Listed below are some of Akemi’s most recent lectures, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions and cultural exchange activities.
Not mentioned is her teaching of GCSE & A level Japanese at Ardingly College, her own postgraduate studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and participation in seminars, conferences and cultural events at which she was not a scheduled speaker or performer.
| January | ||||
| 19th | Lecture: Japanese women’s role in Cardiff Ladies Luncheon Club | |||
| February | ||||
| 6th | Speech in Burns Night of St Andrew’s Society in Tokyo to appeal on behalf of the Aid For Japan charity | |||
| 24th | Lecture “Introduction to Japan” “Temples, Shrines and Shinto” At Japanese language and Cultural conference in de Montfort University in Leicester |
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| March | ||||
| 11th | 4th Year Anniversary of the Japan Earthquake/Tsunami. Fundraising charity event for Aid For Japan at 8F 199 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3TY. More details: 4th Anniversary Event | |||
| 18th | Lecture : “Kimono and Tea Ceremony” At the Greyfriars Ladies Luncheon Club (The Royal Court Hotel in Coventry) |
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| 26th | Lecture at The Le Strange Arms Hotel in Kings Lynn “The Role and Lifestyle of Women in Japan” for The Three Counties Ladies Luncheon Club |
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| April | ||||
| 31st March – 10th April | On the 7th April English volunteers, orphans and their relatives went to cherry blossom viewing in Fukushima. | |||
| May | ||||
| 3rd May | Lecture for Scout people in Scout Centre in Chingford “Introduce Japanese Language and Culture” |
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| 9th May | Calligraphy in Richmond Fair for the charity Aid For Japan | |||
| 15th and 16th May | Attending Asian Festival for the charity, Aid For Japan | |||
| 24th May | Volunteer activity near MCM Expo for Aid For Japan | |||
| June | ||||
| 10th June | Lectures in Nomura Company: “Tea Ceremony”, “Kimono”, “Calligraphy” |
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| 26th & 27th | Lecture in Sunnnycon for Aid For Japan: “Shinto” plus Japanese traditional dance. |
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| July | ||||
| 10th – 12th July | Activity near Hyper Japan for Aid For Japan | |||
| 29th July | Lecture for Scout people. | |||
| 30th July | Going to Japan to lead Residential Course with orphans and their relatives. | |||
| August | ||||
| 3rd -5th August | Residential Course in Yakushiji (Nara) for www.aidforjapan.co.uk | |||
| September | ||||
| 4th September | Lecture in Alcon, Leicester on the topics of ‘Japanese Women’s Role’ and ‘History of Japan’ | |||
| October | ||||
| 30th October | Kimono & Culture Evening, Richmond in support of www.aidforjapan.co.uk | |||
| November | ||||
| 7th November | Lecture in Doki Doki con in Manchester | |||
| December | ||||