Learn about all things Japanese
sharjah — The upcoming edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2018) is organising a rich programme of events and activities that shed light on Japan. More than 13 renowned Japanese writers, artists and musicians will be leading over 100 activities, workshops and musical performances at the 37th edition of the event. The book fair is being held under the theme ‘Tale of Letters’ from October 31–November 10 at the Sharjah Expo Centre.
Internationally acclaimed authors, Shogo Oketani, Japanese novelist and winner of the Apala Asian Pacific Award in Youth Literature; and Kanako Nishi, Japanese novelist whose novel Tsutenkaku (Tower to heaven) won the Sakunosuke Oda Prize, will be taking part this year.
SIBF 2018 will also host novelist Tomoka Shibasaki, whose work Spring Garden won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 2014, and was translated into eight languages, including English. Her novel Asako I & II was adapted to the screen in 2018. Kanae Minato, Japanese bestselling novelist who wrote Kokuhaku (Confessions) sold over 16,000,000 copies just in Japan and won Japanese Bookseller Award, will also meet her fans at SIBF 2018.
SIBF 2018 will also offer its stage to mini concerts led by violinist Azusa Onishi and pianist, Sumiko Ochi. Tea connoisseurs will have the opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese tea ceremony Sado, based on customs and traditions.