＜Cultural Event＞ The Event of the 100th Anniversary of Arabic Public Education in Japan under the Patronage of UNESCO
＜Cultural Event＞
The Event of the 100th Anniversary of Arabic Public Education in Japan under the Patronage of UNESCO: Exploring Intercultural Dialogue of Japan and the Arab World through the Arabic Language
The Arabic Language connecting Japan and the Arab world
| Date | 21 (Sunday), September, 2025 13:30-16:10 (Doors open at 13:00) |
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| Venue | National Museum of Ethnology Auditorium, Osaka |
| Capacity | Open to the public, 400 participants [first-come, first-served] |
| Fee | Free of charge / advance registration required |
| Language | Arabic and Japanese, with simultaneous interpretation provided in both languages |
| Organizer | National Museum of Ethnology |
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| Patronage | UNESCO |
| Co-operation | Arabic Language Course, School of Foreign Studies, The University of Osaka |
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Objective
It has been 100 years since the teaching of Arabic in public educational institutions began in Japan. Just as Latin nurtured Western civilization and Chinese nurtured Chinese civilization, Arabic became the foundation of Islamic civilization. As an international language, Arabic is one of the official languages of United Nations agencies such as UNESCO, alongside English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese. However, in Japan, there are limited opportunities to learn Arabic, and it remains an unfamiliar language. Let us explore the art and culture fostered by Arabic and reflect on the power of language.
Program
| 13:30 | Opening Remarks Mr. Yuji Seki, Director-General, National Museum of Ethnology HE Mr. Shihab Al Faheem, Ambassador of UAE to Japan |
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| 13:50 | Statement of Purpose of the Event Dr. Tetsuo Nishio, Senior Professor / Professor Emeritus at the National Museum of Ethnology, International Jury of the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture Ms. Yosr Souai, UNESCO (Social and Human Sciences Sector, Intercultural Dialogue Program) |
| 14:10 | Language Drama: Enjoying the World of Arabic through Poetry and Drama, Students majoring in Arabic, School of Foreign Studies, The University of Osaka |
| 14:45 | Intermission |
| 15:00 | Performance: An Invitation to Arabic Music Culture, Mr. Yuji Tsunemi, Oud Player |
| 15:30 | Dialogue: Arabic as a Language of Civilization, HE Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Mr. Koichi Honda, Arabic Calligrapher Moderator: Dr. Tetsuo Nishio |
| 16:00 | Closing Remarks by Dr. Tetsuo Nishio |
Registration
Advance registration required; first-come, first-served
Registration Period：4th (Monday), August, 2025 – 16th (Tuesday), September, 2025
* Registration will close once the capacity (400 participants) is reached.
* For on-site participation only: If the capacity is not filled during the registration period, on-the-day participation will be accepted.
Please access the form below to register for this event.
The registration form is only in Japanese.
You can contact the email below if you have any questions.
minpakutomo★senri-f.or.jp
*Please remember to change ★ to @ to send.
Contact
Symposium Secretariat (The Senri Foundation)
Tel: 06-6877-8893 (9:00-17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)