Japan Week
Japan Week at Western began in 1997. Since then, each year we have chosen a theme and have organized Japan Week accordingly.
Past Themes
April 28 – May 1, 2008
"Return to the Origin"
April 30 – May 4, 2007
"Language, Poetry, and Songs"
May 1 – May 5, 2006
"Language, Culture, and Art"
May 2 – May 5, 2005
"Dialogue with Nature"
May 3 – May 6, 2004
"Humor and Laughter"
April 28 – May 1, 2003
"Celebrating Isamu Noguchi: humanity beyond nationalism and cultural parochialism"