[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japanese Cultural Week Continues in Caracas

The Embassy of Japan is pleased to present the Cultural Week of Japan in Caracas 2017 on March 11th at the Banco del Libro, in Altamira Sur, Caracas.

Here we write the schedule that will be followed during the week, so you do not miss any activity.
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japanese Culture in Venezuela
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japanese Culture in Venezuela
10:00 Inauguration. Word of the Ambassador. 
10:30 Conference "The United States-Japan Reconciliation Process". Lecturer: Professor Norbert Molina (CEAA-ULA).
11:30 Lecture "Japanese Experience in Urban Solid Waste Management: Creation of a Society Immersed in the Cycle of Materials through the 3R's and its application in Venezuela". Lecturer: Ms. Miriam Suárez (AVEXJA-JICA)
12:30 Conference on "History of Baseball of Japan" by Mr. Gerónimo Maneiro
13:30 Lecture by Mr. Pedro Guerrero: "Influence of Anime in Venezuela" and possible encounter with cosplayers and otaku.
14:30 Lecture and costume show by Mr. Edwin Chávez "Godzilla" (the story of this Japanese anime character, the development of character to symbol, and how is the elaboration of costumes.)
15:30 Kangeki DJ: Conversation with Presentation and musical set of Mr. Rafael Frías: "Black and Afro-Caribbean Music and its Influence in Japan."
[Erwin Miyasaka]: A Japanese Tradition
[Erwin Miyasaka]: A Japanese Tradition
12:30 "How to be an Independent Manga Author (Mangaka)", manga style drawing workshop by Sergio Almendro, illustrator.
13:30 "Guilarte Designs: origami is also worn. Decorative design and accessories based on origami."
14:30 Workshop "How to learn the Japanese language" given by Ms. Asami Nogusa
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japan in Venezuela
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japan in Venezuela
10:30 “GO (strategy game)” workshop by the Venezuelan Association of Go.
11:30 - 16:30 “GO” Tournament "Japan Ambassador Cup."

All events have no cost, so the Venezuelan-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Culture, and its president, [Erwin Miyasaka], invite you to be part of this cultural exchange.

By [Erwin Miyasaka].

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