FORUM PREVIEW MAR.-APR. 2002
MAREAPRE2002
54th General Convention and Lecture Meeting of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Start of a new chapter in women's medicine
Sat. 6th - Tue. 9th April Hall A, B, C, others 09:00-18:00 Public Lecture only (Apr. 6th, Reception Hall, 14:30-17:00) open to the public (admission free)

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The 54th General Convention and Lecture Meeting of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a national organization of obstetricians and gynecologists, will be held over four days from April 6th to 9th in the Tokyo International Forum (Halls A, B, C and elsewhere). The parent organizations of this Society were the Japan Association of Gynecology, established in 1902, and the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, founded in 1915. In 1949, these two organizations brought their long and glittering histories to an end with a constructive dissolution, merging to create the new Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Including its two forerunners, the Society therefore boasts a history of one century. Its progress mirrors the history of development of women's medicine in Japan. But now, as the new century gets underway, the world around us is in a state of upheaval. And the fields of medicine and health care are no exceptions. Now, more than ever, the Society is required to make positive efforts towards self-reform, aiming to adapt to the trends of the new era while retaining the achievements of the past as a special asset. At this year's General Convention and Lecture Meeting, the Society will intensify examination and research on problems related to women's health and happiness today, and what needs to be done in this respect. There will be a highly varied program including lectures, a symposium, a lifelong training program, and an international workshop.

Inquiries: Department of Obstetrics, Nippon Medical School
Tel: 03-5814-6212

Philip Morris Art Awards 2002: First Move
Supporting the "international debut" of young artists
Sat. 27th April - Mon. 6th May (to be confirmed) Exhibition Hall (2) 11:00-19:00 * Closes at 15:00 on May 1 (Thu.) and 16:00 on May 6 (Mon.)Admission: Free

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photoThe New York P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, where the award winners will exhibit their works
The purpose of the Philip Morris Art Awards is to discover the talent of young artists and support their debuts on the international stage. In all, around 4,000 artists have participated so far in the 1st Awards held in 1996, the 2nd Awards in 1998, and the 3rd Awards in 2000. The process for the 4th Philip Morris Art Awards 2002 was started in June 2001, attracting more than 1,000 entries from talented young artists. Entry was open to all artists between the ages of 20 and 40 who are active in Japan. Works were invited in four categories: Group A (2-dimensional art), Group B (3-dimensional art), Group C (installations), and Group D (video, films, and media art). The artists selected at the 1st screening stage in December 2001 will be presented at the Philip Morris Art Awards 2002 at the Tokyo International Forum this April. Artists selected at the final screening stage will be divided into 7 Award Winners and 1 Grand Prix Winner. These winners have been promised a chance to exhibit their works in the Group Exhibition at the New York P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center (P.S.1/MoMA). This, a facility related to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), boasts the longest history of any contemporary art center. Come and feel the breath of new art in Tokyo this spring!

Inquiries: Philip Morris Art Awards Office
Tel: 03-3405-8332

Charity Festival in Tokyo
Culture & Public Entertainment Performance for Peace For the recovery of New York and relief for the people of Afghanistan
Sat. 30th March Hall C 14:00 Admission: Free
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The terrorist attacks on the USA last September have had repercussions all over the world. To honor those who lost their lives in the attacks, the Tokyo International Forum will host a charity concert as a prayer for lasting peace, both for the recovery of New York City and relief for the people of Afghanistan. A secondary aim is to encourage the independence of women in Afghanistan. Part of the participation fee for groups taking part in the concert, together with donations collected from the audience, will be donated to the surviving families of the victims, refugee aid for Afghan refugees, and support for women's independence in Afghanistan. Two donation boxes (labeled "USA" and "Afghanistan") will be placed in the Hall. It is hoped that many people will understand and support this as a volunteer activity for making an international contribution inside Japan.

Promoter: Charity Festival in Tokyo Organizing Committee (Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd., Nippon Express Co., Ltd.)
Support: Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd., American Embassy, UNICEF Association of Japan, Japan-US Society, American Airlines, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, United Airlines, JAL
Cooperation: Yasuda Music Office

Inquiries: Charity Festival in Tokyo Organizing Committee
Tel: 03-3573-9350





Let's Go To The Forest! National Fair 2002
Sat. 23rd - Sun. 24th MarchExhibition Hall23rd - 11:00, 24th - 10:00Admission free / No restriction on entry or exit

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Scene from last year's event
Forests cover two-thirds of Japan's land area. They are a source of immeasurable benefit: they preserve the land, foster water resources, conserve the natural environment, and help to prevent global warming. But today, there is a shortage of people working in the forestry industry to look after these forests. The aim of "Let's Go To The Forest! National Fair 2002" will be to help people understand or experience the excellence of forests and the attraction of living and working in forests. At the same time, it will attempt to find new people to work in forestry, as well as promoting the use of thinnings as a contribution to environmental protection.
O "A Fair for Seeing, Touching, Experiencing"c includes a lot of enjoyable shows and attractions, including artworks made of wood, games, and more. Appearing: Puppet Theatre / Kawasemi-Za, Kids' Attraction / The Moomin Family, live show and talk / Yumi Kimura (23rd only) "Sen-to Chihiro no Kami-kakushi", and others
O "Forest Counseling Corner"

Inquiries: Let's Go To The Forest! National Fair 2002 Secretariat
Tel: 03-5446-6891

12th Symposium and 8th Public Seminar of the Research Council for Protection Against Solar UV Radiation
Fri. 8th - Sat. 9th Mar.Hall D 8th - Symposium "The Pros and Cons of Solar UV Radiation" 10:00 / 9th - Public Seminar "What You Should Know About Solar UV Radiation" 13:30 Admission: Symposium - Members 3,000 yen, Non-members 5,000 yen / Seminar - Free

Solar energy is responsible for nurturing life on earth and helping us live healthy lives. But the recent increase in solar UV radiation due to the depletion of the ozone layer is causing grave environmental problems. The Research Council for Protection Against Solar UV Radiation was launched in 1991 as a voluntary group of scientists, to consider how best to approach this situation and how to pass the results on to society. Look forward to two days packed with knowledge on solar UV radiation and its profound relationship with health and beauty.

Inquiries: Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Osaka University
Tel: 06-6879-3031
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Symbol of the Research Council for Protection Against Solar UV Radiation


REGTEC2002
Mon. 4th - Tue. 5th Mar. Exhibition Hall (1) 4th - 10:00-17:30 / 5th - 10:00-16:00 Admission free

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Scene from last year's event
REGTEC2002, promoted by the New Energy & Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), provides an arena for presenting the results of research on new technology for the future. This time, results and final evaluation will be given for 43 R&D projects of the Regional Revival Consortium (funded and subsidized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry since fiscal 1997) that were completed in fiscal 2001. There will also be an exhibition of projects completed so far, success story presentations on 4 of the projects that have been commercialized to date, and a panel discussion.

Inquiries: REGTEC2002 Secretariat
Tel: 03-3987-9419 Fax: 03-3981-1536
http://www.nedo.go.jp


90th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Urological Association
Wed. 17th - Sat. 20th Apr. Hall B, Hall C, Hall D, Reception Hall, Exhibition Hall, D501, G402, G409 08:40 Not open to the public

The Annual Meeting of the Japanese Urological Association brings together researchers and practitioners in the field of urological science from all over the country, with the aim of contributing to the progress of urology and the improvement of medical treatment. The theme for this milestone 90th Annual Meeting will be "Wisdom and Practice in Urological Science". A highly diverse program, including lectures, a symposium, a panel discussion, a workshop, and a debate, will be presented in Hall B and various other venues.

Inquiries: 90th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Urological Association Secretariat Tel. 03-5919-2325

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Roger Waters
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Thu. 28th, Sat. 30th, Sun. 31st Mar. Hall A E 18:30 E 28th - 19:00, 30th/31st - 17:00 Tickets: S - 9,000 yen / A - 8,000 yen (including tax)

Roger Waters visits Japan on his first world tour since leaving Pink Floyd in 1983. As well as numbers from his solo albums, the set will also include Pink Floyd favorites from albums like Meddle, Atom Heart Mother, and Dark Side of the Moon. With plentiful use of sophisticated visuals, sound, and lighting, the audience will be gripped by a series of stage sets from the realms of fantasy. Bring all your expectations and excitement to Hall A!

Inquiries: Udo Music Office Tel: 03-3402-5999
http://www.udo.co.jp/

Nextframe Japan 2002 International Film Festival
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Dim Bulb Kerryn Z. Miller UCLA TRT : 800
Sat. 9th - Sun. 10th Mar. Audiovisual Hall 14:00 (three screenings) Tickets: 1,500 yen / Students 1,000 yen

"Nextframe", an international student film festival, was first held in America in 1993. Since then it has toured media art centers and museums in 9 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Some films appearing at past festivals have gone on to win acclaim, including screenings at the Cannes Film Festival. The event has been held in Japan since 1999, when students and others with interest in film created Nextframe Japan. This will be the 4th such event. Films are divided into four categories (experimental film, animation, documentary, and narrative). This event promises to bring up a number of fresh new works to challenge the new possibilities of film

Inquiries: Temple University Japan Tel: 03-5441-9800
am/pm presents live image d'amour supported by Asahi
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Sat. 16th - Sun. 17th Mar., Thu. 18th Apr. Hall A E Mar. 16th - 18:00, Mar. 17th - 16:00, Apr. 18th - 19:00 Tickets: S - 7,800 yen / A - 7,400 yen (including tax)

Last spring, "live image" thrilled an audience of 5,000 people with stunning visuals to match the beautiful music of the million-selling album "image". Now the excitement of that concert returns to Hall A, consisting mainly of songs from "image d'amour", a new version of "image" released last October. The fabulous line-up of familiar faces, including Taro Hakase, Takashi Kako, Fumiaki Miyamoto, and Gontiti, will be there to offer songs to stir the heart.

Inquiries: Kyodo Tokyo Tel: 03-3498-9999

Beautiful Songs: Taeko Onuki, Tamio Okuda, Keiichi Suzuki, Kazushi Miyazawa, Akiko Yano
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Fri. 12th - Sat. 13th Apr. Hall A E Apr. 12th - 19:00, 13th -18:00 Tickets: 6,300 yen (including tax)

Five singers who touched our hearts with beautiful songs in the summer of 2000 now return to the Tokyo International Forum. Hall A will provide the finale to a nationwide tour that started in Sendai on March 25th. Dependable for their sheer individuality, these five will present their own songs as well as others chosen specially for this tour, in solos, duos, or sometimes all together. This time, too, they plan to produce a "special song" drawing on their collective individuality. One to enjoy, for sure.

Inquiries: Disk Garage Tel: 03-5436-9600


Darryl Hall and John Oates
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Sat. 20th - Sun. 21st Apr. Hall A E Apr. 17:00 Tickets: S - 8,000 yen / A - 7,000 yen (including tax)

Hall and Oates, one of the most successful duos in pop and rock history, bequeathed a string of hits to the music world in the 70's and 80's. Following the release of their "best-of" album, they're planning to release their first original album for 5 years this spring. As this legendary twosome hits the big time again, they return to Japan for the first time in 4 years in April 2002, marking the 30th anniversary of their debut. So - Hall A will be rocking once again!

Inquiries: Udo Music Office Tel: 03-3402-5999
http://www.udo.co.jp/


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