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Japan Week

Japan Week at Western began in 1997. Since then, each year we have chosen a theme and have organized Japan Week accordingly.

Japan Week 2008

Dates: April 28 through May 1
Theme:
"Return to the Origin"
More information: Japan Week Homepage

Past Themes

Japan Week 2007 (April 30 - May 4, 2007)
    "Language, Poetry, and Songs"
Japan Week 2006 (May 1 - May 5, 2006)
    "Language, Culture, and Art"
Japan Week 2005 (May 2 - May 5, 2005)
    "Dialogue with Nature"
Japan Week 2004 (May 3 - May 6, 2004)
    "Humor and Laughter"
Japan Week 2003 (April 28 - May 1, 2003)
    "Celebrating Isamu Noguchi: humanity beyond nationalism and cultural parochialism"

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Last Updated: April 23, 2008