Charity Bazaar
The Japan-Britain Society Ladies Group has organized a charity bazaar on April 25 from 11am to 4pm at The Kobe Club in the Chuo Ward of Kobe. The group will sell antiques and new items and the proceeds will go to variuos organizations. Admission is free. For more information call (06) 6486-6022.
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Heian Shrine Cherry Blossom Concert
Heian Shrine in Kyoto will hold a special cherry blossom concert from April 9-12, from 6:15 to 9pm. Visitors can listen to live music while walking throughout the shrine area. The cherry blossom trees will be illuminated as well as the buildings adding to the beauty. Musical performances will be given at 6:40pm – 7:20pm and 7:50pm to 8:30pm by the ensemble Kobudo on April 9th. Cellist Himaje Mizoguchi will perform on April 10th and Jusqua Grand-Pere will perform on April 11th. Robbin...
Read MoreInternational Exchange Festival
An International Exchange Festidal will be held in Moriguchi, Osaka on March 8, from 11am to 3pm at Canadian Square. There will be stage performances, Salsa and flamenco dancing, a variety of world music, ethnic food and various workshops. For more information call (06) 6998-3310.
Read MoreKyoto Housing Fair
On February 7th, 2009 from 1pm to 4:30pm, Kyoto International House will be hosting a housing network event where information on about 1000 rooms are put up for viewing. There will be a small tea corner with the landlords. An English and Chinese interpreter will be provided for the event to help foreigners communicate and understand what is going on during the event and to help answer questions. The event is free and there is no need to apply. It is open to all who come. 100 people will receive...
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Kyoto Arashiyama Toro
Bamboo forest walkways near Nonomiya Shrine and the area around Togetsukyo bridge will be illuminated including various other places around the Arashiyama district of Ukyo Ward in Kyoto. The illumination event will take place until December 21st and is from 5pm until 8:30pm. Daikakuji temple and other areas will be open to the public at night during the period. Call (075) 212-8173 for more information.
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Kobe Luminarie: Kobe Illumination Festival
Kobe Luminarie is getting more and more popular every year. Thousands and thousands of people from all over Japan flock to Kobe to walk through the huge light display. For many, it puts them in the Christmas spirit or winter frame of mind. This year’s event will be held from December 4th to the 15th. Monday to Thursday – 6pm to 9:30pm Fridays – 6pm to 10pm Saturdays – 5:30pm to 10pm Sundays – 5:30pm to 9:30pm The Luminarie display will be held at the former foreign...
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