Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擳he Haenicke Institute for Global Education鈥檚 Soga Japan Center will host a Japan Foundation Film Series at Western 麻豆传媒应用 University in December. Screenings will take place at 5 p.m. in Brown Hall, Room 2028.
The series begins with a viewing of Samurai Cat on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This film tells the story of an expert swordsman, once a feared killer, who now lives in poverty. In the film, the swordsman receives his first assassination request in years, but the target is unexpected鈥攁 cat rumored to have turned its master into a spineless jellyfish.
A second screening, Bento Harassment, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5. This family drama explores the dynamics between a single mother and her teenage daughter. The two use lunchtime messages and food to repair their strained relationship.
Both films are in Japanese with English subtitles. Screenings are free and open to the public
The film series is sponsored by , an organization dedicated to fostering cultural exchange programs worldwide.
The Soga Japan Center is part of the Haenicke 滨苍蝉迟颈迟耻迟别鈥檚 Asian Initiatives, which aims to enhance scholarship and promote knowledge of East Asia through language and cultural programming at WMU and throughout Southwest 麻豆传媒应用.
The Soga Japan Center regularly invites scholars, artists and writers to campus to promote the appreciation of Japanese language and culture.
About The Haenicke Institute for Global Education
The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established in 1998, fosters an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western 麻豆传媒应用 University community. Its offices assist more than 1,170 international students on campus and nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner institutions in China and Taiwan.
The Institute facilitates short- and long-term study abroad programs in 30 countries. It also hosts a variety of global learning events to encourage a more globally engaged Southwest 麻豆传媒应用. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the world.
For more information, visit wmich.edu/international.