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Japan Video Topics Update

2010/2011 No.5

1. Onigiri-rice to go 3'23''
2. When lacquer meets deerskin 3'55"
3. Electric vehicles hit the street 3'40"
4. Owara Kaze bo Bon Festival 4'05"
2010/2011 No.4

1. The Dinosaus of Katsuyama 3'42''
2. Tokyo's New Green Heart 5'00"
3. Ishiakari Stone Lanterns 4'06"

2010/2011 No.3

1. Cyber Robot Suits 4'30"
2. Kumiko Latticework 3'44"
3. The Essential Bean 4'26"
4. Pillars of Flame 3'43"

New DVD's Available for Loan

  • Japan Torism Agency Visit Japan(26'23'')
  • Enjoy! Japanese Food(11'00'')
  • Japanese Seafood Exports - The Secret behind the Quality (14'30'')
  • Delicious NIPPON(30'00'' x 4)
  • A Glimpse into Japan(5'00'')

Cultural Items Available for Borrowing

There are a variety of cultural items available on loan from the Consulate-General of Japan for use at school events and other events that are open to and include the general public. Items can be booked by downloading a loan form and faxing or emailing it to the Consulate.

Click here to download the loan form.

Some items will require a suitably large vehicle for their transportation from the Consulate to your school or centre where the items are to be used. In order to determine whether or not your vehicle is suitable please consult with the Consulate staff member in charge of lending the cultural items.

The equipment is lent free of charge, but with the understanding that the borrower will pay for repair or replacement costs should damage or loss occur. The lending period is usually not longer than two week, unless special prior arrangement is made.

Display Items

  • National flags x 6
  • Paper lanterns x 17
  • Decorative straw hats for festivals (hanagasa) x 11
  • Koinobori (Children Day carp streamers) x 1 sets
  • Origami instruction sheets x 6
  • Posters of Japanese Scenery
  • Japanese Kite Set
  • Dolls in glass cases*
  • Gilt folding screen* (kinbyobu) x 2

Clothing

  • Happi (black & white) x 80
  • Okinawan G8 Summit happi (yellow) x 25
  • Women yukata and obi x 5
  • Men yukata and obi x 5
  • Women geta x 5
  • Men geta x 5
  • Formal zori and handbag set* x 1
  • Bangasa x 2
  • Women formal kimono* x 1
  • Men formal kimono* x 1
  • Women's simple kimono set x 4

Cultural Equipment

  • Calligraphy sets x 3
  • Traditional music tapes (koto, gagaku, regional folk music etc.)
  • Kendo set x 1
  • Judo set x 2
  • Igo set x 5
  • Japanese toys, including kendama spinning tops
  • Taiko drums x 3 (48 x 57cm & 40 x 54cm)
  • Mochi-tsuki set x 1
  • Goza straw mat (2600mm x 900mm)
  • Ikebana tool set*
  • Tea ceremony set*

*Lent under special circumstances only.

Please note:
Happi coats and Yukata must be washed and ironed before return.
We do not courier loan items.

Loan Form for Download

When requesting use of our resources, please download the appropriate loan form and submit it to our office by fax (09) 377-7784 or Email pr@ac.mofa.go.jp.

Download loan form here