EYES ON JAPAN 2025 - Filmabend im Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf

In the organizer's words:

Film evening with three documentary films by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and the Japanese Ministry of Culture. With an introduction to the tea ceremony with MUKAI Soetsu (Urasenke Tankokai Düsseldorf).

SETOGURO, THE ART OF KATO KOZO
Japan 2013; 37'; OeF; DVD; FSK: o.A.

In "Setoguro, The Art of Kato Kozo", viewers can look over the shoulder of the "Living National Treasure" Kato Kozo as he works. The artist makes black ceramic Seto tea bowls, whose history dates back to the 16th century.

WAGASHI
Japan 2023; 28'; OeF; mp4; FSK: o.A.

A sweet journey of discovery in Kyoto: reporter Michael Keida explores the world of Japanese sweets(wagashi), which are also part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. This appetizing documentary shows how wagashi are made, where they can be found in everyday Japanese life and how they adapt to modern trends.

COOKING UTENSILS: CRAFTWORK ENSURES THE FUTURE OF TRADITIONAL CUISINE
Japan 2024; 28'; OeF; mp4; FSK: o.A.;

Pots, bowls, knives - cooking utensils influence taste and local cuisine, as they do in Kyoto. In this exciting documentary, various craftspeople and chefs present their work and provide insights into what makes Kyoto's cuisine so special.

Price information:

Tickets for events at the Stadtmuseum are issued half an hour before the start of the event at the venue (no advance booking).