17 March Economist, Japania ry: Deputy Chairman, Heikki Mallat:
A Calendar of Japanese Festivals and Customs

24 March Professor Ilmari Vesterinen: Religions in Japan

31 March Film Journalist, Lauri Lehtinen:
From Yojimbo to Zatoichi - A Brief History of Samurai Films

14 April FT Anna Kortelainen:
Japanese Thinking represented in Japanese Visual Images

28 April Art Historian Tuija Tervo: Japanese Influences on Finnish Art

5 May Enterpreneur, Riitta Oikawa:
Koinobori and Nobori, Carp-shaped Streamer and Heroes Pole Streamer
Let's celebrate Kodomonohi, The Day for Children.

1 September KTL Merja Karppinen: Sarariiman "salary man" - Present-Day Samurai?
The Role of Japanese Men at Work and Home

Co-operation partner: The Institute for Extension Studies at Tampere University (TYT) / Open University

SAMURAI HAPPENINGS

Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 March
BUGEI - DEMONSTRATION OF JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS

Saturday, 13 March
15:00-15:30 Iaido demonstration (Helsingin Kendoseura)

Sunday, 14 March 14:00-16:00
13.00 Brief Introduction to Sumo-wrestling (Marko Pihlajamäki, Suomen Sumoliito)
13.30 Aikido (Aikidoseura Nozomi)
14.00 Judo (Tampereen Judo)
14.30 Iaido (Tampereen Iaidoseura)
15.00 Kendo (Tampereen Kendoklubi FudoKamae)

16:00-17:00 Lecture
FT Tapio Koski: Japanese Martial Arts - A Brief Look at its History and Ideas Behind

Lecture at Vapriikki's Auditorium. Free admission to all the programmes!

Sunday, 18 April 14:00-17:00
IKEBANA - Other Side of Samurai Culture

14:00-15:00 Sôgetsu-School teacher Marketta Forsell: Ikebana - Flower talks

The flower arrangement done during the afternoon workshop will be displayed in the "Ikebana-Exhibition" at Vapriikki until Sunday, 25 April.
Admission free.

Monday, 26 April 17:00-20:00
IKEBANA-COURSE
Sôgetsu-School teachers instruct the course. Reservation required, call 03 3146 6966.
Limited places! Course fee: 25 € (includes flowers)

Sunday, 9 May 13:00-17:00
CALLIGRAPHY DAY
13:00-14:00 FM Mirja Paatero: Calligraphy - Brush as a weapon

15:00-17:00 Calligraphy Workshop. Reservation required, call 03 3146 6966 (after 1 April). Limited places! Participation fee: Adult 2 €

Saturday and Sunday, 22-23 MAY
HIBIKI - The Sound of Japan
JAPANESE MUSIC WEEKEND
Details will be announced later. Reservation required for the workshops, call 03 3146 6966.
Co-operation partner: Pirkanmaan taidetoimikunta.

Thursday, 12 August
Night of Samurai
Vapriikki is open 10:00-24:00. Details of the day's programme will be announced later.

Guided Tours of Experience: Cavalier of the Rising Sun
Guided Tours for families, Sundays, 21 March and 4 April
Drama Guided Tour for adults, Sunday, 2 May

Guided Tours are free for the day's admission ticket holder. Tours depart at 14:00.

Sunday, 9 May 12:00-16:00
International Cuisine
Asian style Mother's Day Lunch
For further information and reservation, call Restaurant Valssi at (03)3146 6773.