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◆THE BOSSA NOVA JOÃO GILBERTO
Special Topic・ JOÃO GILBERTO
We want to witness “a new legend.”
Maya Hayashi x Jin Nakahara
◆João Gilberto, A “Living Legend” who created bossa nova returns
Jin Nakahara - Music P roducer & C oordinator
◆Turn the Gathering into Joy
P hoto: Hitoshi Iwakiri
◆PREVIEW
November and December Events
◆Disney On C lassic〜Magical Night 2006〜
◆ANA presents TARO HAKASE 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR 〜My 10 years Your 10 years〜
◆David C opperfield 〜An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion〜
◆Mendelssohn Foundation C harity Gala C oncert
◆Symphony No. 9 and Emperor
◆P articipants for “Daikukai” Wanted.
◆ENS FRANC HISE EXHIBITION 2006
◆Job P ower Live 2008
◆Special Lectures and Exhibition of Historical P apers C ommemorating the 130th Anniversary of Dr. Hideyo
Noguchi's Birth
◆The 2nd Japan National Vegetable Fair
◆VOICE
◆Topics
・ gohan museum
・ Forum News
◆Project Note A Z
◆Shops & Restaurants September & October
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Music starting from “Konbanwa”
Maya Hayashi (hereinafter called “Maya”): João-san says, “Konbanwa” on his album “JOÃO
GILBERTO in Tokyo,” doesn't he? I like that “Konbanwa” very much and listened to it many
times (laughter).
It's because the word “Konbanwa” is not just a “Konbanwa” but there was melody in it and it
became the music of João-san. It's very warm and gentle and with just this word, I felt drawn
into João-san's music world and I thought what a nice person he was.
Jin Nakahara (hereinafter called “Nakahara”): Originally, when João Gilberto appeared on a
stage, he just kept singing and left. So I was very surprised. My tension of waiting for his first
performance in Japan was released at once and I could get into his song world in a burst.
Maya: With what kind of feeling did you see his performance?
Nakahara: I felt as if João, who was just alone on the stage of that huge Hall A of the Tokyo
International Forum, was singing close to my ears and just for me. I think this was what all
the other 5,000 people there felt, too. When a song finished and when I started to clap my
hands, my neighbors also started clapping, then I got back to myself and noticed that I was
in a concert hall. It was like that. I felt as if I was inside of João's music and it was such a
music experience I've never had.
Maya: I thought this live performance “in Tokyo” was good. I felt as if I was sitting on a warm
veranda of my home town and there a neighboring old man - this is João-san - was also
sitting nonchalantly and was playing the guitar for me, without saying anything. With the
next song, I felt as if a boy who has just become a new boyfriend was playing the guitar in a
park. I had such a warm feeling. He shows various personalities: becoming a young man,
father or friend. I think this is exactly João-san's attraction.
Nakahara: I think it's a very nice way to listen to his music.
Maya: I also change myself, becoming his girlfriend and a little girl.
I want to see his last miracle for the first time.
Maya: My live performance is made up of talk, talk, song, and then talk, talk and talk, but
João-san never speaks between songs, does he?
Nakahara: Right, he hardly speaks. I heard he would not decide how many songs he would
sing and songs vary every time. The last performance of 2004 was gorgeous. He sang 45
songs. There were about 3 encores and in the middle of them he sang a song which was
made after he came to Japan, to show his appreciation to the Japanese people. João is not
service-minded, nor good at diplomatic remarks. I thought he really liked Japan. He
continued after that and sang a total of 45 songs, so I wondered if João had already
decided to make it his last concert in Japan. But his third visit was set for this year.
Maya: You must be very, very happy.
Nakahara: He is old and nobody knows how much longer you can see his live stage
performances. He hardly performs concerts, and actually, he recently had concerts only in
Japan. However, as long as you see his stage show, you don't feel his age. Rather than
relying on his past fame or singing his old songs as he did in the past, even with the songs
which he has been singing for more than 50 years, he presents them in a fresh way as if
they were newly born. I felt that this person always looks forward and looks to the future. So,
when I listen to his music, I forget his age, 70 and then some.
Maya: João-san must be speaking of his life in his own words in his songs.
Nakahara: In 2003, he kept silent closing his eyes for 20 minutes listening to the Japanese
audience's endless applause. Then suddenly, hardly-speaking João spoke up saying, “I will
give a kiss to each of your hands and hearts. Arigato, Japon.” He said “thank you” in
Japanese. I heard he was telling his staff that he was counting each hand and heart of
5,000 people when closing his eyes as the Japanese audience was so wonderful. I think his
real liking of Japanese audiences led to his third visit to Japan. What sort of legend can we
encounter? I would like to welcome his wonderful stage performance as one of his wonderful
audiences.
Maya: His live show this time is subtitled, “The Last Miracle,” but for me, this will be the first
time. So I would like to encounter something new for me like the word, bossa nova.
Maya Hayashi
She made her debut as a fashion model in the 1980s and
appeared in the “Marie Claire” French version, the first time for
Japanese. Starting from the Paris Collection, she took an
active part in various fashion shows. She was attracted by jazz
in the 1990s and made her CD debut with an album of the
world pop music in English and French, “MAYA” (Midi Record).
After that, she acted as a talent in TV, radio, magazines, etc.
utilizing her unique character and her own experiences.
Currently, she regularly appears in “Oshare Kobo” of NHK's
educational channel (Mon/Tue). In 2000, her book, “Maya
Maya's Rakushokuteki Kimochi,” Maya Hayashi's joyful essays &
easy recipes were publicized. In her private time, she organized
a “Ping-Pong Club” and an “Association to Bring My
Chopsticks” to protect the global environment.
Jin Nakahara
A music producer & coordinator, radio program producer,
music selector, writer, DJ and MC. He is also President of
Artenia Co., Ltd. Born in 1954. Starting from producing and
selecting music for “Saude! Saudade…” (J-WAVE), a program of
Brazilian music since 1988, he has been producing programs
focusing on J-WAVE and also has been working as a
supervisor/music selector for compilation CDs. He is a
producer of Brazilian music concerts and a stage-director (for
Lisa Ono's 2003 concert tour, etc.). In addition, he has been
acting as a writer, DJ, MC and lecturer at culture centers. He
has written “Brazilian Music” and “Brazilian Music 2001”
(Ongaku no tomo sha).
What is bossa nova?
“Bossa” means “trend” and “nova” means “new” and if you translate it literally, it means
“new trend,” but it is said that “bossa” was used as a buzz term meaning “smart” in Rio De
Janeiro in the 1940s. When João Gilberto released his LP for the first time, Tom Jobim, who
composed João's songs, wrote in the description of the songs that João Gilberto is “bossa
nova.” Therefore, it is said that the most advanced samba style created by João Gilberto was
called “bossa nova.”
November 4 (Sat), 5 (Sun) Doors Open: 16:00/Performance Starts: 17:00
November 8 (Wed), 9 (Thu) Doors Open: 18:00/Performance Starts: 19:00
* Please note the time of starting performance may be delayed depending on the
artist's convenience.
Venue
Admission
Hosts
Sponsors
Planner/Inviter
Cooperators
Organizer
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Tokyo International Forum Hall-A
S:- ¥12,000 A:- ¥10,000 *No preschoolers will be admitted.
TBS/Asahi Shimbun Company/J-WAVE
MUSIC ON! TV/Brazilian Embassy
PROMAX Inc.
Dear Heart Inc./Universal Classic & Jazz
DISK GARAGE
Contact
: DISK GARAGE TEL.03-5436-9600 (Mon-Fri 12:00〜19:00)
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When you walk in the town of Tokyo and enter various shops, you
can almost always hear bossa nova. Bossa nova, music beloved
by a wide range of people regardless of age and now enrooted in
the daily lives of people in Tokyo, was created by a singer/guitarist
in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil about 50 years ago.
The person's name is João Gilberto. He presented the samba
rhythm with just one guitar and added a sophisticated novel
harmony to traditional samba music. Through his cool and
delicate singing voice, as if he was whispering in somebody's ear,
he established a new style of music presentation, which was later
called bossa nova.
A composer who admired João's such talent was Antônio Carlos
Jobim. He composed many songs for João such as "The Girl from
Ipanema," "Desafinado," and "One Note Samba." Through João's
“voice and guitar,” these songs, spread throughout the world
from Brazil and are still kept alive as standard numbers
representing the popular music of the 20th century.
João Gilberto rarely performs concerts and is covered by a
mysterious veil. It was in September 2003 when João Gilberto's
first Japan tour, which can be called a miracle, was realized, after
45 years since the creation of bossa nova and when he was over
70 years old. Tickets for a total of 20,000 seats in 4 concerts
were sold out in a minute and the Hall A of the Tokyo International
Forum on September 11 was filled with an unusual atmosphere of
the expectation and tension of 5,000 people who were witnessing
a historical moment.
João's voice and guitar gently permeated the large hall.
5,000 people were overwhelmed by the magnificent world
which was created by only one person.
Silence and excitement, tension and relaxation. Everybody was fascinated by João's magic
and almost 2 hours, which was thought to be permanent, passed away in a moment. João
was also impressed with the Japanese audience whom he met for the first time and told his
staff, “I've been looking for such an audience for years. Japan is wonderful.” As proof that
this was not a diplomatic remark, with João's strong desire, a live CD “João Gilberto in Tokyo”
in which the concert at the Tokyo International Forum was recorded, was released all over
the world.
João, who became enraptured of Japan, visited again in 2004. He will now “be back” for the
third time in November 2006. What sort of legend will be born in Hall A of the Tokyo
International Forum this year, which has almost become his castle?
João Gilberto photo (Front Page/P.2-3/P.4): P-2 VIBRATION
Cooperation: Toh-Ten-Koh Tokyo International Forum Branch/Universal Music K.K.
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It was the largest coffee fair in Japan,
organized by SCAJ (Specialty Coffee Association of Japan).
Selected special coffee was, literally, gathered from all over the world.
There were free tasting sessions, cup demonstrations by barista
and an art exhibition of latte, the first in Japan.
More than 10,000 total man-days rediscovered new flavors and new attractions of coffee.
A relevant article is on P.9
Photo: Hitoshi Iwakiri
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◆Disney On C lassic〜 Magical Night 2006〜
◆ANA presents TARO HAKASE 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR 〜 My 10 years Your 10 years〜
◆David C opperfield 〜 An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion〜
◆Mendelssohn Foundation C harity Gala C oncert
◆Symphony No. 9 and Emperor
◆P articipants for “Daikukai” Wanted.
◆ENS FRANC HISE EXHIBITION 2006
◆Job P ower Live 2008
◆Special Lectures and Exhibition of Historical P apers C ommemorating the 130th Anniversary of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi's
Birth
◆The 2nd Japan National Vegetable Fair
◆Disney On Classic〜 Magical Night 2006〜
■ Hall A
■ Nov. 10 (Fri) >>> 12 (Sun)
■ 10th(Fri)
Doors Open: 18:00 Performance Starts: 19:00
11th(Sat)
Doors Open: 13:00 Performance Starts: 14:00
Doors Open: 18:00 Performance Starts: 19:00
12th(Sun)
Doors Open: 14:00 Performance Starts: 15:00
■ Admission S: ¥8,000, A: ¥6,500, B: ¥5,000
* No preschoolers will be admitted.
■ Contact
Harmony Japan Co., Ltd. TEL. 03-3409-3345
DOC2006 Official Site: http://d-classic.jp
“Trust Your Heart…” - A prestigious musical entertainment for adults
“Disney on Classic” was created for the first time in Japan as a Disney entertainment,
focusing on music created for Walt Disney’s animations, movies and theme parks. From the
first performance in 2004, the Disney world woven by dreams and magic has been
presented every year by the excellent performance of first-class artists and the Tokyo
Philharmonic Orchestra. Having its 4th round this year, “Aladdin” will be featured with the
theme of “Trust Your Heart…” All numbers of “Aladdin” will be presented in a dramatic live
performance, similar to a musical.
◆ANA presents
TARO HAKASE 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
〜 My 10 years Your 10 years〜
■ Hall A
■ Dec. 2 (Sat) , 3 (Sun)
■ 2nd(Sat) Doors Open: 17:00 Performance
Starts: 18:00
3rd(Sun) Doors Open: 14:00 Performance
Starts: 15:00
■ Admission ¥6,500, (All Seats Assigned)
■ Contact
Kyodo Tokyo TEL. 03-3498-9999
Special tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of his solo debut. You must see the
collaboration with Iwao Furusawa, his great mentor!
Taro Hakase has been involved in a myriad of activities as a violinist and a general director
of his self-produced label, “HATS.” His activities are very unique and multilateral - such as
performances of “Image5” which has become a synonym for healing music and a release of
the album, “THE BEST OF MOZART SELECTED BY TARO HAKASE” in which performing pieces
and the order was decided with the theme, “What would it be like if Mozart were alive and
gave a live performance?” Hakase's live tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of his solo
debut will finally start. Inviting Iwao Furusawa as a special guest, whom Hakase has been
admiring from his junior-high school days, he will show us his new vision of the world.
◆David Copperfield
〜 An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion〜
■ Hall A
■ Dec. 6 (Wed)>>>10 (Sun)
■
* Doors will open 1 hour before the start of
performance.
■ Admission S: ¥12,000, A: ¥10,000, B; ¥8,000,
C: ¥5,000
■ Contact
Kyodo Promotion TEL. 03-3746-1152
An amazing man will be back after a 5-year interval. Please enjoy the intimate
world of grand illusion.
David Copperfield is an amazing magician who made the Statue of Liberty in New York
disappear, jumped through the air above the Grand Canyon and passed through the Great
Wall of China. That man of miracles will be back in Japan after a 5-year interval to deliver us
with a new sensation. “My magic is based on the daily dreams and wishes you think of,” says
Copperfield. The key word of his performance this time, “Grand Illusion,” was born from his
memory of his late grandfather. The grand illusion will be far beyond our imagination,
surpassing the border of a dream and reality. You will be a witness of the miracle here.
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◆Disney On C lassic-Magical Night 2006◆ANA presents TARO HAKASE 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR -My 10 years Your 10 years◆David C opperfield -An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion◆Mendelssohn Foundation C harity Gala C oncert
◆Symphony No. 9 and Emperor
◆P articipants for “Daikukai” Wanted.
◆ENS FRANC HISE EXHIBITION 2006
◆Job P ower Live 2008
◆Special Lectures and Exhibition of Historical P apers C ommemorating the 130th Anniversary of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi's
Birth
◆The 2nd Japan National Vegetable Fair
◆Mendelssohn Foundation Charity Gala
Concert
■ Hall C
■ Dec. 10 (Sun)
■ Doors Open: 15:30 Performance Starts: 16:00
■ Admission
General Assigned Seats: ¥10,000
Assigned Seats with Fund Special Gala Dinner:
¥25,000
* A part of the concert profits will be donated
as funds for a scholarship to raise young
artists and academics who inherit works of
Mendelssohn and his spiritual assets.
■ Contact
Kajimoto eplus TEL. 0570-06-9960
http://kajimotoeplus.com/
Toward the year of the 200th anniversary of Mendelssohn's birth, global scale
charity concerts will begin.
Mendelssohn is a composer who represents the German music of the 19th century. He
made enormous contributions as a conductor and a founder of the first music school of
Germany. Toward 2009, the year of the 200th anniversary of his birth, global scale concerts
which will tour Venice, Tokyo, New York, Leipzig and Paris, will start. At the Tokyo concert, we
will have Kurt Masur, as a conductor, who is a former Kapellmeister of the Gewandhaus
Orchestra, where Mendelssohn also acted as a Kapellmeister, and Sayaka Shoji, a new and
promising violinist. Famous pieces of Mendelssohn's will be presented by them. The essence
of music beyond generations will be ringing.
◆Symphony No. 9 and Emperor
■ Hall A
■ Dec. 21 (Thu)
■ Doors Open: 18:00 Performance Starts: 18:50
■ Admission
Royal: ¥12,000(Special Seat) Royal Pair: ¥18,000(Special Seat x 2)
Royal Triple: ¥26,000(Special Seat x 3)
S: ¥6,500, Nonreserved Seat: ¥4,500
Junior: ¥2,600(Junior high schoolers and under)
■ Conductor: Hiroshi Kumagai
■ Performer: Symphony Orchestra “Great Artists” in Japan
■ Pianist: Tomoko Ichimura
■ Solo Vocalists:
Soprano/Yuko Kusakabe, Alto/Misato Iwamori,
Tenor/Yasuhiko Idane, Bass/Fumio Arikawa
■ Choir: Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus / Daikukai
■ Contact
Sido Music Planning TEL 03-3465-6115
http://www.sido-music.com/
◆Participants for “Daikukai” Wanted.
Practice
■ Practice: 18:45 - Every Thursday
■ Contact
Sido Music Planning, “Daikukai”
TEL: 03-3465-6431
http://www.sido-music.com/
“Daikukai” to sing Symphony No. 9 with Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus
“Daikukai” will sing Symphony No. 9 with the Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus, a professional
chorus, again this year. A symphony orchestra, “Great Artists” conducted by Hiroshi
Kumagai, is an orchestra specially composed of top artists who are active on the front lines
of the Japanese music world. Daikukai is now seeking participants. Anyone can participate
regardless of age. Having capable teachers, you can pleasantly learn how to sing it even if it
is your first time. Why don’t you participate in this professional concert and experience the
sublime world of Beethoven’s No. 9 Symphony together?
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◆Disney On C lassic〜 Magical Night 2006〜
◆ANA presents TARO HAKASE 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR 〜 My 10 years Your 10 years〜
◆David C opperfield 〜 An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion〜
◆Mendelssohn Foundation C harity Gala C oncert
◆Symphony No. 9 and Emperor
◆P articipants for “Daikukai” Wanted.
◆ENS FRANC HISE EXHIBITION 2006
◆Job P ower Live 2008
◆Special Lectures and Exhibition of Historical P apers C ommemorating the 130th Anniversary of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi's
Birth
◆The 2nd Japan National Vegetable Fair
◆ENS FRANCHISE EXHIBITION 2006
■ Nov. 15 (Wed) 16 (Thu)
■ Exhibition Hall 1
■ 10:00 〜 19:00 (Ends at 17:00 on Nov. 16)
■ Admission: ¥1,000 *Free by pre-registration
■ Contact
Office of “Franchise Exhibition 2006” in Ens Consulting Co.,
Ltd.
TEL. 03-3537-8055
http://www.franchise-ex.org
Discover a valuable franchise.
FC (Franchise) business has recently been paid some attention for its growth potential and
expansibility. Ens Consulting Co., Ltd., a professional company for FC consulting, will hold an
exhibition to introduce FC companies where various sizes and scales of FC companies will
gather. It will be full of useful information which you can use if you are considering the role of
a franchisee, not only as a private company, but also for a new company business. A
consultation corner will also be opened for consultations dealing with laws, labors and
loans, which are essential for FC management. In addition to exhibitions by businesses such
as food, service and retailing, exhibitions by theme of investment and scale of shops will be
held. It will support effective and valuable encounters of FC companies and franchisees-tobe.
◆Job Power Live 2008
■ Nov. 21 (Tue)
■ Admission: Free
■ Exhibition Hall
■ 10:00 〜 17:00
■ Contact
Access Corporation Co., Ltd.
Recruiting PR Division
TEL. 03-5413-3002
http://www.AS-navi.com/
Seriously supporting real “job search.” A collaborative event, “Job Power LIVE”
will be held!
Access Corporation which plans/organizes joint job search seminars, an internet job site and
access job navigation and Asahi Shimbun Company which has a reputation of fulfilling
classified ads will jointly hold an unprecedented new type of job search supporting event
this autumn. The concept is “Not to focus on image, but to find a suitable business field and
to study companies.” In addition to participation of about 100 leading companies, a keynote
speech with the theme of “A job will support your life” by Mr. Takashi Saito, an author of
“Koe ni dashite Yomitai Nihongo” and “Dandori-ryoku” will be presented. Live information and
live voice, which is not available through the internet, will be presented to the students who
will graduate from school in spring of 2008.
◆Special Lectures and Exhibition of Historical Papers
Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of Dr. Hideyo
Noguchi's Birth
■ Nov. 26 (Sun)
■ Admission: Free
■ Lecture: Hall C, Exhibition of Historical Papers: Hall D5
■ Lecture: Doors Open: 12:00 Lecture Starts: 13:00
Exhibition of Historical Papers: 11:00 〜 18:00
■ Contact
Alumni Association of Nippon Medical School
TEL. 03-3828-1621
2-20-7 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0023
FAX. 03-3824-7691
E-mail: [email protected]
* Pre-application is required by a postcard, fax or e-mail for
people who would like to attend the lecture.
Approaching the profile of a medical scientist, Hideyo Noguchi dedicated his life
to learning.
He had a big burn injury on his left hand at the age of 1 and half and at the age of 15 had
an operation by a doctor returning from the U.S. He was impressed with the potentiality of
medical science. He became a doctor at the age of 21 and was devoted to the study of
microbiology and contagious diseases. Hideyo Noguchi became a worldwide researcher by
making various achievements after moving to the U.S. Nippon Medical School and its alumni
association will hold a special lecture meeting and exhibition of historical papers
commemorating the 130th anniversary of Hideyo Noguchi's birth, who was a graduate of
Saiseigakusha, the forerunner of the university. In the lecture meeting, lectures on themes
of “The Attraction of Hideyo Noguchi,” “Hideyo Noguchi in the Years of Saiseigakusha,” and
“Learning from Hideyo Noguchi” will be presented. At the exhibition of historical papers,
many precious historical papers such as letters written by Hideyo and his book will be
exhibited. We will approach the profile of Hideyo Noguchi by looking back at his relationship
with his teachers and friends.
◆The 2nd Japan National Vegetable Fair
■ Nov. 25 (Tue) 29 (Wed)
■ Admission: Free
■ Exhibition hall 1
■ 28th (Tue): 10:00 - 17:00
(Opening to the public: 12:00 - )
29th (Wed) 10:00 - 16:00
(Opening to the public for all day)
■ Contact
Japan Produce Alliance for Better Health
TEL. 03-3770-3701
Be healthy with vegetables! Eat more vegetables with your daily meal
Vegetables are essential for our health as they contain abundant vitamins and minerals. We
would like to consume more vegetables in a proactive manner when we eat out or when we
order takeout. In “The 2nd Japan National Vegetable Fair,” dining/home-meal replacement
industries and vegetable producers will gather. It will be an event where you can enjoyably
learn about food, vegetables and health. Talk shows by famous chefs are also planned!
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SCAJ (Specialty Coffee Association of Japan) is addressing a variety of activities
aiming for diffusion of the coffee culture and good coffee in Japan. This summer,
SCAJ held the largest coffee exhibition in Japan at the Exhibition Hall of the Tokyo
International Forum. We interviewed Mr. Tatsuji Ueshima, Chairman of SCAJ about
the feedback of the event.
(Specialty coffee to link production and consumption)
The Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) is a young organization established in
2003, but the thought of specialty coffee (hereinafter referred to as “SC”) itself has a long
history. SC means “high quality and good coffee.” Moreover, SC is a coffee originated from
consumers, while general coffee was originated from producers.
The share of the SC market in the world coffee market is still small, but we are expecting
that it will be the one to lead the future coffee industry. SC is coffee with high added value,
which is evaluated as good coffee by consumers, and which is bought regardless of the
price. The value will be generated when coffee-producing countries produce safe and good
coffee, which is sought by consumers, according to a production standard. We recognize
that building a bridge between Japanese consumers and coffee producers is a role of SCAJ.
As most of coffee-producing countries are developing countries, distribution of high-valueadded coffee leads to supporting the economic development of such countries. Therefore, I
firmly believe that healthy communication between producing countries and consuming
countries through coffee leads to contributing to world peace.
An organization which aims toward the raising of a healthy Japanese market and increase
of consumption by collaborating with the world relevant groups in order to diffuse SC and
educate consumers about SC in Japan is SCAJ, and its representative activity was “SCAJ
2006,” an SC exhibition, which was held this summer.
(Tastily and enjoyably - communicating to the world)
Next year, the world top baristas from more than 40 countries will
gather together and the “World Barista Championship (WBC),” to
compete for the world's No. 1 barista, will be held in Japan for the
first time in Asia. For this, I believe this year's “SCAJ 2006” was very
significant as a pre-event 1 year in advance. “SCAJ 2006” made a big
success by gathering, in just 2 days, the number of people targeted
for 3 days. Having so many people also today, I'm very satisfied that
this was very successful as a pre-event.
It was very effective as we could inform many people about SC and
could show the high quality of Japanese coffee and SCAJ's
organization and management power to overseas people of coffee
industries.
I think the good location of the Tokyo International Forum also contributed to so many
people gathering for this event. It is located at the center of Tokyo and close to the Ginza
area and transportation availability is good for people from rural areas. If you use subways,
you don't get caught in the rain. There was a forecast for a typhoon in Tokyo today, but
everybody could visit the venue safely.
I also think the modern appearance of the building fit the new image of SC.
A relevant article is on P.5.
Photo: Hitoshi Iwakiri
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There are full of attractions of rice.
[Food Education Corner]
Food education means to think about/judge food for yourself.
Food education will be comprehensively explained. It is a corner
where children and adults can have fun and learn.
[Event Space & Cooking Room]
Various participatory events such as a cooking school for parents
and children, a cooking school by top-class chef and “Yoshimoto
Gohan Show” will be held.
[Rice Beauty]
Self-esthetic corner using cosmetics made from rice. Let’s
become beautiful with rice.
[Media Ball]
A healing space with a unit of a wide screen stretching in a 360o
direction, sound, wind and aroma, where you can enjoy using the
five senses.
[Rice Museum Shop]
Rice from all over Japan, rice snacks, soybean paste, and rice
bowls/chopsticks with which you can eat tasty rice are sold.
Goods of the event character “GOHAN JAWAN” are also sold.
[Farmer's Market]
On every Saturday and Sunday, a market will be held where rice
directly from all over Japan and agricultural products are sold.
Fresh rice and agricultural products are available at reasonable
prices.
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Gohan Museum
■ Plaza of Tokyo International Forum
■ Opening Time 11:00 〜 20:00 (The restaurant is open until 23:00)
For details, please access http://www.gohanmuseum.com
A new campaign “harmony” was started, aiming
for a place where you can hear a rich harmony.
Various people, information and cultures gather everyday
at the Tokyo International Forum. From such diversity we
want to present a place where you can hear a rich
harmony. A new campaign “harmony” was started with
such a wish. Placing the word “harmony” on the laying
colors of the Forum's visual identity, it will be presented
on the venue posters and patches worn by staff
members. In addition, the theme of “A Day of
Enthusiasm” Music Festival 2007 was decided on,
“Harmony of Nations.” With the new campaign of “harmony,” the Tokyo International Forum
will continue to aim to be a further “impression-creating company.”
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Exhibition
Mitsuo Aida Museum
Specially Planned Exhibition Commemorating the 10th
Anniversary of the Opening of the Museum
First Period: Sep. 14 (Thu) 〜 Nov. 19 (Sun)
Latter Period: Nov. 21 (Tue) 〜 Jan. 14 (Sun), 2007
* Yearend/New Year period of Dec. 19 (Tue) to Jan. 14 (Sun),
2007 will be opened without closing.
●For details, please access http://www.mitsuo.co.jp/
Forum Art Shop
Shinya Yamamura
“Universe - Urushi”
Exhibition of new works of Shinya Yamamura, a Japanese lacquer
figurative artist. 20 small boxes on which exquisite works such
as Raden and Maki-e have been added.
Oct. 14 (Sat) 〜 Nov. 12 (Sun)
Regular Events on the Plaza
Oedo Antique Fair
9:00 to 16:00 (to be canceled in case of rain)
Oct. 1 (Sun), Oct. 15 (Sun), Oct. 29 (Sun), Nov. 5 (Sun),
Nov. 19 (Sun), Dec. 3 (Sun), Dec. 17 (Sun)
Best Flea Market
10:00 to 16:00 (to be canceled in case of rain)
Oct. 8 (Sun), Nov. 12 (Sun), Dec. 10 (Sun)
Neo Food Stand Village Super Night
18:00 to 22:00
To be held in October and November. It will not be held in December.
●For details, please access http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/
- Shops and Restaurants It is easy to spend every day in the morning and night with the cool autumn wind.
Restaurants with full morning menus and evening menus will be introduced.
■Restaurant & Café, “Royal Cafeteria”
●Morning Menu: Bakery Set ¥400
A set of a Danish and soft drink which can be eaten quickly in the
busy morning. 2 types of Danish, sausage croissant and apple
pie are prepared.
●Evening Menu: Special Beef Stew ¥1,480
Australian beef was thoroughly stewed in Royal's traditional
demiglace sauce. It is a secret taste created by Mr. Saly Weil, the
first master chef of Hotel New Grand.
■Euro Dining, “La MER RICHE”
●La MER RICHE is a restaurant where you can have French
confectionery and delicious European cuisine made with
ingredients from selected areas of production. Have an elegant
morning with a set of croissant and soft drink.
●Evening Menu: Pescatore ¥1,000
Pescatore, seafood and tomato sauce pasta will be served in a
set with bread, soup, salad and drink. Although a simple dish it allows you to fully enjoy the
taste of seafood.
For details, please contact each shop.
●For each shop, please see the page of Shops & Restaurants.
●All prices are inclusive of tax.
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Artworks Gathered in “Ship of Diversity”
“Ship of Diversity” = Artwork Collection Concept of the Tokyo International Forum
By Tatsumi Shinoda (Selection Director for Tokyo International Forum Artwork)
Series No. 16 Artist in the Spotlight
Masaaki Yamada
A big blue painting painted by a Japanese
leading expert of modernism paintings. There are
fans who regard Yamada as a painter of blue.
Certainly, the total impression of his painting is
blue.
When you talk about a blue painting, it reminds
me of the “Blue Period” of Picasso's. It is said
that Picasso heavily used blue paint in his poor
youth as it was cheap.
In old Europe, there was a time when blue paint
was more expensive than gold because a mineral
substance, lapis lazuli was used in it. It was
mainly used to paint sacred things.
“Almost Transparent Blue” was a title of a best-selling book. However, the blue of Yamada's
is not transparent.
It is not the blue of youth, nor the sacred blue and nor the transparent blue. That is
Yamada's blue. In addition, there is not only blue. There are yellow, green, gray and red
colors.
When you look at this painting, things appearing together with the blue are squares
divided into small ones. These are precisely painted in every corner.
The first place I visited after I started my career as an art critic was Yamada's former house
in Tokyo where his atelier was located. His house was built along a steep slope. After
entering the house from the entrance, I walked down the stairs. The atmosphere was
modern. His stripe work was in the room.
As he has been painting only stripes for a long time, I thought his eyeballs might be
different from ordinary people.
The blue painting placed at the Tokyo International Forum is flat. I can understand if you
align square panel boards, but what he did was purposely divide one flat canvas and paint
every corner of each square. You would be amazed with the elaboration.
It seems Cezanne's painting will be one painting, even if you cut anywhere out of it, and I
thought Yamada's divided painting may be relevant to Cezanne's and I started talking to
him.
The blue color seems to be the lowest common multiple in order to easily unify the entire
picture which may be uncoordinated with different colors.
It was not a painting to speak up with the expression of colors but his fondness for colors
has not changed from his early years. He likes blue and the karashi color (yellow).
“Please come again,” said a painter of medium height with a thin body and critic's eyes, as
I was leaving.
A house on a slope may change its figure according to the change of the town and age,
but paintings with flat and strong stripes and paintings of a square surface do not change. I
have recently come to think this way.
Airplay & Location Information
[Inquiry about shooting]
Sales Planning Group
TEL 03-5221-9051 (Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00)
Tokyo International Forum is accepting applications for shooting TV dramas and movies,
commercial advertisements (TV commercial films), fashion magazines and brochures. For
application, please contact the number above.
■Shooting for Shueisha's “UOMO” September issue (July 24 release), Publication plan tied
up with Sunny Health
■Shooting for a newspaper advertisement of Recruit Agent Co., Ltd.
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Shops & Restaurants
Toh-Ten-Koh (New-Style Chinese
cuisine) 7F
“Enjoy a seasonal taste to make you
beautiful.”
Fair of Tsuboni and Shanghai Crab from
Oct. 14 (Sat) to Nov. 30 (Thu)!
11:30-22:00(To be closed from 15:00 to
17:00 on M-F)
Tel: 03-3211-1015
http://www.totenko.co.jp/
Levante (Beer & Restaurant) 2F Plaza
Oyster dishes (24 varieties), our specialty
will start.
11:30-22:30 (M-F)
11:30-20:30 (Sat, Sun & Holiday)
Tel: 03-3201-2661
http://www.okr-j.co.jp/
Bagel&Bagel (Bagel cafe) 1F
“Mushroom Hamburger Sandwich” limited
for autumn season.
Please give it a try.
8:00-20:00 (M-F)
10:00-18:00 (Sun, Sat & Holiday)
Tel: 03-5219-3155
http://www.dreamcorp.co.jp/
Gohan Café (Rice Dining) Plaza
Opened at Plaza on October 1 (Sun)!
11:00-14:30 (Lunch)
14:00-17:00 (Café)
17:00-23:00 (Dinner) * Last order time is
22:00.
Tel: 03-3211-1635
http://www.gohanmuseum.com
Cafe de Moi (Cafe & Wine bar) 1F
How about enjoying seasonal dessert on
a terrace seat where you can see ginkgo
trees?
7:30-21:30 (M-F)
10:30-18:30 (Sat, Sun & Holiday)
Tel: 03-5223-2332
http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/‾moi/
La MER RICHE (European Dining) 1F
Italian antipasto and European cake are
recommended.
Cafe:
8:00-22:30 (M-F)
10:00-22:00 (Sat, Sun & Holiday)
Restaurant:
11:00-22:30 (M-F)
11:00-22:00 (Sat, Sun & Holiday)
Tel: 03-3211-3111
http://www.rniko.co.jp/
Royal Cafeteria (Restaurant - Cafe) B1F
There are 280 seats, the largest eating
place in the forum. Western foods and
Japanese foods are available.
Cafe: 8:00-22:00
Restaurant: 11:00-22:00
Tel: 03-3211-2205
http://www.royal.co.jp/
Tsuruhan (Kyoto Vegetables Dining) B1F
Full of new ingredients from now to
winter!
Please look forward to it.
11:00-23:00 (Open 365 days)
Tel: 03-3214-2260
Trattoria Papa Milano (Italian
restaurant) B1F
Fruitful autumn and autumn eating.
Satisfy yourself with autumn flavors in
Italian cuisine!
Takara (Homemade Japanese cuisine)
B1F
Please enjoy a locally-brewed sake,
“Hiyaoroshi” and seasonal dishes at
Takara!
11:00-23:00
Tel: 03-3211-0606
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g068226
http://www.dynac-japan.com/
11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00 (M-F)
11:30-15:30, 17:00-22:00 (Sat, Sun &
Holiday)
Tel: 03-5223-9888
Fresco GIOVENTÚ SABATINI (Italian
Deli & Café) B1F
Feeling of autumn with colorful foods. We
will recommend seasonal dishes with
which you can feel autumn.
11:00-15:00 (Lunch)
15:00-17:00 (Tea)
17:30-23:00 (Dinner / M-F)
17:30-22:00 (Dinner / Weekend &
Holidays)
Tel: 03-5288-7660
http://www.sabatini.co.jp/
Gohan Museum (Museum) Plaza
Opened at Plaza on October 1 (Sun)!
You will like rice more than before.
11:00-20:00 (Open 7 days a week except
yearend/New Year's time)
Tel: 03-3211-1631
http://www.gohanmuseum.com
FORUM Ticket Center (Pia Station) 1F
Handling various tickets for concerts,
theaters, and sports. Also TOTO soccerbetting lottery tickets are available!
10:00-19:30
Tel: 0570-02-9999
http://www.pia.co.jp/
Forum Art Shop (Graphic Station) 1F
Artistic autumn has come! Useful in
creating an artistic interior.
10:00-20:00
Tel: 03-3286-6716
JTB Traveland (Travel agency) 1F
Reservations for autumn/winter trips can
be made!
All staff waiting for you.
10:30-19:30 (M-F)
12:30-18:00 (Sat) *Closed on
Sundays/Holidays
Tel: 03-3283-1320
TERRACE (Relaxation space) 3F/Plaza
Why don't you reset the accumulated
tiredness from summer toward autumn?
11:00-21:00 (Mon-Sat)
11:00-20:00 (Sundays & Holidays)
Tel: 03-5224-3211
http://www.global-sports.co.jp
am/pm Tokyo International Forum
Shop (Convenience store) B1F
Every Tuesday is a day of new products.
We are waiting for you with a full line-up
of products.
7:00-23:30
Tel: 03-5252-5100
http://www.ampm.co.jp/
ISA Career College (PC school) B1F
Why don't you upgrade your PC skills
making this autumn, “Autumn of PC”?
Mon/Tue/Thu. 10:30-21:00
Wed/Fri 13:00-21:00
Sat 10:30-17:30
Sun 13:00-17:30
(closed on holidays)
Tel: 03-3201-1010
http://www.isa-school.net/
Mitsuo Aida Museum (Art museum)
Exhibition commemorating the 10th
anniversary of the museum opening is
being held.
There are many works exhibited for the
first time.
10:00-17:30 (closed on Mondays (except
for holidays))
Tel: 03-6212-3200
http://www.mitsuo.co.jp/