Consulate-General of Japan in AucklandJAPAN: Kingdom of Characters
| Exhibition Title | The Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition " JAPAN: Kingdom of Characters" |
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| Genre | Pop Culture |
| Venue | The Gus Fisher Gallery ( The Kenneth Myers Centre, 74 Shortland Street, Auckland) |
| Exhibition Period | Wednesday 9 Janurary - Friday 1 February 2013 |
| Opening Hours | Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 12-4pm |
| Admission | Free |
In recent years, interest in Japanese subculture, particularly in anime and manga, has dramatically grown all over the world. What exactly are " characters"? Why do characters appear and become popular? What kind of social reality do they reflect? Focusing on the theme " CHaracters and the Japanese, " this exhibition will showcase, through visual images and panels, characters commonly known to Japanese people that have triggered fads. The purpose of this exhibitions is to introduce the world of characters in a broader sense and examine their impact on Japanese society. |
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