Name: The 10th Japan DayS @UCLan セントラル・ランカシャー大学 第 十回日本文化祭 PM Slot 12:30 Entry
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Description: The Japan Day @UCLan, Preston, Lancashire, is back for the 10th time on Saturday 24th February 2024.

The 10th Japan DayS @UCLan セントラル・ランカシャー大学 第 十回日本文化祭 PM Slot 12:30 Entry

Takako Amano

The Japan Day @UCLan, Preston, Lancashire, is back for the 10th time on Saturday 24th February 2024.

Foster Building

<h2>The Japan DayS @UCLan (Cultural event) is back for the 10th time on Saturday 24th February 2024 </h2>Japan Day keeps on evolving and growing year by year. To mark the 10th event, this time, the Japan DayS @UCLan is happening over two days:Friday 23rd Feb (Corporate Focused) This event is arranged for local companies in North West, and students and members of public who are interested in trade in/with Japan. Access to this event is not included in the ticket booked here. For further information and its booking link, please access: <a href="https://www.lancschamber.co.uk/event/trading-with-japan-10th-japan-day-event/" title="https://www.lancschamber.co.uk/event/trading-with-japan-10th-japan-day-event/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Trading with Japan – 10th Japan day event | North &amp; Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (lancschamber.co.uk)</a>. Saturday 24th Feb (Cultural Focussed) This event is free and open to all, including members of public from all age groups. It is suitable for families with children, too. Before you book a ticket, please read this page very carefully:Due to the growing demand, although we are moving to a much larger space, for Health &amp; Safety and Security reasons, we can only accomodate a certain number of people at this event. Please therefore book a ticket per person even if it is for a small child.1) This specific link is for PM slot only. You are welcome to stay all day or arrive later morning and stay in the afternoon, in these cases, please book both AM and PM entry tickets per person. AM slot entry link is found here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/773709765737" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/773709765737" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/773709765737</a>2) We are delighted to announce that due to the increasing popularity of this event we are moving to a larger venue. This year’s event will be hosted in Foster Building. Foster Building is located behind the UCLan Engineering and Innovation Centre (large glass, black building) next to the roundabout on Fylde Road.3) Entry is strictly for ticket holders only for Security and Health &amp; Safety reasons. Please note that a UCLan ID is not classed as a ticket for this event. Please arrive at the front door with your ticket which will be checked. Parents with children, please follow our staff's specific directions before entering the venue.4) There will be no lunch facilities this year although there are stalls that sell snacks. Near the campus there are a range of local shops, eateries and restaurants. Why not venture down nearby Friargate or visit one of the pubs or restaurants next to the campus. Packed lunches are also welcome, please ensure you tidy away any rubbish by following our Clean &amp; Recycle Ambassadors. Water fountains are available, please bring a refillable water bottle.Finding us: From Preston Railway station, it is about 12-15 minutes on foot. From Preston Bus Station, it is about 10 minutes walk. Find out more <a href="https://www.uclan.ac.uk/articles/advice/preston-campus-directions" title="https://www.uclan.ac.uk/articles/advice/preston-campus-directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> and view our campus map <a href="http://www.uclan.ac.uk/assets/campus-maps/preston.pdf" title="http://www.uclan.ac.uk/assets/campus-maps/preston.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. University's car parks are free to be used on the day. Accessible parking: Blue badge parking is available at the back of Foster Building, near Darwin Building and the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. You can enter Foster Building from the back door and register your arrival. What is happening on the day? The Cultural Focussed day on 24th Feb is going to be opened by a Special Guest from the Japanese Embassy, after the opening performance of Soranbushi Dance by students of Japanese and exchange students from Japan.You can watch the powerful Taiko Drumming performances and also join Taiko Drumming workshops (Pre-booking necessary from the link below), ran by the fabulous full- scale of Kaminari Taiko Group.You may want to walk the Runway in your favourite Japan themed attire and get a lot of attention.If you have been curious but had no opportunity before then why not register to experience learning the language: there will be taster sessions for complete beginners of Japanese (Pre-booking necessary from the link below).There are hands-on workshops such as Sa-do: Tea ceremony, Sho-do: Calligraphy, Samurai Warrior helmet making using Origami techniques and Furoshiki eco wrapping.You can also see displays and performances such as Martial Arts, Manga/Anime research roundtable, Japanese Sign Language (JSL) vs British Sign Language (BSL)and J-Pop Dance. There also will be picture theatre Japanese storytelling, Kamishibai, that is very popular amongst children. You may also want to try dressing in casual Kimono, called Yukata. A promenade of Japan themed shops where you can purchase Japanese food and goods, another promenade of Japan information stalls where you can learn about hidden gems of Japan and our partner institutions from Hokkaido to Okinawa, job opportunities by JET scheme. A leading Japanese sauce company, Nihon Shokken, is offering food tasting, too.Some of the sessions are BSL interpreted.To get the feel of what the day may be like, please see our past Japan Day news on BBC: https://www.facebook.com/ThatsTVLancashire/videos/2547909155537437The provisional programme is found below this page (under construction, confirmed in February). If you would like to walk the Runway, please get in touch with the organiser: Takako Amano, Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies, tamano@uclan.ac.uk with the title 'Runway performance'.If you would like to volunteer or host a stall that is Japan themed, please get in touch with the Organiser with the title "Involvement towards Japan Day". Please be aware that the planned programme may slightly change on the actual event day.Additional Information: 1) Because this is an event that is open to public, under 18s must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible adult. School or Group visits that involve under 18s, please get in touch with the organiser at your earliest opportunity so that special programme may be drawn for your group.2) This event will involve filming and photography which may be used for promotional reasons. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform the photographer/videographer on the day.3) The venue becomes 'Japan' for the day. We are determined to keep the venue clean and tidy so that we can leave the venue spotless and uncluttered with any rubbish. We request your 100% cooperation to follow the instructions by our 'Clean Ambassadors' when disposing any items at the venue. 4) In order to improve our activities, you will be asked to answer a survey after the event via your email address. <h3>By attending this event, we assume that you have read all the information and agreed to them. </h3><h2>We look forward to welcoming you to UCLan on 23rd or 24th of February 2024 </h2><h3>Links to book Language Workshops:</h3>Session 1: 10:15-10:45 (Suitable for kids and young at heart with zero Japanese) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820033270587" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820033270587" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820033270587</a>Session 2: 11:00-11:30 (Suitable for learners with GCSEs equivalent) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820038375857" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820038375857" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820038375857</a>Session 3: 12:15-12:45 (BSL interpreted Reading and Writing Only for zero beginners) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820022047017" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820022047017" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820022047017</a>Session 4: 14:20- 14:50 (Suitable for kids and young at heart with zero Japanese) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820045457037" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820045457037" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820045457037 </a> Session 5: 15:00-15:30 (Suitable for kids and young at heart with zero Japanese) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820046530247" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820046530247" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820046530247 </a><h3>Links to book Japanese Taiko Drumming Workshops:</h3>Taiko Drumming Workshop 1: 12:15-12:45 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820048636547" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820048636547" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820048636547</a>Taiko Drumming Workshop 2: 14:20-14:50 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820054112927" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820054112927" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820054112927</a> Links to book Kamishibai: Japanese Storyteling Theatre Kamishibai Session 1: 12:15-<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818385070777" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818385070777" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818385070777</a> Kamishibai Sesion 2: 14:00- <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818391379647" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818391379647" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818391379647</a>Link to Premium Sake Tasting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/830360650057

<h3>Timed Events</h3> 10:00 @Foster Refectory Start Sharp (Purple zone on the map below) Opening ShinobueOpening Sōran-bushi Mass-Dance Performance lead10:10 @Foster Refectory Opening Speeches (BSL interpreted)House Keeping and MC for opening speeches Takako Amano Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies Suroop Chahal Chair of J-Soc -Promotion of inclusiveness -Cross-Faculty corroboration -Photo/video GDPR on the venue -Lost children -Runway registration announcementEvacuation procedure: Daniel Burkle, Lecturer in PsycholinguisticsClean &amp; Recycle PromotionWelcome and introduction of the VIP guest Jamie Taylor (Head of School)Speech by a VIP Representative from Embassy of Japan10:15-10:45 Language Learning Session 1 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820033270587" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820033270587" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820033270587</a> (Suitable for kids with no learning experience of Japanese and adults who are young at heart)10:45 @Foster Social Space Tea Ceremony Performance11:00-11:30 Language Learning Session 2: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820038375857" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820038375857" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820038375857</a> (GCSEs or equivalent)11:15 @Foster Social Space Martial Art demonstration11:30 @Foster Refectory Zone B Taiko Drumming Performance 1 by Kaminari Taiko12:15 @Foster Refectory Zone B Taiko Drumming Workshop 1 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820048636547" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820048636547" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820048636547</a>12:15@Foster Social Space Kamishibai Session 1 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818385070777" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818385070777" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818385070777</a>12:15-12:45 Language Learning Session 3: h<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820022047017" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820022047017" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820022047017</a> (BSL interpreted Reading and Writing Only)12:45 ＠Foster Social Space J-Pop Dance 112:55 @Foster Social Space Runway: Japan Themed Fashion show 13:30@Foster Social SpaceJ-Pop Dance 2 13:40 @Foster Refectory Zone B Taiko Drumming Performance 2 by Kaminari Taiko14:20 @Foster Refectory Zone B Taiko Drumming Workshop 2 (15 capacities) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820054112927" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820054112927" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820054112927</a>14:20 @Foster Social Space Kamishibai Session 2 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818391379647" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818391379647" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/818391379647</a>14:20- 14:50 Language Learning Session 4: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820045457037" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820045457037" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820045457037</a> (Suitable for adult learners and kids who are total beginners)15:00 @Foster Social Space Tea Ceremony Performance15:00-15:30 @ Boardroom Japanese Language Session 5 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820046530247" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820046530247" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/820046530247</a> (Suitable for under 18 with no learning experience of Japanese) 15:45 @Foster Refectory Zone B Closing performances -Shinobue-Sōran-bushi Mass-Dance Performance

<h3>ALL DAY Stalls, Displays, Round Tables, Information Desks</h3> @Foster Social Space (Pink zone on the map below)Real &amp; Moc Job Interviews by Nihon Shokken Holdings Co.Japanese food tasting by Nihon Shokken Holdings Co.JSL &amp; BSL comparison exhibition and workshop by BSL teamKamishibai Storytelling TheatreCalligraphy StallTea ceremony stallFuroshiki Eco Wrapping hands-on workshop StallKabuto Ori-gami Warrier Hemet making workshopAnime/Manga research displays and round table discussionAnime/Manga photo boothStudents’ Academic work displaysDisplays by Japanese Elementary School kids, 熊本市立麻生田小学校( Asoda Elementary School, Kumamoto City, Japan)Kimono trialsJapanese board games @Foster 25 (Blue zone on the map below)JET/ALT consultation stall by Japanese EmbassyJapan travel and Period abroad advice stalls by Finalists and Japanese OS studentsTESOL and teaching English in Japan by TESOL team @Foster Refectory Zone A (Gray Zone on the map below)Japan themed shopsJapan Society North West stall

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