125 result(s) for japan in Entertainment
Xpat Opinion: Cat Cafe Budapest
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Cat cafes are predominantly a Japanese phenomenon dating back to around 2004/5, where guests can have a cup of tea and pet and play with cats, or spend time simply watching them. These cafes originally came into being because of rules which prohibited animals in Asian apartments. This concept reached Budapest recently, after already spreading to various countries around the world.
Sziget Budapest Confirms Fresh Acts, New Venues & Fun Programs
- 17 Apr 2014 11:20 AM
- entertainment
Outkast, Manic Street Preachers and The 1975 were all new acts confirmed to appear in Hungary this summer, Sziget organizers revealed this week at a press event. They join acts announced earlier such as Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Macklemore, Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Skrillex, Placebo, Lily Allen and The Kooks. The End Show will be presented by Calvin Harris, and now it’s also ...
Sziget 2014 Festival In Budapest Timed To Avoid Overlaps
- 15 Apr 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget 2014 festival will be held between August 11 and 18 in order to avoid overlaps with other international festivals, the chief organiser said on Monday.
Cherry Blossom / Sakura Festival, Fűvészkert Budapest, 12 - 13 April
- 11 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Cherry blossom is celebrated in Budapest. This annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is held at Füvészkert Botanical Gardens on 12 & 13 April. The Guest of honor and patron of the Sakura Festival is the Japanese Ambassador. Visitors can see the celebration of traditional Japanese art and culture, including origami and calligraphy exhibitions. There will be kids programs and authentic Japanese ...
Dutch Jazz Series @ Budapest Music Centre
- 3 Apr 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the prominent music venue BIM Huis, Amsterdam, BMC launches a series of concerts by renowned Dutch jazz ensembles. The first two events are ESTAFEST (Mete Erker – saxophone, Oene van Geel – viola and cajon, Anton Goudsmit – guitar, Jeroes van Vliet – piano) on 4th April, and INTERCONTINENTAL TRIO (Joris Teepe – contrabass, Tim Armacost – saxophone, Shingo ...
21st Titanic Film Festival Kicks Off On 4th April
- 27 Mar 2014 10:30 AM
- entertainment
This year Titanic brings to the Hungarian capital 52 films of 25 nations divided into 7 sections, of which 10 movies are quite fresh premieres. There will be 9 films in competition for the Breaking Waves Award. In the course of the festival a meeting will be organized for the universities with film education, and a special film selection and presentations will commemorate the late director Miklós ...
Xpat Opinion: Dob3 - Unpretentious Yet Chic Craft Beer Haven In Budapest
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
For a romantic rendezvous, a cheeky pint or three after work, or a get together with friends, this cosy stylish bar with its jazzy wooden floor and bulb-like pendant yellow lighting is a great place to be. Located in the lively Dob utca, just a few minutes walk from Deák tér, Dob3 is a modern beer and whiskey bar, which prides itself on a comprehensive drink list and hearty pub-food selection.
Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 21 March
- 18 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 21st March 2014 proudly presents the Krisztián Pecek Lakatos Trio
Don't Miss Next RE VERZIO Film Series In Budapest On 19 March
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Ryuichi runs a small Japanese company, "I Want To Cheer You Up Ltd." – from his cell phone and laptop. Ryuichi and his employees are professional stand-ins, part of a growing service industry in Japan that rents out fake spouses, best men, relatives, friends, colleagues, boyfriends and girlfriends, all to spare their clients’ embarrassment at social functions such as weddings, funerals, or other ...
Xpat Opinion: Cat Cafe Budapest
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Cat cafes are predominantly a Japanese phenomenon dating back to around 2004/5, where guests can have a cup of tea and pet and play with cats, or spend time simply watching them. These cafes originally came into being because of rules which prohibited animals in Asian apartments. This concept reached Budapest recently, after already spreading to various countries around the world.
Sziget Budapest Confirms Fresh Acts, New Venues & Fun Programs
- 17 Apr 2014 11:20 AM
- entertainment
Outkast, Manic Street Preachers and The 1975 were all new acts confirmed to appear in Hungary this summer, Sziget organizers revealed this week at a press event. They join acts announced earlier such as Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Macklemore, Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Skrillex, Placebo, Lily Allen and The Kooks. The End Show will be presented by Calvin Harris, and now it’s also ...
Sziget 2014 Festival In Budapest Timed To Avoid Overlaps
- 15 Apr 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget 2014 festival will be held between August 11 and 18 in order to avoid overlaps with other international festivals, the chief organiser said on Monday.
Cherry Blossom / Sakura Festival, Fűvészkert Budapest, 12 - 13 April
- 11 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Cherry blossom is celebrated in Budapest. This annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is held at Füvészkert Botanical Gardens on 12 & 13 April. The Guest of honor and patron of the Sakura Festival is the Japanese Ambassador. Visitors can see the celebration of traditional Japanese art and culture, including origami and calligraphy exhibitions. There will be kids programs and authentic Japanese ...
Dutch Jazz Series @ Budapest Music Centre
- 3 Apr 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the prominent music venue BIM Huis, Amsterdam, BMC launches a series of concerts by renowned Dutch jazz ensembles. The first two events are ESTAFEST (Mete Erker – saxophone, Oene van Geel – viola and cajon, Anton Goudsmit – guitar, Jeroes van Vliet – piano) on 4th April, and INTERCONTINENTAL TRIO (Joris Teepe – contrabass, Tim Armacost – saxophone, Shingo ...
21st Titanic Film Festival Kicks Off On 4th April
- 27 Mar 2014 10:30 AM
- entertainment
This year Titanic brings to the Hungarian capital 52 films of 25 nations divided into 7 sections, of which 10 movies are quite fresh premieres. There will be 9 films in competition for the Breaking Waves Award. In the course of the festival a meeting will be organized for the universities with film education, and a special film selection and presentations will commemorate the late director Miklós ...
Xpat Opinion: Dob3 - Unpretentious Yet Chic Craft Beer Haven In Budapest
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
For a romantic rendezvous, a cheeky pint or three after work, or a get together with friends, this cosy stylish bar with its jazzy wooden floor and bulb-like pendant yellow lighting is a great place to be. Located in the lively Dob utca, just a few minutes walk from Deák tér, Dob3 is a modern beer and whiskey bar, which prides itself on a comprehensive drink list and hearty pub-food selection.
Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 21 March
- 18 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 21st March 2014 proudly presents the Krisztián Pecek Lakatos Trio
Don't Miss Next RE VERZIO Film Series In Budapest On 19 March
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Ryuichi runs a small Japanese company, "I Want To Cheer You Up Ltd." – from his cell phone and laptop. Ryuichi and his employees are professional stand-ins, part of a growing service industry in Japan that rents out fake spouses, best men, relatives, friends, colleagues, boyfriends and girlfriends, all to spare their clients’ embarrassment at social functions such as weddings, funerals, or other ...