JAPAN400 PLYMOUTH PROGRAMME OF EVENTS...26 Sept 14.00 - 16.00 Doing Business with Japan Royal...

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Contents Welcome to Japan400 Plymouth!

Join us in this celebration of two island nations on opposite sides of the world coming together in a moment of sharing, a history of exchange, and a future of friendship. The Japanese characters in our logo - ‘日英 [Nichi-Ei, Japan-England]’ - are designed by Britain-based Japanese master calligrapher Yukki Yaura. They graphically illustrate that Japan400 Plymouth is all about connections, between the UK and Japan. It is also about connections right here. The festivities taking place from 26 September to 1 October and beyond, are made possible because of the efforts of so many people coming together, devoting their talents and directing their interests to create something distinctive.

The little-known tale of John Saris, captain of The Clove, and his journey four-hundred years ago is an epic one. From his voyage around Africa to Yemen, through the Spice Islands to Japan to his encounter with Tokugawa leyasu, the most renowned of samurai warriors who pacified the great lords of the Mikado’s realm:

it exemplifies a vintage age of globalisation, when tall ships set sail from and returned to Plymouth. This is the story that Japan400 Plymouth invites you to share; and to continue to expand.

Six months ago, Plymouth, this city of some 250,000, was almost cut off from the rest of England due to the winter storms. But six months on, a tall ship will recreate - to the day - the homecoming of Saris to England on 27 September 1614 into Plymouth, the gateway of the world to England and of Britain to the world.

Japan might be geographically distant, but it is actually here, inspiring people in all that they do – in study, business, the arts, music and film, in what they eat, speak, wear, and in imagining the kind of world they would like to live in. Discover Japan, try it, explore it, savour it!

On behalf of the Japan400 Plymouth team, I convey our warmest wishes to you. We hope you enjoy Japan400 Plymouth.

お楽しみに！Dr. Jonathan D. Mackintosh lecturer in World History

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www.plymouth.ac.uk/jp400 www.plymouth.ac.uk/jp400#jp400 #jp400

ジャパン４００年プリマスへ、ようこそ！

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Date Time Title Venue Page26 Sept 14.00 - 16.00 Doing Business with Japan Royal Western Yacht club 1227 Sept 13.00 - 14.00 Homecoming of The Clove Sutton Harbour 927 Sept 14.00 - 17.00 The Clove open to public Sutton Harbour 927 Sept 10.00 - 17.00 The Japan Fair Sutton Harbour & The Barbican 527 Sept 10.00 - 17.00 Plymouth Seafood Festival Sutton Harbour & The Barbican 528 Sept 10.00 - 15.00 The Clove open to public Sutton Harbour 928 Sept 10.00 - 17.00 Plymouth Seafood Festival Sutton Harbour & The Barbican 528 Sept 13.00 - 14.00 Play It Again - Konnichiwa Kernow! Youth

PerformanceWest Hoe Park 7

28 Sept 10.00 - 17.00 Global Japan culture Showcase Plymouth Guildhall 728 Sept 10.00 - 17.00 Manga! Anime! Illustration! Plymouth Guildhall 729 Sept 09.00 - 16.00 Primary Partnership conference Plymouth University 1029 Sept 13.00 - 19.00 Maritime Synergies International

SymposiumPlymouth University 9

30 Sept 10.00 - 16.00 Turning Japanese by learning Japanese Plymouth University 1130 Sept 19.00 - 21.00 Keynote lecture: Timon Screech Plymouth University 9

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The Japan FairSutton Harbour & the Barbican, Plymouth27 September 10.00-17.00 (stalls continue to Sunday 28 September) Free admission

• learn from the masters, with cooking demonstrations featuring celebrity chef Peter Gorton, sushi chef Dan from Goto Sushi, and special guest Yoshinori Ishii of Michelin star restaurant Umu.

• Visit the Japan400 Plymouth stall, situated at the corner of Quay Square facing The Clove, and sample varieties of Japanese sake brought to you by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

• Taste for yourself a feast of Japanese flavours at various food stalls.

• Enjoy entertainment for the whole family in Quay Square, including:

- the Homecoming of The Clove and official proceedings (13.00-14.00),

- Hibiki Ichikawa playing the shamisen (three-stringed banjo) and Akari Mochizuki, traditional folk singer,

- Kagemusha Taiko drumming, - The Ronin-Kai Plymouth Kendo club, - Odoro! Dance! with the cornwall and Devon

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Plymouth Seafood Festival 2014Sutton Harbour & the Barbican, Plymouth 27 – 28 September 10.00-17.00 Free admission

• Sample and buy from a market of specialist seafood stalls.

• Discover more about the big blue with a sea-themed crafts and awareness area.

• Pick up new skills at the cookery Theatre on The Parade area of the Barbican, with local and regional chefs demonstrating seafood dishes.

• Get the kids involved with puppet shows and face painting in Quay Square.

Experience the full variety and joy of Japanese cuisine as Japan400 Plymouth blends the flavours of the East with the bounty of the South West.

While many are familiar with sushi and sukiyaki, recent years have seen the full breadth of Japanese cuisine appreciated globally – becoming known for its sumptuous flavours, entrancing traditions, exquisite designs, and its focus upon fresh, seasonal produce.

Seasonality sits at the heart of Japanese cuisine, with a core value being to make use of yama no sachi and umi no sachi - the ‘treasures of the mountains’ and the ‘treasures of the sea’.

While the South West may be a little short on mountains, there are few places in the United Kingdom that rival the region’s reputation for seafood.

Get a taste of how the bounty of the South West lends itself to Japanese cuisine by joining us to celebrate Japanese food and flavours.

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Play it Again - Konnichiwa KernowWest Hoe Park Sunday 28 September 13.00-14.00

We are delighted to welcome the Play it Again drama troupe. Based in liskeard, they will bring the power of live theatre in an interactive theatre experience that tells the tale of John Saris’ expedition to Japan. Produced and performed by the troupe, it promises to be a high-energy event.

Booking essential. Free admission. Please contact [email protected] for further details.

Global Japan Culture ShowcasePlymouth Guildhall Sunday 28 September 10.00-17.00 Free admission

celebrate both traditional and modern Japanese culture through a showcase of performances and displays, and experience for yourself through interactive workshops. There’ll be something for everyone and every age, including: taiko drumming; bujutsu (martial arts in various forms); chadō (the ‘way of tea’, tea ceremony); a kitsuke fashion show featuring the intricate skill of dressing in traditional kimono and tying obi belts; origami paper folding and much more.

Manga! Anime! Illustration!Plymouth Guildhall Sunday 28 September 10.00-17.00 Free admission

Manga comics are highly regarded as one of Japan’s most important exports, so much so that in 2005, the Gaimushō (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) made it into a key plank of international foreign policy - manga gaikō (diplomacy through manga comics).

• Explore Japanese illustration, both traditional and contemporary.

• Tour the marvels of manga in the Embassy of Japan’s Manga Jiman exhibition.

• let loose your artistic talents in an array of workshops and activities for people of all ages.

Uchiwa Competition

The uchiwa is a traditional Japanese fan, popular especially at summer matsuri festivals. Pick up your own uchiwa fan for free from our Japan400 Plymouth stall in Quay Square during the Japan Fair. These fans feature traditional ancient Japanese masks and you can enter our prize draw by tweeting @plymuni with your #uchiwaselfie photo. Terms and conditions apply: visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/jp400

With Japan400 Plymouth you will have the opportunity to not only observe and discuss Japanese culture, but also get involved and experience it first hand. We have workshops and events aimed at bringing everything from samurai warriors to Street Fighter, sushi to Studio Ghibli, to the heart of Plymouth.

Get involved – take part in workshops for all ages where you can learn about, and engage with, Japanese art, culture and cuisine.

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Homecoming of The CloveSutton Harbour, PlymouthSaturday 27 September 13.00-14.00 Free admission

See the past sail into the present as we re-create The Clove’s homecoming to Sutton Harbour. Join the celebrations with ceremonies to mark Saris’ homecoming and affirm Anglo-Japanese relations. Greet The Clove as it arrives and watch the formal ceremony. Walk the decks of the historic vessel and meet captain Saris himself as we bring history to life.

The ship is open to the public from 14.00-17.00 on Saturday 27 and 10.00-15.00 on Sunday 28 September.

Maritime Synergies Symposium

Plymouth University, Roland Levinsky Building, Monday 29 September 13.00-19.00

Join this half-day event that brings together world-leading scholars and top-level specialists as they discuss Anglo-Japanese relations. With a special focus on maritime co-operation, the symposium will feature three expert panels focusing upon history, resources, and security respectively. This event is hosted by Plymouth University and the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, which plays a central role in promoting closer links between the UK and Japan. We are pleased to welcome them to the South West in our exploration of this important relationship.

Booking essential. Free admission. RSVP by 12 September to [email protected]

The royal commissionJohn Saris, captain of The Clove, set sail for Japan in 1611 with a commission from King James I to establish formal relations with the Shogun. Saris was successful. He returned in 1614, landing in Plymouth on 27 September with gifts and a Vermillion Seal letter (Shuinjō) from the Shogun to King James I, which granted the English permission to live and trade throughout Japan.

2014 - Four hundred years later to the day, the Homecoming of The CloveA tall ship will sail into Sutton Harbour on 27 September to commemorate the historic homecoming of The Clove 400 years ago. This re-enactment is the centrepiece of Japan400 Plymouth, an international event that celebrates the historic and cultural links binding the United Kingdom and Japan.

Celebrating Anglo-Japanese relationsJapan400 Plymouth highlights Plymouth’s place on the map and positions Plymouth University as a modern gateway with its expanding presence and excellent reputation in world and maritime history.

Explore Anglo-Japanese relations through the centuries and join us in a celebration of maritime history.

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Japan400 Plymouth Keynote LecturePlymouth University, Roland Levinsky Building, Tuesday 30 September 19.00-21.00

‘Japan400 and Plymouth: Why 1614 matters in 2014’

Professor Timon Screech will deliver the Japan400 Plymouth Keynote lecture, narrating the fascinating story that saw England and Japan come together. Explore the multi-fold legacy The Clove’s voyage has bestowed to us all, shaped for you by a world-leading scholar in the study of Early Modern Japan.

Timon Screech is Professor of Art and Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of london, and is the co-Director of Japan400 celebrations in 2013.

Booking essential. Tickets £6.60, Concessions £4.50, Free to Friends of Peninsula Arts. Contact Peninsula Arts Box Office: [email protected]

Professor Timon Screech

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Turning Japanese by Learning JapanesePlymouth UniversityTuesday 30 September 10.00-16.00

Familiarise yourself with the nuances of Japanese honorific address. Get to grips with hiragana and katakana. Start to learn one of the 1,800 characters you need to read and write Japanese. Practise everyday greetings. Begin your journey learning the fascinating language that is Nihongo.

Japan400 Plymouth is pleased to welcome Mr. crispin chambers, Head of Japanese at Tavistock college. crispin will offer a series of Japanese language taster workshops for Plymouth University students and the general public.

Free admission. Please contact [email protected] for further details.

Young Artists & Writers CompetitionThe Bramley Legacy in Pictures and Poetry

The Bramley apple is associated with all sorts of delicious recipes. In the UK we make pies and crumbles and in Japan they make sweets and a whole range of treats.

Your challenge: all young people (5 to 18) are invited to submit a poem or illustration about the Bramley Apple Story. Submissions will be judged by Mrs celia Steven, whose ancestors developed the first Bramley apples.

With Japan400 Plymouth you’ll not only have opportunities to experience the sights, sounds, textures and flavours of Japan; you’ll also be able to engage with them on a deeper level – with workshops and events that will allow you to share your knowledge with others.

Take part in a range of Japanese-themed activities across a number of different events, not only developing new skills and knowledge, but also learning how to introduce others to Japanese arts, language and even some of the more eccentric aspects of Japanese culture.

Primary Partnership Conference and Japan Society Southwest Teachers’ Resource WorkshopPlymouth University Monday 29 September 09.00-16.00

• Be inspired by this programme of talks and workshops designed for primary and secondary teachers from across the South West.

• Bring Japan into your curriculum and classroom with these ideas and teaching resources created by The Japan Society.

• Try a Japanese dish, with lunch catered by the JTJ Academy Kitchen (led by Peter Gorton).

Booking essential. Primary schools free, secondary schools £10. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

All schools are invited to participate in the many activities for students and teachers, providing a rich source of resources for a creative curriculum.

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• Win one of a range of exciting prizes including a stay at the De Vere Venues Orchard Hotel in Nottingham.

• The best poems and illustrations will be featured on the Japan400 Plymouth website.

• Closing date for submission is Friday 19 December 2014.

• Please email [email protected] for further details.

Senbazuru (1000 Folded Cranes)South West Students’ Project

All students across the South West are invited to fold one paper crane and send it to us. The crane is a symbol of good luck in Japan. When hundreds and thousands of paper cranes are folded (origami) and threaded together – the senbazuru – they symbolise the hopes of all the people that contributed to it, and the community coming together.

If you would like to participate, please email [email protected] for further details. We will provide you with an explanation of the senbazuru story, instructions on how to prepare and fold the paper, and directions on how to return the cranes. We will then assemble all the cranes we receive into one giant senbazuru sculpture.

Closing date to return the cranes is Friday 19 September 2014.


Doing Business with JapanRoyal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth 26 September 2014 14.00-16.00

The event aims to:

• Set this in context with the region’s wider economic strategy and local infrastructure developments,

• Showcase successful examples of inward investment and export opportunities,

• Highlight critical success factors, for example, culture and etiquette for doing business with Japan,

• Provide a forum for like-minded businesses to network and share experiences,

• Offer an opportunity for businesses to influence key decision and policy makers,

• Outline the support available to businesses.

Booking essential. Free admission. Please contact [email protected] for further details.

As part of the wider Japan400 Plymouth celebration, this event is aimed at supporting and developing inward investment and export opportunities between the South West, United Kingdom and Japan.

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novel-in-verse, Dust of Eden (Albert Whitman, 2014). An Associate Professor at Temple University, Japan, she will discuss what it means to write for a Western Anglophone audience. Andrew Brewerton (Professor of Fine Art at Shanghai University) is the author of several lauded volumes of poetry and also a world-renowned expert on the subject of glass. He will discuss the translations of his poetry into Italian and what happened when his recent book, Glass Tantra, was published in china.

Booking essential. Free admission. Contact Peninsula Arts Box Office: [email protected]

Short FICTION LaunchPlymouth University Tuesday 21 October 12.30-1.30

Join Editors, Anthony caleshu and Tom Vowler, for the launch of the eighth issue of ‘the visual literary journal’ Short FIcTION. Showcasing the best new fiction alongside bespoke illustration, the journal has featured writers from around the world and writers in translation since its first issue. In collaboration with Japan400 Plymouth, the journal is looking forward to introducing fiction writer, poet and translator Mariko Nagai to the Plymouth International Book Festival. The recipient of numerous awards, including two Pushcart Prizes, Ms Nagai’s work has appeared widely in both Japan and the West, with publications including the story collection, Georgic (2010, long listed for the Frank O’ connor Short Fiction Award; winner of the USA Book News’ Best Books Awards).

Free admission. Visit www.plymouthinternationalbookfestival.com for further details.

Japan Film SeriesScreenings: Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University 6th, 13th, 20th October 2014

Animation, violence and a distinctive exploration of intimacy and the everyday – Japanese cinema has had a transformative influence on the global film industry. Experience films specially selected to tempt you into this celluloid world.

• 6 October - Ran (1985), directed by Akira Kurosawa - 19.00

• 13 October - The Wind Rises (2013), directed by Hayao Miyazaki - 19.00

• 20 October - Ring (1998), directed by Hideo Nakata - 20.00

Booking essential. Tickets £6.60, concessions £4.50, free to Friends of Peninsula Arts. Contact Peninsula Arts Box Office: [email protected]

Translating Cultures: Audience AwarenessPlymouth UniversityMonday 20 October 18.00-19.30

This event is a collaboration between Plymouth International Book Festival and Japan400 Plymouth. It is supported by Plymouth University’s Institute for cultural and creative Innovation and the Internationalization Fund. Featured is a panel discussion with celebrated Japanese author, Mariko Nagai, and President of Plymouth college of Art, Andrew Brewerton, chaired by Jamie Edgecombe. This panel will explore the difficulties writers and translators have when writing for audiences of different cultures. Ms Nagai has published several lauded books of fiction, poetry, and most recently a

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We will celebrate this dramatic event by welcoming the arrival of an 112-foot historic sailing ship into Sutton Harbour. In addition, we will also highlight Plymouth’s special role in this adventure in a week-long programme of activities to showcase Anglo-Japanese history, culture, language, business, youth and food.

The inspiration for the Japan400 Plymouth came from the History subject team at Plymouth University. Over the last five years, the University has developed a research and teaching expertise of international standing in World History, including specialisations in modern Japan, the Indian Sub-continent, and pre-modern maritime exploration. It was a desire to share their passion for the history and culture of the Pacific region that encouraged the History team to spearhead the Japan400 events. It is an enthusiasm shared across the University. Japan400 Plymouth tangibly demonstrates the importance of Japan to academics in History, English, Architecture, Art and Design, Geography, Marine Science and Engineering, to name a few.

Above all Japan400 Plymouth is about engagement and partnership across the city, the South West region and internationally. Partners in the festival include Plymouth city council, regional businesses and industries, charities dealing with youth and socially disadvantaged groups, local community groups, academic and philanthropic organisations of international importance and national embassies. Japan400 Plymouth highlights the vision of Plymouth University to act as a gateway to the world, and its spirit to explore the new challenges that contact and exploration bring.

On behalf of the School of Humanities and Performing Arts, and the University, I invite you to enjoy the celebrations.

Dr. Elizabeth Tingle Head of School of Humanities and Performing Arts

A warm welcome to Japan400 Plymouth. In 1614, Plymouth witnessed the homecoming of the vessel The Clove, after its historic voyage to Japan which founded Anglo-Japanese trade relations and began a long history of interaction between the nations.

To our sponsors for their generous support and for making Japan400 Plymouth possible.


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Japan400 Plymouth!

As British Ambassador in Tokyo, and a native of Plymouth, I am delighted to be able to support the Japan400 Plymouth project.little appreciated until this event, Plymouth and the South West have made important appearances in the story of Anglo-Japanese friendship since its beginning four centuries ago. As Japan400 Plymouth will demonstrate, they are poised to play an important role in the enhancement of this crucial relationship to the United Kingdom in the 21st century.

Initiated out of Plymouth University, the project promotes academic exchange and excellence, with special reference to the maritime world, its history, resources, and security.

It enhances regional inward investment to showcase the talent, expertise, and business opportunities which the South West has to offer.

A special focus on young people invites them to embrace their heritage of maritime exploration, a spirit which led to Anglo-Japanese contact four hundred years ago, and an inspiration to open a world of opportunity.

Most importantly, its aspiration to bring communities together in cultural sharing promises to generate a legacy of global curiosity and international friendship.

As a native of Devon, who knows and loves its moors, its people, and its coast, it is with special feeling that I wish this project great success. I hope that others will join me in embracing this opportunity and lending their support to Japan400 Plymouth.

Tim Hitchens HM Ambassador to Japan

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