The Japan Foundation, Sydney

There's less than a month until our next exhibition 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema' opens at the Japan Foundation Gallery! 🎞️⁠ Opening on September 13 (Fri), this upcoming exhibition focuses on the history of movie theatres in the city of Yamaguchi, Japan. Together with records and materials related to the city's cinemas, the display includes the latest work by contemporary Japanese artist Nobuhiro Shimura.⁠ ⁠ Also titled 'Afternote', this 79-minute documentary narrates the background of movie theatres in a regional area of Japan. Commissioned by YCAM, the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media, this film directed by Shimura himself traces back the history of the movie “theatre” itself, which have since vanished from the city of Yamaguchi.⁠ ⁠ By unearthing the memories of local residents and what the cinema meant to them, 'Afternote' reminisces on the days when movie theatres were considered the cultural centre, a part of daily life and the cityscape.⁠ ⁠ 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema' will be on display in the Japan Foundation Gallery from September 13, 2024 to March 1, 2025. Find out more at the link in our bio 🔗⁠

The holidays are just around the corner! 🥳 Please note that The Japan Foundation, Sydney library and gallery will close for the year from December 21 (Sat), 2024. In 2025 the gallery will reopen from January 7 (Tue), with the library reopening from January 11 (Sat). We look forward to seeing you then!⁠ ⁠ View our centre hours at the link in our bio 🔗

Tickets are going fast! 📽️ Don't miss your chance to see director Kinuyo Tanaka's works on the big screen, with all six of her films screening for free between December 11-22. Taking place at @artgalleryofnsw, this complete retrospective of Tanaka's directorial work is being held in conjunction with our exhibition 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema'.⁠ ⁠ All films will be screened in 4K digital. Reserve your tickets at the link in our bio 🔗⁠

There are only two weekends left to explore our exhibition 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema', before our centre closes for the year from December 21! 📽️⁠ ⁠ Visit our gallery to explore the range of vintage posters and artefacts on display, and enjoy a screening of artist Nobuhiro Shimura's (@nshimu) documentary 'Afternote'. Commissioned by YCAM, the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media, this documentary traces back the history of movie theatres in the Japanese city of Yamaguchi.⁠ ⁠ 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema' will be on display until March 1, 2025.⁠ Visit the link in our bio for more information, and the documentary screening schedule 🔗⁠

It's on next week! 🎬 If you adore classic films, don't miss your chance to see director Kinuyo Tanaka's works on the big screen for FREE. Taking place at @artgalleryofnsw, this complete retrospective of Tanaka's directorial work is being held in conjunction with our exhibition 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema'.⁠ ⁠ 4K digital restorations of the following films will screen between December 11-22 📽️⁠ • Girls of Dark: 11 Dec (Wed), 2pm & 7:15pm⁠ • Love Letter: 15 Dec (Sun), 12pm⁠ • The Moon Has Risen: 15 Dec (Sun), 2pm⁠ • Forever a Woman: 18 Dec (Wed), 2pm⁠ • The Wandering Princess: 18 Dec (Wed), 7:15pm⁠ • Love Under the Crucifix: 22 Dec (Sun), 2pm⁠ ⁠ Bookings are now open, so get in quick! Reserve your free tickets at the link in our bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ Images: AKA：Tanaka Kinuyo Cultural Museum

🏮 Kuroishi Yosare Festival Dance Workshop @ The Japan Foundation, Sydney 🏮⁠ ⁠ Are you passionate about Japanese culture? Keen to connect with native Japanese speakers? Excited to experience the vibrancy of Japanese festivals?⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Join us for the Kuroishi Yosare Festival Dance Workshop! 🌟⁠ 📅 When: Tuesday, 3 December⁠ ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM⁠ 💰 Cost: FREE⁠ 📍 Where: Japan Foundation Sydney, Level 4, Central Park, 28 Broadway, Chippendale⁠ ⁠ The Kuroishi City Government from Aomori Prefecture, Japan, is bringing a slice of Japanese culture to Sydney! Japanese students and a talented Shamisen player from Kuroishi City will introduce you to the Kuroishi Yosare Dance, one of the three major Nagashi Odori (flowing dances) performed during summer festivals in Japan.⁠ ⁠ ✨ What’s in this workshop?⁠ • Learn the beautiful movements of the Kuroishi Yosare Dance⁠ • Interact with Japanese students from Kuroishi City⁠ • Try your hand at the Shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument 🎶⁠ ⁠ This is a unique opportunity to:⁠ 🌏 Practise Japanese in a real-world setting⁠ 🤝 Build new international friendships⁠ 🎌 Immerse yourself in Japan’s rich cultural traditions⁠ 🌸 Foster cultural awareness and a global mindset⁠ ⁠ 📌 Register now!⁠ Sign up using the link below by 2 December to secure your spot. You’re welcome to also just show up on the day but max capacity is 30 people so best to sign up quick! https://forms.gle/AaJJwdDSFuEXsxUBA

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of her acting debut, we're proud to present a complete retrospective of Japanese actor and filmmaker Kinuyo Tanaka’s often overlooked directorial work 🎬 Join us for this special series of free film screenings running at @artgalleryofnsw, held in conjunction with the exhibition 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema'.⁠ ⁠ Tanaka’s six feature films reflect her determination to tell stories that genuinely give a voice to women’s experiences and desires, in contrast with mainstream representations of women in Japanese cinema.⁠ ⁠ Free bookings are available now, so get in quick! Screenings will take place from December 11-22, 2024. Reserve your spot at the link in our bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ ©KOKUSAI HOEI⁠

A.SINGLE.PIECE (@a.single.piece) Art Gallery in Surry Hills is proud to present the Australian debut exhibition of Japanese artist Kanaha Iwasaki (b. 1996, Okinawa) who lives and works in Tokyo. The exhibition is on now and runs until December 14. The gallery is open Saturdays 11-3 and by appointment. ⁠ ⁠ Kahana Iwasaki is a painter whose work bridges the boundaries between memory, myth, and imagination. Drawing from personal stories, cultural heritage, and an intuitive exploration of the act of painting, Iwasaki creates ethereal compositions where animals, plants, houses, and imaginary creatures coexist. ⁠ ⁠ A.SINGLE.PIECE Art Gallery is at 403 Bourke St, Surry Hills. Visit their website at https://asinglepiecegallery.com/

Are you interested in learning more about contemporary architecture in a global context? 🏙️⁠ ⁠ New Attitudes is a double lecture series that will be held at the School of Architecture at the University of Sydney. On December 10 (Tuesday), Bangkok Tokyo Architecture will join to discuss Indefinite Plans. The following day, BAST will unveil a recently completed project, C34.⁠ ⁠ To join the lecture series, register at the link in our bio 🔗⁠

There are a only a few weekends left this year to explore our exhibition 'Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema', before our library and gallery close for 2024! 🚨 Explore the selection of vintage film posters and photographs on display, before watching the documentary 'Afternote' directed by contemporary artist Nobuhiro Shimura (@nshimu).⁠ ⁠ Further details and the film screening schedule available at the link in our bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ Photos by @docqment

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? 🎅🎄 On December 8 (Sun), Japanese artisans will gather for a popup Christmas market at Shonan Japanese Kitchen in Roseville. From handmade sweets to food gifts, crafted goods and more, there will be plenty to explore at this special event. Visit the link in our bio for details!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 👀 Extra screenings of the @japanesefilmfest hit 'A Samurai in Time' have been added on November 9 & 10! 😍 If you adore samurai films don't miss this hilarious time travel comedy that's making waves around the world!⁠ ⁠ The story follows samurai Kosaka Shinzaemon, who accidentally teleports through time and finds himself in modern day Japan… landing on a period drama film set, of all places!⁠ 🎬 The samurai soon comes to terms with his situation and learns to make a living as a kirareyaku, a swordsman whose job is to die spectacularly on film. ⁠ ⁠ Tickets for these extra screenings won't last long, so get in quick! Book your spot at the link in our bio 🔗⁠