Japan Foundation - Cairo Office

	5F Cairo Center Bldg., 106 Kasr Al-Aini St., Garden City, Cairo, A.R.E. Tel: +20-2-2794-9431/9719 Fax: +20-2-2794-9085 E-mail: info@jfcairo.org


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December 2010

Guidelines for the fiscal year 2011-2012, Grant Programs
are now available at the Japan Foundation Headquarters’ Website: http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/index.html These programs are for the following three major categories: 1- Art and Culture Exchange, 2-Japanese Language Education Overseas and 3-Japanese Studies overseas and intellectual Exchange. Applicants from Egypt are kindly requested to contact the Japan Foundation Cairo Office. The deadline of applications is (Wed) 1st December 2010, unless otherwise noted in a specific program outline.

November 2010

Recruitment for Cairo Office's new staff from Japan
(Deadline: Nov.5 to the Headquarters) Please visit: http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/about/adoption/oversea22_2.html

Unit Asia Jazz Concert in Cairo
Five remarkable Asian musicians (Japanese, Thai and Malaysian) generate new directions of Jazz with warm energy and creativity Date: November 1st (Mon) & 2nd (Tue) 2010, 8:30pm Venue: River Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, Zamalek Tickets: 20LE (15LE for El-Sawy members) Member: Isao Sankichi Miyoshi (Guitar /Japan), Tay Cher Siang(Piano / Malaysia), Koh Mr. Saxman (Saxophone / Thailand), Shigeki Ippon (Bass / Japan), Hiroyuki Noritake (Drums / Japan) and Guest Artists from “Eftekasat” Workshop & Mini-concert: November 2nd (Tue) 2010, 5:00 - 6:30pm, in same venue For more information please contact The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Tel.: 279 49 431 / 279 49 719


Japanese Language Teacher training course (2010, 11 - 2011, 4) read this

October 2010

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2010
Dear Applicants, your “Test Voucher” is available on October 17(Sun) 2010, please pick it up before the test date from JFC. Test Date: December 5th (Sun) 2010, 9:00am Venue: Examination Halls Complex, Cairo Univ.
Hiroshima Japanese Film Festival 2010
Sawy Culturewheel: Oct 21 (Thu) 2010 6:00pm: Lecture by Dr. Masaaki TANABE (Filmmaker) with Film Screening: An Unrecognized Loss (Documentary film) 8:00pm: Film Screening: Barefoot Gen (Animation film, Subtitles: Arabic only) Free Admission Entry through Earth Hall Artistic Creativity Centre - Cairo opera grounds: Oct 24(Sun) – 27(Wed), 2010 For Entry: Free seat tickets to be obtained on the day of the screening from the Ticket Office of the Center Oct 24 (Sun) 6:00pm: Hiroshima: A Mother’s Prayer (Documentary) followed by a Lecture by the writer and novelist DR. Mohamed Al-Makhzangi 7:30pm: Yunagi City, Sakura Country (Subtitles: Arb & Eng, Age Limit: 16 years or older) Oct 25 (Mon) 4:00pm: Black Rain (Subtitles: Arb & Eng, Age Limit: 16 years or older) 6:30pm: Face of Jizo (Subtitles: Arabic Only) Oct 26 (Tue.) 4:00pm: Children of the Atomic Bomb (Subtitles: Arb & Eng) 6:30pm: Black Rain (Subtitles: Arb & Eng, Age Limit: 16 years or older) Oct 27 (Wed.) 4:00pm: Yunagi City, Sakura Country (Subtitles: Arb & Eng, Age Limit: 16 years or older) Alexandria Center of Arts : Nov 22 & 23, 2010 Nov 22 (Mon.) 4:00pm: Face of Jizo (Subtitles: Arabic Only) 6:30pm: Yunagi City, Sakura Country (Subtitles: English only, Age Limit: 16 years or older) Nov 23 (Tue.) 4:00pm: Barefoot Gen (Animation Film, Subtitles: Arabic Only) 6:30pm: Women in the Mirror (Subtitles: English only) *Note: Due to the subject of this Film Festival, some of the films are not suitable for young children. For Further information please visit here

September 2010

The 16th Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition

Now inviting children to submit entries of their art work!
Entry Period: September 1st ~ November 30th, 2010
Eligibility, further information and application form are available at the Kanagawa International Foundation website below.
URL: http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/plaza/biennial/English/index.html

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course - Intermediate Level-

Date: October 11th –November 8th 2010
Time: Every Monday, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Venue: The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
Application will be accepted from September 19th (from 9am to 6pm except Fridays & Saturdays)
Quota: 20 students (Prior reservation required)
Fees: 200L.E. (For flowers, non-refundable)

Japan-Turkey Contemporary Music Collaboration “Sound Migration”

Date: Tuesday, 5th October, 2010 – 8:00 pm.
for sound migration
Ticket : 15L.E. & 10L.E. (for student)
Venue: Small Theatre – Cairo Opera House
Five musicians – all soloists in their own right – provide extremely intense sound and physical movement, using this intensity to construct a quite unique world.
Members of this performance:
Kazuki Kunihiro, a Japanese Composer
Saadet Türköz, Kazakh Turkish Vocalist;
Jun Kawasaki, Japanese Contrabassist
Şevket Akıncı, Turkish Improvisational Guitarist
Micari, Japanese Actress & Performance Artist
Official Website of Sound Migration: http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/culture/new/1009/09-01.html
Further details will be announced later

August 2010

“New” JLPT 2010 Application is Open till Sep. 30

From this year, JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) has been revised and will be held in 5 different levels.
It has been told that there is a big gap of proficiency between Level 2 and Level 3 of the old test. In order to fill this gap, new JLPT prepares one more level (N3) between these two levels so that people who passed Level 3 (N4 in the new test) can feel positive to challenge the next level. N1 and N2 are the same level as level 1 & 2 of the old test. N4 is same as level 3 and N5 is same as level 4.
There are some other changes in such as how pass or fail is determined. For more details and application procedure, please read this .
(1) Date: Dec. 5 (Sun), 2010
(2) Venue: Examination Hall Complex, Cairo University
(3) Application period: Aug. 8 (Sun)～Sep. 30(Thu), 2010
(4) Application at the JF office: 9:00-21:00, Sunday～Thursday
(5) Application from outside Egypt:
a. Fill in this form and send it by e-mail to info@jfcairo.org
b. In order to complete the form correctly, please read carefully the Test Guide.

July 2010

Release of the First Edition of the “Basic Japanese – Arabic Dictionary”

The first edition of the “Basic Japanese – Arabic Dictionary” has been released, as one of the projects of The Japan Foundation’s Program for Translating Japanese Books into Arabic and Distributing them, in cooperation with a distinguished and inveterate Egyptian publishing press; Dar El-Shorouk.
For further information about the dictionary please visit this page.

Our Working Hours during the Month of Ramadan

From (Wed) 11th August - (Wed) 8th September 2010
Office: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Library: 10:00am – 2:00pm
*We will be accepting applications for JLPT 2010 from 9:00am to 9:00pm
Closed Fridays and Saturdays

Introductory Japanese Language and Culture Course in Alexandria

October Semester for new students in Alexandria will start on Tuesday October 12th at Pharos University
(besides Green Plaza). Targets : For Beginners
The purpose of this course is to offer a glance at the Japanese language and its culture.
You can learn several useful expressions, and how to use them in everyday conversation.
Application Period: July 8th (Thu.)– July 28th(Wed.) 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
We will take participants on a first-come-first-served basis (quota 30 persons).
Application forms are available at Alexandria Honorary Consul General Office.
For further information please visit this page.

Basic Japanese Language Course in Alexandria

The October Semester for new students will start on Sunday October 10th 2010 at Pharos University (besides Green Plaza).
Targets : For Beginners
1.5 years to finish basic course ( Level1~Level3/3 semesters ).Master grammar to a limited
level, and have the ability to take part in everyday conversation and to read and write
simple sentences. In each level, Student has to pass the final exam to enter the next level.
*Applicants should have graduated high school.
Application Period : July 8th (Thu.)– July 28th(Wed.) 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Interview (in English) : August 7th (Sat.) 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Application forms are available at Alexandria Honorary Consul General Office.
For further information please visit this page.

Origami Course in cooperation with El-Sawy Culture Wheel

The course consists of 3 lessons; on the 7th, 14th and 28th of July 2010
From 6 to 8 pm, Word Hall
Fees: 30 L.E
Registration forms are available at El Sawy Culture wheel's reception.
Tel: 02-2736-8881, 02-2736-6178
Mob: 0100999994, 0100999995
End of 26th July St., Zamalek Cairo
Ages: 12 & up
Unfortunately, we are not receiving anymore applications for this course. Thank you for your interest, and we will be waiting for you in the next course.

June 2010

~AGA-SHIO~ Shamisen (Japanese lute) & Piano Concert

Unprecedented Music Crossovers from Japan
Hiromitsu Agatsuma (shamisen)
Satoru Shionoya (piano)
Date & Time : June 8, 2010,8:00 pm
Ticket: 30L.E.
Special Guest: Mahmoud Kamal (Nai)
Venue: Cairo Opera House Small Hall
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Japanese Kite Workshop in Alexandria

Date: June 4, 2010
Time: 15:00
Esaaf Garden, In front of the Alexandria Stadium’s Main Entrance, Alexandria
For Further Information: Bibliotheca Alexandrina (tel: 03-4839999)
For a map of the area click here.

Japanese Language Courses in Cairo

Japanese Language Courses in Cairo
Beginners’ levels: next course will start on Sunday June 20th, 2010
Application dates: Tuesday June 8 & Wednesday June 9, 3:30 – 6:30pm
Placement test (If necessary): Thursday June 10th, 2010
For further information please visit this page

May 2010

JFC’s Blog has started

Check out our blog by clicking here:
http://jfcairo.wordpress.com/

April 2010

Japanese Language Courses in Cairo

Beginners’ levels: next course will start on Sunday June 20th, 2010
Application dates: Tuesday June 8th & Wednesday June 9th, 3:30 – 6:30pm
Placement test (If necessary): Thursday June 10th, 2010
Further details will be announced after May 2nd
Intermediate and Advanced levels: next course will start on Sunday July 11th 2010
Application will be in June. Please call us or check the website after May 2nd

Let’s Enjoy Playing “IGO”

We are sorry that Igo lesson on April 1st has been canceled.
Regular lessons will begin again on Thursday April 15th
and will be held regulearly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 6pm to 8pm
Venue: Japan Foundation Library (5th Floor, Cairo Center Bldg.)
Admission free & Reservation is not required

Power up your Japanese Skills with the Site “Japanese in Anime & Manga”

Japanese Language Institute, Kansai opened a site called “Japanese in Anime & Manga”. Please check the site and use this tool to power up your Japanese.

March 2010

JAZZ Concert:
Tokyo Freedom Soul Live at Cairo Jazz Festival
Tokyo Freedom Soul is a new jazz band founded by the internationally renowned Japanese Jazz pianist Makoto Kuriya, with funky wood sound bassist Keisuke Torigoe, and the dynamic drummer Masanori Amakura to perform their own innovative and singular jazz music.
Performances Live at Cairo Jazz Festival (Entry with Tickets)
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 8 pm to 9 pm
Venue: Wisdom Hall, Sawy Culture Wheel
For Tickets:
Please visit the Cairo Jazz Festival Website for information on where to obtain the tickets: http://www.cairojazzfest.com
Performance at: Rithmo – Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel
Date: Monday, March 15, 2010
Time: 11 pm
Don’t miss this chance to experience this band’s powerful new jazz expression in the Cairo Jazz Festival 2010.

JLPT 2009’s Results Announcement Ceremony
Those who are marked outstanding results will be commended in this ceremony.
All examinees are requested to attend.
Date: Saturday March 13th 2010, 2:00~4:00pm
Venue: Open-Air Theater, Cairo Opera House

February 2010

Japan Foundation Cairo Office & Japanese Embassy’s Booth in Saqia Exhibition for Cultural Services
There will be small workshop for making of “Origami”, as well as handing out the journals and brochures of the Japan Foundation & Embassy of Japan in Cairo.
Date: Mon. 22nd - Wed. 24th February 2010 at 4-8pm
Venue: River Hall at El-Sawy Culture Wheel (tel: 02-27368881 End of 26th July St., Zamalek, Cairo)

Screening Schedule for the Japanese Film Week in Cairo 2010 has been changed
The screening schedule for the two films which are shown in red has been changed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feb.14th (Sun) 18:00: Opening
Special Discussion by the eminent Egyptian Film Director, Muhammad Khan, and the Film Critic, Sherif Awad
18:45: A Stranger of Mine    21:15: Tony Takitani
Feb. 15th (Mon) 17:00: The Stars Converge           19:30: Dog in a Sidecar
Feb. 16th (Tue) 17:00: Tony Takitani           19:00: A Stranger of Mine
Feb. 17th (Wed) 17:00: Dog in a Sidecar     19:00: Kamikaze Girls
Feb. 18th (Thu) 17:00: Kamikaze Girls       19:00: The Stars Converge
Venue: Artistic Creativity Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds.
Admission: free (Entry with free seat tickets on the day of the film screening, obtained from ticket office of the Centre. Please be present at least 30 minutes early to guarantee a seat, since the number of seats is limited to 200, and standing in the theatre is not allowed.)
All films are in Japanese with Arabic & English subtitles.

Origami Course in Cooperation with El-Sawy Culture Wheel
The course will consist of 3 lessons held on a biweekly basis, starting from February 24th, March 10th and 24th (Wednesdays) 2010
From 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Word Hall.
Fees: 30 L.E
Registration forms are available at El-Sawy Culture Wheel’s reception
Tel: 02-2736-8881, Mob: 012-440-0100,
End of 26th July St., Zamalek Cairo
Age: 12 & up

Information from the Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
*Opening Hours of the Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library have been prolonged. Also we prepared the study room for students of Japan Foundation Japanese Language Courses at 3F, the classroom for Beginners’ courses.
New opening hours:
Library: 10:00am ~ 5:45pm except Fridays and Saturday
Study Room: 2:00pm ~ 5:30pm except Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday
*Now old issues of magazines are available for borrowing.
For further information please ask the librarian or at the reception.

Information from the Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
From May 2, 2010, JFC’s Library is open to the public.
The lending service and use of the Study Room are for members only

January 2010

Let’s Enjoy Playing “IGO”
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Regular lessons for IGO will start now !
The first lessons will be on February 4th (Thu) from 6pm
Then regularly on 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 6pm to 8pm
(May change due to teacher’s schedule)
Venue: Japan Foundation Library (5th Floor, Cairo Center Bldg.)
Admission free & Reservation is not required

The Japanese Film Week in Cairo 2010
All films are in Japanese with Arabic & English subtitles.
Screening schedule:
Feb.14th (Sun) 18:00: Opening
Special Discussion by the eminent Egyptian Film Director, Muhammad Khan, and the Film Critic, Sherif Awad
18:45: Kamikaze Girls          21:15: Tony Takitani
Feb. 15th (Mon) 17:00: The Stars Converge    19:30: Dog in a Sidecar
Feb. 16th (Tue) 17:00: Tony Takitani           19:00: A Stranger of Mine
Feb. 17th (Wed) 17:00: Dog in a Sidecar     19:00: Kamikaze Girls
Feb. 18th (Thu) 17:00: A Stranger of Mine 19:00: The Stars Converge
Venue: Artistic Creativity Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds.
Admission: free (Entry with free seat tickets on the day of the film screening, obtained from ticket office of the Centre. Please be present at least 30 minutes early to guarantee a seat, since the number of seats is limited to 200, and standing in the theatre is not allowed.)

Mari KUMAMOTO (Pianist) will give Performances in Egypt

With Cairo Opera Orchestra under Giuseppe Monopoli
Date: Wednesday January 27th, 2010 from 8:00pm
Venue: Cairo Opera House – Main Hall
35-25-15L.E. Tickets are available at Cairo Opera House (02-27390132)
Recital in Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Date: Friday January 29th, 2010 from 8:00pm
Venue: Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Small Theater
10L.E. Tickets are available at Alexandria Library (03-4839999)

Introductory Japanese Language and Culture Course in Alexandria
The 1st Semester 2010 for beginners in Alexandria will start on 21st March at Pharos University (besides Green Plaza),
Application Period: Jan.31 (Sun) – Feb. 17 (Wed). (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sun.~Thu.)
Application forms are available at Alexandria Honorary Consul General Office and you can know all the details from this page

December 2009

Japanese Language Courses for the Intermediate & Advanced Levels in Cairo
The February Course 2010: February 7th – May 27th
Application Period: December 7th (Mon) - 27th (Sun) 2009
Placement Test: January 5th (Tue) 6:30 - 8:00pm
For further information please visit this page

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course - Intermediate Level-
Eligibility: Participants who have completed two beginner’s courses can apply for this course.
Date: January 18th – February 15th 2010
Time: Every Monday, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Venue: The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
Quota: 20 students (Prior reservation required)
Fees: 150L.E. (For flowers, non-refundable)

Japanese Language Courses for Beginners in Cairo
The January Course 2010: January 10th – May 13th.
Date of Application & Interview: December 8th (Tue) & 9th (Wed) 2009, 3:30pm-6:30pm
For further information please visit this page

November 2009

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2009
Date: December 6th (Sun) 2009, 9:00 am
Venue: Examination Halls Complex, Cairo Univ.
Applicants: Please pick up your “Test Voucher” before the test date from JFC

October 2009

Origami Course: Further Chance to Apply
The Origami Course has been postponed and will begin on October 18, and end on November 15. Application Forms are still available in the Sawy Culture Wheel.

Exhibition “Japanese Pottery - The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns”
Alexandria Centre of Arts
1 Horreya Road, Raml Station, Alexandria
Date: (Thu) October 22nd – (Thu) November 5th, 2009
Time: Daily (except Fridays) from 9 am to 9 pm
Gezira Art Centre
1 El-Marsafi St., Zamalek, Cairo
Date: (Wed) November 11th – (Tue) November 24th, 2009
Time: Daily (except Fridays) from 10 am to 2 pm & from 5 pm to 9 pm
For more information please contact The Japan Foundation Cairo Office

Lectures and Animated Film Screenings by Go NAGAI (Creator of Mazinger)
The manga and anime artist, Mr. Go NAGAI who is also popular in the Arab world as the creator of Mazinger Z and Grandizer will make a tour of three countries; Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt. His lectures, including screenings for one of the latest episodes of the new Mazinger series, will be as follows.
Lecture & screening for general public
Date: (Tue) October 13th, 2009 at 6:00pm
Venue: Artistic Creativity Center (the Cairo opera grounds)
Lecture demonstration for cartoonists & animation-related specialists
Registration required: Call Cinema Institute, Animation Dept. or Japan Foundation Cairo Office
Date: (Wed) October 14th, 2009 at 5:00pm
Venue: Cinema Institute, Animation Department (Main Hall of 1st Floor), Academy of Arts, Haram

Origami Course in Cooperation with El-Sawy Culture Wheel
Create Your Own World with Paper
The course will consist of 3 lessons held on a biweekly basis, starting from October 4th, October 18th and November 1st (Sundays) 2009
From 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Word Hall.
Fees: 30 L.E
Registration forms are available at El-Sawy Culture Wheel’s reception
Tel: 02-2736-8881, Mob: 012-440-0100, End of 26th July St., Zamalek Cairo
Age: 12 & up

IGO Lesson will be held twice a month after Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
Quota: 20 persons
(Registration required: Please call Japan Foundation Cairo Office)
Venue: Japan Foundation Library (5th floor, Cairo Center Bldg.,)
Free of charge

AUGUST 2009

Our Working Hours during the Month of Ramadan

From (Sun) 23rd August - (Thu) 17th September 2009
Office: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Library: 10:00am - 2:00pm
*We will be accepting applications for JLPT 2009 & the Japanese Language Courses from 8:30am to 9:00pm
Closed Fridays and Saturdays

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2009

Eligibility: Non-native speakers of Japanese
Date: (Sun) 6th December 2009
Venue: Examination Halls Complex, Cairo Univ.
Application Period: (Tue) 18th August - (Wed) 30th September 2009
For further information please visit this page

Japanese Language Courses for the Intermediate & Advanced Levels in Cairo

The Autumn Course will start on (Sun) 27th September 2009.
Application Period: (Tue) 18th August - (Thu) 17th September
Placement Test: (Wed) 16th September 2:00 - 4:00pm or 6:00 - 8:00pm
For further information please visit this page

Introductory Japanese Language and Culture Course in Alexandria

The 2nd Semester 2009 for beginners in Alexandria will start on 27th September at Pharos University (besides Green Plaza),
Application Period: (Sun) 26th July– (Thu) 20th August.
(11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sun.~Thu.)
Application forms are available at Alexandria Honorary Consul General Office and you can know all the details & download the application form from this page.

MAY 2009

Announcement:
The Japanese Speech Contest Egypt 2009 has been postponed

The Speech Contest, which was scheduled to be held on Saturday May 16, 2009 (14:00 ~ 17:00), has been postponed due to circumstances of the host organizations.
New Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009 14:00 ~ 17:00
Venue: Small Hall, Cairo Opera House
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Japanese Language Courses for Beginners in Cairo

The 2nd Semester 2009 for beginners will start on Sunday June 21st 2009.
Date of Application & Interview:
May 17th (Sun)& 18th (Mon) 2009, 3:30pm-6:30pm
For further information please visit this page.

APRIL 2009

Tokyo Sinfonietta, Contemporary Music Concerts in Alexandria and Cairo

Would you like to experience the contemporary Japanese music?
Tokyo Sinfonietta is one of the most prestigious and eminent musical troupes in the world. It consists of 21 players, performing all over the world as a specialized group in playing contemporary music both Japanese and foreign. They will visit Egypt for the first time on the occasion of the 1st Alexandrina Contemporary Music Biennale (April 25th -May 1st, 2009), and also will perform in Cairo at the Opera House.
Concerts in Alexandria
1-Date: Tuesday April 28th, from 8:00pmVenue: Small Theater, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
2-Date: Wednesday April 29th, from 8:00 pm
Venue: Reading Area (B1), Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Concert in Cairo
Date: Friday May 1st, from 9:00pm
Venue: Main Hall, Cairo Opera House

Origami Course in Cooperation with El-Sawy Culture Wheel Create Your Own World with Paper

The course will consist of 3 lessons held on a biweekly basis on April 22nd, May 6th, and May 20th 2009
From 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Word Hall.
Fees: 30 L.E
Registration forms are available at El-Sawy Culture Wheel’s reception
Tel: 02-2736-8881, Mob: 012-440-0100, End of 26th July St., Zamalek Cairo
Age: 12 & up

Speech Contest in Egypt 2009,
now inviting the participants to enter the contest

Eligibility: Non-native speaker of Japanese
Application Dead Line: Mon. April 20th 2009
Date of Contest: Sat. May 15th 2009, from 2:00 to 5:00pm
Venue: Small Hall, Cairo Opera House
For further information please
visit this page (Arabic & Japanese only)

The Japan Foundation Cairo Office now has a new Director; Mr. Masato Furuya

He took over from Mr. Kazuhiro Fukuda’s on April 1st, 2009.

Flower Arrangement Course –Basic Levels-

Time: Every Monday, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Venue: The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
Quota: 20 students
(Prior reservation required, on a first-come-first-served basis).
Fees: 150.00 L.E. (for flowers, non-refundable)
2009 1st Term- Basic Level-1
Date: April 27th –May 25th
Thank you for fulfilling the quota of this course.
2009 2nd Term- Basic Level-2
Date: June 1st – June 29th
Applications will start on Sunday May 3rd.

FEBRUARY 2009

Concert of the Japanese Lute (Tsugaru Shamisen) & Flute (Shakuhachi)

Tsugaru Shamisen: Nobuto YAMANAKA
Shakuhachi: Akihito OBAMA
Date: Monday March 23rd 2009, 8:00pm
Venue: Cairo Opera House- Small Hall
Price of Ticket: 15 L.E. (Student:10L.E.)
For further information please contact our office

Japanese Language Courses (for Advanced levels) in Cairo

The 2009 Spring Semester Japanese Language
Courses will start on (Sun) 5th April.
Application Period: (Sun) March 1st - (Mon) March 23rd
Placement Test: (Wed) March 25th 6:00 - 8:00pm
For further information please visit this page

JLPT 2008’s Results Announcement Ceremony

Those who are marked outstanding results will be commended in this ceremony.
People who took examination, please attend the ceremony.
Date: Saturday March 14th 2009, 2:00~4:00pm
Venue: Open-Air Theater, Cairo Opera House

Introductory Japanese Language and Culture Course in Alexandria

The 1st Semester 2009 for beginners in Alexandria will start on 29th March at Pharos University (besides Green Plaza),
Application Period: (Sun) 1st Feb. –
(Wed) 25th Feb. (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sun.-Thu.)
Application forms are available at Alexandria Honorary Consul General Office and you can know all the details & download the application form from this page.

JANUARY 2009

New Year Concert: Hibiki TAMURA (Piano) with
Cairo Symphony Orchestra under Taha Nagui

	MOZART Piano Concerto, No. 23 in A major, K.488 Date: Saturday January 24, 8:00 pm Venue: Cairo Opera House – Main Hall Tickets are available at Cairo Opera House

Flower Arrangement Course 2008 4th Term- Intermediate Level-2

Eligibility: Participants who have completed two beginner’s courses can apply for this course.
Date: January 19th - February 16th, 2009 Every Monday, from 18:00-19:00
Venue: The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
Quota: 20 students (prior reservation required).
Fees: 150.00 L.E. (for flowers, non-refundable)
Please submit by Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The Oil Paintings Exhibition, Kazzu KINOSHITA “To Their Posterity:
The Messages from Egyptian Pharaos”

Date: From 1st to 10th January 2009 Time: Open from 10am -2pm & 4:30-8:30pm except Friday, 1st January only (7:00-8:30pm) Venue: Main Art Gallery - Cairo Opera House Admission Free

Newly arrived Books in Japanese & English at JFC’s Library

41 books in Japanese and 12 books in English are now available at JFC’s Library.
These include the books about Japanese customs, economic development in Japan, novels etc. Our recommendation is “Seiji to Sanma”(Political affairs and Pacific Saury): It is an essay in Japanese by a famous political science Professor, Gerald L. Curtis, who observed the reality of Japan for 45 years from the inside.

NOVEMBER 2008

Japanese Language Courses for Beginners in Cairo

The 1st Semester 2009 for beginners will start on 11th January 2009.
Date of Application & Interview: 14th (Sun)& 15th (Mon) December 2008,
3:30pm-6:30pm
For further information please visit this page.

Japanese Books in Arabic on sale.

“Meiji-Revolutionaries“(25L.E.) and ”The Economic Development of Japan: The Path Travelled by Japan as a Developing Country”(30L.E.) are now available in bookshops. These books were published by Dar el Shorouk (tel:02-23912480) and produced through the Special Program for Arabic Translation & Publication of Japanese Books, which is conducted by the Japan Foundation. Both of books will give you a view for Japan’s economic progress and modernization. These books are also available at the Japan Foundation Library.

Two Lectures for Dr. OHNO Kenichi, Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies – Tokyo

The Japan Foundation Cairo Office will hold two Lectures on the occasion of releasing the Arabic edition of the Japanese book “The Economic Development of Japan - The Path Traveled by Japan as a Developing Country”. The lectures will be given in English.
Reservations are required by Monday 24th November 2008.
(To The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Tel: 27949431 / 27949719
Mobile: 010-169-7119 email: info@jfcairo.org)
1st Lecture
Date: Tuesday 25th November 2008. 12:00pm-1:30pm
Venue: Faculty of Economics & Political Studies:
2nd Fl., Hall No. 4, Cairo University
2nd Lecture
Date: Wednesday 26th November 2008. 1:00pm-2:30pm
Venue: Center for Political & Strategic Studies:
11th Fl., Center’s Hall, Ahram Newspaper Building, Galaa St.

Guidelines and Application Forms for the fiscal year 2008-9, Grant Programs are now available at the Japan Foundation Headquarters’ Website.

http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/index.html
This Programs are for the following three major categories: 1- Art and Cultural Exchange., 2-Japanese Language Education Overseas. and 3-Japanese Studies overseas and Intellectual Exchange.
Applicants from Egypt are kindly requested to contact the Japan Foundation Cairo Office. The deadline of applications is (Mon) 1st December 2008, unless otherwise noted in specific program outline.

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2008

Date: (Sun) 7th December 2008 from 9:00a.m.
Venue: 4th Floor, Examination Halls Complex, beside the Faculty of Information, Cairo University Campus, Cairo, Egypt
(Entrance: either Dar El-Oloum Gate or the Metro Gate)
To All Applicants :Please make sure to pick up your test voucher for JLPT from our office before the test date.

New Arrival Arabic Books at JFC’s Library

Haruki Murakami’s novels in Arabic “Kafka on the shore”, “Norwegian wood”, “Sputnik sweetheart” and “South of the border, west of the sun” are now available.

Origami Course in Cooperation with El-Sawy Culture Wheel

Dates:
November 3rd 2008
November 17th 2008
December 1st 2008
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Registration & Venue: El Sawy Culture Wheel (tel:02-27368881)
Fee: 30L.E. for 3 lessons
Age: 12 years old & up

OCTOBER 2008

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course: Intermediate Level

Date: October 20th – November 17th, 2008 Every Monday, from 18:00 – 19:00.
Venue: The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
Quota: 20 students (Prior reservation required).
Fees: 150.00L.E. (For flowers, non-refundable)
Please submit by Wednesday, October 15th 2008.

SEPTEMBER 2008

Our Working Hours during the Month of Ramadan

From (Mon) 1st September －(Mon) 29th September 2008
Office: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Library: 10:00am – 2:00pm
*We will be accepting applications for JLPT 2008 & the Japanese Language Courses ｆfrom 8:30am to 5:00pm
Fridays and Saturdays we are closed

Japanese Language Course in Cairo

The 2008 Autumn Semester of Japanese Language Courses for Intermediate & Advanced Levels will start on 7th October, 2008
Application Period: (Sun) 7th – (Thu) 25th September
Placement Test: 28th September (Sun) 2:30-4:30pm or 8:00-10:00pm
For further information please visit this page.

23rd UBE Biennale 2009 International Open Sculpture Competition

It will be held by Ube City Committee of UBE Biennale & The Mainichi Newspapers in the autumn of 2009, Ube City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is currently accepting applications for the sculptures to enter the competition.
(Deadline: September 30,2008)
For more details please visit here (Japanese/English only)

Fashion Contest organized by Marui Group Co. Ltd.

Calling for a fashion outfit inspired by Japan. The Japan Foundation is supporting this contest as a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility Support Program. Anyone who is studying Japanese or is interested in Japan, but who isn’t a Japanese national can join.
(Deadline: September 15,2008)
For more details please visit:
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/new/0807/07_01.html (English)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/about/new/0807/07-01.html (Japanese)

Japanese Language proficiency Test (JLPT) 2008

Eligibility: Non-native speakers of Japanese
Date: (Sun) December 7th 2008
Venue: Cairo (to be confirmed after registration)
Application Period: (Sun) August 3rd ~ (Thu) September 25th 2008
For further information please visit this page

JULY 2008

Exhibition “Japanese Photography from the 1970’s to the Present”

Dates: July 3rd – 17th, 2008 (except Tuesday) at Mubarak Library
(tel:02-33360291/ 37496928)
July 21st –29th, 2008 at El Sawy Culture Wheel (tel:02-27368881)
(Tue. July 29th 19:00: Lecture by Photo Critic, Prof. Osam Hiraki )
August 3rd –17th, 2008 (except Friday) at Center of Arts Alexandria
(tel:03-4956741)
(Sun. August 3rd 19:00: Lecture by Photo Critic, Prof. Osam Hiraki)
For an outline about the Exhibition visit this link

JUNE 2008

Japanese Kite Workshop in Alexandria

Dates: July 8th 2008, 13:00-17:00
Workshop at Atelier Alexandria
Kite Flying Demonstration at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Plaza
July 9th 2008, 11:00-14:00
Workshop & Kite Flying Demonstration at Citadel District
Registration & Further Information: Bibliotheca Alexandrina (tel: 03-4839999)

Hibiki Tamura Piano Recital

Date: July 1st 2008, 21:00
Venue: Cairo Opera House, Small Hall
(Tickets available at Cairo Opera House)
Further information, please call Embassy of Japan in Cairo (02-25285903 /4)

Newly arrived Books in Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library

37 books in Japanese and 28 books in English are available in our library. JFC’s recommendation: “A Memoir of the Atomic Bombing” in English & Japanese. You can download an English version from the website of Social Science Research Institute in the International Christian University, Japan: http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ssri/

Kyoto Art Center: Artist in Residence Program 2009 (Deadline: June 30th 2008)

Kyoto Art Center offers an Artists-in Residence program for young artists and researchers in art–related fields, who wish to cultivate their artistic creativity in Kyoto, such as visual and performing arts, music and dance.
The application form is available at Japan Foundation Cairo Office and on the Kyoto Art Center’s Website.
For details, please visit: http://www.kac.or.jp/english/index.html

Visiting Research Scholar Fellowship 2009-2010 International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Deadline: June 30th 2008)

Call for Applications:
1- Questioning oriental aesthetics and thinking
2- The rule and the local society in the Japanese colonial empire
3- Buddhist perspectives on the modern and pre-modern
For application & details, please check: http://www.nichibun.ac.jp/

The Japan Foundation “Japanese-Language Education Network” would like suggestions for the “Network” name (until 27th June 2008)

For application, please visit:
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japanese/new/0806/06_01.html

MAY 2008

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course: Basic Level

Date: June 2nd – June 30th, 2008 Every Monday, from 18:00 – 19:00.
Venue: The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
Quota: 20 students (Prior reservation required).
Fees: 150.00L.E. (For flowers, non-refundable)
Please submit by Wednesday, May 28th 2008.

Japanese Language Courses for Beginners in Cairo

The 2nd Semester 2008 for beginners will start on June 15th (Sun) 2008
Date of Application and Interview: May 25th (Sun) & 26th (Mon) 2008,
3:30pm-6:30pm
For further information please see this page.

Origami Workshop in “The One World” Peace Festival in Heliopolis

The Japan Foundation is preparing a booth for making Origami in the festival organized by Sawy Culture Wheel, Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement and Misr El-Gedida Organization.
Date: May 9th 2008 Friday from 14:00 – 20:00.
Venue: Baghdad Street, Korba, Heliopolis.
Entrance Fee: 5L.E.

MARCH 2008

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course: Basic Lesson 1

Date: 14th April – 19th May 2008, every Monday, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Venue: The Japan Foundation Cairo Office Library
Quota: 20 students (Prior reservation required).
Fees: 150.00 LE (for flowers, non-refundable)
Please submit by Wednesday 9th April 2008.

Japanese Language Courses in Cairo

The 2008 Spring Semester Japanese Language Courses
will start on (Sun) 6th April.
Application Period: (Sun) 2nd March - (Tue) 25th March
Placement Test: (Thu) 27th March 18:00-20:00
For further information please see this page

Exhibition of “Contemporary Japanese Crafts” in Alexandria

This exhibition introduces several characteristics of contemporary Japanese crafts through 64 works classified by materials (for example, ceramics, dyed fabrics, and lacquer ware), by historical period, or by group of artists.
Date: Fri. 28th March –Sun. 13th April 2008
Opening hours: Everyday 10:00am-1:30pm + 3:00pm-8:30pm except Monday
Venue: Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria (Mansheya St., Moharam Bek, Alexandria)

JLPT 2007’s Results Announcement Ceremony

Outstanding Japanese Language learners will be recognized in this ceremony. People who took examination, please try to attend the ceremony.
Date: Sat. 15th March 2008, 14:00~16:00
Venue: Open-Air Theater, Cairo Opera House

A series of lectures on the Japanese Economy were given at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science(FEPS), Cairo University from 25th to 27th February, 2008.

Click here to read more

FEBRUARY 2008

A series of lectures on the Japanese Economy were given at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science(FEPS), Cairo University from 25th to 27th February, 2008.

Dr. Akira KOHSAKA, Professor of Economics at Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University, Japan, was dispatched by The Japan Foundation with a challenging goal of providing the students of FEPS with a good opportunity to get to know about the Japanese Economy.

Titles of the lectures were as follows:

Whither the Japanese Economy: Macroeconomic Developments (Mon. 25 Feb.)

The Global Imbalance and East Asia (Tues. 26 Feb.)

Aging and Economic Growth (Wed. 27 Feb.)

	Furthermore, a seminar on the Japanese Economy was held in cooperation with The Center for Asian Studies and The Japan Foundation Cairo Office, on 26th February. In the seminar chaired by Dr. Gaber Awad, Director of the Center, Dr. KOHSAKA gave a lecture titled "The Japanese Economy: Trade and Investment".

The lectures and the seminar were attended by more than 450 people by the gross, which were students, researchers and professors from all the faculty's departments.

The Japan Foundation’s Booth in “Sakia’s Cultural Services Festival”

There will be small workshops for making of “Origami” and Traditional Japanese kite, as well as handing out the journals and brochures of the Japan Foundation.
Date: Wed. 27th and Thu. 28th February 2008 at 5-10pm
Venue: River Hall at El Sawy Culture Wheel (tel:02-27368881 End of 26th July St., Zamalek, Cairo)

Japan Foundation Cairo Office’s Magazine “Waves” no.8 is now available

“Waves” no.8 was issued on 3rd February 2008. It is located in our office and on our website (Publication_Our periodical).

JANUARY 2008

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course: Intermediate level-2nd Course

Eligibility: Participants who have completed two beginners' courses can apply for this course.
Date: 11th February – 10th March 2008, every Monday, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Venue: The Library - the Japan Foundation Cairo Office
Quota: 20 students (Prior reservation required).
We are now accepting Registration
Fees: 150.00 LE
For further information please contact the Japan Foundation Cairo Office

Flying Japanese Kites at the Pyramids & Al-Azhar Park

Mr. Eiji Ohashi, a kite specialist from Japan, will be invited to Cairo and demonstrate flying Japanese kites with children from Egypt and Japan. You can enjoy watching it.

	Kite Flying Demonstration at the Pyramids, Giza
	Date: (Fri) 8th February 2008 (Time not yet determined) - For further information, please call the Japan Foundation- Co-Organized by the Japan Foundation, Embassy of Japan and the Japanese School. Supported by Parents-Teachers Association of the Japanese School.
	Kite Flying Demonstration at Al-Azhar Park
	Date: (Sat) 9th February 2008, 12:00-13:00 & 14:00-15:00 Co-Organized by the Japan Foundation, Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Community Development Company and Japan-Egypt Community

Japanese Film Week 2008 in Cairo:

Date: (Mon) 4th - (Thu) 7th of February 2008

Screening Schedule:
(Mon) 4th Feb.	6 p.m. Swing Girls
	9 p.m. Basara: Princess Goh

(Tue) 5th Feb.	6 p.m. The Face of Jizo
	9 p.m. Basara: Princess Goh

(Wed) 6th Feb.	6 p.m. Galaxy Express 999
	9 p.m. Swing Girls

(Thu) 7th Feb.	6 p.m. Galaxy Express 999
	9 p.m. The Face of Jizo

Venue: the Artistic Creativity Centre - Cairo Opera Grounds.
All films are in the Japanese Language with Arabic subtitles.
Admission free

The Japan Foundation Cairo Office now has a new
Deputy Director Mr. Koji SATO

as the successor to Mr. Kaoru MIYAMOTO. Mr. Miyamoto’s long-term assignment has come to an end on 30th January 2008.

DECEMBER 2007

New Telephone Number for Japanese Language Beginner‘s Course:

The telephone number has been changed to 02-2794-2113
(The Application deadline for 2008 First Semester - 6th January to 8th May, 2008 - has already been closed)

Kiyonori Sokabe Trumpet Concert

Date: (Sat) 19th January 2008 at 8:00pm
Venue: Cairo Opera House, Small hall
*Details about the concert will be announced later.

OCTOBER 2007

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2007

Date: (Sun) 2nd December 2007 from 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Cairo, EGYPT
Level 1- The Japan Foundation Cairo Office, Japanese Language Course Class Room A (Cairo Center Bldg., 3rd Floor, 2, Abdel Kader Hamza St., Garden City)
Level 2- Shepeard Hotel, Nefertiti Ballroom, 10th Floor (1, Abdel Kader Hamza St., Cornish El-Nil St., Garden City)
Level 3- Pyramisa Hotel – Cairo, Lotus Ballroom (G2) (60 Giza St., GIZA)
Level 4- Om Kolthoum Hotel, Kawkab Al-Sharq Hall, 17th Floor (5, Aboul Feda St., Zamalek)
*To all applicants: please make sure to pick up your test voucher for JLPT from our office before the test date.

The Japan Foundation is organizing
“YOKOHAMA TRIENNALE 2008: TIME CREVASSE”,

which is to be held in Yokohama, Japan , from 13th September to 30th November, 2008. For more details: click here (Japanese / English only)

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course: Intermediate level

Eligibility: Participants who have completed at least one beginner's course can apply for this course.
Date: 5th November – 3rd December 2007, every Monday, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Venue: The Library - the Japan Foundation Cairo Office
Quota: 20 students (Prior reservation required).
Registration will start on (Sun) 2nd September 2007.
Fees: 150.00 LE
For further information please contact our office.

SEPTEMBER 2007

The Hakuho Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2008 Hakuho Japanese Language Research Fellowship Program (Japanese / English only).

For inquiries about application, please contact: +81 42 540 4300 (Department of Administrative Affairs, General Affairs Division, The National Institute for Japanese Language) or visit the inquiry site of the Foundation. (Japanese Only)

Our Working Hours during the Month of Ramadan

From (Thu) 13th September to (Thu) 11th October 2007:
Office: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Library: 10:00am -2:00pm
(Fridays & Saturdays we are closed).

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2007

Eligibility: Non-native speakers of Japanese.
Date: (Sun) 2nd December 2007
Venue: Cairo (to be confirmed after registration)
Application Deadline: (Thu) 27th September 2007
For further information please see this page

Japanese Language Courses in Cairo

2007 Autumn Semester of the Japanese Language Courses will start on Sunday September 16th.
Application Period: (Sun) August 5th – (Wed) 5th September 2007
Placement Test: (Thu) 6th September
For further information please see this page

AUGUST 2007

Exhibition Handcrafted Form: Traditions and Techniques of Japan

This special summer exhibition will be held in Alexandria and Cairo, introduces traditional arts and crafts, which have developed within the context of daily life along with works by craft artists who continue to use traditional techniques to produce highly creative pieces at various locations around the country.
Alexandria: Sat. Jul.21st– Sun. Aug. 5th 2007 in the Alexandria Centre of Arts, Exhibition Hall (1 Al-Horeiya St., Raml Station, tel: 03-4956633)
Cairo: Wed. Aug. 8th – Mon.20th Aug. 2007 in Gezira Art Center, (1 Al-Marsafy St., Zamalek, tel:02-27373298)
During this exhibition, workshops will be held in each venue. Details about the workshops will be announced later.

Japanese Drama on Egyptian TV: “The Sensitive Samurai”

A sensational and eventful drama, about a kind-hearted and courageous swordsman samurai, who gets involved in a series of exciting adventures. This series was broadcasted by NHK for the first time in Japan in 1992, where it gained a great popularity not only among the Japanese viewers, but also in other foreign countries.
“The Sensitive Samurai” will start on Wed. 18th July 2007 at 4:00p.m. on Channel 2, and it will run everyday except Thursday and Friday.

MAY 2007

Call for papers for Vol. 18 of Japanese-Language Education around the Globe, an annual academic journal on Japanese-language education
issued by The Japan Foundation. For details:

http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/japan_j/publish/globe/index.html (Japanese)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/japan_j/publish/globe/toko.html (Japanese)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japan/publish/globe/index.html (English)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japan/publish/globe/guideline.html (English)

MARCH 2007

Japanese Language Courses in Cairo

2007 Spring Semester of the Japanese Language Courses will start on April 1st.
Application Period: 22nd February – 22nd March
Placement Test: 22nd March
(JLPT Level 1 Preparatory Course will not be held this semester)
Please see: Japanese language Courses

Japanese Film Festival will be held in Jordan

co-hosed by the Japan Foundation Cairo Office, Embassy of Japan in Jordan and the Royal Film Commission, Jordan and in cooperation with Amman City.
Throughout the festival days, an opening event and showing four Japanese films ( “Hana-bi”, “The Twilight Samurai”, “Hotel Hibiscus” and “Swing Girls” ) and Jordanian short films are planned.
Date: 4th-7th March 2007
Venue: Al Hussein Cultural Center, Ras Al Ain
Admission Free
Further details about the event are available at:
http://www.jordan.emb-japan.go.jp/index.htm

Exhibition of Japanese Flower Arrangement

Works of students at advanced level in Japan Foundation Flower Arrangement Course will be displayed at Information & Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan. (3F Cairo Center Bldg., Garden City.)
Date: 1st -8th March 2007 open daily 8:30am-4:30pm.
Admission Free

Photo Exhibition: The World Heritage in Japan

The photographs displayed at this exhibition are by a world famous Japanese photographer Kazuyoshi Miyoshi.
Date: 7th-24th February 2007 open daily 9:00am-9:00pm,
Venue: Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, B1 level
Admission Free
For further information, please contact our office

An Evening of Chamber Music－Flute, Piano, Violin & Harp Concert

Tamami Watanabe(Fl.), Sayako Aoki(Pf.), Yasser El Serafi(Vol.)and Mona M. Wassef(Hp)
Date: (Thu.) 22nd February 2007, at 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Small Hall - Cairo Opera House
For further information, please contact our office.

JANUARY 2007

The Japanese Language Course in Alexandria

The Japanese language course is now available in Alexandria. The course will be held by The Japan Foundation Cairo Office in cooperation with The Honorary Consulate of Japan in Alexandria.
Course: For beginners
Date: (Sun.) 18th February - (Wed.) 11th July 2007. Twice a week.
Venue: The “Memphis” room at the Green Plaza Hilton Hotel
14th May–road, Smouha, Green Plaza, Alexandria.
Course fee: 200 L.E.
Lecturer：Mr. Takeshi Ohkura
Application & Interview: “Memphis” room at the Green Plaza Hilton Hotel
(Sun.) 28th & (Mon.) 29th January 2007, 15:30 - 18:30
(Please bring 5 L.E. for application fee, two photos and pen)
For further information, Tel:03-3812451

Mieko Miyazaki Koto Concert: the Japanese Folk Instrument & Violin

Date: (Mon.) 22nd Jan. 2007 at 8:00p.m.
Venue: Small hall of Cairo Opera House
For further information, please contact our office.

Our Office and Library will be closed as follows:

New Year Holiday & Eid El-Adha:
from (Fri.) 29th December 2006 to (Wed.) 3rd January 2007
Coptic Christmas: (Sun.) 7th January 2007
We wish you a happy new year!

SEPTEMBER 2006

Japanese Drums Group: HA YA TO Concert in Cairo

Date: (Mon.) 11th Dec. at 8:00p.m.
Venue: River Hall - El Sawy Culture Wheel
(Tel: 02-7368881 Address: End of 26th of July St., Zamalek, Cairo)
Ticket: 15L.E. Available at El Sawy Culture Wheel
HA YA TO's Website: http://ha-ya-to.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ (Japanese only)

Guidelines and Application Forms for the fiscal year 2007-08

Grant Programs are now available at The Japan Foundation Headquarters' Website: http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/program/index.html
Applicants from Egypt are kindly requested to contact The Japan Foundation Cairo Office. The deadlines for applications are December 1, 2006, unless otherwise noted in specific program outline.

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2006

Eligibility: non-native speakers of Japanese.
Date: 3rd December (Sun.), 2006
Venue: Cairo ( to be informed after registration)
Application Deadline: 28th September (Thu)

AUGUST 2006

Our Working Hours during the Month of Ramadan, from 24th September 2006 to 22ed October 2006:

Office: 8:30-14:30 & Library: 10:00-14:00 (Fridays & Saturdays are off).
However, we are still accepting application forms for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2006: from 8:30 to 17:30 during working days.

Japanese Flower Arrangement Course: the application level (advanced level) course.

*Those who have completed two beginner's courses can apply for this course.
Date: 6th November – 4th December 2006, every Mondays, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Venue: The Library of the Japan Foundation Cairo Office
Quota: 20 students (on a first-come-first-serve basis).
Registration will start on 29th October 2006.
Fees: 150.00 LE

MAY 2006

The Japan Foundation Cairo Office now has a new director Mr. Kazuhiro Fukuda.

He took over from Mr. Junichi Shimizu on 3rd May 2006..

Arabic Translations of Four Japanese Children’s Books are now available (from June 2006).

These books were published by an Egyptian publisher, Dar El-Shorouq, under a special programme for Arabic translation and publication of Japanese books. The programme is being conducted by the Japan Foundation in collaboration with Dar El-Shorouq and the Association for 100 Japanese books. Two of the new books are folktales: Little Fingerling (20.00 LE) and Magic Drum (19.00 LE); the other two are popular modern picture books: Where is the Fish? (17.00 LE) and Friends (17.00 LE).
For further information about these four books, please see: Book News in Waves 4

2006 Autumn Semester of the Japanese Language Courses will be from 22nd August – 30th November

Application Period: 13th July - 10th August
Placement Test: 10th August.
(JLPT Level 1 Preparatory Course will not be held this semester.)
Please see: Japanese Language Courses


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