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Miyazaki in Berkeley Preview

Center for Japanese Studies Set to Bestow Japan Prize on Hayao MiyazakiThe Acclaimed Japanese Filmmaker's Appearance At UC Berkeley Presents An Invaluable Opportunity

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BY DAVID LIU

Taking major steps to recognize one of modern cinema's most accomplished visual artists, UC Berkeley's Center for Japanese Studies has chosen animation director Hayao Miyazaki as the recipient of the 2009 Berkeley Japan Prize. As part of his much-touted stateside visit, the renowned filmmaker will

Sydney synchronicity

Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Suter, the Japan Foundation, the University of New South Wales and Sydney University for a stellar week in Sydney. I am honored to be here.
And big thanks to Tanya at Palgrave Australia.
We leave for Brisbane on Sunday.
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japanaustralia--japanamerica in australia

Australia book tour, courtesy of JSAA and the Japan Foundation
July13-16th, Sydney, AU, JSAA Conference, University of SydneyJuly 17th, Sydney, AU, The Japan Foundation: Panel w/Susan Napier and Rebecca SuterJuly 20th, Brisbane, AU, The University of Queensland: Panel w/Susan Napier and Rebecca SuterJuly 22nd, Melbourne, AU, The University of Melbourne: Panel w/Susan Napier and Rebecca Suter
(photos of animania festival from jonathan gadir, abc radio)
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