By Flori on February 8, 2008
The Japan Foundation, Manila, Shangri-La Plaza Mall and the City Government of Baguio present “WADAIKO: THE DRUMS OF JAPAN” featuring Ryo Shiobara & DAIDA (2007 Grand Prize Winner of Tokyo International Taiko Contest) on Saturday, February 23, 2008; 8:00 PM, at the Streetscape, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City; Sunday, February 24, 7:30 PM, at the Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City; and on Monday, February 25, 2008; 7:00 PM, at the Bloom Session Road, Baguio City.
For reservations and inquiries, please call the Japan Foundation, Manila, tel. no. 811-6155 ~58.
This event is also supported by the Asano Foundation for Taiko Culture Research and the Embassy of Japan.
Source: Japan Foundation, Manila
By Flori on February 8, 2008
Leah Dizon is not going to retire.
In fact, on Valentine’s Day, Leah will hold a special event at the Harajuku Ameba Studio as a thanks to her fans. Her debut single, “Softly” is apparently turning a year old already!
Not only that, she’ll also be performing at the HITEC in Hong Kong on the 26th of March. And on that same day, her 4th single “Love Paradox” and her new photo book will be released in Japan.
Source: Sponichi Annex
Before you head on over to the Ongaku event on the 27th, why not pass by the Glorietta Activity Center for the New Worlds 5: The 5th Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention ?
Activities will include:
- Star Wars Philippines’ Jedi Academy
- Enroll in the Jedi Academy and learn how to use a lightsaber. Then test your skills against the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader!
- Narnia Puppet Show
- Members of the Philippine Order of Narnians bring our favorite characters from Narnia to life in this entertaining puppet show.
- Talecraft’s Whose Fandom Is It Anyway?
- Contestants battle it out in the New Worlds version of the popular game show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway”.
- Fandom Inc. Auction
- Bid for items to add to your science fiction and fantasy collection.
- Harry Potter Puppet Show
- Watch our favorite Hogwarts Puppet Pals as they welcome a new schoolyear… and the Triwizard Tournament
- Ambush Makeover
- Participating New Worlds groups compete to turn an ordinary volunteer into a science fiction and fantasy geek.
- New Worlds Costume Contest
- It’s Halloween and there’s no better time to put on your favorite science fiction and fantasy-themed costumes!
A couple of us will be there, so why not say hi? That is, if you can find us. (:
For detailed activities and guidelines, go to the New Worlds Official Site.
ONGAKU SOCIETY FRESH MEET: The Kids Go Wild!
November 17,2007 from 5PM to 1AM
Tickets at PhP 120 with FREE DRINK
Featuring Japanese and Boy/Girl Band Music by
3 Day Trial
Ethereal
Free Beer
Rotschreck
Unfinished Confessions
X Versus Zero
Yumbuh
Brainstorm
DynexMachine
Konata Fans Club
Molded Sushi
Photosynthesis
The Best of the East at the SM Mall of Asia in its Japan Week Celebration from August 8-14, 2007.
This event has been organized by Yoshinoya — Japan’s Best Beef Bowl! This event is also supported by The Japan Foundation and The Japanese Embassy of the Philippines.
MORE! Details, map and itinerary after this jump »
It’s August once again and those who have been studying Nihongo for some time now know that it is this month that the Japan Foundation opens the registration for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). From the Japan Foundation, Manila press release:
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2007; it will commence simultaneously at 9:00 a.m. in three (3) different venues – at the De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila , Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai – International School, Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City and at the University of San Carlos, P. Del Rosario St., Cebu City. The JLPT is administered once a year – worldwide, by the Japan Foundation in cooperation with other cultural exchange/educational institutions, in order to evaluate and certify the Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers.
More info can be found at the JFMO website.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test 2007 [The Japan Foundation, Manila]
Here’s something for traditional gamers out there.
The Tenth Edition for Magic: The Gathering will be released on the 1st Annual Magic Game Day. That’s tomorrow, July 14, 2007. Here in the Philippines, the Magic Game Day will be held at the Robinsons Galleria. More info are located at the Neutral Grounds forums.
In related news, applications for the online beta of 10th ed are now accepted. If you want to play for free, have a Magic Online account, and are well versed in the intricacies of Magic rules, you may want to give this a try.
If you’re not that well versed in the rules or don’t have an MTGO account but still want to play for free, the beta for Magic Online III will tentatively be reopened by July 23. Stay tuned to the Magic Online III launch blog for more details.
By Flori on June 24, 2007
Got this from U.P. TOMO-KAI. Everyone is invited to attend. It’s for free!
July 13, 2007
Cultural Night
6:00-10:00pm
Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman QC
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