JAPAN400 PLYMOUTH Celebrating 400 years of Anglo-Japanese relations 26 September to 1 October 2014The spirit of curiosity that led John Saris, Captain of The Clove, to sail to Japan to meet the Tokugawa Shogun four centuries ago, has inspired Japan400 Plymouth. The Clove returned to Plymouth in 1614, having successfully established diplomatic and trade realtions with Japan.

A full programme for Japan400 Plymouth can be found here: www.plymouth.ac.uk/jp400

INVITATION ご招待

You are invited to participate in this event. FREE There is no joining or entry fee

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE These activities will enable you to meet Curricular Activity targets, community participation, and provide a rich source of ideas and resources for developing a creative curriculum

MEDIA PROFILE Japan400 Plymouth is a high-profile media event, with a special focus on engagement with teachers and students across the South West

TO REGISTER ご参加Please return the attached registration form by the 14th July.

Please ensure you complete all sections fully. If you have any questions, please contact: schoolexperience@plymouth.ac.uk

EncountEr Japan in thE South WEStOPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL SCHOOLS

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YOUNG ARTISTS’ & WRITERS’ COMPETITION The Bramley Legacy in Pictures and Poetry All young people aged 5 to 18 are invited to submit a poem or illustration about the Bramley Apple Story.

Submissions will be judged by Mrs. Celia Steven, whose ancestors developed the first Bramley apples.

· A range of exciting prizes are to be announced in November 2014. · Winners will be announced on Tuesday 3 February 2015, to coincide with Setsubun,

when it is said that the demons are chased away and spring commences.· The best poems and illustrations will be featured on the Japan400 Plymouth

website.· Closing date for submission is Friday 19 December 2014.

Detailed information will be sent to you to share with your students after you indicate your interest on the registration form.

SENBAZURU (1000 FOLDED CRANES) South West Students’ ProjectEach student is invited to fold one paper crane and send it to us. The crane is a symbol of good luck in Japan. When hundreds and thousands of paper cranes are folded (origami) and threaded together – the senbazuru – they symbolise the hopes of all the people that contributed to it, and the community coming together.

We will provide you with:· an explanation of the senbazuru story· instructions on preparing the paper and folding it, so that you can teach your

students how to make the cranes · instructions on how to return the cranes so that we may then assemble this into

one giant senbazuru sculpture representing the hopes and dreams of young people across the South West

Afterwards each participating School will receive: · an A4 sized picture of the completed crane sculpture and Japan400 Plymouth

Certificate of Participation · acknowledgement on the Japan400 Plymouth website · listed mention in any press releases relating to the senbazuru

An e-pack of instructions will be sent to you after you indicate your interest on the registration form.

RECEIVE A CROSS-CURRICULAR INFORMATION PACKWe will provide you with information about Japan400 Plymouth so that you can encourage your students and fellow staff to participate in various other events of interest.

We’ll also send you a short description of the story of adventure when John Saris, Captain of The Clove, met the Shogun of Japan in 1613, initiating formal Anglo-Japanese relations. This can be used as a basis for developing an integrated curriculum with your students, and help to put Japan400 Plymouth into context.

Please indicate your interest in this on the registration form.

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MANGA! ANIME! ILLUSTRATION!Illustration Workshops and ActivitiesSunday 28 September 2014, Plymouth Guildhall

Manga comics are highly regarded as one of Japan’s most important exports, so much so that in 2005, the Gaimushō (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) made it into a key plank of international foreign policy: Manga gaikō (diplomacy through manga comics).

Join illustration professionals from Plymouth University and Japan (TBC) to explore the wonderful world of illustration through workshops and activities:· My Personal Kaiju Monsters (appropriate for age 5 years+)· Manga-inspired workshop (appropriate for age 14 years+)· Embassy of Japan Manga Jiman UK national comic book Exhibition – 2013 winners …and much more!

Detailed information will be sent to you to share with your students after you indicate your interest on the registration form.

GLOBAL JAPAN CULTURE SHOWCASESunday 28 September 2014, Plymouth Guildhall

Discover traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. See performances by expert and amateur practitioners from across the Southwest and UK, and participate in workshops.

Detailed information will be sent to you to share with your students after you indicate your interest on the registration form.

VIDEO GAMES The Educational Value of Video Games: Professor Andy Phippen discusses video games with children, including activities that raise transnational cultural awareness and develop analytical skills through the ubiquitous video game

TAIKO JOURNEYWorking with Plymouth University, offers schools the opportunity of a hands-on taiko workshop for students of all ages.

INSPIRED BY YOUIf you have an idea of a workshop you’d like to enquire about, let us know.

For more information on Visiting Workshops, please contact Dr. Jonathan Mackintosh: jonathan.mackintosh@plymouth.ac.uk.

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PRIMARY PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE Monday 29 September 2014, 9.30-16.00, Plymouth University

Plymouth University Institute of Education invites you to the 3rd Annual Primary Partnership Conference. This year will feature a bespoke series of workshops for primary school teachers in partnership with the Japan Society. Meet leading cultural practitioners and teaching resource experts. Lunch will be catered by the JTJ Hospitality Academy, which is led by Peter Gorton. Peter will demonstrate his talent for preparing Japanese dishes.

Secondary colleagues are also welcome to attend the conference.

Registration is essential. Please indicate your interest on the attached registration form. Further information is available in the attached flyer and more details will be sent to you in due course.

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