India Cultural Centre
Embassy of India
Tokyo
Monthly Record of Events – January 2013
 Swami Medhasananda, President of the Vedanta Society of Japan conducted the monthly discourse on
“Sri Bhagavad Geeta” in Japanese language at the ICC Multi-Function Room on January 5. The Vedanta
Society of Japan is a branch of “Ramakrishna Mission” in India.
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Fukuoka Prefectural Office organized an event titled “India-Fair Fukuoko” from 16 to 20 January in
Fukuoka on the occasion of 5th Anniversary of Friendship Agreement between Fukuoka & Delhi. The
event was supported and promoted by the Embassy.
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All Japan Kabaddi Association organized “23rd All Japan Kabaddi Championship” on 19 & 20 January in
Tokyo. The event was supported and promoted by the Embassy.
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Gregg International School in Tokyo organized “International Week” from 21 to 25 January. An official
from embassy participated in the event and gave a presentation on India. A promotional documentary
film on India was screened for the students.
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Japan Tea Association held its quarterly Tea Seminar at the ICC Multi-Function Room on 22 January. It
was a promotional event for Indian tea in Japan. The event was supported by Embassy of India and was
attended by more than 60 people.
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15 students along with two Teachers from Kudan Secondary School Tokyo visited ICC under the regular
school visit programme on 23 January. A documentary film on India, produced by XP Division MEA was screened. Power
point presentation was made for the participants followed by a question-answer session on India. SS (PIC)/ Director, ICC
interacted with the students.
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The Embassy celebrated the 64th Republic Day of India at the chancery premises. Ambassador, Deepa
Gopalan Wadhwa read out the President’s message after the flag hoisting ceremony. Patriotic songs
were sung by students of India International School, Global Indian International School in Japan and
ICC choir. More than 400 members of the Indian community, media persons attended the event.
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A reception to commemorate the 64th Republic Day of India was held in Hotel Okura, Tokyo on 28 January.
An Exhibition of reprints “Kalpana- Masterpieces of figurative Indian contemporary paintings” was
organized at the Hotel. Ambassador received the invited guests. More than 400 Invitees including officer
bearers from all political parties, diplomats, business leaders, academicians and cultural personalities as
well as members of the Indian community attended the reception.
ICC Classes in January
ICC Class Registration Report Jan - June 2013
Yoga Class
214
Tabla Class
35
Bharatanatyam
13
Odissi
13
Contemporary Indian Dance
18
Sambhalpuri
3
Bengali Language Class
9
Hindi Language Class
Total No. of Registered Students
24
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Yoga:
Teacher’s Name: Dr. Jeevan Lata Shukla
No. of students in current session: 214
No. of classes every week: 22
No. of classes each student can attend: 2
Content covered in this month: Yogic Prarthana practised, (Japanese script of the prarthna was handed over
to the trainees) Few Sukshma Vyayam, Few Yoga asanas, Initial level of Meditation, Lectures on ‘Yoga
Philosophy’ and Chanting were taught.
Tabla:
Teacher’s Name: Pt. Lalit Kumar Dixit
No. of students in current session: 35
No. of classes every week: 14
No. of classes each student can attend: 2
Content covered in this month: In this month, History of Tabla, Parts of Tabla, Technical terms, Important
tips, Basic sounds, Theka-Teen Taal-16 beats, Dadra Taal-6 beats, Kaida of Teen Taal, Rela of Teen Taal,
Variations of Dadra Taal and Tabla Gharanas (Stayle) were taught.
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Bharatnatyam Dance:
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Kyoko Nobi
No. of students in current session: 13
No. of classes every week: 4
No. of classes each student can attend: 2
Content covered in this month: New student’s finished learning “Tattu-Adavus” “Nattu-Adavus” “GaneshKautvam” and Shabdam.
Indian Contemporary Dance:
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Kyoko Nobi
No. of students in current session: 18
No. of classes every week: 1
Content covered in this month: Students learning the steps of “Poa Po Poa Poa” song dance from the Hindi
movie “Son of Sardaar”
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Odissi:
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Kazuko Yasunobu
No. of students in current session: 13
No. of classes every week: 3
No. of classes each student can attend: 2
Content covered in this month: The contents of a Odissi Lessons in January were Introduction of Odissi
dance, Introduction of important Odissi dance related books, Basic exercise, Basic Chari (how to walk no.1~5),
Important pose (Chouk & Tribangi) and Theory –Mudara (Hand Gesture)
Sambhalpuri:
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Kazuko Yasunobu
No. of students in current session: 3
No. of classes every week: 3
No. of classes each student can attend: 2
Content covered in this month: Students were introduced Sambhalpuri through showing some DVDs, taught
them basic hand and foot exercise, rhythm exercise no.1~5, and practicing group dance with music entrance.
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Hindi Language:
Teacher’s Name: Prof. Teji Sakata
No. of students in current session: 24
No. of classes every week: 1
Content covered in this month: Students had an introductory explanation, practice of pronunciation and
deva-nagari letters writing, practice of simple sentence such as “Yahaan Kya hai” “Waih Kya hai” based on
lesson No. 1 from “Saral Hindi Bhasha” (a syllabus Hindi text book, written by Professor Teiji Sakata himself).
Bengali Language:
Teacher’s Name: Prof. Tsuyoshi Nara
No. of students in current session: 9
No. of classes every week: 1
Content covered in this month: : Introduction of Bengali language and Culture, Bengali sounds and scripts,
Vowels (pronunciation and writing practice), Consonants, Bengali greetings and practice writing own name in
Bengali scripts.
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