Holding of Japanese Film Festival 2026 at the University of Aberdeen
2026/3/26
On Thursday 26th March, the Japanese Film Festival 2026 was held in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen, and the Japan Foundation. This was the first time the festival was held at University of Aberdeen.
During the event, Mrs. Catriona MacDonald, Head of School of Education gave a welcoming address to mark the first time such an event was held at the university and expressed gratitude to those involved.
Before the screening of the film "Bushido Sixteen (2010)”, Aberdeen Kendo Club gave an introduction and demonstration of Kendo, a traditional Japanese style of fencing with bamboo swords and protective armor. For many participants who were new to Kendo, the demonstration of kata using a wooden sword, a series of basic striking practices such as men (mask), dou (torso), kote (forearm), and tsuki (thrust), and a live demonstration of one-on-one jigeiko (free practice), provided an opportunity to truly experience the power and appeal of Kendo.
Although it was unfortunately snowing on the morning of the event, thanks to the support of the university, many participants attended despite it being the first time the event was held.
With this screening, the Japanese Film Festival 2026, co-hosted by the Japan Foundation concluded. Screenings were held at a total of six universities, including the four newly added universities this year; Newcastle University, Durham University, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Aberdeen. See you next year!
During the event, Mrs. Catriona MacDonald, Head of School of Education gave a welcoming address to mark the first time such an event was held at the university and expressed gratitude to those involved.
Before the screening of the film "Bushido Sixteen (2010)”, Aberdeen Kendo Club gave an introduction and demonstration of Kendo, a traditional Japanese style of fencing with bamboo swords and protective armor. For many participants who were new to Kendo, the demonstration of kata using a wooden sword, a series of basic striking practices such as men (mask), dou (torso), kote (forearm), and tsuki (thrust), and a live demonstration of one-on-one jigeiko (free practice), provided an opportunity to truly experience the power and appeal of Kendo.
Although it was unfortunately snowing on the morning of the event, thanks to the support of the university, many participants attended despite it being the first time the event was held.
With this screening, the Japanese Film Festival 2026, co-hosted by the Japan Foundation concluded. Screenings were held at a total of six universities, including the four newly added universities this year; Newcastle University, Durham University, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Aberdeen. See you next year!