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Film Night: Adrift in Tokyo |
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Written by Ken Chatfield, President '08-'09
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Sunday, 25 January 2009 13:12 |
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 Join us this coming Wednesday for our first film night of term, where we will be screening the 2007 film 転々 (Adrift in Tokyo). Odagiri Joe stars as Takemura, a hopeless drifter of a student who has managed to rack up over 800,000 yen in debt and naturally has no way of paying it back. His situation seems helpless until one day, Fukuhara, the ruthless-looking debt collector who lent him the money, offers to cancel his debt simply if the student agrees to accompany him on a walk around Tokyo. So begins a quirky tour of the city by these two most-unlikely of companions, as we follow their wondering through the city and witness their interactions with the people around them. Through it all, the film gives us a humorous look at a myriad of topics, from cosplay and fake marriages, to annoyingly perky teens and small Tokyo retail establishments that have no conceivable way of paying their monthly rent. The film will be in Japanese with English subtitles.
Where: Oriel College (Harris Lecture Theatre)
When: Wednesday 2nd Week (28th January), 8:00pm
Price: FREE for members, £2 for non-members |
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Hilary Term Begins |
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Written by Ken Chatfield, President '08-'09
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Monday, 19 January 2009 22:08 |
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Welcome back to Oxford for another event-filled term with OUJS (see our Calendar page for details). Things kick off on Thursday of 1st week (22nd January) with the resumption of our FREE weekly Japanese language classes, followed by our weekly pub meet. If you would like to start the term off by learning some Japanese, but didn't attend last term, please feel free to come along and we will find a class for you... or just pop along for a relaxed drink to kick off the new term after! We look forward to seeing many of you there.
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Christmas Drinks |
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Written by Ken Chatfield, President '08-'09
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Monday, 01 December 2008 23:06 |
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As the term draws to a close, we will be celebrating with our last event before Christmas - the annual OUJS Christmas Drinks. The time and location will be the same as for our regular weekly pub meets, down at the Royal Oak Pub on Thursday night. So whether you are coming straight down after our Japanese classes, or just want to enjoy a few drinks with us before heading off for Christmas, throw your books to one side and come join us in what promises to the best and merriest Christmas Drinks in Oxford!
Where: Royal Oak Pub, Woodstock Road
When: Thursday 8th Week (4th Dec), 7pm onwards
Price: FREE and open to members and non-members alike |
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Film Night: Linda Linda Linda |
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Written by Ken Chatfield, President '08-'09
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Monday, 24 November 2008 12:55 |
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 We’ll be continuing our showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema this coming Tuesday with a screening of the film ‘Linda Linda Linda’, a quirky and endearing tale about a group of four schoolgirls as they work hard to put together a rock band in time for the school festival. The plot may be as straightforward as they come, but what really sets this movie apart is the characterisation, as we follow the lives of these girls over the days preceding the festival, as they practice until the wee hours and struggle with their own personal conflicts.
The soundtrack, comprising the girls’ performances of covers of the legendary 80s Japanese punk rock group The Blue Hearts, is also addictive – and it really is only in a Japanese film that someone would get to sing “like a rat, I want to be beautiful” and make it sound heartfelt! So come along, take a break from work on a Tuesday night for an hour or so, and enjoy! The film will be in Japanese with English subtitles.
Where: Oriel College (Harris Lecture Theatre)
When: Tuesday 7th Week (25th November), 8:00pm
Price: FREE for members, £2 for non-members |
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Karaoke Night! |
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Written by Ken Chatfield, President '08-'09
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 21:25 |
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Feel like becoming a Japanese pop star for one evening?
Whether you are hoping to finally make your break into pop-stardom, or just would like to enjoy watching others as they give it a try, our Karaoke Night this Saturday is the perfect way to experience firsthand the Japanese cultural craze that is Karaoke! There will be a huge selection of songs available, both in Japanese and in English, and regardless of whether you are a karaoke veteran or have yet to make your debut… whether you are the next Utada Hikaru or feel as if your singing ability leaves a lot to be desired (fit me into that second category!) it should be an absolute blast!
Where: AT Box, Cowley Road
When: Saturday 5th Week (15th November), 7pm-10pm
Price: £10 for members, £12 for non-members |
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