ノルウェーの伝統楽器、ハーディングフェーレをご存知ですか？
Bø (テレマーク）に2年住み、ハーディングフェーレの製作を学んだ楽器職人の原圭佑氏が、ノルウェーが誇るこの楽器の歴史や製作について、映像を交えてわかりやすくご紹介します。
東京藝術大学・大学院にて音楽民族学を専攻し、ハーディングフェーレをはじめ世界で使われるヴァイオリン属のスペシャリストである酒井絵美氏による演奏もお楽しみください。

We are pleased to welcome two of leading artists on Hardingfele: Mr. Keisuke Hara who is a restoration artist of the instrument rarely found in the world and Ms. Emy Sakai, Japan’s leading Hardingfele artist. They will return to Norway by invitation of Norwegian master Mr. Hans Jørgen and will enchant us with the history of the instrument which is deeply routed in Norwegian lifestyle in the “fjellene” and its restoration technique followed by beautiful tune of the instrument in a rustic backdrop of Gressholmen Kro.

The event will be open to public once we send out our invitation therefore we kindly ask you to register at your earliest convenience as the space is limited. Please join us for this rare and privileged occasion which also bridges both countries through music.

Presentation will be done in Japanese with English interpretation.

The kitchen of Gressholmen Kro is open until 20:00 but guests are kindly advised to purchase food and drinks before the event. Please also check latest ferry timetable with Ruter.no.

It is a very relaxing venue and we would like you to make this a nice summer afternoon out in the Oslo fjords.

For registration, when it is up from 16 May: https://www.gressholmenkro.no/eventer-kjoop

Dear members and friends of the Japan-Norway Society,

On June 21 2018, the J-NS will host a new "Business Benkyokai" (mini-seminar) with the title:

"Japan and Norway cooperating for a sustainable future in shipping".

This is part of our series of events focusing on presentations and lectures on Japan-Norway related business topics. The aim for JNS is to create an arena to increase your professional knowledge, as well as meet and make both new acquaintances and potential business partners.

On this occasion, we address the status in the shipping industry and the options for adapting to new regulations in Green House Gass (GHG) emissions and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) roadmap on the topic, in addition the coming "2020 Sulfur Cap". We hope to explore and discuss what business opportunities Norway and Japan have concerning this. We are lucky to have the regulatory institutions, shipyards, ship owners as well as technology and business experts talking on this occasion.

Mr. Christos Chryssakis, Ph.D. and Business Development Manager at DNV GL, will talk about the regulatory changes up to 2020, the so-called "sulfur cap" and further into the future that is towards 2050 and “low carbon shipping”.

Mr. Sveinung Oftedal, specialist director in the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment. Mr. Oftedal has been Norway’s representative in the IMO negotiations leading to the ambitious strategy for reducing GHG emissions from ships. Mr. Oftedal will give us an intro to the strategy and what is to come.

Mr. Ragnar Hansen from Oshima shipyard will present the company and their activities on innovation and technology and the possibility of cooperation between Norway and Japan going forwards.

Mr. Karl Terjesen, Managing Director of Gram Car Carriers AS. Mr. Terjesen has extensive experience from Japan and will introduce the Gram Car Carriers as well as give his views on the Japan-Norway relation in shipping.

Mr. Atsuki Ito, Japanese embassy in Oslo, Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport, Tourism (MLIT) will offer a comment on the Japan Norway cooperation for a sustainable future of shipping.

A light meal is included in the participation fee and drinks will be available for purchase in the bar. Please register by the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/AZg8yv3NyghsWn403, or by sending an email with the names of the participants to event@j-ns.no.

Fee: 250 (members 200) Venue: Ling Ling, Stranden 30, Oslo (Aker Brygge) Time: 18:00-21:00

The registration will be closing June 16. Kindly pay to J-NS account 1609.04.42094 before registration closes or by Vipps. To find us please search for “The Japan Norway Society” or “Suiyokai” and mark the payment “JNS Shipping Seminar”. Please bring the Vipps receipt/ phone for reference. Should an invoice or receipt be needed then please let us know. We are very much looking forward to seeing you!

クヴィステン・アニメーション・スタジオ・ツアー
We are pleased to invite current members of J-NS to a special tour of Qvisten Animation Studio https://www.qvistenanimation.no/　with a kind invitation by two of our active members, Ms. Yaprak Morali and Mr. Are Austnes. They will be going to Tokyo next month to compete in Tokyo film festival with their short animation film. “Odd er et egg.” https://tv.nrksuper.no/program/MSUI31009516/odd-er-et-egg
The iconic Qvisten Studio which is located in the center of Oslo will relocate outside the city late next month. In this connection, Yaprak-san and Are-san kindly offered to show us around before the move. Many of you may recognize quite a few animation films which were produced by their studio. We wish very best to Yaprak-san and Are-san for the competition in Tokyo and hope Animation will bring our two countries even closer.
Please use the following google form to register your participation.　https://goo.gl/forms/v7e868kUucx0n2CR2
This is children friendly tour and family members are very welcome! (Place is limited so please make sure to register in time. Deadline 26 May but will close registration as soon as we reach maximum number). Those who registered but are no longer available to join us, please inform us as soon as possible to create room for other members) The tour will be in English with possible interpretation to Japanese.
クヴィステン・アニメーション・スタジオ・ツアー
日 諾協会会員のャプラックさんとアーレさんのご好意により、多くの名作アニメを作成しているスタジオの特別ツアーを開催します。お子様連れの家族会員の方々 もふるってご参加ください。同スタジオは20年以上もオスロ市の中心で活動していましたが今年6月以降郊外に移転する予定です。その前に日諾協会会員を対 象としたツアーを企画してくださいました。なお、おふたりは来月初め東京映画祭に自作の短編アニメ映画が出品さるため日本を訪問する予定です。解説は英語 ですが要すれば日本語への通訳も可
スタジオツアー参加登録はこちらからお願いします。https://goo.gl/forms/v7e868kUucx0n2CR2
参加登録締め切り（5月26日）ですが参加人数に達し次第登録を終了させていただきます。

Please join us for a members only sushi cooking class organized in cooperation with Yo!Sushi at Østbanehallen. You will learn to make various kinds of maki and nigiri in a relaxed environment of Østbanehallen. Perfect way to spend one summer afternoon with other members. Space is limited so please register early.
https://goo.gl/forms/bB2HC9YYwkufpViy1

The Japan-Norway Society would invite you to our event Flavors of Japan – ‘Norwegian
coffee and Japanese sweets tasting’ in collaboration with Fuglen and Japanese sweets
project ‘Sumiya’, Wagashi maker Ms. Rie Nonaka on Thursday 08. March.
Fuglen will introduce two hot beverages, one cold beverage and one espresso based drink.

Rie Nonaka will make Rice cake with dried fruits, Sweet white bean paste jelly with apple,
Botamochi (Sticky rice dumpling with red bean paste), and Zunda mochi (Rice dumpling
with Edamame bean paste), and J-NS will introduce 2 types sweets from Japan.
Head barista Ludvig Hopstock and Rie Nonaka will combine Norwegian coffee with
Japanese sweets to make pairings that bring out the flavors of the coffee and the sweets.
At the beginning we will have a small introduction of Norwegian coffee and Japanese
sweets by Ludvik and Rie, and then we’ll start tasting and pairing.
Let’s enjoy Norwegian coffee and Japanese sweets tasting and pairing together!

Time: 10:00-12:00 and 17:00-19:00 (2 sessions)
Place: Fuglen, Universitetsgata 2, 0164 Oslo, entrance from Pilestredet
Price: 200kr for J-NS members, 280kr for non-members
(Including coffee tasting and 6 sorts of Japanese sweets)
Deadline for registration: Saturday 3. March
Registration through google form: https://goo.gl/forms/qRSV0HV3NFSum9QC2
Payment: Kindly transfer the fee to 1609.04.42094 (The Japan-Norway Society) shortly,
and mark the payment ‘Flavors of Japan Coffee and sweets’.
Cancellation policy: After 5. March will be full charged
Maximum participants: 20 persons per session
If you would become our member now, you can join this event with member price.
Please check the following site: http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

ノルウェーコーヒーと和菓子のテイスティングをご一緒に楽しみませんか？
FuglenのヘッドバリスタLudvig Hopstock氏と和菓子プロジェクト「sumiya – すみや」の
和菓子作家・野中里栄さんとのコラボレーションです。
バリスタLudvigによるコーヒーと野中里栄さんによる和菓子のレクチャーの後に4種類の
コーヒーと6種類の和菓子のテイスティング・ペアリングを行ないます。
ホットコーヒー、アイスコーヒー、エスプレッソをベースにしたコーヒードリンクなどと
、干し果実の求肥餅、リンゴの白羊羹、ぼた餅（こしあん)、づんだ餅などをご紹介し、コ
ーヒーと和菓子の良い組み合わせを提案いたします。
みなさまお誘い合わせの上、ぜひご参加くださいませ。
この機会に日諾協会に加入されませんか？今お申込みいただくと、このイベントから会員
価格でご参加いただけます。詳しくは次のサイトをご覧ください。

http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

"Beyond Sustainable Aquaculture - How a Norwegian and Japanese aquaculture collaboration works to feed the planet, cool the atmosphere and create jobs in costal communities”

(Register by link below)
Dear members and friends of the Japan-Norway Society,

On March 6, J-NS will host the second "business benkyoukai" (informal mini-seminar) where we focus on providing presentations and lectures on Japan-Norway related business topics as well as an arena to meet and make new acquaintances.

For this occasion we have the pleasure of being lectured by Mr. Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda (MD Urchinomics), Svein Ruud (MD Norway King Crab) and Trine Bekkby (PhD & Senior Reseacher NIVA). They will be talking about how Aquaculture can go beyond sustainable and in fact bring our ecosystems back into balance, reduce the CO2 in our oceans and potentially take Norwegian seafood to new markets.

We will be hosting the event in the "Hidden Lounge" at magnificent Ling Ling (Aker Brygge) just on the waters edge, befitting the nights topics. The restaurant was just renovated and is truly a sight by itself. In the participation fee there will be light seafood based finger food included. Drinks will be available for purchase in the bar.

We are hoping you will join us for a night in good company with an intellectual twist.

Register here before Feb 28th: https://goo.gl/forms/QIgJVOAoKBn9d2wm1

Members: 200,-
Non-Members: 250,-

Kindly transfer the participation fee to the J-NS account 1609.04.42094, by February 28
and mark the payment "March Benkyoukai".

(PS. Our previous business benkyoukai was very popular, we encourage people to sign up early. If there is a wait list members of the society will be prioritized)

Ling Ling Oslo, Stranden 30, 0250 Oslo,
Time: 18:00-21:00
The registration will close February 28 - 23:00

The Japan-Norway Society hosted Flavors of Japan – ‘Japanese tea and sweets tasting’ in collaboration with Palais des Thes and Japanese sweets project ‘Sumiya’, Wagashi maker Ms. Rie Nonaka on 03. February. It was very popular and we had over 20 people on the waiting list. That’s why we’ll hold it once again. The contents are same as last time.

Palais des Thes will introduce Kukicha, Genmaicha, Japanese black tea, gyokuro and sencha and Rie Nonaka will make Botamochi, Mitarashi-dango, Ankodama, Japanese jelly and more. Tea sommeliers and Rie Nonaka will combine Japanese teas with Japanese sweets to make pairings that bring out the flavors of the teas and the sweets.

At the beginning we will have a small introduction of Japanese tea and sweets by the tea sommeliers of Palais des Thes and Rie Nonaka, and then we’ll start the paring of Japanese tea and sweets.

Let’s enjoy Japanese tea and sweets tasting and paring together!

All participants will get a 15% discount in the tea shop after the tasting (does not include books), and Rie Nonaka will be selling sweets after the tasting (payment via vipps or cash).

Price: 200kr for JNS-members, 260kr non-members
(Including tea tasting and 6 sorts of Japanese sweets)

Deadline for registration: Thursday 22. February

Registration through google form: https://goo.gl/forms/MzTUyhrwxjtlmj0I3

Payment: Kindly transfer the fee to 1609.04.42094 (The Japan-Norway Society) shortly, and mark the payment ‘Flavors of Japan 2’.

Cancellation policy: After 22 February will be full charged

Maximum participants: 25 persons
If there were a waiting list, J-NS members would be prioritized.

Allergens: Some of the sweets contain nuts and soy.

If you would become our member, please check the following site:
http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

日本茶と和菓子のテイスティングをご一緒に楽しみませんか？
とても人気のあるイヴェントで、もう一度開催することになりました。
Palais des Thesのティーソムリエと和菓子プロジェクト「sumiya – すみや」の和菓子作家・野中里栄さんとのコラボレーションです。内容は前回と同じです。
ティーソムリエによる日本茶と野中里栄さんによる和菓子のレクチャーの後に5－6種類のお茶と和菓子のテイスティングを行ないます。
玉露、茎茶、玄米茶、日本で作られているお紅茶などと、ぼたもち、みたらし団子、あんこ玉などをご紹介し、お茶と和菓子の良い組み合わせを提案いたします。
みなさまお誘い合わせの上、ぜひご参加くださいませ。

この機会に日諾協会に加入されませんか？詳しくは次のサイトをご覧ください。
http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

The Japan-Norway Society will introduce Japanese tea and sweets in collaboration with Palais des Thes and Japanese sweets project ‘Sumiya’, Wagashi maker Ms. Rie Nonaka.

Palais des Thes will introduce Kukicha, Genmaicha, Japanese black tea, gyokuro and sencha and Rie Nonaka will make Botamochi, Mitarashi-dango, Ankodama, Japanese jelly and more. Tea sommeliers and Rie Nonaka will combine Japanese teas with Japanese sweets to make pairings that bring out the flavors of the teas and the sweets.

At the beginning we will have a small introduction of Japanese tea and sweets by the tea sommeliers of Palais des Thes and Rie Nonaka, and then we’ll start the paring of Japanese tea and sweets.

Let’s enjoy Japanese tea and sweets tasting and paring together!

All participants will get a 15% discount in the tea shop after the tasting (does not include books), and Rie Nonaka will be selling sweets after the tasting (payment via vipps or cash). 

Allergens: Some of the sweets contain nuts and soy.

Price: 200kr for JNS-members, 260kr non-members
(Including tea tasting and 6 sorts of Japanese sweets)

Deadline for registration: Wednesday 31st January

Registration through google form:
https://goo.gl/forms/TrwW2yAABnHLzvAA3

Payment: Kindly transfer the fee to 1609.04.42094 (The Japan-Norway Society) until Wednesday 31st January, and mark the payment ‘Flavors of Japan’.

Cancelation policy: After 31st January will be full charged.

Maximum participants: 25 persons

If you would become our member, please check the following site:
http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

日本茶と和菓子のテイスティングをご一緒に楽しみませんか？
Palais des Thesのティーソムリエと和菓子プロジェクト「sumiya – すみや」の和菓子作家・野中里栄さんとのコラボレーションです。
ティーソムリエによる日本茶と野中里栄さんによる和菓子のレクチャーの後に5－6種類のお茶と和菓子のテイスティングを行ないます。
玉露、茎茶、玄米茶、日本で作られているお紅茶などと、ぼたもち、みたらし団子、あんこ玉などをご紹介し、お茶と和菓子の良い組み合わせを提案いたします。

日本茶と和菓子をご紹介する初めてのイベントです。みなさまお誘い合わせの上、ぜひご参加くださいませ。

この機会に日諾協会に加入されませんか？詳しくは次のサイトをご覧ください。
http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

Dear Member and Friend of Japan-Norway Society, 

We are pleased to invite all members of Japan-Norway Society to our Annual General Meeting and New Year Reception. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the residence of Ambassador Tauchi. 

We are very thankful to Ambassador because he are inviting all of us to a New Year Reception after our meeting. 

Kindly note the following: 

- Date and time: February 1st, (Doors Open at 17:45, Annual General Meeting will start at 18:00). 

- Only paying members of our society can attend the AGM and New Year Party. 

Please let us know by January 25 if you plan to join. If you join with a partner or spouse, kindly inform us both names. Please let us know by filling in the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/eXevsxIKmux8NF7e2

In case you have trouble to fill out the form, please send us e-mail to event@j-ns.no and kindly write AGM in the message field. 

We will send out reminder cards after January 25th which will be necessary to join. 

The Annual General Meeting is an important meeting of our society and we plan the following agenda:

- We will present the annual report of activities in 2017 including the financials. 

- We will present our ideas and plans for 2018.

- We will elect new Board Members and members of the nominating committee 

Detailed information about these agenda topics will be sent to paying members only. 

After our meeting, we can enjoy the New Year Reception hosted by Ambassador Tauchi. 

Hope to see as many members as possible on February 1st.  

On behalf of the J-NS Board, 

Best regards, 

Haakon

Svend Haakon Kristensen 

President Japan - Norway Society

Japan – Norway Society 40th Anniversary Party

All members are invited to join our 40th anniversary celebration.

Date: Friday November 3, from 18:30 – 22:00                             

Place: Munch Museum

Please enjoy a special anniversary program:

-      Mini piano concert with Pianist Yoko Toda fromThe Norwegian National Opera & Ballet (Program includes Kozaburo Hirai “Sakura-sakura” A fantasy for piano and Edvard Grieg from Lyric Pieces)

-      Standing Party Buffet and Drinks

-      Anniversary Exhibition of Children Drawings

-      Anniversary Lucky Draw

… and much more!

Participation fee is 450 kr. per person and will partly cover the cost of the party. Other costs will be covered by society funds.

We need to confirm number of guests by October 27th and ask for your registration by filling out our registration form.  

Please let us know if any questions: event@j-ns.no

The Japan Norway Society will introduce Japanese tea and food culture in a collaboration with @Palais des Thes Norge, and in a cooperation with @Gutta fra Havet.

Tea sommeliers of Palais des Thea will give us a small lecture of Japanese Tea, and introduce 5-6 sorts of the authentic Japanese tea, ex. Sencha, Hojicha, Genmaicha, Tamaryokucha, etc. and the tasty combinations with Japanese food which will be prepared by Gutta fra Havet.

Gutta fra Havet will prepare 'common' Japanese food, ex. Tamagoyaki(omelet), Shio onigiri(rice ball with salt), Teriyaki salmon, Tofu with ginger and scallion, long cooked Pork with Soya, etc.

The tea sommeliers will combine one sort of Japanese tea with one sort of Japanese food. 
Which tea is the best combination with Tamagoyaki? It's exciting to know the result and the reason!

Let's enjoy Japanese tea and food tasting!

Participation Fee: 
200kr for JNS members
230kr for non-members
(Including tea tasting and small pieces of each food.)

Deadline for registration: 6th October

Registration through google forms: https://goo.gl/forms/gnwLBK3uWNQRU3uv2

If you would like to become our members, please check the following site:
http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

日本茶と和食のテイスティングをご一緒に楽しみませんか？

Palais des Thesのティーソムリエによる日本茶についてのレクチャーの後に、5-6種類の日本茶と和食のテイスティングを行います。

和食はGutta fra Havetから卵焼き、塩おにぎり、シャケの照り焼き、冷奴、煮豚など一般的な和食を用意いたします。

日本茶と和食をご紹介する初めてのイベントです。みなさまお誘い合せの上、ぜひご参加くださいませ。

この機会に日諾協会に加入されませんか？
お申し込みは次のサイトからお願いします。
http://www.j-ns.no/membership/

We're pleased to invite members of Japan Norway Society to a free guided tour 'Mot Skogen-Knausgård om Munch' at Munch Museum on 29 August at 15:30. We'll meet up in the museum shop 5 minutes before. 

Sign-up is necessary, so please use the link below:
https://goo.gl/forms/BBqudQEr3ukRdFIg2
Registration by August 25th.

You can read more about the exhibition here:
http://munchmuseet.no/utstillinger/mot-skogen-knausgård-om-munch

ムンク美術館'Mot Skogen-Knausgård om Munch'ガイドツアーのご案内です。出光ノルゲの支援により、協会会員の方々をご招待いたします。

日時:8月29日(火)15:30
5分前にミュージアムショップにお越しください。
お申し込み：8月25日までに以下のリンクでお申し込みください。
https://goo.gl/forms/BBqudQEr3ukRdFIg2

Dear members and friends of the Japan-Norway Society,

On August 28, the J-NS will be launching a new concept where we focus on providing presentations and lectures on Japan-Norway related business topics as well as an arena to meet and make new acquaintances.

The first topic will be given by Sindre Knutsson (MSc - LSE) from Rystad Energy (https://www.rystadenergy.com/) and the title is “A Global LNG Outlook from Japan’s Perspective”. Rystad Energy is considered by many to be a leading independent entity for Oil & Gas knowledge and consulting.

Sindre has specialized in Global LNG market and his article has recently been featured in journals like “LNG Industry”. His presentation will discuss the future deve...lopment in Japanese LNG demand and the global LNG market outlook.

This time we have been lucky to get the whole Grand Café Wine Cellar, to ourselves and there will be tapas included in the participation fee. The Grand Café Wine Cellar was recently refurbished and boasts one of the most extensive wine selections in Oslo. Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Members: 185,-
Non-Members: 225,-

Register by following the link: https://goo.gl/forms/0gV1yXQejN9y7P5E2

Grand Café Oslo, Karl Johans gate 31, 0159 Oslo
Time: 18:00-21:00
The registration will close August 21 - 23:00-


日諾協会8月ビジネス勉強会のご案内
8月28日（火）18:00～21:00
於グランドカフェ・ワイン･セラー

日諾協会会員の皆様ならびに協会の活動をご支援いただいている皆様、
次回8月の勉強会は日本とノルウェーのビジネス振興を目的とした新たなコンセプトのもと開催されます。

第１回ビジネス勉強会は、Rystad Energy*社のSindre Knutsson氏をお迎えして「日本からの視点による世界LNG市場の展望」についてお話を伺います。*(https://www.rystadenergy.com/) 同社は石油天然ガス業界をリードするコンサルタント集団で、Knutsson氏の専門分野はLNG市場分析です。この度日本のLNGの需要と世界のLNG市場の予測に焦点をあててお話を伺います。　　

昨年改装をして再オープンした由緒正しいグランドカフェの地下のワイン・セラーを貸しきっての勉強会で、参加費にはタパス代も含まれます。（お飲み物は各自ご注文ください）会員同士の交流の場としてもまたとない機会ですので、皆様ふるってご参加ください。

参加費　会員：185クローネ
　　　　非会員：225クローネ

会場：Wine Cellar, Grand Cafe Oslo, Karl Johans Gate 31, 0159 Oslo　　
日時：8月28日（火）18:00～21:00
参加申し込み締め切り：8月21日23:00

Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/0gV1yXQejN9y7P5E2

   Summer Tea Party with Yukata Fashion at Galleri Åkern in Kongsberg

        On 3. June, this year’s Japan-Norway Culture Day in Kongsberg will take place!

        Time: Saturday 3. June, at 2 to 7 p.m. Entrance fee: NOK 200.

        Program:

“Welcoming speeches by the mayor of Kongsberg city, Kari-anne Sand, and the culture attache at the Japanese Embassy, Ryoko Tsuchiyama.” 

        Traditional Tea Ceremony in the Ungetsuan teahut for 8 guests ( NOK 200 per guest)

                         Japanese tea and sweets in the gallery (free).

        Exhibition: A photo exhibition: “Greetings from Kamakura” by Ellen Hegtun and Haruko Inoue will be displayed in the gallery.

        Concert:   Puccini’s “Crisantemi”: String quartet from Den Norske Opera orchestra led by Yukiko Mikami, plus Liv Randi Aas from Kongsberg.

                         Koto improvisations: Svein Westad.

        Tanko-bushi folk dance to live music, in the garden (or in the gallery if rain) Please bring yukata or similar Japanese dress, and umbrella if you have one!

                         A few Yukata and Happi’s will be awailable for renting in the gallery.

       Please sign up for attendance, and if you wish to take part in a Tea Ceremony, to: s-westad@online.no , or phone no. 900 20833 by May 27th.

                                                            WELCOME!

J-NS May Cooking Class 5月のお料理教室のご案内 
“Bento 弁当and useful Tare たれ”
The May J-NS Cooking Class focusing on Bento and Tare will be taught in English by Ms. Rie Melhoos who has long had Bento and Food Blog-site with followers all over the world. We will learn the art of cooking tasty Bento (Japanese style box) dishes and pack them into a box which can be ideal lunch for your work and school.
Tare means sauce, dipping sauce or marinade in Japanese. Having good Tare recipes at hand is very useful. You will learn several versatile Tare recipes during the class as well.

WHEN: 29 May (Mon) 2017 17:00 - 21:00 (Cooking demonstration, participation and savoring a Bento together)
WHERE: A residence of Ms. Rie Melhoos in Jar. The way to her home will be shared once your reservation is confirmed. 
WHAT: Focus of the class will be Bento dishes, packing them properly and useful Tare
FEE: 525 Kr for Members, 575 Kr for Non-members including a Bento (lunch-size) dinner, Japanese tea, information material, recipes, and a small bento gift from Japan.
REGISTRATION: Please register clicking the following link.https://goo.gl/forms/12NwNBKu0TEhG2mE2
Registration deadline is 22 May but we only have limited space (7) and it would be on first-registered and payment received, first-reserved basis.
Those who will be participating in the class are kindly requested to bring a lunch box (a plastic matpakke boks or a tupperware), an apron, a pen and slippers to the class. 
To learn more about Rie-sensei, Please see her blog site. https://riesbentoandcooking.wordpress.com/ 
She is currently working as a Bento Specialist for Bento & co in Kyoto.

日諾協会は当地でご活躍のお料理の達人をお招きして現地調達の食材で和食をつくり、お夕食を皆様とご一緒するお料理教室を開催しております。
5月のお料理教室は５月２９日（月）1７時から21時まで。於JarのMelhoos理恵様宅。
長年ご自身のブログ上でお料理とお弁当をご紹介され世界中にフォローワーをお持ちのMelhoos理恵様がご自宅でお料理教室を開催いたします。定員先着７名様ですので、ご興味のある方は次のリンクでご登録ください。https://goo.gl/forms/12NwNBKu0TEhG2mE2 お申し込み締め切りは5月22日です。
参加費：日諾協会会員様525Kr,非会員様575Kr
この度はお弁当料理とお料理に便利なたれの作り方を実習します。
なお、会場までの道のりはご参加確定の方に追ってご連絡差し上げます。
皆様のご参加をお待ちしております。

May 20th from 13 -  @ Botanical Garden: Sakura-kai

J-NS would like to invite all of you to welcome the spring and summer in Norway the Japanese way — looking at the sakura in full bloom while enjoying company, food, and drinks!

Please register using this link: https://goo.gl/forms/WjxBBfiSrp0AbuNz1

If you have trouble with the link, please send e-mail to event@j-ns.no

The event will take place at Botanisk Hage (the botanical garden) at Tøyen in Oslo. We will bring some wagashi (Japanese sweets) provided by SubJapan and green tea for for the registered participants to enjoy. Everyone is free to bring their own food and drink to the event, and we recommend that you also bring some kind of sheet that you will be able to sit comfortably on during the event.

If you have never heard of wagashi and/or want to try making it yourself, Rie Nonoka from SubJapan will hold a wagashi workshop for 10 people who want to explore and taste different types of wagashi. The workshop is in the morning right before the sakura event, and thus you can bring your newly made wagashi and enjoy it under the sakura trees! Please see details here:https://goo.gl/6IqyBO

For those of you that want to experience the feeling of enjoying a delicious bento box with Japanese-style seafood, it is possible to place an order for a chirashi-zushi from Gutta fra Havet. One bento is NOK 130. 

Due to limited space at the venue, please make sure to register your name and how many you will be. We will set a limit at 50 people. The registration will close May 16. 

(Please also abide by the local rules for alcohol consumption in public if you are planning to bring alcoholic beverages)

Dear All! We're looking forward to meeting you for the Sakura-Kai tomorrow 1300 in the Botanical Garden!! Please bring something to sit on! We will meet in the outlined area on the picture below.

Please be invited to celebrate spring and the new Munch exhibition "Mot Skogen - Knausgård om Munch" under the blooming Cherry Blossom trees outside the Munch Museum later this May, a popular cherry blossoms spot in Oslo. 

The participants will be offered an exclusive sushi/ asian buffet and dessert served beneath the Cherry trees. This event also contains free admission to the new exhibition "Mot Skogen - Knausgård om Munch" sponsored by Idemitsu Petroleum. Kindly note that it is not a guided tour this time. We plan a guided tour later.  The participation fee is 400 NOK. The fee is the same for members and non-members and will cover the cost of the exclusive buffet. 

Please register by May 12 using the link below:
https://goo.gl/forms/yXEBur8UMUP24Jo83

This same night is also the official "Hanami" day arranged by Munch Museum and participants will enjoy live music starting from around 1900. See details at:
https://goo.gl/ar4r7z

Meet Principal Dancer of Norwegian National Ballet Ms. Maiko Nishino at Opera House
5月の勉強会はオペラハウスのガイド付きツアーの後、西野麻衣子主席ダンサーにお話を伺います

Current J-NS members are cordially invited to a complimentary (free) guided tour of Opera House followed by Benkyokai with Principal Dancer, Ms. Maiko Nishino of the Norwegian National Ballet. http://operaen.no/en/About-DNOB/Norwegian-National-Ballet/Maiko-Nishino/
After an approximately 50 minutes of the tour of the Opera House we will be met by Ms. Nishino in a private room to hear her stories followed by questions and answers. This is a family friendly event organized on Saturday afternoon and members of all ages from 4 years and above are all welcome. Please click here for registration.https://goo.gl/forms/99oWfoAFvhc9elcJ2 If you are interested in joining us and wish to become a member before this occasion, please send your membership request to post@j-ns.no. 

We'll meet up in front of the ticket office at 13:20pm and the guided tour will be started at 13:30pm.

日諾協会5月の勉強会は、会員の方々をオペラハウスのガイド付きツアー（50分程度）にご招待し（参加費無料）、その後個室にて西野麻衣子ノルウェー国立バレエの主席ダンサーとの歓談の場を設けさせていただきます。土曜の午後に開催される本勉強会は家族会員様（4歳以上）のご参加を奨励いたします。まだ日諾協会の会員でいらっしゃらない方々もこの機会にぜひともご加入されませんか？参加申し込みはこちらまで。https://goo.gl/forms/99oWfoAFvhc9elcJ2

Japan-Noway Society will sponsor an English guided tour of a very popular exhibition of Takashi Murakami for J-NS members. Please register at event@j-ns.no. Space is limited. Participants are requested to obtain their own admission to the museum 10 minutes before the guided tour starts.  Let's enjoy artistic evening with fellow members.

Guided tour starts at 5 pm, please arrive 10 minutes earlier and buy the entry ticket to the museum. We will sponsor the guided tour! 

村上隆展覧会英語ガイド付きツアーを日諾協会の会員の方々対象に特別にご案内申し上げます。ご参加希望者はevent@j-ns.noまでご登録お願いします。当日は各自入館手続きをツアー開始10分前までにお済ませください。人数に限りがございますのでお早めにご登録お願いします。会員の皆様とアートな夜をご一緒しましょう。

Be a Sushi Master!

Be a Sushi master with Yo!Sushi's Chef. Japan-Norway Society made a special arrangement with Yo!Sushi for those who wish to learn the art of Maki-sushi making. During one and a half hour course (another half an hour to digest and socialize), you will make at least four types of Maki-sushi while you savor them with fellow members at cozy Østbanehallen. Please register at event@j-ns.no. Space is limited (first registered and paid will secure a place), for members only. 200Kr for the class and all the sushi you made and taste.

Location: Yo Sushi, Østbanehallen. 

Norwegian Culture Inspired Japanese Tea Ceremony vol.3

Japanese Tea Ceremony in the spirit of ’Murakami by Murakami’ 円相・Ensō
Traditional, Pop, Kawaii Tea ceremony in 3 different styles

Date: 06. April 2017 19:00-21:00
Place: Vingen Bar, Astrup Fearnley Museet Strandpromenaden2, 0252 Oslo
Participation Fee: 250 kr for members / 300 kr for non-members
 (Incld. Participation fee and one drink at reception)
 

Program:
19:00: Traditional Tea Ceremony Demonstration in a flower circle
19:30: Reception, Calligraphy demonstration, Guests’ Participation to Ceremony
Omotesenke in traditional style by Yasuko Oki
Urasenke in Pop Norwegian style by Ole Marius Tørrisen
Enshū-ryū in Kawaii style by Håkon Vadstein
Guests can choose one of three different tea ceremony styles at your participation
Special ‘Murakami’ cocktail will be served at the reception
Calligraphy demonstration by Masayo Sato
Bring with you: Your favorite “cushion”
Please notice that at the demonstration, we will ask our guests to be seated on the floor.
We recommend bringing your favorite “cushion” or something per each to make
yourself comfortable!!
Registration: Please send e-mail to event@j-ns.no before April 2nd
-Write down ”Tea Ceremony ” in the subject area.
-Write down your preference alcohol or non-alcohol.
-Write down your preference at participation ceremony
1) Omotesenke in traditional style, 2) Urasenke in Pop Norwegian style, 3) Enshū-ryū in Kawaii style.
-We will take ”first come - first serve” policy.
Payment: Bank account No. 1609 04 42094 (The Japan Norway Society).
-Mark payment with your name and ”Tea Ceremony”.
-For JNS members, please write down ‘JNS’.
-We ask for the fee to be paid by April 3rd.
-Registration will be completed by confirmation mail after your payment attendance fee.
Cancellation policy: After April 4th will be full charged.
Contact to event@j-ns.no as soon as possible before this deadline.
Maximum participants: 45 guests
Contact: event@j-ns.no

The Japan Norway Society
Collaboration with Vingen Bar
Sponsored by Palais des Thes

Norwegian Culture Inspired Japanese Tea Ceremony vol.3 円相・Ensō’Murakami by Murakami’
展からの発想 伝統的な、ポップな、可愛いお茶会

日時:     2017年4月6日（木）19:00-21:00
会場: Vingen Bar, Astrup Fearnley Museet Strandpromena -
den2, 0252 Oslo
会費: 会員250 kr ／非会員 300 kr（お茶席体験、レセプションでの1ドリンク含む）
プログラム:         
19:00:     お茶会のデモンストレーション
19:30:     お茶席体験、書道デモンストレーション、レセプション
          大木靖子（表千家講師）、O l e Marius T ø r r i s e n（ 裏千家）、
          Håkon Va d s t e i n（ 遠州流）佐藤暢代（書家）
-お茶席体験では、1. 伝統的なスタイルの表千家、2. ポップなノルウェースタイルの裏千家、
3. 可愛いお盆点ての遠州流のいずれかをお選び頂けます（各回人数に限りあり）
-レセプションでは、V i n g e n B a r 特製のM u r a k a m iスペシャルカクテルを楽しみながら
書家・佐藤暢代氏によるデモンストレーションをご覧いただけます。
お願い: クッションをご持参ください。
デモンストレーションは美術館の床に直に座ってご覧いただきます。石の床上での冷え防止
に、薄手のクッションその他を各自お持ちいただけますようご協力お願いいたします。
お申し込み: e v e n t @ j - n s . n o 　4月2日までにメールでお申込みください。
-件名にお茶会とご記入ください
-レセプションでのドリンクのアルコール/ノンアルコールのご希望をご記入ください。
-お茶席体験1.表千家、2.裏千家、3遠州流のご希望をご記入ください。（各回人数に限りがあり
ます。）
-お申し込みは先着順です。
-定員最大45名。
お支払い: No. 1609 0 4 42094 (The Japan Norway S o c i e t y ) 4月3日
までにお振込みください。
-備考欄にお名前とお茶会（会員の方はその旨も）と明記ください。
-お申し込みは会費の振込をもって完了とさせていただきます。
キャンセルについて: 4月4日以降のキャンセルは、返金いたしかねますので予めご了承くださ
い。キャンセルのご連絡は、e v e n t @ j - n s . n oまでお早めにご連絡ください
主催：日本ノルウェー協会
協賛：Vingen Bar
協力：Palais des Thes

We're pleased to invite members of Japan Norway Society to a free guided to of Munch Museum current exhibition on 4 April starting at 15.00.There will be two groups this time. Meetup in the museum shop 5 minutes before, as always.

Sign-up is necessary. Send -email to event@j-ns.no and put Munch in the subject field. Registration by March 29th.

The current exhibition is “ Emma og Edvard - Kjærlighet i ensomhetens tid ” which has a good reputation.

Dear Members and Friends of Japan-Norway Society!

We are pleased to invite you all to our traditional Suiyokai on March 15th!

This time we will have the basement at Alex Sushi for ourselves and enjoy a three-course menu including sashimi, tempura salad, and sushi prepared at a special price for the Japan-Norway Society thanks to the sponsorship of our corporate member Nøgne Ø.

Participation Cost including the above menu, drinks not included: Members: 175 kr, Non-members: 225 kr.

We are looking forward to a social and enjoyable night so please take the opportunity to join us!
Please register at event@j-ns.no by March 10th 

JNS会員と非会員の皆様、
本年第二回の水曜会は3月15日に行われます。
今回はAlex Sushiの個室で歓談しながらJ-NS対象の特別なお値段で３コースメニューをお楽しみいただきます。
食事付き（ドリンク別料金）参加費：
会員175クローネ、非会員225クローネ。
楽しい夜をAlex Sushiで一緒に過ごしませんか？
参加登録はevent@j-ns.noへ3月10日までに宜しくお願い致します。

花見の日 Hanami-dagen / Japansk familiedag
 

Åpen Invitasjon til Japansk familiedagen ("flower-viewing day" in Japanese)

Japansk familiedag, 2017: søndag, 5.mars, kl.13:00-15:00 i Historisk museum (Frederiksgt.2, Tullinløkka) 

Alle i Oslo inviteres til en japansk familiedag, Hanami-dagen. Et møtested for Japan-interesserte og en hyggelig dag for vennskap. 

Vårt årlige dugnadstiltaket arrangeres av H. Kimura, helt siden 1998, i samarbeid med diverse museer og mange dugnadsdeltakere. Det japanske arrangementet er en gave fra oss til alle. Ta med barna, barnebarn, venner og besteforeldre. Åpent for alle. Velkommen ! Ta med deg et stort smil: ☺

Program: (Med forbehold om endringer)
• Japansk musikk, Åpning med hilsen, Sing-along, kimono-damer og yukata-barn! 
• Utstilling av Ikebana (blomster-kunst), Gratis bøker o.l. 
• Oppvisning av Kendo, Aikido, Origami(papirbretting), IGO(sjakk)… 
• For barna: Prøv Happi(japanske jakker) og yukata, Origami(papirbretting) osv.. 
• Kom i japansk klær, hvis du har en, yukata, kimono eller kostyme.
• Gratis: bøker, gaver, japansk te og riskjeks (ocha & okaki), kun så langt de rekker. 
• Brosjyrer. Japan-relaterte foreninger, aktiviteter informeres. Velkommen! 

• Hvis du vil hjelpe meg/delta, for å glede andre, ta kontakt med meg: 木村博子 ☺
☺ Hiroko Kimura, organizer/dugnadsleder, Tlf.: 9587 3034, hiroko.grf@gmail.com

NB: Museet har inngangspenger : Barn= 0 Gratis, Voksne=kr.100, studenter/seniorer=kr.80

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Japansk familiedag: Hanami-dagen 2017: 花見の日（第20年目since 1998） 
Date/Time: Sunday, March 5, 13:00-15, 3月5日(日曜) 13時より 

Venue: Historisk museum, The University Museum of Cultural History, 
歴史博物館 (Tullinløkka / Frederiksgt. 2)

 With Japanese music, Martial art (Kendo, Aikido etc), Origami(paperfolding). 音楽、剣道、合気道、折紙，
 Exhibitions of Ikebana (flower-arrangement) 生花、kimono-ladies 着物、pamphletsパンフレット,
 Try children's Happi/jackets.ハッピ etc. Hiroko’s used books for Kr.0 無料の古本など。
 This event is a present from us to all the visitors (dugnadsgave fra oss til alle). Please bring your children,.friends & grandchildren. お子様やお孫さんやお友達とごいっしょに、どうぞ。
 Come & join us --- in yukata or kimono - if you have one. ☺ Please bring your smile, too!
 Gratis/Free: gifts, Ocha (お茶Japanese tea) and okaki おかきrice crackers) but, limited amount.
 Our Japanese event is もちより＆ a pot-luck/dugnad/ Open & FREE無料 and everyone is welcome! 

 NB: Please note that the Museum of History requires Entrance Fee (children=kr.0, adult=kr.100, student/senior=kr.80…) 
 花見の日 もちより参加 、茶・おかき。古本等の寄贈、あるいはなんでもお手伝いして下さる方は歓迎。ご連絡下さい。
 Will you perform yourself, join or help me? Please contact Hiroko　木村博子. 
 If you can bring okaki(rice crackers) to reduce my expenses, I will be very happy.　

dugnadsleder/organizer, Hiroko Kimura: hiroko.grf@gmail.com Tel: 9587 3034 ☺　
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With popular request, J-NS will continue to organize Cooking Classes with leading Japanese food blogger resident in Oslo to learn the art of Japanese cooking using local ingredients.

The February Class will be taught by Ms. Rie Melhoos who has long had Bento and Food Blog-site with followers all over the world. 

WHEN: 20 February (Mon) 2017 18:00 - 21:00 (Cooking demonstration, participation and savoring dinner together)
WHERE: A residence of Ms. Rie Melhoos in Jar. The way to her home will be shared once your reservation is confirmed. 
WHAT: Please see the proposed recipe below. 
FEE: 650 Kr for Members, 700 Kr for Non-members including dinner.
REGISTRATION: Please register at event@j-ns.no indicating your wish to participate in the cooking class. We only have limited space (8) and it would be on first-registered, first-reserved basis.

To learn more about Rie, Please see her blog site. https://riesbentoandcooking.wordpress.com/
The proposed menu for the evening cooking class is:
1. Chicken Nanban with 3 different sauce (tartar sauce, Oroshi sauce and Japanese tomato salsa)
2. Kombu steamed Norwegian Skrei, with simmered vegetables, Kombu soya sauce and lime
3 Norwegian baby leaf with fried garlic, Japanese salad dressing
4 Japanese pickles, different Norwegian root vegetables
Rice and Miso soup, tea

日諾協会は当地でご活躍のお料理の達人をお招きして現地調達の食材で和食をつくり、お夕食を皆様とご一緒するお料理教室を開催いたします。
本年第一回は2月20日（月）18時から21時まで。於JarのMelhoos理恵様宅。
長年ご自身のブログ上でお料理をご紹介され世界中にフォローワーをお持ちのMelhoos理恵様がご自宅でお料理教室を開催いたします。定員先着８名様ですので、ご興味のある方はevent@j-ns.noへお料理教室ご参加希望の旨ご連絡ください。
参加費：日諾協会会員650Kr,非会員700Kr
お料理の詳細は英文のご案内をご参照下さい。
なお、会場までの道のりはご参加確定の方に追ってご連絡差し上げます。

Torsdag den 16. februar arrangerer elever og lærere ved ettermiddagsundervisningen i japansk på OHG en japansk kulturfest. Det blir underholdning ved elevene - sanger og skuespill, og korte foredrag om japanske temaer.

Elevene holder også kake/kaffesalg til inntekt for studietur våren 2018 (håper vi!!)

Arrangementet starter 1645 og varer fram til ca 1900.
Velkommen!
Oslo Handelsgymnasium
Megumi Kudo-Hubendick

文化祭のご案内をさせていただきます。
当校で2月16日（木曜日）、16時45分よりに恒例の文化祭を開催いたします。

見ていただくのは生徒による歌や劇などですが生徒達の自主性を日本語学習に反映させるのが目的です。 
ご都合がよろしければお出でください。

オスロ商業高校
工藤ーHubendick めぐみ

For more information, please see https://www.facebook.com/events/1319663224787464/

Japanese below] One very solid relationship between Norway and Japan is within the field of astrophysics. For this year's first Benkyoukai we have the great pleasure of inviting an avid J-NS member, Dr. Yoshiaki Kato from University of Oslo to tell us how an astrophysicist from the land of rising-sun ended up studying the sun in rather wintry and dark Norway. 

Dr. Kato is an expert on the extraordinary environment around black holes and stars and has previously worked at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) before coming to Norway as postdoctoral researcher (http://folk.uio.no/yoshiakk/).

This is not a scientific lecture and Dr. Kato will tell us things in an easy and informal way! 

For this February night we will be returning to warm and cozy atmosphere of coffee shop & bar "Café Rouleur" at St. Hanshaugen (http://rouleuroslo.no/). "Gutta fra Havet", a local fish deli, will deliver Chirashizushi especially made for the J-NS. (http://guttafrahavet.no/hanshaugen).

Participation Cost including Chirashizushi: Members: 110 kr, Non-members:130 kr.

We are looking forward to an enjoyable night so please join us!
Please register at event@j-ns.no by 10 February.


本年第一回の勉強会は本協会会員の加藤博士をお招きし、「日の出る」日本から暗い「冬」のノルウェーに移り太陽の研究をされることとなった経緯を、ご専門の宇宙物理学の視点から伺います。「海から来た奴等」の「散らし寿司」の仕出付き。参加費：会員１１０クローネ、非会員１３０クローネ。暗い２月の夕刻、太陽のお話を居心地のいいRouleurで一緒にうかがいませんか？

Photograph taken by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory Spacecraft (https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/main)

Dear Member and Friend of Japan-Norway Society, 

We are pleased to invite all members of Japan-Norway Society to our Annual General Meeting and New Year Reception. 

The Annual General Meeting will be held at the residence of Ambassador Kunikata. And we are very thankful to Ambassador because he are inviting all of us to a New Year Reception after our meeting. 

Kindly note the following: 
- Date and time: January 19th from 6 pm. (Annual General Meeting will start at 6 p.m). 
- Only paying members of our society can attend the AGM and New Year Party. 

Please let us know by January 7th if you plan to join. If you join with a partner or spouse, kindly inform us both names. 
Please let us know by sending e-mail to event@j-ns.no and kindly write AGM in the message field. 

We will send out reminder cards after January 7th which will be necessary to join. 

The Annual General Meeting will be an important meeting for our society. 
- It will be the start of our 40th anniversary year.  
- We will present to you about our activities and actions this year and plans for next year, including the financials. 
- We will suggest some improvements to our articles of association to make our society more robust. 
- We will elect new Board Members.
- We will present some ideas for our 40th year anniversary... 
- and of course announce our new logo! 

Information about these agenda topics will be sent to paying members only. 

After our meeting, we can enjoy the New Year Reception hosted by Ambassador Kunikata. 

Hope to see as many members as possible on January 19th. 

Best regards, 

Svend Haakon Kristensen
President Japan-Norway Society