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FORUM Highlight Event Highlight (Nov.-Dec.) |
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Preliminary Draw for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea/JapanThe major official event to lift the curtain on the 2002 World Cup
Tuesday 7th December
Hall A
From 19:00
Not open to the public
In the summer of 2002, the FIFA World Cup Finals come to Japan and South Korea. Before that, the participating nations must go through a long, grueling process of qualification. The Preliminary Draw for the qualifying rounds will be held in Hall A of the Tokyo International Forum on December 7th. This will decide the groupings for qualifying rounds in the six continental federations affiliated to FIFA (Asia, Africa, Oceania, North/Central America and the Caribbean, South America, and Europe). More than 4,000 people are due to attend the ceremony, including representatives from FIFA (the world soccer governing body) and the various regional federations, the Japan and South Korea Organizing Committees, the official sponsors, the world's media, and famous personalities from the soccer and sporting worlds. The Draw will attract great interest as the major official event to lift the curtain on the 2002 FIFA World Cup. (The draw for the Finals themselves will be held in South Korea in December 2001).
Inquiries: 2002 FIFA World Cup Japan Organizing Committee
Tel: 03-3589-2002
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6th NICAF International Contemporary Art Festival '99 Tokyo
5 days to witness the future of artResearchers from more than 50 countries will take part and exchange views on themes from fields of leading edge technology for the 21st century.
Wednesday 3rd (public holiday) - Sunday 7th November
Exhibition Hall
10:00-18:00 (5th -20:00 / 7th -16:00)
Admission: 1,500 yen (Ticket Pia advance purchase 900 yen) / Students (university-junior high school) 500 yen / Elementary school children free
* Pass-out system (multiple re-entry possible)
The NICAF Contemporary Art Festival was first held in 1992 with the aim of promoting modern art. It is now the biggest contemporary art fair in Asia, bringing together top-class art and artists from all over the world. A total of 438 galleries from 75 nations (including Japan) have taken part in the five NICAF Festivals to date. More than 1,500 artists have been represented by a massive total of 15,000 works. And around 380,000 visitors have passed through the NICAF doors so far. The 6th Festival, NICAF '99, is the first to be staged in the Tokyo International Forum. The content will be further enhanced, with 2,500 works of contemporary art rigorously selected from around the world, as well as the 1st Asian Gallery Meeting (Japan-South Korea Cultural Exchange Conference) as a related event. The festival will play an important role in new cultural exchanges and the issuance of artistic statements.
Inquiries:NICAF '99 Secretariat
Tel: 03-5473-7722
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Asia and Food: Photo exhibit by Hakuji Kubota
Huangtu Gaoyuan, ChinFriday 29th October - Friday 12th November
A GalleryAdmission: Adults/University students 500 yenIn the world today, there are up to 840 million people who can't even reach the minimum levels of nutrition necessary for survival. The situation is particularly grave in East Asia, where most regions could be said to face food problems. This exhibition of some 60 photographs by Magnum photographer Hakuji Kubota shows scenes of food production in these Asian countries. It will make us think how we can improve the food supply in the 21st century.
Inquiries: NHK Joho Network Inc. Tel: 03-5453-7360
Orchestrio Zurich Concert Performance '99
The Orchestrio ZurichMonday 1st November
Hall D
From 18:30
Invitation only (people who live or work in Chiyoda Ward)Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., a company with its Head Office in Marunouchi, is involved in a variety of social activities. One of these is its concerts for elderly, disabled, and other local residents. This concert will feature many well-known pieces like "Pictures at an Exhibition" and "The Sea in Spring", played by the Orchestrio Zurich from Switzerland. Variously dubbed the "smallest orchestra in the world" and the "biggest trio in the world", this is a string instrument trio consisting of Noriko Kawamura (violin), Walter Gieger (guitar), and Fumio Shiroto (contrabass), who perform classical music mainly in Zurich, Switzerland.
Inquiries: Social Environment Department., Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Tel: 03-3287-5780
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Wiener Virtuosen
Tuesday 9th November
Hall CFrom 19:00
Tickets: S - 8,000 yen / A - 6,000 yen / B - 4,000 yen (tax included)Wiener Virtuosen is an ensemble mainly consisting of principle musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, led by its Concert Master Rainer Honeck. The ensemble has maintained a high profile ever since it was formed in 1990, releasing several albums to date. Its superb performances, bringing a taste of the best from the Vienna Phil, has received attention and high praise all round.
Wiener VirtuosenInquiries:Musik Leben Tel: 03-5458-7777
"Ecosnail", the mascot character of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Environmental Protection
Earth Forum '99TMonday 15th November
Hall C
From 13:30
Admission: FreeThe Forum is in two sections, the first being a lecture on the theme "Energy and the Environment of Tokyo" (Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Shintaro Ishihara), followed by a panel discussion (including Keio University Graduate School Professor Yoichi Kaya, Kent Gilbert, and Kanna Kozu). The participants will discuss how we should consume and supply energy in future, in line with the basic rationale of the "Tokyo Energy Vision" set out by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at the end of fiscal 1998.
Inquiries: Environmental Planning Office, Bureau of Environmental Protection, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tel: 03-5388-3417
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Yosui Inoue Concert
Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th November
Hall A
18th 12:00 / 19th 09:00
Tickets: All seats reserved / S - 7,875 yen, A - 6,300 yen (tax included).One of Japan's best singers, an outstanding melody maker, and a peerless poet (to quote the words of Ichiro Enokido), Yosui Inoue has always been at the top of Japan's popular music world. On July 28th he released his much-awaited compilation album "Golden Best". Now he makes a long-awaited live appearance in Hall A of the Tokyo International Forum, armed with his fine melodies and singing voice, and an abiding popularity across the generations.
Inquiries: Tomorrow House Tel: 03-5410-9999
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Ballet Cristina Hoyos
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th November, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th December Hall C
Nov. 18th-19th, Dec. 4th 19:00 / Dec. 5th 14:00
Tickets: S - 11,000 yen / A - 9,000 yen / B - 7,000 yen / C - 5,000 yen
Active worldwide as a talented young flamenco dancer, Hoyos starred alongside Antonio Gades in the film "Blood Wedding", then formed her own ballet company in 1989. Since then, she has succeeded in giving the first ever flamenco performance at the Paris Opera, performed at the Opening Ceremony for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, and received the Spanish State Award of Honor in the same year, among many others. In Japan, too, she gave captivating performances in 1992, 1993, 1995, and 1997, winning standing ovations wherever she went. Now, after a two-year gap, she's back again.
Cristina HoyosInquiries: Kambara Music Office Tel: 03-3586-8771 @
Miyabigoto Exhibition "The Cube"
Image of the Miyabigoto Exhibition "The Cube"Friday 19th November
Lobby Gallery
From 10:00
Admission: Free12th-century Kamo-no-Chomei, seeking to end his days as a hermit, created his own "cube" as a self-assembly type den. The "Cube" is the origin of all spatial relations and a dimension for the 21st century. This exhibition, the 5th display of works by the Nihon Miyabigoto Club, tackles the original issue of "bringing out the individuality and beauty in things", the theme and main purpose of "miyabigoto". The interior of the white cubes is colored with these various expressions.
Inquiries: Nihon Miyabigoto Club Tel: 03-3798-3737
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"Never Lose Confidence and Hope - Cancer Network" Symposium
Tuesday 23rd November (Labor Thanksgiving Day)
Hall C
14:00-18:00
Admission: 3,500 yen"YYou suffer a recurrence of cancer. You're told it's terminal and there's no definite cure. So you take the anti-cancer treatment because they say that's all there is." How should we take treatment without giving up or losing hope in such a difficult situation? Experts in fundamental and clinical medicine take on strategies for treating recurrent spreading cancer, addressing each site of metastasis separately. There is a lot of interest in this Symposium, not only from patients and their families but also from those engaged in the medical treatment of progressive cancer. We very much hope you will attend.
Launch of a network linking patients, relatives, and medical personnel, aiming for finely tailored options for treatment with emphasis on the individuality of each case.A mini-concert by volunteers. Tickets available from Ticket Pia (03-5237-9999) from September 26th.Inquiries: Asami, Okuno Neuro-Radiation Clinic, Yayoikai Medical Corporation Tel: 048-527-3790 @
Cup Star Presents Takuro Yoshida Live '99 - 20th Century Send-Off Party -
Thursday 24th November
Hall A
From 19:00
Admission: 8,000 yen (all seats reserved)Takuro Yoshida has built an unquestioned standing in the folk world, with his explosive debut followed by a string of hits. He appears to have more vitality than ever now, and his nationwide tour, perhaps the culmination of his musical activity to date, at last kicks off this autumn. His last appearance in Tokyo this year will be on November 24th. Let's see what sort of 20th Century Send-Off Party he has in store!
Inquiries: Flipside Tel: 03-3470-9999
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Soloptimist Japan Foundation 20th Anniversary Rally
Last year's rally in FukuokaMonday 29th November
Hall A
From 10:00
Not open to the publicThe Soloptimist Japan Foundation, supported by soloptimists in Japan, is an international service organization consisting of women who are active in the business world or work in specialist professions. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, more than 4,000 soloptimists around the country are expected to attend. The event will include an awards ceremony ("Youth Volunteer Award", "Women's Improvement Award", "Social Contribution Award", and others) and a commemorative lecture.
Inquiries:Soloptimist Japan Foundation Tel: 075-341-8825
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International Forum on Engineering Education "Kansei and Education"
Scene from a very lively Forum (1st Forum)Monday 29th November
Hall C
13:00
Admission: Free
Lecture and discussion / Hayao Kawai, Junichi Nishizawa, Koharu Kisaragi, othersHosted by the Conference on the International Forum on Engineering Education, an engineering education research centre based in the Nippon Institute of Technology that conducts practical research and engineering education throughout the sequence of junior high school, technical college, university, and postgraduate college. A Forum in the "Kansei" (Sensitivity) series. The theme for this 3rd Forum is "Kansei and Education". It will examine how we can improve education to enhance sensitivity and nurture rich human qualities.
Inquiries: Conference on the International Forum on Engineering Education Tel: 0480-33-7512
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International Year of Older Persons 1999 Beethoven "Symphony No. 9" Concert
The joy of singing for the elderly!
- A choir of 700 older persons sing out for the ripeness of life! -Sunday 5th December
Hall A
From 15:00
Tickets: S - 4,000 yen (reserved) / A - 3,000 yen (reserved) / B - 2,000 yen (unreserved)
Conductor: Naozumi Yamamoto
Orchestra: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Choir leader: Seiji Kojima
Soprano: Mari Midorikawa, Alto: Naoko Ihara, Tenor: Kazuo Kobayashi,Baritone: Toshimitsu Kimura
Organizers: Older Persons Tokyo Cooperative, United Nations PR CentreThe Older Persons Tokyo Cooperative "No. 9" Choir marked its debut on December 8th last year, evoking great emotion and response. This year, the International Year of Older Persons, a 700-strong choir will sing under the guidance of conductor Naozumi Yamamoto. "Willingness is the only qualification!", they say. Choir members aged 20 to 92 will present a night of unforgettable emotion.
Inquiries: Older Persons Tokyo Cooperative "No. 9" Secretariat Tel: 03-5940-0731 @
Symphony No. 9 "Choral" and Piano Concerto No. 5 "The Emperor"
Scene from last year's performanceWednesday 8th December
Hall A
From 18:50
ickets: Royal seats (special seats) 12,000 yen / Royal seat pair 18,000 yen / S - 6,500 yen / Unreserved seats 4,500 yen / Junior (junior high school age or below) 2,600 yen (tax included)The highly regarded "Great Artists in Japan" Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hiroshi Kumagaya, was specially formed from top performers who are active in the front line of the musical scene. Its refined, weighty sound, combined with the magnificent harmony between the professional Tokyo Mixed Voice Choir and the Beethoven's Ninth Choral Society, will surely stir up passions in the hearts of all those lucky enough to hear it.
Inquiries: Sido Musical Planning Co., Ltd. Tel: 03-3465-6115 @
1999 Exhibition of Pictures by Disabled Children on the Movement to Promote Employment for the Disabled
Scene from last year's exhibitionThursday 16th - Monday 20th December
A Gallery
From 09:30 (16th: from 14:30)
Admission: FreeThe aim of the Exhibition of Pictures by Disabled Children is to deepen understanding of and interest in the employment of the disabled among employers and society in general, and also to urge for a spirit of vocational independence among the disabled. Entries were invited from disabled children all over Japan, then the best works were selected, commended, and will be exhibited as part of the Movement to Promote Employment for the Disabled being conducted all over the country. We look forward to welcoming a large number of visitors to this exhibition.
Inquiries: Japan Association for Employment of the Disabled Tel: 03-5400-1620
