Joint Festive Calendar for the 120th Anniversary of Japan - Thailand Diplomatic Relations, 2007
In blue: Japanese side-organised events / activities
In red: Thai side-organised events / activities
In black: Joint-organised events / activities
| 2006 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| "Anniversary of Art" the border | October - April 8, 2007 | Kawaguchi City, Japan | Executive Committee of Anniversary of Art |
| January | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| The 1st Asahikawa District Venture Scout overseas dispatch | 6-13 | Bangkok | Asahikawa District, Hokkaido Scout Council, Scout Association of Japan |
| Japan Festival at the Royal Flora Ratchapruek 2006 | 13-17 | Chiangmai, Thailand | The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Fisheries / The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry amd Fisheries / The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan |
| Learning through Helping | 13-21 | Kanchanaburi, Thailand | Miyazaki International College Activist |
| Shizuoka Economy and Industries Orientation Meeting and Reception | 15 | Bangkok | Shizuoka Prefectural Government |
| Launching Ceremony (Japanese Side): Taiko (Japanese Drums) Performances | 16 | Thailand Cultural Center, Bangkok | Japanese Steering Committee, Japan Foundation |
| Modern Art Classification Picture Book | 16-21 | Tokyo | The World Art Culture Exchange |
| Yokoso! Japan Travel Fair 2007 | 18-21 | Bangkok | Visit Japan Campaign Secretariat, JNTO |
| Lecture on "Japanese Buddhism in literature and rites" at Chulalongkorn University | 22 | Bangkok | Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Japanese Culture, Meisei University |
| Academic Exchange Agreement Ceremony between Azabu University and Chiangmai University | 26 | Azabu University | Azabu University |
| Karuta Lecture, Demonstration and Exhibition | 26-27 | Bangkok | Japan Foundation |
| February | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| 30th Anniversary of Japanese Medical Service | 2 | Bangkok | Bangkok Hospital |
| Thailand Local Support Party 2007 | 6-26 | Rayong, Thailand | PRENGO |
| Bon Odori Festival | 9 | Daikin Industries (Thailand) Ltd. | Daikin Industries (Thailand) Ltd. |
| A Dialogue in Brushstrokes | 9 - May 9 | Bangkok | A.R.T. Collective |
| Art Exhibition 'The Installation Series of Untitled 2007" by Sarawut Chutiwongpeti | 8 - Mar 2 | Japan Foundation Bangkok, Thailand | Japan Foundation |
| Japanese Language Speech Contest | 10 | Chiangmai University, Thailand | Asia Mirai Network |
| Distance Learning between Chulalongkorn University and Waseda University by using Asia Broad band | 14-28 | Waseda University | Global Information Telecommunication Institute, Waseda University |
| Yachiyo Children's Friendship Group | 14-21 | Bangkok | Yachiyo City |
| 2007 Aomori Japan Fair in Bangkok | 15-25 | Bangkok | Aomori Prefectural Government |
| Lecture on Noh Costumes | 16 | Bangkok | Embassy of Japan in Thailand |
| Concert by Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Hideki Togi | 16 | Bangkok | Embassy of Japan in Thailand |
| JBIC Seminor Alumni Reunion | 16 | Bangkok | JBIC |
| Niigata International Film Festival "The Fascinating Kingdom of Thailand" | 17-18 | Niigata, Japan | Niigata International Exchange Foundation |
| Japanese Movie Festival in Northern Thailand 2007 | 17-Dec 8 | Chiangmai, Thailand | Payap University |
| 17th Japanese Association/ OJSAT Friendship Golf Tournament | 25 | Thailand | Japanese Association in Thailand |
| Japan-Thailand Judo Executive Committees | 25-28 | Armed Force Academies Preparatory School | Mamoru Miura Executive Chairman |
| Launching Ceremony (Thai Side): Thai Cultural Performances and Reception | 27 | Imperial Hotel, Tokyo | Royal Thai Embassy |
| Culture Resource Treatment Technical Exchange Seminar of Thailand and Japan | 27 | Bangkok | Sanyu Plant Service Co., Ltd |
| March | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| Thai Cultural Performances in Commemoration of the 120th Anniversary of Japan - Thailand Diplomatic Relations in Osaka | 1 | International House, Osaka | Royal Thai Consulate-General |
| Traveling Exibition "Japanese Pottery: The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns" | 2-29 | Bangkok(National Gallery) | Japan Foundation |
| Thai Cultural Performances in Ikebana International Fair | 4 | Tokyo Princess Hotel, Tokyo | Royal Thai Embassy |
| The Social Dance Friendship Workshop | 4 | Bangkok | Japanese Association in Thailand |
| TTAA International Travel Fair 2007 (Japan Booth) | 1-4 | Bangkok | Visit Japan Campaign Secretariat |
| Noh Performance | 6 | Bangkok | Government of Japan |
| Seminar on Naval Leadership in the 21st Century Maritime Environment | 8 | Bangkok | Royal Thai Navy |
| Photo Exhibition "Asian Kids!" | 8-17 | Bangkok | Japan Foundation |
| Asia Mirai Forum 2007 in Japan | 8-21 | Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima, Japan | Asia Mirai Network |
| International Volundary Activities with King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) | 10-20 | Chaiyapum, Thailand | Tokai University |
| Training Project of Thai Traditional Massage | 12 | Chiangmai, Thailand | Japan-Thailand International Relations Organization |
| Asian Hand Craft - Jewelry Workshop | 15 - Apr 26, Sep 15 - Oct 29 | Tokyo | Studio Ring |
| 120th Anniversary of Japan-Thailand Diplomatic Relations 2007 Pre-Concert String Concert Series | 18 | Bangkok | Embassy of Japan in Thailand |
| Workshop on social independent program for disabled between Japan and Thailand | 25-30 | Bangkok | Smile Club |
| JARI Thailand Roundtable | 30 | Bangkok | Japan Automobile Research Institute |
| Thai Fair (Thai Fruit Promotion) | March-April | Supermarket managed by Saty & Apita | SHOWA BOEKI Co., Ltd |
| Thai Mango Fair, Thai Fruit Fair | March-May | Supermarket managed by AEON | AEON Co., Ltd |
| April | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| Friendship Concert 2007 | 1-9 | Mahidol University, Bangkok | Mahidol University, Tokyo Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Thailand Week: Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion Fair | 3-4 | Tokyo | DEP, BOI and TAT |
| Traveling Exibition "Japanese Pottery: The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns" | 5-25 | Chiangmai(National Museum) | Japan Foundation |
| Textiles of the Minority Peoples in South China and Southeast Asia | 7- 22 July | Himeji, Shimonoseki, Japan | Secretariat of the Textiles of the Minority Peoples in South China and Southeast Asia |
| Tokiko Kato Concert in Phuket 2007 | 13 | Phuket | Phuket Japanese Association |
| Thailand-Japan Friendship Festival | 13-19 | Osaka, Japan | Toyonaka International Friendship Association |
| Songkran Festival | 14 | Tokyo | Royal Thai Embassy |
| Power Stone Charm Exhibition and Silver Craft | 17-22 | Tokyo | Junko Jaturanon Studio Ring |
| Exploration of World Culture & Language Series "Thailand, the Smiley Country" | 22 - May 26 | Tokyo | Shinjuku Foundation for Culture & International Exchange |
| Osuwa - Daiko - Tenko - Round - Tour | 30, May 2 - 4 | Bangkok | Osuwa - Daiko - Hozonkai |
| Yume no Message Bottle Thailand | April - December | Bangkok, Phuket, Nagoya | 「Kuroshio Monogatari」Genkina Kono Kai |
| A Picture Education Support Project to Children of The Thai North Area | April - December | Northern Thailand | Japan Thailand International Relations Organization (JTIRO) |
| May | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| Thai Parade in the Dontaku Festival | 3-4 | Fukuoka, Japan | TAT Fukuoka |
| Hiroshima - Thailand Festival 2007 | 3-5 | Hiroshima | Royal Thai Consulate-General |
| Thai Parade in the Hiroshima Flower Festival | 3-5 | Hiroshima, Japan | TAT Fukuoka |
| Thai Festival in Tokyo | 12-13 | Yoyogi Park, Tokyo | Royal Thai Embassy |
| Curry Night | 16 | Tokyo | Royal Thai Embassy |
| Carrefour's Thai Fair | 18-22 | Carrefour's 7 stores in Japan | Aeon Marche Co., Ltd |
| Yoshimoto Entertainment in Thailand | 19-20 | Bangkok | ARC Co., Ltd |
| Opera Theatre 'Konnyakuza" | 22-28 | Bangkok, Nakorn Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani | Japan Foundation |
| The Ryusei International Exchange | Yashothon City, Chichibu City | Chichibu-City, Chichibu-Yoshida Yasothon Society | |
| Yachiyo Children's Friendship Group | Bangkok | Yachiyo City | |
| Thai Festival in Nagoya | 26-27 | Nagoya, Japan | Committee, Thai Festival in Nagoya |
| Thai Festival in Nagoya | 26-27 | Nagoya, Japan | Royal Thai Embassy |
| Special Column "120th Anniversary of Japan - Thailand Diplomatic Relations" | May-December | Thailand | Thansettakij |
| Thai - Japanese Local Products Festival in Gifu | Gifu, Japan | Ministry of Industry | |
| Street Festival | Tokyo | TAT Tokyo | |
| Special Tour Programme Packages (following the Emperor's Path) | Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, Thailand | TAT | |
| June | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| The 8th OSAKA International Music Competition | 1 - Oct 8 | Mahidol University, Thailand | OSAKA International Music Promotion Society |
| Japan Fruit & Soapcarving Society | 10 | Nagoya, Japan | Japan Fruit & Soapcarving Society |
| Fruit Carving Show & teaching | 6, 7, 10, 11 | Tokyo, Nagoya, Japan | Japan Fruit & Soapcarving Society |
| Fruit Carving Contest | 12 | Nagoya, Japan | Japan Fruit & Soapcarving Society |
| Support and Interchange for a Working Student and an Orphan | 20-September 19 | Bangkok | NGO / NPO International Innovation Center |
| Retreat for Leader of People Living with HIV and their Support Group | 22-23 | Chiangrai, Thailand | The Research Institute of Tuberclosis Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association |
| Earth Green Power Field Japan & Thailand Friendship Concert | 30 | Tokyo | Earth Green Power Field Planning Committee |
| "Invisible Waves" shown in Japan | Japan | S.P.O. Co., ltd. | |
| Opening of Thai - Nichi (Thailand - Japan) Institute of Technology | Bangkok | Thailand Technology Promotion Association | |
| Innovation Youth Camp | Thailand | Office of Welfare Promotion, Protection and Employment of Vulnerable Groups | |
| July | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| 7th Ecology Earth Art 21, Summer | 24-29 | Saitama, Japan | Ecology Earth Art 21 Assoc. |
| Thai Cultural Performance at the Tenjin Festival | 24-25 | Osaka, Japan | TAT Osaka |
| Special Exhibition Interchange Between Japan and Thailand for 600 years | 25 July - Dec 31 | Ayutthaya, Thailand | Ayutthaya Historical Study Center, JICA(BKK Office) |
| Life and Culture Exchange Program between Thai, Laos and Japanese junior high school | 28-August 5 | Nakhon Phanom, Thailand | Minsai Center |
| Thai Festival in Fuji-Kyu | Yamanashi, Japan | Royal Thai Embassy | |
| The Candle Festival | Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | TAT | |
| 10th Asian Cartoon Exhibition | July-August | Bangkok | Japan Foundation |
| Mitsubishi Asian Children's Enikki Festa, Award Ceremony, Asia Study Tour and Exhibition | July-August | Bangkok | Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee, UNESCO Japan |
| Thai Fair | am/pm convenience store | am/pm Japan Co., Ltd | |
| Special Drama "Hiroshima Sky" (TITV) | July-September | Thailand | TV Thunder |
| August | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| Muay Thai Wave From Yokohama | 5 | Yokohama, Japan | Hamakko Muay Thai Gym |
| Discover the Lifestyle! Exchange Program in the Thai Rural Village | 25-September 1 | Khon Kaen, Mukdahan, Thailand | Japan International Volunteer Center |
| 34th Japanese Language Speech Contest | 26 | Japan Foundation Bangkok, Thailand | Japan Foundation |
| Thai Festival in Kansai | Kansai Area, Japan | Royal Thai Consulate-General | |
| Sharing Japanese Songs with Thai Children | August - December | Bangkok | Chizuko Sumita |
| "Let's go to dance!"(Odori-ni-Ikuze) | Bangkok | Japan Foundation, JCDN | |
| September | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| JEDUCATION Fair: Japan Culture Festival For Thai Student | 1-2 | Bangkok | Lighthouse Info Service Co., Ltd. |
| Asia Electone Festival 2007 | 15 | Central World Ball Room | Yamaha Corporation, Yamaha Music Foundation, Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd. |
| Jazz Concert in Commemoration of 120th Anniversary of Japan - Thailand Relations | 16 | Siam Paragon, Bangkok | KOOL...EST Co., Ltd. |
| Nok Yung Ikenobo Bangkok Chapter 18th Anniversary | 21-23 | Bangkok | Nok Yung Ikenobo Bangkok Chapter & Association |
| Rainbow of Dance Part 10, Legend of Celestial Robe a Tale of Two Cities | 23 | Bangkok | Japan-Asia Fine Arts Association |
| Japan – Thailand 120th Anniversary Commemorative Event: Thai Pavilion Grand Opening and Reception | 26 | Ueno Park, Tokyo | Ministry of Culture, Royal Thai Embassy |
| Japan - Thailand 120th Anniversary Commemorative Event: Pan-pacific Orchestra Concert | 26 | Thailand Cultural Center, Bangkok | Japanese Steering Committee |
| 2007 Phuket Walk & Run | 28-30 | Phuket | Phuket Walk & Run Association |
| International Boat Races | Ayutthaya | TAT | |
| Unveiling Ceremony of Commemorative Statue | Bangkok | Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Bangkok | |
| Japanese Speech Contest | Bangkok | Embassy of Japan in Thailand, Japan Foundation | |
| Japan & Thailand Futsal Tournament | Bangkok | NPO Pan Aisa Pacific Junior Meeting | |
| Japan - Thailand Academic Seminar in Nagoya | Nagoya, Japan | Thailand Research Fund, Nanzan University | |
| October | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| Art Exhibition by Kyoko ABE | 4 - 27 | Japan Foundation Bangkok, Thailand | Japan Foundation |
| Japan - Thailand Nagamasa Festival 2007 | 7 | Shizuoka, Japan | Royal Thai Consulate-General |
| Japan / Thai Child Cultural Exchange Thai Child Dancing Group | 8-12 | Tokyo | NPO Corporation Japan - Asia Fine Arts Association |
| Sakai - Thailand Festival 2007 | 14-15 | Osaka, Japan | Royal Thai Consulate-General |
| Japan-Thai Youth Friendship Meeting in 2007 | 29 | Bangkok | Tohoku Foreign Language College |
| The Ryusei International Exchange | Yasothon City, Chichibu City | Chichibu-City, Chichibu-Yoshida Yasothon Society | |
| Cultural Exchange between Yasothon - Chi Chi Bu (Twin Cities) | Saitama(Chi Chi bu), Japan | TAT | |
| Midosuji Parade & Sakai Festival | Osaka, Japan | TAT Osaka and Royal Thai Consulate-General | |
| Symposium "Future of Japan - Thailand Economic Relations" | Tokyo | Japanese Steering Committee | |
| November | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| Participation in Shibuya Festival | 3-4 | Tokyo | Royal Thai Embassy |
| Japan - Thailand 12th Anniversary Commemorative Concert | 4 | Thailand Cultural Center | Patthayakul School of Music and Performance Arts |
| Japanese Traditional wind Instrument Concert | 6 | Bangkok | Embassy of Japan |
| Jazz Fusion Concert | 14 | Bangkok | Japan Foundation |
| The 2nd Thai Speech Contest at Kanda University of International Studies | 17 | Chiba | Kanda University, Royal Thai Embassy |
| Okinawa Traditional Dance | 18 | Bangkok | Embassy of Japan |
| Japan-Thailand Friendship Concert | 25 | Bangkok, Chiangmai, Thailand | ONEASIA |
| Japanese Comtemporary Koto Concert | 28 | Bangkok | Japan Foundation |
| Festival Exchange: Loi Krathong - Tenjin Matsuri | Bangkok | TAT | |
| Thai Language Speech Contest | Chiba, Japan | Kanda University | |
| Okinawa Dance Performance | Bangkok | Government of Japan | |
| Jazz Fusion Concert | Thailand | Japan Foundation | |
| Japanese Film Festival | Bangkok | Japan Foundation | |
| Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition | Bangkok | Japan Foundation | |
| Japanese Contemporary Koto Concert | Bangkok | Japan Foundation | |
| Travelling Exhibition "Hidden Japan" | Till Jan.2008 | Thailand | Japan Foundation |
| Japan - Thailand Academic Seminar in Bangkok | Bangkok | Japan Watch Project | |
| December | |||
| Events / Activities | Date | Venue | Main Organiser |
| Ramwong - Bon Odori Dance Festival | 8 | Bangkok | Japanese Association, Japanese Steering Committee |
| Japan Street Festival | 8 | Bangkok | Japanese Association, Japanese Steering Committee |
| Japanese pavilion at Japanese Village, Ayutthaya | Ayutthaya | Thai - Japanese Association | |
| Mini-Marathon for JAAT Membership for the 120th Anniversary Japan - Thailand Relations | Ayutthaya | JICA Alumni Association of Thailand | |
| All-year and Other Events/Activities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Events / Activities | - | Venue | Main Organiser |
| A composition and Photos Competition | all-year | Japan | TAT Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka |
| Website on Mobile and Credit Card Marketing Promotion | all-year | Japan | TAT Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka |
| Special TV Documentary Series on 120th Anniversary of Japan - Thailand Diplomatic Relations | all-year | Thailand | Department of Public Relations |
| Special Radio Documentary Series on 120th Anniversary of Japan - Thailand Diplomatic Relations | all-year | Thailand | Department of Public Relations |
| Best Books on Japan - Thailand Relations | Japan and Thailand | Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| Exchange Programmes on Industrial Villages Management | Thailand | Ministry of Industry | |
| Publication of "Chitralada Tilapia; Concord of the Thai - Japanese Dynasties" | Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives | ||
| 120th Anniversary of Japan - Thailand Diplomatic Relations Young Writers Contest | Chiangmai | Chiangmai Province | |
| JT120 Commemorative Grassroots Assistance Programme | all-year | Thailand and Japan | Japanese Steering Committee |
| Agricultural Volunteer - Homestay Programme at Farmhouse | Chiangmai, Thailand | Flex International Co., ltd. | |
| Homestay Programme at Elephant Village | Chiangmai, Thailand | Flex International Co., ltd. | |
| 120 year of Thai - Japan Academic and Business Cooperation | all-year | Thailand | The Foundation of Japanese Government Scholarship Alumni |