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The Opening of the Mouth from the papyrus of Hunefer ©THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM

“Journey through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead”

7 July–17 September

Included in the British Museum’s Egyptian exhibition is the 37-metre long Greenfield Papyrus—the longest Book of the Dead in the world—to be shown publicly for the first time in Japan.

Mori Arts Centre Gallery
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F
6-10-1 Roppongi
Minato-ku, Tokyo

10am–10pm
Night Museum
(Friday 10:15pm–11:30pm)
Last entry 30 minutes before closing time
Adults ¥1,500
03-5777-8600
http://egypt2012.jp/

Edward Burne-Jones, The Doom Fulfilled (Perseus Slaying the Sea Serpent), c. 1882, Gouache on paper. ©SOUTHAMPTON CITY ART GALLERY / BRIDGEMAN

“Edward Burne-Jones Exhibition”

23 June–19 August

The pre-Raphaelite painter Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898) is known for his intricate realism, unparalleled imagination, large-scale paintings, church stained-glass windows and book illustrations. This is the British painter’s first solo retrospective in Japan.

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
2-6-2 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
10am –6pm (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Sundays, holidays)
10am–8pm
(Thursday–Saturday)
Closed Mondays (closed on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday; open until 6pm on Monday,
13 August)
Last entry 30 minutes before closing time

Adults ¥1,500
03-5405-8686
(Hello Dial / English)
http://mimt.jp/bj/

PHOTO: VIDAL SASSOON

Vidal Sasson

From 26 May

The first film to take an intimate look into the life of Vidal Sassoon, from the British hairdresser’s early days in an orphanage and his time as a soldier, to his beginnings on Bond Street and, ultimately, the hair revolution he caused—which continues to this day.

Shibuya Uplink
37-18 Udagawa-cho 1F
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-6825-5502
http://www.uplink.co.jp/sassoon/

Brave

From 21 July

Set in 10th century Scotland—
and scheduled to premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival this summer—Pixar’s first fairy tale film is somewhat more mysterious and mature in tone than previous Pixar creations.

Theatres around Japan
http://www.disney.co.jp/movies/merida/
03-5745-4001

PHOTO: BEN EALOVEGA

Choir of St John’s College, University of Cambridge

27/29 July

Founded in 1511 and one of the finest collegiate choirs―loved around the world for its broadcasts, tours and recordings―it is on its first visit here since Andrew Nethsingh became director in 2007. The choir will perform royal ceremonial music in the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, and hold a special performance of Evensong―the Church of England’s traditional Evening Prayer―in Suntory Hall.

27 July
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
7pm
03-5353-9999
29 July
Suntory Hall
2pm
0570-55-0017

¥4,000–6,000
http://www.facebook.com/stjohhnschoircambridge2012japan
http://www.sjcchoir.co.uk/

The National Ballet of Japan in Manon (2003) PHOTO: HIDEMI SETO

23 June–1 July

MacMillan’s Manon

The pinnacle of British ballet and a test of the overall calibre of any ballet company, Manon was a resounding success when it premiered at the National Theatre of Japan in 2003.

Opera Palace, New National Theatre, Tokyo
1-1-1 Hon-machi,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

2pm (24 and 30 June, 1 July)
4pm (23 June)
7pm (26 June)
03-5352-9999

www.nntt.jac.go.jp/ballet/

New Year Gongs for UK Envoy and Drivers

Ambassador David Warren receives a KCMG (Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George) for displaying exceptional qualities of leadership and empathy through the immediate aftermath of the massive earthquake in northern Japan which caused a tsunami and a nuclear disaster at Fukushima, during which the British Embassy Tokyo remained open and fully operational.

Feature Article May 2011

The Royal Wedding

I am delighted to send this message to the readers of BCCJ ACUMEN on the occasion of the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The day of the wedding was a national holiday and a day of celebration across Britain. In all parts of the United Kingdom, families, friends and neighbours celebrated the wedding at home as well as in many colourful street parties.

Feature Article April 2011

Earthquake: The British Effort

BCCJ Members were quick to respond to the Great Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake. Here is a selection of organisations that have donated or are donating products, services or manpower.

Feature Article April 2011

The British Effort

The UK was among the first of about 100 countries to offer help after the Great Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake struck on 11 March. Here is the harrowing story of how three innovative British aid agencies made a difference, written and photographed by two of the first witnesses of the aftermath.

Feature Article February 2011

Your Own Private Banyan Tree

As anyone who has tried it will tell you, there is nothing quite like kicking back in the shade of a banyan tree. A native of tropical Asia, it is revered for providing shelter to weary travellers.