Film Festival 2017 – Programme, practical, etc
22/03/2017 – 26/03/2017
Program, practical, prices, tickets, … The dates are known! Our 8th edition of the Japan-Square Film Festival will take place from 22 to 26/03/2017. Mark this in your agendas because we will once again present you with a beautiful selection where you will see and have a Japanese laugh and tear in the cozy red … →
Win a trip to Japan
Wed 22/03/2017 – 7:05 PM
Shoestring is a new main sponsor of our Japan-Square Film Festival. You may not know this yet, but if we can tell you that this travel organization is throwing a check for a 10-day Japan Highlights trip into the fray. Then we know for sure that we have your attention. In a nutshell, the raffle … →
After The Storm
Wed 22/03/2017 – 7:30 PM
We proudly present a premiere film of size “After the Storm”, the latest Kore-eda film, brought to you by our main sponsor Yamagata. At 19:30 Japan-Square will welcome everyone and we will give the floor to Luk Van Haute and Geert van Bremen (subtitler of this film) to introduce this film in a fitting manner. … →
Reception – sake and sushi combo
Wed 22/03/2017 – 9:45 PM
With the paraphrased saying “Never change a winning reception”, the Gohan Team is happy to host the opening reception in and around the Studio Skoop café again this year. See you on Wednesday 22 March after the film at 7:30 pm in and around the Skoop Café. →
Onigiri
Thu 23/03/2017 – 6:30 PM
Because our culinary section is so popular, the GOHAN team will also offer a small Japanese delicacy for the film The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio. For a democratic price, you will have the opportunity to eat an Onigiri, to satisfy your hunger before you take a seat in the cozy red seats of room … →
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
Thu 23/03/2017 – 8:00 PM
In this second film adaptation of the popular manga series, we follow the new adventures of undercover agent Kikukawa Reiji. He has risen to second in rank within the infiltrated yakuza family and has been promoted to personal bodyguard of the clan boss. In his undercover role and new position, he takes on the Chinese … →
Tantan-men
Fri 24/03/2017 – 7:00 PM
Before the film Initiation Love, you can enjoy a Tantan men meal from 7pm, a type of Ramen noodles that originally comes from the Chinese Sichuan kitchen. It consists of a spicy sauce served with vegetables (usually with various mustard strains), chili oil, Sichuan pepper, minced pork and spring onions served over the noodles. The … →
Initiation Love
Fri 24/03/2017 – 8:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the 80s of Japan, where Suzuki (played by Shota Matsuda) is a university student looking for a job. He is a bit of a loner, but that changes when he meets Mayu (Atsuko Maeda), a dental assistant. She seems too good to be true but shows a genuine interest in him. He … →
Motion Graphics Short Films – GEIDAI Tokyo Univ.
Sat 25/03/2017 – 2:30 PM
This year we have selected 7 short films from the Tokyo University of Arts*. Your offspring will be moved for 50 minutes by various animation films. (age +- 4-14 years) “JAPANESE CHESS” Moe KURIBARA “Dozing on Doomsday” Kaori RYO “At The Mouth Of Summer” Xinxin LIU “Brick Games” Man Yee LAM “JADE” Yume UKAI “first … →
"Mini Matsuri" children's entertainment
Sat 25/03/2017 – 3:30 PM
After the screening of the short films selected from the Tokyo University of Arts, everyone can join in at the craft tables in the Skoop Café. We help with origami folding, you can do Japanese crafts, you can fish for a Japanese present and make an animation film yourself. →
The Mohican Comes Home
Sat 25/03/2017 – 8:00 PM
Metalhead and good-for-nothing Eikichi returns unannounced to his home village on a small island after seven years. Out of the blue, he brings the news that his girlfriend is expecting a baby and that they will soon be getting married. The parents’ initial consternation eventually culminates in a drinking party with the local community to … →
After The Storm
Sat 25/03/2017 – 10:30 PM
EXTRA SHOWING We proudly present a premiere film of size “After the Storm”, the latest Kore-eda film, brought to you by our main sponsor Yamagata. As director Hirokazu Kore-eda had already announced during his visit to Film Fest Gent in 2015, his latest film is not an adaptation of a manga, like “Our Little Sister”, … →
Bento-lunch
Sun 26/03/2017 – 12:30 PM
Welcome to the blissful Sunday afternoon of March. The concept is simple: for a small additional charge, the Gohan team will serve you an authentic bentô (Japanese packed lunch) from 12:30 in the Skoop Café AND you can enjoy the Sunday movie. What you can expect from our Japanese kitchen princesses from the GoHan team: … →
Dashi & Shoyu: Essence Of Japan
Sun 26/03/2017 – 2:30 PM
Together with Shoestring we have found the perfect Sunday afternoon lunch film for you this year in ‘Dashi & Shoyu’, an unparalleled journey to Japan and its subtle and pure cuisine. This multi-award-winning documentary will certainly make your mouth water! The documentary is based on the TV program ‘Washoku’ (literally translated: Japanese cuisine) made by … →
Film Festival 2017 – Sponsors, photos, etc
22/03/2017 – 26/03/2017
Thank you! Sponsors, photos, … We thank our sponsors, generous donors and partners. Without their support, the Japan-Square Film Festival would not be possible. →
Thee-Sting (Way Dok Noord)
Sun 12/11/2017 – 2:00 PM
This fall we invite you to a cozy 2-hour Japanese Green Tea – tasting in the Way, Dok Noord in Ghent. This in collaboration with Azumaya. What can you expect: a nice explanation of what the Japanese Green Tea is, with a tasting of 10 different green teas. This is supplemented with Japanese snacks from … →