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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Sep. 3–Dec. 8 Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan 1989-2010
The National Art Center, Tokyo is pleased to announce "Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan 1989-2010" Overview Prism of the Real examines the practices of more than 50 artists from Japan and abroad. It explores both the art that emerged in Japan and how Japanese culture inspired the world between 1989, when the Shōwa era (1926–1989) ended and the Heisei era (1989–2019) began, and 2010...
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
GOSAT-GW (“IBUKI GW”) Successful Launch and Completion of Critical Operations Phase
Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW, "IBUKI GW")*1 developed jointly by the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was successfully launched on the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 50 (H-IIA F50) by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. on June 29, 2025 from the JAXA ...
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
TV Feature Showcases Disaster-Hit Noto Peninsula’s New Tourism Potential
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) recently sponsored a special television feature in English on the Noto Peninsula. Titled "Post-Disaster Noto Welcomes Back Visitors," this segment aired worldwide courtesy of NHK WORLD-JAPAN/jibtv on May 30 as the first part of the English-language program Catch Japan, and is currently available to view on demand at the following URL: https://tinyu...
Association of Japanese Animations
Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future Special Summer Event “Tanabata Festival at Anime Tokyo Station” Feature a Public Recording of a Chat and Dramatic Reading by Voice Actors Miina Tominaga and Wataru Takagi on July 7! Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese...
Inamori Foundation
The 2025 Kyoto Prize Laureates Announced
The Inamori Foundation (President: Shinobu Inamori-Kanazawa) is pleased to announce the laureates of the 2025 Kyoto Prize, an international award presented to individuals who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of humankind. [ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY] Prize Field: Information Science Shun-ichi Amari (Mathematical Engineer) Specially Appointe...
Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
J-RISE Initiative – Japan Research & Innovation for Scientific Excellence – Publication
〇The Japanese government has launched “J-RISE Initiative”, a new policy initiative aimed at making Japan the most attractive country in the world for researchers. 〇“J-RISE Initiative” will create an attractive and world-class research environment for all types of researchers, including an independent and open research environment through various measures such as Japan's Universities for Inte...
The Asahi Glass Foundation
BLUE PLANET PRIZE 2025: ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRIZE LAUREATES
This year marks the 34th awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foundation selects two laureates, individuals, or organizations who have made significant contributions to the resolution of global environmental problems. The Board of Directors has selected the following 2...
Association of Japanese Animations
Anime Tokyo Station Launches Official YouTube Channel
=============================================================== Making Anime Even More Exciting, Carrying Anime into the Future Anime Tokyo Station Launches Official YouTube Channel Promotional Video Introducing the Facility, Narrated by Akio Otsuka, Now Live! =============================================================== Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japane...
Kumamoto Yamaga Eiga Project
Overseas film festival achievements: Canada: Best First Time Fillmmaker Toronto International Women's Film Festival 2023 Netherlands: 3rd MOST POPULAR FILM 013CIFF Cinecitta International Film Festival 2023 US: WINNER LOS ANGELES FILM AWARDS OCTOBER 2023 BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR（FEATURE） BES...
FOOMA JAPAN 2025
As global attention to the Japanese food business grows worldwide, international events featuring food and technology are increasing, and interest in Japanese "food" and "monozukuri(craftmanship)" is expanding. This event is being held for the 48th time, and FOOMA JAPAN 2025 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight for 4 days from June 10 (Tuesday) to 13 (Friday), 2025. FOOMA JAPAN is attra...
Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) Public Relations Office
As part of the Theme Weeks program, “RELAY THE FOOD—Food and Terroir for the Future—,” to be held from June 8 (Sun.) to June 15 (Sun.), 2025, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Expo 2025), Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) will host the exhibit “Tasty Japan: Flavors in Harmony” in the “Connecting Diversity” area. The exhibit will spotlight Western-inspired Japanese cuisin...
Tokyo Festival Executive Committee
Performing Arts Festival: Autumn Meteorite 2025 Tokyo to be Launched this Autumn!
The Birth of an International Performing Arts Festival in Ikebukuro Under the Artistic Direction of Toshiki Okada The Tokyo Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the Performing Arts Festival: Autumn Meteorite 2025 Tokyo (aka Autumn Meteorite) will take place from October 1 to November 3, 2025 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and other locations in Ikebukuro. The Ar...
Association of Japanese Animations
Anime Tokyo Station: Launch of Three New Projects
Attn: Members of the media Press Release ====================================================================== Making Anime More Interesting and Taking it into the Future: Launch of Three New Projects 1. New “Communicator” staff members to provide support in multiple languages for all kinds of information on Anime Tokyo Station 2. Launch of “Secret Room” mission to connect Anime Tokyo S...
Sakai City
Sakai, located in the southern part of Osaka with convenient access from Kansai International Airport and Shin-Osaka Station, is the birthplace of Sen no Rikyu, who perfected the tea ceremony. It is also home to Osaka's first World Heritage Site, the stunning Mozu Tombs, as well as tranquil historical shrines, temples, and cityscapes. Sakai is a cultural city in Japan where you can feel the b...
Association of Japanese Animations
Attn: Members of the media ===================================================================== The Theatrical Pre-Release, Screened Ahead of Its TV Broadcast, Makes Headlines! A Special Exhibition for the Latest Installment in the Gundam Series Anime Tokyo Station Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Special Exhibition Dates: May 24 to August 11, 2025 ============================...
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