2022 Culture & Education

2022/11/30

The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the United Arab Emirates in 2022 - Commemorative Event Calendar

 

 

<February 2023>

 

 

<1>

EventUAEPA & JPA Padel Friendly Match

DateFebruary 26, 2023

VenueNas Sport Complex (Dubai)

OrganizerUAEPA (UAE Padel Association) & JPA (Japan Padel Association)

Summaryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CpO4-_QJrRc/ 

 

<2>

EventGulfood 2023 Japan Pavilion

DateFebruary 20- 24, 2023

VenueDubai World Trade Centre

OrganizerJapan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Dubai

Summaryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Col2w5dJpWu/

 

 

<January 2023>

 

 

<1>

EventPhoto Exhibition “Dubai in the Year 1962”

DateJanuary 30- March 17, 2023

VenueAl Safa Art & Design Library

OrganizerDubai Culture and Arts Authority, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summary

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn3rxFVpdOe/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CoG4HM1Jw6j/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpj3LnuJYHZ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CpuK4ZBJ3-E/

 

<2>

EventTable for Sustainability in Dubai

DateJanuary 10- 12, 2023

VenueGlobal Sustainability Network

OrganizerTable for Sustainability in Dubai Committee

Summaryhttp://table-for-sustainability.com/ 

 

 

<December 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event Japan-UAE 50th anniversary event “Japan Festival”

DateDecember 18, 2022

VenueManarat Al Saadiyat

OrganizerEmbassy of Japan

Summaryhttps://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/27122022_e.html

https://wam.ae/en/details/1395303112731

https://wam.ae/en/details/1395303111412

 

<2>

Event Japanese drum concert by Sai and Kharsha at Zayed Heritage Festival

DateDecember 17, 2022

VenueZayed Festival

OrganizerEmbassy of Japan, Zayed Festival

Summaryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CmRicHeJOZf/

 

<3>

EventJapanese Fruits & Vegetables Promotion Event in Dubai

DateDecember 13 and 15, 2022

VenueTOMO, Residence of the Consul General of Japan in Dubai

OrganizerJapan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC.), Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summaryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CnBU94LpBMu/ 

 

<4>

EventJapan Festival in Dubai

DateDecember 12, 2022

VenueSheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort Hotel

OrganizerJapanese Association, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summary

https://www.instagram.com/japanfes_dubai/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmIt-PepRRY/

 

<5>

EventJapanese animation film screening

DateDecember 11, 2022

VenueManarat Al Saadiyat

OrganizerEmbassy of Japan in the UAE, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Japan Foundation

Summaryhttps://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/05122022_e.html

 

 

<November 2022>

 

 

<1>

EventUAE’s 51st National Day Celebration

DateNovember 29, 2022

VenueGEMS Al Barsha National School

OrganizerGEMS Al Barsha National School, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai, Japanese School in Dubai, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

SummaryDistributed brochures related to the tourism in Japan and organized Japanese calligraphy and origami workshops by JNTO Dubai. Distributed brochures related to the Japanese culture by the Japanese School in Dubai and the Consulate General of Japan in Dubai.

 

<2>

EventJapanese Film Weekend in Sharjah

DateNovember 12 (5 Centimeters per Second), November 19 (Tokyo Story)

VenueMirage City Cinema

OrganizerSharjah Art Foundation, Japan Foundation, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summary

https://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100424722.pdf

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClQtXFwpO_j/ 

 

<3>

Event6th Judo Ambassador’s Cup

DateNovember 12, 2022

VenueFatima Bint Mubarak Sports Center

OrganizerEmbassy of Japan in the UAE, Japan Oil Development Company (JODCO), UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation

Summary https://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/12112022e.html

 

<4>

EventSeminar “Looking Into The Future: The next fifty years of diplomatic relationships between the UAE and Japan”

DateNovember 8, 2022

VenueMuseum of the Future

OrganizerMonsterlab Middle East DMCC

Summaryhttps://monstar-lab.com/ae/looking-into-the-future/

 

<5>

EventSharjah International Book Fair Japan Pavilion

DateNovember 2- 13, 2022

VenueSharjah Expo Centre

OrganizerJ-Links Co., Ltd.

SummaryDistributed brochures to introduce Hiroshima Peace Tourism and tourism resources of Hiroshima City. Displayed and read books related to the atomic bombs and peace. Organized origami crane workshops.

 

 

<October 2022>

 

 

<1>

EventAbu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2022)

DateOctober 31 to November 3, 2022

VenueADNEC

OrganizerADIPEC

SummaryJOGMEC, JODCO and Mitsui & Co., Ltd set their booths that introduces their activities.

 

<2>

EventJapan Pavilion at NAJAH Exhibition

DateOctober 16 to 18, 2022

VenueADNEC

OrganizerJapan International Cooperation Center (JICE)

Summary: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0MRAmD26f/

 

<3>

EventJapanese Cultural Seminar “Owari Cloisonné”

DateOctober 13, 2022

VenueRas Al Khaimah Creative Hub- Suhaim

OrganizerRAK Culture, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summaryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CjzphoKJT5r/ 

 

<4>

EventJapanese Cultural Seminar “Owari Cloisonné”

DateOctober 12, 2022

VenueDubai Design District

OrganizerDubai Design District, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summaryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CjqFdmdpOhv/ 

 

<5>

Event: Lecture and Demonstration on Owari Cloisonne: A Japanese Traditional Art

DateOctober 11, 2022

VenueAuditorium, Intercontinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi

OrganizerEmbassy of Japan in the UAE

Summary https://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/lecture_e.html

 

<6>

EventGITEX NORTH START 2022 Japan Pavilion

DateOctober 10- 13, 2022

VenueDubai World Trade Centre

OrganizerJapan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Dubai

Summary

https://www.jetro.go.jp/uae/topics/_491078.html 

https://www.jetro.go.jp/uae/topics/_497750.html

 

 

<September 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: Japanese Classic Film Screening 2022

Date: September 10 & 17, 2022

Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat Auditorium

Organizer: Embassy of Japan in the UAE, Japan Foundation and Cinema Space

Summary: https://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/ClassicFilmFestival_e.html

 

<2>

Event: ADIHEX (Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition) 2022 INPEX/JODCO

Date: September 26, 2022 October 2, 200

Venue: ADNEC

Organizer: INPEX/JODCO (The organizer of ADIHEX is Emirates Falconers’ Club)

Summary: https://www.inpex.co.jp/

 

 

<July 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: Japanese Classic Films Showing – Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Japan-UAE diplomatic relations

Date: July 24th (Sansho the Bailiff), July 31st (The Crucified Lovers)

Venue: Cinema Akil

Organizer: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue, Japan Foundation, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summary: https://cinemaakil.com/film-details/77/Sansho-the-Bailiff

                    https://cinemaakil.com/film-details/78/THE-CRUCIFIED-LOVERS

 

 

<June 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: [Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council] 2022 Sustainable Energy Working Group Workshop

Date: June 30, 2022

Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Organizer: Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East

Summary: The workshop has been held once a year since 2012 as a part of Sustainable Energy Working Group under Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council.

https://www.jccme.or.jp/

 

<2>

Event: Japan Film Week in Ras Al Khaimah Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Japan-UAE diplomatic relations

Date: June 28, 2022 June 30, 2022

Venue: RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Organizer: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, Japan Foundation, Consulate General of Japan in Dubai

Summary: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-film-week-tickets-362882620687

                   https://www.instagram.com/p/CevSEBDIObo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

<3>

Event: Exhibition “Variation and Autonomy: The Prints of Contemporary Japanese Painters”

Date: June 14, 2022 July 7, 2022

Venue: Galleria Mall, South Atrium

Organizer: Embassy of Japan in the UAE, Japan Foundation, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation

Summary: https://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/exhibition2022_e.html

 

<4>

Event: Youth Ambassador Program in Japan

Date: June 1, 2022 August 31, 2022

Venue: In UAE and Japan, and Online

Organizer: Japan International Cooperation Center

Summary: The program supports UAE university students to enter MA courses offered in English at Japanese graduate schools. It provides students with Japanese cultural experiences, Japanese language course (online), study abroad seminars, study abroad counseling, and a visit to Japan etc. for 18 months from June 2022.

 

 

<May 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: Urasenke Chado Workshop & Experience

Date: May 31, 2022

Venue: Abu Dhabi Youth Hub

Organizer: Urasenke Abu Dhabi Study Group

 

<2>

Event: Japan Booth at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Date: May 23, 2022 May 29, 2022

Venue: ADNEC

Organizer: Embassy of Japan in the UAE, Japan Foundation

Summary: To introduce Japanese book and culture

 

<3>

Event: To attend the Arabian Travel Market

Date: May 9, 2022  May 12, 2022

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre

Organizer: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai office

Summary: Participation of JNTO in the Arabian Travel Market to promote inbound tourism.

 

 

<April 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: Ikebana Exhibition “Al mondeTo the sky in Abu Dhabi”

Date: April 1, 2022 December 31, 2022

Venue: On-line

Organizer: Kobayashi Yumi

Summary: https://sites.google.com/view/ikebana-exhibition/

 

 

<March 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: Webinar by Mr. Sou Fujimoto, Expo Site Design Producer for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan - "From Expo 2020 Dubai to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan: Architecture and Design Perspective"

Date: March 29, 2022

Venue: Online

Organizer: American University in Dubai, Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai

Summary: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbtyWXgI-r4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

<2>

Event: Kado & Chado Workshop Collaboration by Ohara School of Ikebana Dubai Abu Dhabi Official Study Group and Urasenke Abu Dhabi Study Group

Date: March 27, 2022 December 31, 200

Venue: Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation

Organizer: Ohara School of Ikebana Dubai Abu Dhabi Official Study Group

Summary: ikebaname@gmail.com

 

<3>

Event: KAORUKO Modern Japanese Flower Show

Date: March 24, 2022

Venue: Residence of Consul-General of Japan in Dubai

Organizer: KAORUKO, Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai

Summary:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CbrlUsipv4w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

<4>

Event: Japan Booth at Khalifa University Global Day

Date: March 23, 2022 

Venue: Khalifa University Main Campus

Organizer: Ahmed Mohammed Al Mazmi

Summary:

 

<5>

Event: Tea Ceremony In Dubai

Date: March 1927, 2022 

Venue: CHI-KA Alserkal Avenue,17th St- Al Quoz-Dubai

Organizer: Team Namazu

Summary: http://yoshikawano-namazu.com/

 

<6>

Event: Noh and Nabati, Gagaku and Oud

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the UAE  Regeneration Tree Project

Date: March 4, 2022

Venue: Dubai

Organizer: Public Interest Incorporated Association Hosho-Kai

 

<7>

Event: Noh and Nabati, Gagaku and Oud

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the UAE  Regeneration Tree Project

Date: March 2, 2022

Venue: Abu Dhabi

Organizer: Public Interest Incorporated Association Hosho-Kai

 

<8>

Event: Japanese Documentary Film Screening: Environmental Concern

Date: March 1, 2022 March 31, 2022

Venue: Online

Organizer: NHK World-JAPAN and Embassy of Japan in the UAE

Summary:  https://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/film_screening_3.html

 

<9>

Event: Urasenke Chado Workshop & Experience

Date: March to December, 2022  (18 workshops and experience sessions in 2022)

Venue: (Abu Dhabi) Ryokusui-an, Emirate Palace / Cultural Foundation

Organizer: Urasenke Abu Dhabi Study Group

Summary: teaabudhabi@gmail.com

 

 

<February 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: Dubai - Osaka Online Symposium

Date: February 22 to March 7, 2022

Venue: Online

Organizer: Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka Overseas Business Promotion Organization

 

<2>

Event: Japanese Words that Make Me Happy !”

Date: 13 Feb to March 2022

Venue: Online

Organizer: Embassy of Japan in the UAE and “Japanese Words that Make Me Happy!” Video Project Committee

Summaryhttps://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/ja_language_project.html

 

<3>

Event: the 8th Abu Dhabi Japan Economic Council

Date: February 1, 2022

Venue: The Palace Hotel 4 F, Yamabuki hall

Organizer: Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East

Summary: https://www.jccme.or.jp/

 

<4>

Event: Japanese Documentary Film Screening: Memorable Arts Creators & The Story of Dr. Tetsu Nakamura

Date: February 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022

Venue: Online

Organizer: NHK World-JAPAN and Embassy of Japan in the UAE

Summary:  https://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/film_screening_2.html

 

 

<January 2022>

 

 

<1>

Event: ADNOC Stem For Life Kumon Project “Count For Life”

Date: January 25, 2022 – June 30, 2022

Venue: Online

Organizer: ADNOC, JODCO, Kumon Institute of Education-Abu Dhabi

Summary: A platform to enhance math skills for school children.

 

<2>

Event: Abu Dhabi Japan Economic Council Sustainability Energy WG Infrastructure WG Joint Workshop

Date: January 11, 2022 – March 31, 2022

Organizer: Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East

Summary: https://www.jccme.or.jp/

 

<3>

Event: Japanese Documentary Film Screening ”10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki”

Date: January 4, 2022 – March 31, 2022

Venue: Online

Organizer: NHK World-JAPAN and Embassy of Japan in the UAE

Summary: https://www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/film_screening.html

 

<4>

Event: Massages to bridge Japan and the UAE: In the Celebration of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations (2022)

Date: January 4, 2022 -

Venue: Online

Organizer: Embassy of Japan in the UAE

Summary: https://www.facebook.com/JapanEmbUAE/

 

 

<December 2021>

 

 

Event: "Konichiwa x Marhaba: a Cultural Safari for Youth of Determination in the UAE and Japan"

Date: December 19, 2021 – March 27, 2022

Venue: Online (Abu Dhabi & Osaka)

Organizer: SEDRA Foundation / International Communication Center for Persons of Disabilities

Summary: Online cultural exchange programme among people of determinations in the UAE and Osaka

 

Cultural Events

18th December 2022
Japan Festival, the cultural finale to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Japan-UAE diplomatic relations was held

18th December 2022
Join us at "Japan Festival"

11th December 2022
Screening of Japanese animation film "Time of EVE: The Movie"

12th November 2022
6th Judo Japanese Ambassador’s Cup

4th October 2022
Japan Foundation opens application for grant scheme for fiscal year 2023

(Event day: October 11, 2022)
Lecture and Demonstration on Owari Cloisonne: A Japanese Traditional Art 

10th & 17th September 2022
Japanese Classic Film Screening 2022 

8th September 2022
Ambassador Isomata attended the grand opening ceremony of “Ocha Café Sakura" 

30th May 2022
Exhibition “Variation and Autonomy: The Prints of Contemporary Japanese Painters” will be held

23rd May 2022
Japan Booth at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022

26th April 2022
Application now open: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2023

18th April 2022
Application for “The 16th Japan International MANGA Award” is open! 

1st March 2022
Japanese Documentary Film Screening: Environmental Concern

28th February 2022
Android Opera “MIRROR” by SHIBUYA Keiichiro is performed for the first stage in the world at Dubai Expo

13th February 2022
Application Opens! Share Your Video Clip on “Japanese Words that Make Me Happy !”

1st February 2022
Japanese Documentary Film Screening: Memorable Arts Creators & The Story of Dr. Tetsu Nakamura

6th January 2022
New Year’s celebration in 2022 with Ambassador Isomata

4th January 2022
Massages to bridge Japan and the UAE: In the Celebration of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations (2022)

4th January 2022
Japanese Documentary Film Screening ”10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki” now available online !

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