toward FORUM

◆Kenichiro Kobayashi
When I'm faced with Beethoven, I feel a sacred, noble heart that is like
energy of this universe.
Kenichiro Kobayashi, is a conductor well known as "Kobaken of the flame" or "The man that has conducted
the ninth symphony most in the world". At the end of last year, He conducted the ninth symphony with the
Japan P hilharmonic, which ended in a great success. We asked Mr. Kobayashi who is soon becoming the music
director of the Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra, his prehistory of becoming a musician and some conceptions of
himself.
Text: Yukiko Komine /P hoto: Fumio Saito
◆PREVIEW
Events for March and April
* The super entertainment beyond ballet "Nut C racker" by Mathew Bourne
* The king of Hard Rock coming to Japan! "Deep P urple" Live In C oncert
* The headline of 2004 music world "Luciano P avarotti" Last concert in Japan
* With their second album "Joshi Juni Gakubou Japan Tour 2004 "KISEKI" presented by Bourbon"
* Kenichiro Kobayashi and the Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra P ublic rehearsal Free invitation for 100 people
* A musical composed by Leonard Bernstein Directed by Amon Miyamoto "C andide"
* The leading trend of European textile trade show "The 8th JITAC European Textile Fair"
* Thinking the social contribution of C ardiovascular "The 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese
C irculation Society"
* "The 101st Annual Meeting of Internal Medicine" Internal medicine of the new era -communication and its
warmth* The trade show and conference for energy and environment. "P ower Expo 2004"
◆FORUM VOICE
Exchanges between the conductor and audience were made through communications. It has now taken root
as a place of sharing the joy of music.
The event where you can take a close look at the conductor and learn the pleasure of classic music. "Maestro
Salon" being its 50th time
The Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra Managing Director Shuhei Deguchi
◆FORUM "TENBYO"
photo & text Bungo saito
◆NEWS
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"Jintai P lastomic" ended with a great popularity The venue Hall A is now ready for reservations.　To a lively and joyful site,
Installation of art panels "toward FORUM" the image of a festival.
"P IA appreciation gathering" celebrating the 30th anniversary of C orporation. P resident Toriumi attended as
the representative of Tokyo International Forum.
"Neo-Yatai" a food court opened in the plaza of Tokyo International Forum where is crowed with people
coming for lunch and a cup of coffee.
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・T.I.F Stories Project Note AZ
The art work that gather at the "Boat of multiplicity"
◆Shopping & Restaurants March and April
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Kenichiro Kobayashi, is a conductor well known as "Kobaken of the flame" or "The man that
has conducted the ninth symphony most in the world". At the end of last year, He conducted
the ninth symphony with the Japan Philharmonic, which ended in a great success. We asked
Mr. Kobayashi who is soon becoming the music director of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra,
his prehistory of becoming a musician and some conceptions of himself.
Text: Yukiko Komine /Photo: Fumio Saito
The Ninth Symphony is a work that tests the
condition of your heart. I sometimes even pray to
Beethoven.
"Being a conductor for thirty years, I've conducted the
Ninth Symphony more than 350 times and I think that
this is something that tests the condition of ones heart.
I get very exhausted and sometimes I even pray to
Beethoven by feeling anxious. The performance of the
Ninth Symphony differs every time. The Ninth Symphony
changes by the concert hall and by the enthusiasm of
the audience.
When I am face to face with the Ninth Symphony, I
sometimes have caught up by a sensation of a huge
shinning ring standing in front of me, and feel like I have
heard the energy of this universe. But the moment we
finish performing, we always realize that we have never
heard Beethoven's voice. That desire of wanting to hear
Beethoven's voice is my motivation to keep me going and
to perfect my performance. Seeking for that "something"
other than technique resulted the number 350 times.
Musical performance is an expression of infinite
thoughts just like Romain Rolland.
"I strongly believe that if Romain Rolland hadn't heard the Ninth Symphony, he wouldn't be
able to create "Jean Christophe". I think the outrageous writing he spins out from the heart,
were inspired by the Ninth Symphony. The Ninth Symphony is like an inexhaustible spring, it
touches people's heart. For example Richard Wagner once said "If I hadn't heard the Ninth
Symphony, I wouldn't of become a musician." Also Mahler used to transcribe the score of the
Ninth Symphony.
I myself was too very much moved when I listened to the Ninth Symphony for the first time at
fourth grade. I used to creep in to the school hall and would play an impromptu or play the
record and read the score of the Ninth Symphony in the moonlight. I didn't know the way of
composing that time, but I used to study with the scores of the Ninth Symphony. I would say
it's my roots.
My strong desire of wanting to be a musician was at first opposed by my father. He finally
agreed when I was in my eighth grade when my work was introduced in NHK. In the funeral
address of my father's death, I knew for the first time that he too was aspiring to be a
musician when he was young. I realized that his objection was from his parental feeling
knowing that to become a musician is not easy. There for I still have strong feelings to my
father.
The glimpse of sensation, applauses from the audiences sounded like an
earthquake.
"The most impressing experience of palpable sensation was the Ninth Symphony with the
Amsterdam Concertgebouw. It was twenty years ago. When four soloists appeared, I realized
that the tenor singer wasn't there. When I told the audience " I cannot perform today",
everybody stood up and said " No problem. Get on with it." I had to sing the tenor part
myself. The strong passion of not miss-hearing the crowning work, made the audience this
overwhelming. At the finale of that day, the applause from the audience was like a sound of
an earthquake. It was my first experience.
A good concert must have the aura that the audience indulges and also the orchestra must
have the aura to be able to provide that. Music is something that the performer, conductor,
and the audience create together. That day was a great example. The reason why I put the
ensemble on stage from the first movement of the Ninth Symphony is that to let them share
the atmosphere and to integrate with them.
I'll give my full effort for at least three years as the director of Japan Philharmonic
Orchestra.
"In fact I've been the kapellmeister for Japan Philharmonic till now so I have been working
with them for quite a while. The entire orchestra is enthusiastic like a family-like community
with reflections of characters. They try as hard as possible to impress the audience's heart
and even though they are burnout, they always show their spirit in sending comfort and
healing. I really think it is a tremendous way of life.
With these splendid people, I'll work hard for at least three years as the music director. I
don't mind holding new series like "Kobaken Dream Concert". I would also like to hold a
concert with audience close to us, so that we can both perform music, songs and
communicate since I like to be close to the audience. I hope that efforts like this will interest
more sponsors.
We will be asking much cooperation by the Tokyo International Forum too. It takes time for a
hall to get mellow. To become a prestigious hall like The Gewandhaus, I want the Tokyo
International Forum to take the effort to become a good hall.
Kenichiro Kobayashi ● Graduated composition and conductors course of The National
University of Fine Art and Music. Won first prize and special award in The 1st Budapest
International C onductors competition in 1974.C onducted in many major European
Orchestras. Received the "Middle C ross with the Star" decoration from the Hungarian
government (the highest awarded to private persons who are not government officials).
Became music conductor of the Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra from this March. C onducts
also at the Hungarian National P hilharmonic Orchestra, Nagoya P hilharmonic Orchestra
(C onductor Laureate), the C zech P hilharmonic Orchestra (P ermanent Guest C onductor),
and is guest professor at the Tokyo National University of Fine Art and music. Released
more than thirty C D's from P ony C anyon and Octavia Records. C omposed a work in
commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the establishment of government relations
between Holland and Japan called "P assachaglia" which was performed for four days in the
Netherlands with the Netherlands P hil, and ended in a standing ovation. He conducted a
very successful opening concert of the P rague Spring Festival as the first Asian in May
2002. The concert was broadcasted all over the world, and was introduced by many medias.
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*The super entertainment beyond ballet "Nut C racker" by Mathew Bourne
*The king of Hard Rock coming to Japan! "Deep P urple" Live In C oncert
*The headline of 2004 music world "Luciano P avarotti" Last concert in Japan
*With their second album "Joshi Juni Gakubou Japan Tour 2004 "KISEKI" presented by Bourbon"
*Kenichiro Kobayashi and the Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra P ublic rehearsal Free invitation for 100 people
*A musical composed by Leonard Bernstein Directed by Amon Miyamoto "C andide"
*The leading trend of European textile trade show "The 8th JITAC European Textile Fair"
*Thinking the social contribution of C ardiovascular "The 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese C irculation
Society"
*"The 101st Annual Meeting of Internal Medicine" Internal medicine of the new era -communication and its warmth*The trade show and conference for energy and environment. "P ower Expo 2004"
*The super entertainment beyond ballet "Nut Cracker" by
Mathew Bourne
■ Wednesday 3rd March - Sunday 21st March
* no performance on Monday 8th and Monday 15th
■ Admissions: S-seats-¥12000, A-seats-¥9000, B-seats-¥7000
(all seats assigned, inclusive of tax)
Matthew Bourne is a stage director that raises classic ballet, which has been loved through
time and borders, in a fresh construal. This is his second visit to Japan after the smashing
hit of "Swan Lake" which male dancers performed the swan.
"Nut Cracker" is his second work of his new project called "New Adventures" which started in
2002. It has caught a blaze of publicity in the UK, and after performing in London and other
cities, the world tour will start here in Japan. Come and experience the spectacular dream
world with the famous Chaikovski music.
For more information:
Horipro ticket center
TEL 03-3490-4949
http://www.nut-cracker.jp
*The king of Hard Rock coming to Japan! "Deep Purple" Live
In Concert
■ Saturday 20th March
■ Hall A
■ 17:00■ Admissions: S-seats ¥8000, A-seats¥7500 (inclusive of tax)
Since their debut in 1968, the Deep Purple has been projecting their strong presence as
the king of hard rock to the fans of all over the world. With some changes of members, they
have kept their strong identity of style, and their music that never fades away.
This time they are coming with their new album" Bananas" which is also an album with their
style and even more refined. The members are Ian Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover (bass), Ian
Paice (drums), Steve Morse (guitar), Don Airey (keybords). The Deep Purple that always
continue to grow, are sure to attract all you rock fans with no boundaries. Come and check
it out
For more information:
Udo Artists Inc.
TEL 03-3402-5999
http://www.udo.co.jp/
*The headline of 2004 music world "Luciano Pavarotti" Last
concert in Japan
■ Wednesday 31st March, Tuesday 6th April
■ Hall A
■ 19:00■ Planned: S-seats¥48000, A-seats¥43000, B-seats¥35000 Cseats¥27000, D-seats¥19000 (all seats assigned inclusive of
tax)
The "Three Tenors" of Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, and Luciano Pavarotti who are very
popular in Japan, are said to be the pinnacle of the music world. Especially Pavarotti is
popular with his bright and clear voice. His tour from Tokyo will be the start of his "Fare well
concert" world tour which is due to end on his birthday on 12th October 2005.
His concerts in Japan were mainly in big arenas like the Tokyo Dome, Budokan but for his
performance for this time is a concert hall. Last June he perfectly performed in an 1800
capacity new hall in Moscow 19songs from Operas and Canzone, and we are sure that we
can enjoy his beautiful voice again here in Japan.
Conducted by Leone Magiera, music performed by Tokyo New City Orchestra.
It is sure to be one of the biggest topics in 2004 music, so don't miss it.
For more information:
Tomorrow House
TEL 03-5410-9999
*With their second album "Joshi Juni Gakubou Japan Tour
2004 "KISEKI" presented by Bourbon"
■ Saturday 17th , Sunday 18th April
■ Hall A
■ Doors open: 13:00, performance starts: 14:00
17:00, performance starts: 18:00 deuxieme
■ Admissions: ¥6500(all seats assigned inclusive of tax)
Extra performance
■ Friday 7th, Saturday 8th May
■ Hall A
■ 7th(Fri): doors open-18:00, performance starts-19:00
8th(Sat): doors open-14:00, performance starts-15:00
■ ¥6500(all seats assigned inclusive of tax)
By the fans enthusiastic voices of wanting to see their live performances, the live CD+DVD
"KISEKI" which was a recording of the concert held in Bejing 21 century concert hall, was
released in last November. The long awaited concert by the hit making Joshi Juni Gakubou is
on its way. They will show the new style of stage with their new frontier of classic Chinese
music "KISEKI".
The Joshi Juni Gakubou is a project of 12 women players of Chinese folk instruments.
Instruments such as erhu, lute, bamboo flutes, moon guitar, and Yunnan instruments FooLoo-Soo, Too-ryan, also instruments from minorities near the border of Vietnam are used to
create their original sound. Each part with their super technique by given special
education, they became very popular in Japan soon after their debut. The mixture of ancient
sound and western popular music, and the ensemble of the history will sure to touch the
listenerﾕs heart.
Since the sales were explosive, we have added extra performances. Enjoy the extraordinary
world of healing.
For more information:
Disk Garage Co Ltd.,
TEL 0180-99-3566
Why not experience the site where they make the real
sound ?
*Kenichiro Kobayashi and the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra Public rehearsal Free
invitation for 100 people
■ Sunday 21st March
■ Hall D7
■ 13:00-14:00
With the cooperation by Japan Philharmonic Orchestra well known By
"Maestro Salon", the Tokyo International Forum will invite the first 100
people to the public rehearsal.
●Preschoolers are not accepted.
Conductor/ Kenichiro Kobayashi
Rehearsal number/ Chaikovski Symphony No.4
Why not experience the rare chance of seeing the rehearsal Of the real orchestra music?
Apply as shown below.
The application has been closed.
Contact/the Tokyo International Forum PR section
Tel:03-5221-9035
E-mail: [email protected]
Cooperation/ The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
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*The super entertainment beyond ballet "Nut C racker" by Mathew Bourne
*The king of Hard Rock coming to Japan! "Deep P urple" Live In C oncert
*The headline of 2004 music world "Luciano P avarotti" Last concert in Japan
*With their second album "Joshi Juni Gakubou Japan Tour 2004 "KISEKI" presented by Bourbon"
*Kenichiro Kobayashi and the Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra P ublic rehearsal Free invitation for 100 people
*A musical composed by Leonard Bernstein Directed by Amon Miyamoto "C andide"
*The leading trend of European textile trade show "The 8th JITAC European Textile Fair"
*Thinking the social contribution of C ardiovascular "The 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese C irculation
Society"
*"The 101st Annual Meeting of Internal Medicine" Internal medicine of the new era -communication and its warmth*The trade show and conference for energy and environment. "P ower Expo 2004"
*A musical composed by Leonard Bernstein Directed by
Amon Miyamoto "Candide"
■ Monday 26th April - Tuesday 11th May
■ Hall C
■ Admissions: S-seats¥12600, A-seats¥10500, B-seats¥8400, Cseats¥6300 (all seats assigned inclusive of tax).
* No entrance of preschoolers
"Candide" is a musical work that Leonard Bernstein, one of the great composer of the 20th
century, known as the composer of "West Side Story" had dwelled on. This musical is based
on a novel of squib optimism by one of the best French philosopher of the 18th century
Voltair, and was remodeled as a high quality entertainment musical by Bernstein. It has
been performed many times.
For this time, there are some refurnishes of being even more musical and entertaining.
Directions are by Amon Miyamoto who is now active around the world, and music direction
will be by David Charles Abble. The leading part Candide will be by the most prospective
musical star Akihiro Nakagawa.
A new history of "Candide" will start from here.
For more information:
Parco Theater
TEL 03-3477-5858
http://www.parco-city.co.jp/play/
mobile:
http://www.parco-city.co.jp/pi/
*The leading trend of European textile trade show "The 8th
JITAC European Textile Fair"
■ Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th March
■ Exhibition Hall
■ 9:30 - 18:00 (last day ends at 16:30)
■ Admissions: ¥3000, advance ticket¥2000
Holding for the 8th time, "THE JITAC EUROPEAN TEXTILE FAIR" has now taken root by the
traders that deals with European textiles. This time we will be introducing textiles for the
2005 spring/summer from allover Europe.
The spotlight is that there is plenty information of the Premiere Vision (textile expo) of Paris.
We are expecting more than 800 suppliers from Italy, France, England, Germany,
Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal, and so on. We believe that most of the suppliers are
those who were at the Premier Vision. It is sure a business chance to be able to catch the
trend of European advanced textile information. Those who are conversant with style and
interested in textile, those of you from clothing companies, designers, and merchandisers,
donﾕt miss this chance.
For more information:
JITAC secretariat
TEL 06-6228-6229
E-mail：[email protected]
*Thinking the social contribution of Cardiovascular
"The 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese
Circulation Society"
■ Saturday 27th - Monday 29th March
■ Hall A, Hall B7, Hall B5 Hall C, Hall D7, Hall D5 Hall D1, D-block
Conference room, Glass Hall Conference room Lobby Gallery,
Exhibition Hall
■ Sat 27th 8:00-20:30
Sun 28th 7:30-20:30
Mon 29th 7:30-17:30
■ Admissions: ¥15000 for members and nonmembers
Open Lectures are free (application needed)
Cardiovascular has improved rapidly and is expected a positive social contribution. Given this
fact, "The 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society" will be held
with the theme "The Role of Cardiovascular Medicine in Society, Basic Science and
Population". It will be a concentrated three days with various topics of lectures, plenary
sessions, symposiums, and seminars. There will also be free civilians open lectures. Please
come and join.
●Civilians Open Lecture
Applications and inquiries Apply by postcard, FAX or e-mail. Write the topic of lecture,
number of people and their names addresses age occupations and phone number. We will
draw lots according to the number of applications. Winners will receive an invitation.
Friday 26th March 14:00-16:30 Hall A
"Living habit that prevents you from heart diseases"
Shigeaki Hinohara St. Lukeﾕs International Hospital chairman/ Saichi Hosoda hospital
director of Sakakibara memorial Hospital
● Apply to
Kyowa Kikaku Co., LTD. "The 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation
Society civilian lecture" 105-0004 2-20-5F Shimbashi-ekimae-BLDG1, Shimbashi, Minato-ku
(offer ends 19th March)
FAX: 03-3573-2064 ,TEL: 03-3573-2060
E- mail: [email protected]
Saturday 27th March 16:00‾18:00, Hall D7
"Stop smoking to prevent heart diseases and apoplexy -stop smoking cleverly- "
● Apply to
"Japanese Circulation Society open lecture A" secretariat in Congress Corporation 5-1
Koujimachi Chiyoda-ku (Apply by 10th March)
FAX: 03-5216-5552
E- mail: [email protected]
General reference
"The 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society" secretariat TEL:035282-3677
http://www.congre.co.jp/jcs68/
*"The 101st Annual Meeting of Internal Medicine"
Internal medicine of the new era
-communication and its warmth■ Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th April
■ HALL A, Exhibition Hall
■ 9:00-17:20 (last day ends at15:50)
■ Admissions: venue fixing fee ¥10000
The Japan Society of Internal Medicine is an academic institution established in 1903 for the
purpose for "Research and exhortation of internal medicine". It is one of the biggest
sectional meetings of the members of JAMS with over 87000 people as members. At this
annual assembly and lectures, there are active researches and discussions.
"The 101st Annual Meeting of Internal Medicine" is programmed by the theme "Internal
medicine of the new era -communication and its warmth-". The results are expected to lead
the Japanese medical science and health care to a further stage.
●Major contents
Opening speech "The condition and treatment of anemia -recent developments-"/ 5
assignment reports/ 3 titles of symposiums/ panel discussions/ CPC by medical specialists/
18 educational lectures/ general lectures and poster sessions
For more information:
the Japan Society of Internal Medicine
TEL. 03-3813-5991
http://www.naika.or.jp/
*The trade show and conference for energy and
environment. "Power Expo 2004"
■ Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd April
■ Exhibition Hall, Hall D7, Hall D5
■ 10:00-17:00 (last day ends at 16:00)
■ Admissions Exhibition ¥3000 (inclusive of tax, those with
invitations, advanced registrations and students are free )
Special conference: free (advanced registration required)
Presentation seminar: free (first-come-first-served basis)
With the great success of the first expo held last year, the 2nd Power Expo will come back.
This expo is a trade show and conference for the diffusion of new business models and
equipment and systems for new energy and environmental fields, which is needed for the
establishment of a trade market for the coming deregulation of electric.
Exhibitions of critical power source, power generation, energy infrastructure, new energy
generator, environmental field, distributed power generation, FC field, market trading,
financial commodity field, solution service field, information service field, and also special
conference and presentation seminar are to be held.
By getting an overview of these overall energy markets like electric, gas and oil, it might be a
chance for a new business.
For more information:
Power Expo secretariat
TEL 03-3503-7611
http://www.a-tex.co.jp/power-expo
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Exchanges between the conductor and
audience were made through
communications. It has now taken root as
a place of sharing the joy of music.
The event where you can take a close
look at the conductor and learn the
pleasure of classic music. "Maestro
Salon" being its 50th time
The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Managing Director
Shuhei Deguchi
"The Maestro Salon" where people have
chance to hear from invited conductors, is
held by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
regularly at the Tokyo International Forum. On the 50th time, we asked Mr. Deguchi who
says that the location condition was the biggest factor to be able to hold this series so
long, some retrospectives of "Maestro Salon".
"The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra" has practiced to communicate with the audience from
an early stage as an orchestra that lives together with the citizens over the theme human,
music and nature. "The Maestro Salon" is an event where the conductor explains the hints
of enjoying regular concerts with that given theme. The first event was in March 1999 by
Guenter Herbig, the music director of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then this
event has taken root as a place where people can feel the experiences and characters of
the conductors, to learn the interesting stories of the tune, and to share the joy of music.
There are many regular fans.
The maestros show different expressions in front of tens of people from when they are
conducting in front of hundred and thousands in concerts. The salon style with tea and
cakes makes a heart-to-heart-communication atmosphere. That is the most allurement of
this event.
The orchestra members and other participant do the running of this event and not
professionals. It is presided over our violist Toyoji Arai. He is now well known as the face of
this salon. As being a performer himself, he knows and brings out the character of the
maestros from his own point of view, which is his outstanding gift.
One of the most interesting stories was by Mr. Tadaaki Odaka. It was a story of his
experience in a performance at the Nippon Conductors Association. The performance was
a difficult one with many modern tunes when Kazuo Yamada was on harps and Mr. Odaka
on second violin. Mr. Odaka asked Mr.Yamada in the middle of the performance "Which part
of the score are we playing now?" and then Mr. Yamada asked back "Which tune is this?"
This story turned out to be a burst of laughter. To be able listen to these humane sides of
great maestros is the aspect of this event.
Of cause not all maestros were good at talking since their originality are shown on the
stage. But even maestros that said they were not enthusiastic about this salon turned out
to say "It was tiring but I had a great time". These words were indeed a pleasure for us.
50th time is still a passing point. This "Maestro Salon" is an event we are going to continue
even though they might be changes. It is also happy for us to be able to hold this event in
such a convenient location like the Tokyo International Forum where we can transmit
information effectively to the business people in the Marunouchi region. We will like to
expect those in their 30's and 40's who are busy raising their child and has distance from
concerts. We want this event to free peoples mind with an easy pop in after work.
The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra is making maximum efforts to broaden the access to the
Orchestra such as "Forest of Music project" which is a name of various outreach programs
like senior instrumental workshops and the orchestra adventure courses. We are seeking
for more new ideas. We hope we can make close contact with the Tokyo International
Forum. With the "Maestro Salon" please look forward to the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra."
●Maestro Salon
Mainly for those who come to the regular concerts of the Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra. C apacity of 30 people.
P articipation fees are ¥1000 (with drinks and sweets). Held at Glass hall C onference room or noticed if else.
Hosted by: The Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra/joint hosted by: Tokyo International Forum
C ooperated by: Mitsubishi Estate C o., LTD
C ontact: The Japan P hilharmonic Orchestra
TEL.03-5378-5911
http://www.japanphil.or.jp/
●Plans for the future
"The 51st Maestro Salon" <by Jiri B_LOHLAEK/Tuesday 16th March/Glass hall conference room G502 /19:00"The 52nd Maestro Salon" <by Ryusuke Numajiri>/Tuesday 13th April/Glass hall conference room G602/19:00-
Thanks to the location and well found
environment, we were able to hold a new
urban style antique fair.
"The Oedo Antique Fair" held every
3rd Sunday at the Plaza of Tokyo
International Forum
The Oedo Antique Fair Secretariat
Med Issue Co.,Ltd
Kanako Asano
"The Oedo Antique Fair started from last year with the idea of wanting to entrench a new
style of urban antique fair and of the activation of the Marunouchi area. Up to now, antique
fairs were mainly held in shrines and the customers were those who had specific purposes.
We wanted to hold a totally new style of antique fair so that more people can casually come
and enjoy the antiques. Since it was the 400th anniversary of the Edo Shogunate last year,
we aimed it to be like a lively fair like the town of Edo in the past ages. The area selection
was a major issue. We needed a location that was suitable for this new antique fair, in a
place that represents Tokyo. The Tokyo International Forum was just the location. Access
from the station, being close to shopping areas, well equipped, it was the most suitable
site.
The exhibitors are around 200 with Japanese ceramic, western artillery, obi and kimonos,
accessories and many more. Surrounded by the urban atmosphere with art works and
trees, people say that the plaza is like an antique fair somewhere in Europe.
Most customers are the young, mistress, married couples that popped by after their
shopping at Ginza or Marunouchi. Unexpected were those who came to the Forum for
different reasons. They take a look before or after their visits. It created a multiplier effect.
This was a very pleasing effect.
There are many conversations between the people who came for the first time and the
exhibitors, and also between the exhibitors themselves exchanging information, so it is very
much a lively site. We believe that this is because of the location being in the heart of
Tokyo.
We hope that this event "Oedo Antique Fair" becomes a big festival that everybody knows.
We want the customers and exhibitors to enjoy this fair even more.
Hosted by: Oedo Antique Fair planning committee/Backup: Edo Shogunate 400years business Organization/Special
cooperation: Tokyo International Forum
●Oedo A ntique Fair
Every 3rd Sunday at P laza Tokyo International Forum.(6:00‾16:00) abandon in heavy rain C ontact/ Med Issue C o., Ltd.
TEL.03-5730-0950
http://www.medissue.co.jp
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>>"PIA appreciation gathering" celebrating the 30th anniversary of Corporation. President Toriumi
attended as the representative of Tokyo International Forum.
>>"Neo-Yatai" a food court opened in the plaza of Tokyo International Forum where is crowed with
people coming for lunch and a cup of coffee.
"Jintai Plastomic" ended with a great popularity The venue A Exhibition Space is
now ready for reservations.
●With more than 500000 guests
The "Jintai Plastomic" that started Sat 6th of September last year at A Exhibition Space in
Tokyo International Forum, attracted public attention by showing real human specimens
made by the most up-to-date technology "plastomic" and extended the exhibition from 28th
December to Sunday 1st of February. The numbers of guests is expected to be over
500000.
●An opened space where you can feel the nature.
The A Exhibition Space is a convenient located gallery faced to the
plaza that connects Yurakucho station and Tokyo station. The view
of the plaza that you can see from the glass wall, changes with
time and offers an open environment. It's a space where you can
enjoy the plaza and feel the nature. To make the most of this
location and space causes the ability to pull in more guests. The
Tokyo International Forum handles reservations of the A Exhibition
The venue of "Jintai
Space.
P lastomic" A Exhibition Space
■Contact and inquiry
Tokyo International Forum Reservation Group
TEL. 03-5221-9050
http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp
To a lively and joyful site, Installation of art panels "toward FORUM" the image of
a festival.
The Tokyo International Forum has been working
since last July, to create a more friendly facility
starting from the renovation of the signboards. As
a part of that project, we have installed an art
panel of "toward FORUM" close to the entrance of
the imperial palace side.
The art panel "toward FORUM" is a message from
Tokyo International Forum with wishes that more
people come and enjoy. Please come and take a
look after during your break times or when youﾕre
shopping as well as after events and concerts.
"PIA appreciation gathering" celebrating the 30th anniversary of Corporation.
President Toriumi attended as the representative of Tokyo International Forum.
The PIA Corporation known as the pathfinder of
informational magazines and has recently been listed on the
first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, held a event last
October called the "PIA appreciation gathering" celebrating
its 30th anniversary. President Toriumi was invited among
leaders of those from publishing and other entertainment
fields that "PIA" had worked with in these thirty years. "PIA"
also introduced their new service "Electronic ticket and
Electronic coupons". It gathered great attention by event
business fields that are involved in ticketing.
"Neo-Yatai" a food court opened in the plaza of Tokyo International Forum where
is crowed with people coming for lunch and a cup of coffee.
At lunchtime, an appetizing smell fills the art filled plaza where people
gather as a resting spot. Many vans with variety of foods and drinks
gather to open their stalls and the "Neo-Yatai" is ready to begin.
"I think it is a good model case of collaboration with both characters
of the Tokyo International Forum and the stalls wanting to use the
plaza more variedly." Says Karasugawa from "Work store Tokyo do"
who is the coordinator of this food court.
8 stores that change every day come to open the stalls with unique
food menus, coffee and dessert like Asian cuisine, steaks, and curry. The most popular are
"Asian Lunch" where they serve Korean and Thai foods and "Deli Demina" where they serve
Hawaiian plates "Loco moco". Both stores provide varieties of daily with price ranges of ¥550
¥600 ¥650 according to the number of dishes you take. "Many people say that it's the same
taste they ate in Thailand.ﾓ says the staff of "Asian Lunch". "We are well caught because the
customers can actually see and choose what they want." Says the staff of "Deli-Demina".
●We asked some of those who were at the food court
"I like the Asian Lunch. I like hot food so today I'll try the coconut red curry. It is fairly cheep."
(Businessman 20's)
"I really like it when the Deli Demina comes twice a week. I'm thinking of buying the salsa
arabiata and stewed hamburger back to my office." (Office lady 20's)
"I'm quite fed up with the company cafeteria so today I'll try the Mideastern sandwich
"Farafel." (Office lady 20's)
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 11:00-14:00 (desserts till 15:00), Cafes 8:00-17:00
■Contact／Tokyo International Forum facilities management group
TEL.03-5221-9038
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to the functions held, for the purposes of television, cinema, advertisements (such as TV
commercials), fashion magazines and catalogues. Please feel free to contact the Forum at
the number above.
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Recent filming
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●Home Publishing Co., Ltd gravure shooting for "Duet" January edition
●TBS TV drama shooting "Suna no utuwa" 1st episode (8th Jan OA)
●Kodansha Ltd. New spring collection of shoes and bags shooting for "STYLE" March edition
(28th Jan on sale)
●Omron corporation shooting of advertisement and campaign for new product of car
security
●Hitachi ,Ltd. shooting of advertisement of "Storage solution"
●"au by KDDI" catalogue shooting
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(Tatsumi Shinoda artwork selection director of the Tokyo International Forum)
The art work that gather at the "Boat of multiplicity"
Kan Yasuda
The building of Tokyo International Forum is very geometrically beautiful but a little hard. The
sculpture of Yasuda loosen ups the atmosphere of the plaza. It looks soft as a rice cake.
It even looks light because the bottom is slightly floated. But it is a hard heavy stone. To be
able to create that is the brilliance of Yasuda. I still remember the day when this sculpture
first came here on a truck as the first work that arrived when there was nothing in the plaza.
I placed the work on the ground from the jack of the truck. It was a chilly day.
People tend to look upwards when they are in the plaza since being surrounded by tall
buildings. The second reason why I chose Yasuda's work is because I wanted people to
focus concentration on the ground.
When a sculpture is placed on a pedestal, people look at it as something you appreciate.
When there is a barrier, it means you can get closer. The sculpture placed in the plaza has
no pedestals or barriers.
Especially at Yasuda's work, you can actually touch and stand on it. Sculpture is something
that attracts people. Wanting to touch is a perfectly natural feeling.
There is a third reason of me choosing Yasuda's work. The color. The color of Tokyo
International Forum is metallic gray. I wanted a brighter color. Yasuda uses white marble of
Pietrasanta, from Italy where he has been living for a long time.
I have been to stone yard with Yasuda where the top of the mountain was cut off.
The whole mountaintop was all white like a glacier.
The great Michelangelo even used the marble of Pietrasanta. When I stayed at that village, I
woke up in the morning by birds and a little girl singing. Yasuda's stone was also there.
●Tatsumi Shinoda's web site "Mimi-Koe"
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/mimi/koe/
《Ishinki》
Kan Yasuda who is active all over the
world, including Japan and Italy, creates
big sculptures of human sizes by using
marbles. His great works attracts people
and make them want to touch them
rather than to dominate by its power.
"Boat of multiplicity"= the artwork collection concept of the Tokyo International Forum.
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Shopping & Restaurants
Cafe, Restaurants
BAGEL&BAGEL (Bagel cafe)
8:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri)
10:00-18:00 (weekends &
holidays)
TEL.03-5219-3155
http://www.dreamcorp.co.jp
Limited time bagels Feb. "Espresso &
Chocolate"
Mar. "Strawberry"
Shops
Forum Art Shop
(Graphic Station)
10:00-20:00
TEL.03-3286-6716
Jump ahead and create your room with
spring tastes with our New products.
Hana Ippin (Flower shop)
11:00-19:00
TEL.03-5288-8710
http://www.hanaippin.com
Cherish your happiness of seeing new
flowers that you only can meet. Once a
year.
Cafe de Moi (Cafe & bar)
8:00-21:00
TEL.03-5223-2332
http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/‾moi/
Taste our winter limited alcohol menus.
Hot wine ¥500.
Cafe Wien (Cafe)
10:00-22:00
TEL.03-3211-3111
http://www.rniko.co.jp
St. Valentine's day special menu
is in operation.
Come and check it out.
Kissho (Shabu-shabu, Japanese cuisine)
11:30-22:30
TEL.03-3215-1811
http://www.kissho.co.jp/
Shabu-Shabu, Kaiseki cuisines and soba.
Variety of dishes, variety of enjoyment.
am/pm
(Convenience store)
8:00-23:00
TEL.03-5252-5100
http://www.ampm.co.jp
Ice cream cone for the winter is
"Strawberry Sause".
Services
JTB Traveland (Travel agency)
10:00-19:00 (closed
Sundays/holidays)
TEL.03-3283-1320
Toh-Ten-Koh (Chinese cuisine)
11:30-22:00
TEL.03-3211-1015
http://www.totenko.co.jp
Limited offer of 50% off of take
away. (till end of Feb)
Levante (beer & Restaurant)
11:30-22:30(weekdays)
11:30-20:30(weekends/holidays)
TEL.03-3201-2661
http://www.okr-j.co.jp/
Enjoy are 17 varieties of oyster dishes and
50 varieties of homemade cusine.
How about some great food with warm hot
springs?.
FORUM Ticket Center
(Pia Station)
10:00-20:00
TEL.0570-02-9999
http://www.pia.co.jp/
Mathew Bourne's "Nutcracker" hurry for
tickets!
Royal Cafeteria
(Restaurant - Cafe)
8:00-22:00
TEL.03-3211-2205
Suitable for business parties. Maximum of
300people.
Sanbei (Sanuki udon noodle dishes)
11:00-22:00
TEL.03-3214-2260
How about some hot pot
noodles? It'll sure warm you up.
Trattoria Papa Milano (Italian
restaurant)
11:00-23:00
TEL.03-3211-0606
Enjoy our pizzas and pastas with
wonderful wine.
Takara (Homemade food and drink)
11:30-23:00 (Mon-Fri)
11:30-22:00 (weekends/ holidays)
TEL.03-5223-9888
Home made cuisine that warms you up in
this cold winter with micro-brewed Sake.
Come and relax.
UCC El Patio (Coffee shop, light meals)
8:00-23:00
TEL.03-5252-5045
Winter fair now underway!
We'll be waiting with our warm menus.
ISA Career College (PC school)
Mon.-Tue.-Thu. 10:30-21:00, Wed.
13:00-21:00, Fri. 13:00-17:30, Sat.
10:30-17:30 (closed Sundays &
holidays)
TEL.03-3201-1010
http://www.isa-school.net
Why not find your new you this spring?
We're here to back up.
TERRACE (Relaxation plaza)
11:00-21:00 (weekdays)
11:00-20:00 (Weekends
/holidays)
TEL.03-5224-3211
http://www.global-sports.co.jp
Heal your cold body with are aroma filled
rooms.
Mitsuo Aida Museum (Art museum)
10:00-17:30 (closed on
mondays)
TEL.03-6212-3200
http://www.mitsuo.co.jp
"The museum of heart" where you can
discover Mitsuo Aida.
Museum store is free of entry.
Try our new style Chinese cuisine in the
fantastic space of the Glass hall!!
Toh-Ten-Koh is a New York style Chinese which is located on
the 7th floor of the Glass hall. Enjoy our freshly elaborated
Chinese cuisine in our restaurant which both interior and
services are New York style. Take away menus are all 50%
off till the end of February.