuma, Tsukuba City)
* August 21, 28, and September 4 at Capio (1-10-1 Takezono, Tsukuba City)
【ADMISSION】
Limited to 10
【TEXTBOOK】
Not included in the cost.
Please pay for the textbook on the first day of the class.
【RESISTRATION PERIOD】
From June 16th, 2009
【HOW TO REGISTER】
Please pick up an application form from the office of TCF from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Closed Mondays)
【FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT】
TSUKUBA CULTURAL FOUNDATION
1-10-1 Takezono, Tsukuba City
c/o. Tsukuba International Association
TEL: 029-869-7675 / FAX: 029-851-9797
class[at]tsukubacity.or.jp
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The 15th ARTwave Tsukuba Exhibition
Following article is from the June issue of the Alien Times.
Where to find the latest copies of the Alien Times:
http://www.alientimes.org/Info/Distribution (English)
http://www.alientimes.org/J/Distribution (Japanese)
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The 15th Art Wave Tsukuba Exhibition
June 16 (Tue) to 21 (Sun)
9:30am to 5:00pm (4pm on the last day)
Venue: Tsukuba Museum of Art
Admission: Free
64 amateur, semiprofessional and professional artists of various backgrounds and nationalities from Tsukuba and the surrounding communities will exhibit their artworks in this annual exhibit at the Tsukuba Museum this month.
Whether you are into paintings or ceramic ware, or something traditional or experimental, anyone who is into art will be able to enjoy this exhibit since there will be Japanese-style paintings, oil, acrylic and water color paintings, sculptures of various genres, installations, calligraphy, photographs and industrial works.
Tsukuba Museum of Art
Azuma 2-8, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki 305-0031
(Only a 3-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Tsukuba Station)
Phone: 029-856-3711
Website: http://www.tsukuba.museum.ibk.ed.jp/
Map and direction: http://www.tsukuba.museum.ibk.ed.jp/access.html
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YMCA Ibaraki 2009 Summer Programs
Following article is from the June issue of the Alien Times.
Where to find the latest copies of the Alien Times:
http://www.alientimes.org/Info/Distribution (English)
http://www.alientimes.org/J/Distribution (Japanese)
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YMCA Ibaraki Summer School Programs
Programs:
I: July 27 (Mon) to July 31 (Fri)
II: Aug. 3 (Mon) to Aug. 7 (Fri)
III: Aug. 17 (Mon) to Aug. 21 (Fri)
IV: Aug. 24 (Mon) to Aug. 28 (Fri)
Maximum enrollment: 20 children in each program
Time: Drop off your kid(s) at Ibaraki YMCA building between 9am and 9:30am and pick up your kid(s) between 6pm and 6:30pm during 5-day program. This summer school is for elementary school-aged children.
Venue*: Ibaraki YMCA building in Tsukuba City
Activities: Kids visit nearby facilities such as library, swimming pool and park, and kids will make a trip to places outside of Tsukuba City such as the Ooarai Beach, the Aqua World Ooarai (aquarium), and the Ibaraki Botanical Garden in Naka City on Fridays.
Fee**: 25,000 yen
(22,000yen if YMCA’s after school program attendants or children of YMCA members)
* YMCA is planning to hold summer programs in Moriya, Tsukuba Mirai and Joso Cities. If you or anyone you know are interested, please check with Ibaraki YMCA.
** This fee covers the program fees, insurance fee, transportation expenses, admission fees to places kids visit and lunch and snacks for 5 days. Kids must bring packed lunch on Friday.
[About the YMCA Membership]
Membership starts 5000yen a year, and members and their children will be able to participate in the YMCA programs at the special discounted rates. They also receive discounts when they purchase items at the YMCA booth during Matsuri Tsukuba in August. Contact Ibaraki YMCA for more information.
How to Register:
Mail a postcard with the following information;
1. name of the Camp,
2. your name and address, phone/fax number, and
3. your child’s name, grade and name of the school,
to the contact address below.
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YMCA Daycare Program Has Some Openings
YMCA Ibaraki’s childcare home (YMCA幼保園) has some openings. This daycare is intended for children who are 1 to 3 year old. They are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday thru Friday. Non-Japanese speaking children always welcome. This is a small daycare program, but they currently have children from countries such as UK, Spain, Australia, France and Japan. Feel free to contact them should you have any questions.
Contacts:
NPO Ibaraki YMCA Camp
24-7 Higashi Arai, Tsukuba City,
Ibaraki 305-0033
Mailing address in Japanese:
〒305-0033 茨城県つくば市東新井24-7
NPO法人 茨城YMCA キャンプ係
Website: http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~ibay/
Phone: 029-852-4128*, Fax: 029-855-1947
Phone number for the childcare home is 029-861-8616.
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