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• University Brunei Darussalam
• Universiti Brunei Darussalam: Japanese Language and Culture Week
• The Brunei Times, 5th March 2010: Japanese Culture Week on March 10.
• The Brunei Times, 11th March 2010: Showcase of all things Japanese at UBD
• Pelita Brunei, 11 Mac 2010: Budaya Moden dan Tradisional Tema Minggu Kebudayaan Jepun

28th October 2009, Wednesday - This afternoon, I went to a bazaar that is held at University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in conjunction with its Convocation Festival 2009 ("Pesta Konvo"). My "mission" is to get a taste of Ahad's Burger. Ahad's Burger has been introduced to me through a photography forum i.e forum.bruneiforever.com by its members.

However, due to certain reasons, I have to cancel my intention to come to the seminar. At least, I get my burgers.




(Photos: Abdul Rashid bin Haji Tahir. Taken on 28th October 2009, Wednesday)

15th March 2009, Sunday – Yesterday, I attended a public lecture on Japanese pop culture. The lecture was held at the Senate Room, Chancellor Hall of University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on 14th March 2009, Saturday at 2.00pm. It was jointly organized by the Embassy of Japan, The Japan Foundation, and The Language Centre of UBD.

There were 2 topics of lecture. The first topic entitled “Nationalism and Sport in Contemprory Japan” was delivered by Prof. Yoshino Kosaku, from Sophia University of Japan. And, the second topic entitled “Media Globalization and Trans-Asian Cultural Dialogue” was delivered by Prof. Iwabuchi Koichi (Waseda University).

Some photos taken:

p/s: (to be updated later…)

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• Visiting Japanese Language and Culture at UBD.

(Photos: Abdul Rashid bin Haji Tahir. Taken on 14th March 2009)

13th March 2009, Friday – This evening I visited Japanese Language and Culture Week, that is held from 11 -14 March 2009 at Chancellor Hall, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. This year the theme is "Japanese Pop Culture".

The event was jointly organised by The Language Centre of Universiti Brunei Darussalam and the Embassy of Japan. I did come when the sushi making demonstration was about to start.

According to an invitation letter from The Language Centre of UBD to my school, the purpose of the event is to:

• promote Japanese Language courses coordinated by the Language Centre to UBD Community and the public.
• foster the study of Japanese language through cultural activities organized by the Language Center;
• publicize the functions and activities of the Language Centre as a centre that is responsible in coordinating the teaching and learning of foreign language courses in Brunei Darussalam;
• expand the functions of UBD as an institution of foreign language education in Brunei Darussalam;
• maintain close relations between the Language Centre and other UBD faculties;
• support Brunei Government’s efforts to create close relations between the Japan and Brunei Darussalam especially in the fields of language education and culture, and
• increase the co-operation between UBD and the Embassy of Japan.

There are 14 booths that introduce the following aspects of Japanese culture or something that related to Brunei-Japan relationship:

1. Anime
2. Manga
3. Drama and Movie
4. J-Pop
5. BJFA UBD Chapter
6. Fashion and Trends
7. Video games
8. Japanese Food
9. Language
10. BAJA
11. Japanese technology
12.Visit Japan
13.Studying in Japan
14.Modern dance

In conjunction with the event, there will be a public lecture on Japanese Pop Culture. There will be 2 lectures. The first lecture entitled “Nationalism and Sport in Contemporary Japan” by Dr Kosaku Yoshiono, Sophia University, Japan. The second lecture entitled “Media Globalization and Trans-Asia Cultural Dialogue” by Dr Koichi Iwabuchi, Waseda University, Japan.

The lecture will be held on 14th March 2009 at 2pm, at Senate Room, Chancellor Hall, Universiti Brunei Darusalam. (For futher information, you can call 2463001 ext 1719/1333).

p/s I hope I can attend the lecture.

Some photos taken:

(Photos: Abdul Rashid Haji Tahir. Taken on 13 March 2009)