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The 45th Annual Meeting of the Japan Diabetes Society An international convention that carries the future of diabetic medicine May 17th (Fri.) - 19th (Sun.) Hall A, Hall B, Hall C, Hall D, Reception Hall, Exhibition Hall, D401, D501-503, G401-410, G501-510, G601-610 9:00` Not open to the public
Inquiries: Department of Medicine, Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University School of Medicine Tel: 03-3813-3111 Japan-US Fulbright Program 50th Anniversary Commemorative Events In Search of Peace for a New Half-Century@ Fulbright Art Festival "Meeting Another World" May 20th (Mon.) - 26th (Sun.) A Gallery 20th from 15:00, 21st-25th 11:00-20:00, 26th 11:00-18:00 Admission: Free
May 25th (Sat.) Hall C 14:30 Admission: Free Fulbright 50th Anniversary Ceremony and Symposium May 26th (Sun.) Hall B 9:30 Admission: Free "The most effective way of guiding the whole world to peace is through human exchange". The Fulbright Program started in 1946 with a proposal by US Senator J.W. Fulbright immediately after the Second World War. The Japan-US Fulbright Program was started in 1952. For half a century since then, the Fulbright Program has been highly acclaimed and is now the most highly respected program in the world. It has given overseas study opportunities to more than 260,000 students and researchers, and has contributed to the cultivation of instructors in a wide range of fields. There are currently around 150 countries participating in the Program, including Japan. Given the new international framework following the end of the Cold War, the role of the Fulbright Program is now increasing in importance. From May 20th to 26th, various events will be held in different venues of the Tokyo International Forum to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Japan-US Fulbright Program. From the 20th to the 26th there will be an exhibition by artists with a particularly strong connection to the Fulbright Program (A Gallery), on the 25th a Commemorative Public Lecture (Hall C), and on the 26th an Anniversary Ceremony and Symposium (Hall B). Elsewhere, a Fulbright Music Festival will be held in the Suntory Hall on May 9th (from 19:00). All are welcome to attend the various events. * See also the interview in "FORUM PERSON" Inquiries: The Japan-US Education Commission Tel: 03-3580-3298
A "dream combo" featuring Tetsuya Kumagawa and Viviana Durante June 5th (Wed.) - 6th (Thu.) Hall A 18:30Tickets: S - 17,000 yen / A - 13,000 yen / B - 9,000 yen / C - 4,000 yen The Zurich Ballet, attached to the Zurich Opera House, started to win acclaim in Switzerland and abroad from the 1950's. The company was then invited to perform in Washington and Chicago in the 1970's. Particularly responsible for enhancing the company's worldwide fame in recent years is Heinz Sperli, appointed from the Duesseldorf Ballet (Rhein-Deutz Theatre) in 1996 as artistic director and choreographer. In June, two world renowned ballet dancers, Tetsuya Kumagawa and Viviana Durante, will perform "Romeo and Juliet" under Sperli's artistic direction in Hall A of the Tokyo International Forum. These two have already produced exquisite performances in "Carmen", "Giselle", and the Macmillan "Romeo and Juliet", among others. This time, they can again be expected to portray a form of love to sway the hearts of the audience, with their skilful expression of emotion and superb technique. This first Japanese performance of the Sperli "Romeo and Juliet", featuring three of the most famous figures in the world of ballet, will surely be a spectacular show to further elevate the reputation of "master ballet". Inquiries: Ticket Space Tel: 03-3234-9999 The 39th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
The Meeting of the Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine is a regular event held with the aim of contributing to the progress of rehabilitation medicine. Following up the trend of last year's event, when the theme was "Setting Sail for the 21st Century", the theme this year will be "Demonstration and Progress of Rehabilitation Medicine". The aim is to make this an arena for more concrete and practical research and study. A highly varied program is planned, including a symposium, a panel discussion, and training seminars. There should be plenty in store for anyone who is interested in this field or wants to know the latest research results. Inquiries: Masahiro Mikami, Chairman, 39th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine Tel: 03-3964-2597 NAIST Tokyo Symposium "Challenging Nanotech" June 27th (Thu.)Hall D (lectures), D501 (demonstrations, exhibition, etc.)13:00`17:00Admission: Free (advance booking urged in order to gauge numbers) This is an academic symposium hosted by a leading-edge science and technology research institution. Lectures will be given on research results in the field of nanotechnology, regarded as a central theme for the future, targeted mainly at company representatives and university researchers. Question and answer sessions will also be held between the speakers and the participants, as well as demonstrations and exhibitions on the latest research results in various fields.
Nikkei Personal Assets World June 27th (Thu.)- 28th (Fri.) Hall B, Hall C, Reception Hall, G401-410, G501-508, G601-610 10:00Admission: Free
Inquiries: Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. Tel: 03-5255-2962 "Music Makes the Man" Takashi Asahina / A Man and His Music
The late Takashi Asahina remained active as a conductor until just two months before his death, aged 93, at the end of 2001. Through previously unseen video footage of concerts, rehearsals, interviews and the like, his personality and life as a great musician will be remembered. Scheduled program: May 30th - Discussion "Bruckner and Asahina", with conductor Naoto Otomo and director Akio Jissoji; Video concert "Bruckner's 4th Symphony (Romantic) / May 31st - "Our Music, Drink, and Life" (from a discussion between Takashi Asahina and Akio Jissoji); Video concert (same as 30th) Inquiries: Music Masters Tel: 03-3560-6765 Diana Krall
Diana Krall , virtuoso singer and pianist, performs true jazz in a pop style. Her album "When I Look in Your Eyes", released in 1999, won Grammy awards in two categories that year. Her latest album "The Look of Love" went to Number One in the Billboard magazine jazz chart, and has already sold 2 million copies worldwide. In June 2002 Diana at lasts comes to Japan, armed with her latest album. We can look forward to a performance by a real star of the contemporary music scene. Inquiries: Udo Music Office Tel: 03-3402-5999 http://www.udo.co.jp/ Jakucho Setouchi Lecture: The Tale of Genji
The ancient Tale of Genji has been brought back to life by Jakucho Setouchi's exquisite contemporary translation. The 10-volume "Jakucho Genji", completed in April 1998, has become a mega-best seller with sales in excess of 2.3 million so far. It has also sparked a "modern Genji boom" through recitals, Kabuki, Takarazuka theater, opera, movies, and other media. Now Jakucho Setouchi gives a lecture in Hall A of the Tokyo International Forum, to mark the completion of the "Jakucho Genji" that has been responsible for this boom. The allure of the Tale of Genji will be discussed in exhaustive detail. Inquiries: Kodansha Ltd., Publishers Tel. 03-5395-4508 An Evening with Kenny G
Super saxophonist Kenny G has chalked up sales of 15 million CDs with his original instrumental style. He appeals to music fans all over the world through the beautiful tones of his soprano sax, unchanged since his debut, and his rich musical genius across a wide diversity of genres from classical to pop. His first Japan tour of the 21st century starts at the Tokyo International Forum in Golden Week. Inquiries: Kyodo Tokyo Tel: 03-3498-9999   
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