Japan Habba 2006

Tic Tic Tic Tic & Counting down....hardly 24Hrs left for the event.

A Gist about Japanese Culture / History / clothes / Food / Language:

After several waves of immigration from the Asian continent and nearby Pacific islands, followed by a heavy importation of culture from China, the inhabitants of Japan experienced a long period of relative isolation from the outside world under the Tokugawa shogunate until the arrival of the "The Black Ships" and the Meiji era.

In Japan, inter-relationships between people are heavily influenced by concepts of "Honor", "Obligation", and "Duty" in a way that is much less true in the more individualistic and free-wheeling West. Finally, generalized conceptions of morality and desirable behavior are less developed in Japan, where particular and situational obligations to family, school, and friends tend to guide behavior.

Kimonos (Japanese: 着物 literally "something one wears") are the traditional garments of Japan. Originally, the word "kimono" was used for all types of clothing, but eventually, it came to refer specifically to the full-length garment also known as "naga-gi" (長着, literally "long-wear"), that is still worn today on special occasions by women, men, and children. It is often known as "wafuku" (和服, literally "Japanese style wears").

There are many different types of creative arts in Japan. There is ink painting (writing Japanese scriptures on paper), Japanese style dancing and acting, and much more...

Through a long culinary past, the Japanese have developed a sophisticated and refined cuisine highly sensitive to the change of seasons. Modern Japanese enjoy a variety of traditional Japanese food, including many seafood dishes (sushi and sashimi for instance), as well as a multitude of foreign dishes.

Understanding the Japanese language is essential to understanding Japanese culture. Both traditional Japanese culture as well as the modern popular culture is based on spoken and written Japanese language.

Although the Japanese are better known for their physical comedy outside of Japan, they have intricate humor and jokes. Because this humor relies so heavily on Japanese language, culture, religion, and ethics, it is generally considered to be very difficult to translate.

Japanese is known to be related to the nearby Ryukyuan languages, forming the Japonic language family. An earlier theory that it is a language isolate related to no surviving tongues is generally deprecated by scholars. However, beyond that, its classification remains controversial. The most widespread theory is that the Japonic languages are not related to any other language family; however, other controversial theories have tied it to extinct languages from Manchuria and the Korean peninsula, to a Ural-Altaic super family (along with Korean and the Uralic languages such as Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, and Samoyedic), or to the Austronesian languages of the South Pacific.

Although it is not thought to share a common linguistic ancestor in Chinese, it has borrowed a great deal of vocabulary from that language. The Japanese writing system itself was developed from transmittance of Chinese classical writing in 400 CE.

The habit of modifying Chinese symbols to better fit in with Japanese symbols, has resulted in what the Japanese call wasei kanji, and continues today as they modify English (or words from European languages in general) words, which they refer to as wasei eigo.

The Japanese writing system is actually four writing systems used in tandem: kanji, which are logograms adopted from Chinese writing; the two kana syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, which developed from kanji; and the Latin alphabet, called romaji when used to write Japanese, is also common.

Why & what’s Japan Habba?

While India and Japan have been fostering ties of friendship for a long time, the recent developments in the political and economic relations between the two countries have shown a remarkable progress. Under such circumstances, we feel that it is necessary to reinforce our cultural relationships further so that we can build a firm foundation for a wholesome relationship between India and Japan.

Bangalore being the nerve center of IT / IT Training and crowned as the silicon city of INDIA, has seen significant investment in the field of Information technology and Automobiles. With the Japanese business houses setting a foothold in the city, there are an estimated 300 strong native Japanese population in Bangalore.

In the wake of these developments & the need for a very strong Cultural Relationship between culturally similar nations, the Japan Habba Organizing Committee was instituted in 2005 comprising of Students & Teachers from the Department of Foreign Languages Bangalore university, KOYO Japanese speaking group of Bangalore & Representatives from BNK [Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshikai—Japanese Teacher’s Assosciation of Bangalore] .The organizing committee understands that “Japan Habba” is JHOC’s mission to dedicate to this significant task.

In Kannada “HABBA” means festival. Since we are celebrating this very Indo-Japan Cultural spirit, the event christened JAPAN HABBA was born in 2005.

JHOC in 2005 organized the very first “Habba” showcasing a plethora of Japanese culture through Drama / Songs / Dance / Ikebana Demonstration & Guest Lecture. The Students from the Department of Foreign Studies at Osaka & Tokyo Universities performed plays in Hindi & Urdu; where as the Indian counterpart presented a play in Japanese respectively. Along with these, were a host of events like Guest Lecture / Ikebana workshop / origami workshop / Bon Odori / Fusion Dance Songs..etc which highlighted the committed interest and sincere efforts from both sides towards building better Relationships & Cultural bonding which would last a lifetime.

Photo Gallery for Japan Habba 2005:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41329821@N00/sets/72157594183222834

Japanese @ Bangalore University:

Bangalore the nerve center of technology, the “Silicon valley of India”, with its ever growing industrial profile has attracted many multinationals which in turn has made the study of foreign language a necessity especially in the field of Trade and Commerce, IT, Hotel & tourism industry. To cater to this ever growing demand for Japanese as a Foreign Language, the Department of Foreign Languages offer 3 –Levels of Japanese study at Bangalore University namely:

1. The Certificate Course in Japanese
2. Diploma in Japanese &
3. Higher Diploma in Japanese
   

Each of the courses is of about 8 months in duration. The Japanese Section has got aptly skilled native Japanese & Indian faculty. The Head of the Department has been extending all possible support for the development of the Japanese section among other foreign languages. Every year, one student has been selected to visit Japan under the University Students Program since 2001. The Japanese section was made proud when one of its students won laurels to the department by securing the first place in the National Level Speech contest held during the last academic year. The Japan Foundation established its Office for the South Asian region in the Department of Foreign Languages premises in May 2005.

What’s in store with Japan Habba 2006?

With the great success of the Habba last year, we are encouraged to organize it once again with the theme of

“より近くより深くより熱く

Closer Ties, Deeper Understanding, Greater Passion”.

It is our serious desire to accomplish much closer ties of friendship between the two countries through further deeper understanding in a more passionate way. We hope Japan Habba 2006 will trigger and strengthen the desire in all of us.

The Japan Habba Organising Committee is proud to present

“Japan Habba 2006”on:

Sunday September 24^th, 10AM onwards At Jnana Jyothi Auditorium

(Adjacent to Central College Campus, Palace Road, Bangalore)

Current Habba Attractions:

1. Opening ceremony followed by Guest Lecture on “Recent relations between India & Japan” by Mr.Kuboki Director General JETRO, Bangalore.
2. SADO – The traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.
3. BON ODORI –The Japanese Folk Dance
4. ORIGAMI—The Japanese Paper Craft
5. IKEBANA—The Japanese Flower Arrangement Ceremony
6. BONSAI—The Japanese Gardening Concept
7. GEKI—Play’s in Japanese / Regional Language
8. Song & Dance—The Royal Echo Japanese Choir Group
9. Food Court—Stalls featuring Japanese, Indian & Other Cuisine
10. Exhibits—Japanese Handicrafts, Books, Cd’s & Tapes
11. PR-Booth—Featuring organization’s involved actively in Japanese Education / Trade.

Come and enjoy the Spirit of Japan Habba this September on 24^th Sunday from 10AM onwards @ Jnana Jyothi Auditorium.

Program Schedule:

Serial #	Time	Title	Category	Performer	Duration in Hours
1	10:30	Inauguration	Ceremony	Invocation by Ms.Abigna Desai	1:00
	11:30	Tea Break			0:10
2	11:40	Guest Lecture	Lecture	Mr. K. Kuboki, Director General, JETRO	0:45
3	12:25	Ikebana	Demostration	Mr. Vivek Rao	0:30
	12:55	Lunch Break			0:30
4	13:25	Let's Get Married	Singing and Skits	Bangalore University	0:45
5	14:10	Bonsai	Demonstration	Ms. Shantala Srinivas	0:20
6	14:30	Voice of Edkal	Singing	Edkal Business Solutions	0:10
7	14:40	Origami	Demonstration	Mr. V.V. Shastry	0:30
8	15:10	Japanese Echo in India	Singing and Dance	Royal Echo	0:30
9	15:40	Sado (tea ceremony)	Demonstration	Ms.K.Ito,Ms.K.Tanaka, Ms.T.Hayakawa	0:30
	16:10	Tea Break			0:30
10	16:40	Skit	Skit	Adarsh and his Group	0:10
11	16:50	Voice from Madurai	Singing	American College, Madurai	0:10
12	17:00	Tarana	Dance (Kathak)	Kimiko & Murari's Group	0:10
13	17:10	Japanese Old Tales	Darama	Vishwalaya	0:30
14	17:40	Indian Fine Arts	Presentation	Chitra Kala Parishad	0:15
15	17:55	Wa-ni-natte Odoroo	Singing & Dancing	Nichi-in Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.	0:10
16	18:05	Nihon no Matsuri	Talks and singing	Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshi-kai (BNK)	0:20
17	18:25	Bon Odori	Dance	BNK, Koyo Group	0:10
18	18:35	Yoga	Demonstration		0:10
19	18:45	Kathak	Dance Kathak	Ms. Tripti	0:10
20	18:55	Taketori Monogatari	Drama	Bangalore University	0:30
21	19:25	Tune of Shakuhachi	Instrumental	Mr. Satohsi Hata	0:10
22	19:35	Made in Japan	Singing	Ms. Maiko Okuda	0:10
23	19:45	Mahabharata	Drama	Nichi-in Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.	0:30
24	20:15	Hope and Love	Singing	Oracle	0:30
25	20:45	Kyo no Hi wa Sayonara	Grand Finale	All participants, audience	0:10
		Group Photo Session

How do i Get Here?

All Buses plying towards Majestic Ply Via Mysore Bank Circle. Alight at Mysore Bank Stop & Proceed towards the Auditorium on palace road which comes on the right hand side just after central college.

How & Where can I Get the Tickets?

1. At the Venue

You can get the tickets at the following outlets too:

• Jnana Jyothi Auditorium(Venue)
  
• Koshy’s Chillout, St Marks Road, Bangalore
• Book Paradise Jayanagar
• Hotel Kanishka Gandhinagar, Bangalore

3. Admission reserved strictly for Ticket / Pass Holder’s only.

Contact Numbers:

1. Sumedha Shastri 9845898152
2. TVS Murthy 9880209898
3. Hata Satoshi 9342297712
4. Prahlad Kaulgud 9448456160

E-Mail:japanhabba[at]gmail.com

Legends used in the document:

KOYO : The Japanese Speaking Group of Bangalore

BNK : Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshikai
[Japanese Language Teacher's Assosciation of Bangalore]

--The Japan Habba Team

December Meetup-Minutes

"jingle bell jingle bell jingle all the way"......come december and everybody is busy with their plans for christmas and newyear eve/newyear celebrations.

The mood was no different at the meetup. Though it was not a huge crowd which gathered for this month's meetup, but it was a pretty much a decent headcount(9-Members). to be quite honest it's been quite some time that we have seen a crowd above 15. we had actually planned to view the Japan Habba Cd's on that day, but since i had forgotten to fetch the CD's the plan to view the cd flaked.

we had 4 new participants. The day's proceedings began with the usual short "jikoshokai". Later we watched the Photo CD of Japan habba, sung few songs and wrapped up for the evening with the curtains coming down on the Last meeting for the year 2005 with the Group Photo shoot.

Though i started attending the meetup starting march 2005, the initial part of the year's meetup was "gung-ho" with quite a number of people turning up but later on the number of ppl attending the meetup has been kind of consolidating. wether was it due to the Chnage of Venue from Caffe coffee day @ church street to Dept of Japanese, Blore university or was it due to the abscence of our Crowd puller/master-of-all samurai man "madhusan" missing in action since he is in japan on work.......

Wishing all KOYO-ites a very happy new year well in advance.!!

November Meetup-Minutes

With JLPT exams in view, we had planned to hold a Q&A session to help the exam aspirants. initially though the idea received a warm resoponse and Hata sensei had agreed to volunteer to answer the queries, the plan was a flak as hardly any body turned up for the Q&A session that day. The reason we guessed was that there was Cricket match going over and i belive that the ppl had settled down warmly at home having some "bisi bisi" khajjya's and a hot mug of coffee. well it was one among a host of other reasons we thought of.

Since nobody turned up for the Q&A session and we were altogether only a couple of us ie myself,MR&MRS Hata, Jyothisan, Suma san and trupti san, Jayant san but later on was joined in by adasan and his friends. we too wrapped up early and went home. This was probably the "Coldest" meetups which i ever was a part of since i started attending koyo meetup's since last march.

OCTOBER MEETUP--MINUTES

Come saturday...make way for heavy rains....i think both, weekends & heavy rains go hand in hand...well yesterday too it was a similar kind of a set up...i was reminded of the song "ame ame fure fure....."

This time prior to the actual proceedings of the meet-up, there was a talk by Prof.Kuwajima on "MYSORE AS A PRINCELY STATE" arranged by Department of Japanese in assosciation Japan Foundation.

Prof.Kuwajima spoke elobarately on his study / Viewpoint of "Mysore as a Princely state" and the striking similarities btw the then similar kind of system which existed in Japan. His talk focussed
on the Administrative / political system of the Mysore when it was still called the Princely state. one thing was that he has a through knowledge about our indian system / History. It was a kind of drive back the memory lane to our history classes @ highschool listening to his talk(actually way back in school i used to hate history & civics but was very fond of geography).

After the talk and the Q&A session on the topic, it was meetup time. Prof.Kuwajima was not able to join the meetup because he was tired with the prev days journey. the proceedings for the evening started with the usual self introduction. We had a debate kind of a thing started by rohini san(a.k.a kawaii kodomo) reagrding "boku no manabibeki koto--indoto kurabete dono gurai onaji / dono gurai chigau"....was quite intresting to know how individual assembled over there thought about similar things....after the debate session, the days proceedings came to close with the regular dose of Jap songs......

Japan Habba -Minutes September 2005

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2....1 "BOOM"....It was an action packed two days at Japan habba 2005.

20th September, the students of Bangalore university / Osaka university / Tokyo University assembled @ the department of Foreign Languages, PK Block for the pot luck dinner. We as the students of Japanese language were stunned to find the visitors were able to speak flawless Hindi / Urdu without much effort. Since the visitors were tired from their journey(since the troupe was traveling all over India giving performances), the dinner party started with an initial bounty of exchange of words in Hindi / Urdu / Japanese by the Visiting group of students / Sensei's and the crowd that had gathered for the evening. One name worth mentioning in taking away the tiredness was manasjitsan with his quick guitar numbers as well as a group dance by the visiting troupe. After a quick session of gaana, the dinner party started. Everyone relished on a Variety of dishes...specially dished out for the guests....We the students of Japanese Language Department would like to thank one and all for making the pot luck dinner one of its kind in the history of our Department. Once the dinner got over the Guests returned back to their Hotel for their much needed rest and the curtains went down on one of the successful gatherings prior to the main event..."Habba namma University-ya Japan habba".

I hope many would have heard "Uttista Uttista Govinda Uttista" from the famous "Suprabhatam" sung by Pt.Smt. subbalakshmi. Our day on the "Japan habba" began somewhat like the same. Everyone was probably up by 6AM getting ready for a big day ahead with events lined up for the entire day. It was no doubt a very busy schedule. Is still remember having gone to the venue by 7AM, thinking i was the first to arrive at the venue. But Deepaksan(known as "Buchoo" in the university circle) had already reached the venue by 6.30AM, and was getting the venue ready for the big show ahead. Thanks a ton to him because i really dont know how would we had arranged everything without his help.

The programme was to be inaugurated @ 9AM so the preparation @ the venue were going on really hectic. Once all the preparation were completed, the programme first by lighting the inaugural lamp @ the entrance of the Venue.

Everybody had assembled @ the Seminar Hall at the Jnanajyoti Auditorium for the function. The dignitaries on the podium for the inaugural function were:

• Mr. Kiyomichi Ito Managing director of Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts.
  
• Prof. Dr. Erasi Head of Department of foreign Languages, Bangalore University.
• Mr. Venkataswamy Reddy Dean of Arts, Bangalore University.
• Prof.Dr. Savitri Vishwanathan Retired Professor of Japanese studies, Delhi University
  
• Prof. Tomio Mizokami Osaka University of Foreign studies.
  
• Prof. Yukata Asada Tokyo University of Foreign studies.
• Ms.Rie Hatakeyama Japanese Language Advisor, Japan Foundation, south India
• Mrs.Vimala solomon Faculty, Department of Japanese, Bangalore University
• Mr.Hata Satoshi Faculty,Department of Japanese, Bangalore University
• Mrs. Masako Yazawa Faculty,Department of Japanese, Bangalore University.
  

The Function got underway with our traditional prayer "Vandana" by the students of Bangalore University. The dignitaries started the days proceedings with the lighting of the Lamp which symbolizes the start of an event. Later on we had a few words by Prof.Dr.Erasi / Prof.Venkatswamy about cultural similarities between India and Japan and how each other counter parts are promoting two similar cultures at a diplomatic level and spoke about how these diplomatic missions can become a bridge between two very cultural counterparts.

Mr.Kiyomichi Ito (MD of Toyota Kirloskar Autoparts) delivered a speech regarding the similarities / differences on both cultures with some specific citations to his experience's he had after coming to india.

Prof. Tomio Mizokami delivered his speech in Hindi and everybody present for the function were spellbound for quite some time to listen to a Japanese speaking Hindi so fluently. Prof.Mizokami spoke elaborately on the efforts made by their respective government's efforts to promote cultural exchange not just with Japanese / Hindi & Urdu but with many other indian Languages.

Prof.Dr.Savitri Vishwanathan delivered a speech regarding her experience's right from herself as a Student of Japanese and her Journey to become the professor of Japanese. Dr.savitri Vishwanathan was awarded the Education fellowship from the ministry of Japanese when she was studying @ Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. She was also conferred with the Prime Minister's Prize for her essay on "POPULAR RIGHT'S MOVEMENTS AGAINST AUTHORITARIAN IN JAPAN".

Dr.Savitri Vishwanathan's speech was focussed on her topic of "India, Japan & Myself" with her views on both the culture's, similarities / dis-similarities and the kind of effort being made at the diplomatic level for cultural exchange between both the countries. she also threw light on her latest contribution, i.e the translation of a Japanese novel called "HAKAI" written by Shimazaki Toson into Hindi as "AVAGNA" and in Tamil as "DALIT PADUMPADU". After the speech of Dr.Savitri Vishwanathan, there was a short Q&A session regarding her speech.

After the Q&A session with Dr.Savitri Vishwanathan, there were short speech from Mrs.Vimala solomon, Mr. Hata satoshi, Ms.Rie Hatakeyama regarding their views on implementing Japanese as a foreign Language at the Highschool level.

The talk from Mr.Venkatasubbarao / Rashmi Partha / Jyothi singh / Anuradha Kanth regarding their interest and passion towards the language marked the end of Morning Session of events @ Japan Habba.

The Post-Morning Session was marked by activities like "ORIGAMI" by Ms.Hoshino Yuko, The "IKEBANA" show by Mr.Vivek Rao(A student of Department of Japanese and a IKEBANA Specialist), The "KENDAMA" show by Mr.P.M.Kishore of "KOYO-JAPANESE SPEAKING GROUP BANGALORE", the "WRITE YOUR NAME IN KATAKANA" by Ms.Rie Hatakeyama of "Japanese Language advisor for south india, JAPAN FOUNDATION".

The Post-morning session ended at noon weaved with activities to keep the audience enthralled / enticed. Everybody had a sumptious meal and assembled back in the main Hall for the day's proceedings.

The Proceedings in the main hall begain with Japanese numbers from Students of Japanese Language department, Bangalore University. Followed by Dance & Music by troupes from "Sakura" / "Nihongo Resource Center" / "Nichi-In software solutions" / NGO Group "Vishwalaya" / "Bon-Odori" Dance from the students of Japanese Department, Bangalore University & Participating members of "KOYO"- The Japanese speaking Language Group of Bangalore.

After Song & Dance session from various group's, started the "SHOW-TIME" for which there was a huge audience gathered. The First Play to be presented for the evening was by the Students of DEPARTMENT OF JAPANESE, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY called "USAGI TO KAME". everybody must have heard the tale of hare and tortoise during their childhood days, it was the adaptation of the same very simple story but with a touch of HUMOR intervowen into the script. The play was directed by Mr.Hata satoshi Faculty of Department of Japanese, Bangalore University.

The second on the platter of play's staged for the evening was "EK RANG DO SWAR" in HINDI by the students of OSAKA UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES, directed by Prof.Tomio Mizokami. The play was beautifully dished out, which most of the audience relished. The play spoke about the Disharmony in a family. The audience were left spellbound by the way the students belted out dialouges in Hindi.

After 2 plays in a row...it was time for some lighter mood event....The students of department of Japanese, Bangalore University dished out some wonderful FUSION DANCE performance directed by Ms.Rohini Thakkar of the Koyo Group. I still remember the audience asking "ONCE MORE" after the dance ended. The dance was beautifully choreographed which the audience enjoied.

After the Fusion Dance, there were song performances by Vimala Solomon of Bangalore University, Clarinet performance by Mr.Hata Satoshi, Guitaring by Manasjit Khosla, Indian Classical recital by Mr.B.K.Kumar, Song & Dance by Participants from Nichi-in Software solutions directed by Ms.Miki Matsuo.

After all the performaces, the one performance which sent the audience in tizzy with whistles and a loud round of applause was the song called "KANNADA DA RUSHIGALE" by Deepak Kumar of Bangalore University.

The third on the platter was "HIROSHIMA KI KAHANI" in URDU staged by the students of TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES, directed by Prof.Yukata Asada. The play presented the factfile of life in japan during the times in which the Foreign forces bombarded japan at war and the dropping of the Atom bomb on Hiroshima and the aftermath of the entire episode.

The urdu play marked the series of plays for the evening. Last but not the least, there was a wonderful choir performance by a group called "The Royal Echo". This group was founded by Mrs.Norie Ooga about 5 years ago. One song which was sung even by many in the audience section was from a recent movie "DIDI TERA DEWAR DIWAANA".

The song "KYO NO HI WA SAYOONARA" marked the end of the day's session @ Japan habba 2005. The curtains came down on the Mega event with the "PETHA WEARING CEREMONY" to the visiting team of students and professor's from Japan. Each student / Teacher / Spl.Guests were honoured with the traditional "MYSORE PETHA".

Special Thanks to:

Hata Satoshi / Vimala Solomon / Prof. Erasi / Ms.Rie Hatakeyama / Prof.Dr.Savitri Vishwanathan

The corrospondents from Vijay Times / Times of india / The Indian Express / Asian Age / Deccan Herald for the news coverage.

Mr.Ranganath - our Caterer

Mr. Manjunath - Video & Photo coverage

Masala Tours - Official transport

Program Sponsers.

Students of Department of Japanese, Bangalore University.

Members of KOYO-Japanese speaking Language Group of Bangalore.

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Photos @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/41329821@N00

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Japan Habba September 21st 2005

Exchange between Japan and India is said to have begun in the sixth century A.D.Well now... it is actively carried on by the Japan HabbaJapan Habba is a cultural exchange program with Japanese students coming to India.

Students of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and from Osaka University of Foreign Studies will travel all the way to India for this cultural exchange program.The attractions of this event are the lectures/discussion, dramas, songs, music and dances. Wait.. wait.. that is not all. Who can miss out games? There are games galore.

The event is organized by Bangalore University (Foreign Languages Department)and is supported by the Japan Foundation, Koyo Japanese Speaking Meet-up Group and others.

Events:

Morning Session:
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Opening Ceremony: Lecture and discussion:"Japan, India & Myself".
Guest Sepaker:Dr.Savithiri Vishwanathan, Prof.Japanese Studies(Retd).

Afternoon Session:
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Songs & Music: Indian & Japanese
Dances: Indian & Japanese "Nihon-Buyo" & "Bon-Odori", etc

Cultural Activity: Origami(Paper folding) and Kendama(cup&Ball) and many more

Evening Session:
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Plays:
"Hiroshima Ki Kahani" in urdu
by students of Tokyo University of Foreign studies, Japan

"Ek Raag DO Swar" in Hindi
by Students of Osaka University of foreign studies, Japan

"Usagi-to-Kame"(The Hare & Tortoise) in Japanese
by students of Bangalore University.

Songs:Royal Echo

Japan Habba 21st september 2005 @ Jnana Jyoti Auditorium Palace Road Bangalore