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10.17[Fri]
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Fri, Oct 17 | 7:00 PM
Clean-up with Japanese Sign Language!
Collaboration | Activity
Green Bird Koenji Team
Join us for a clean-up challenge while communicating in JSL!
60 min
その他
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Sign Language Card Rally
Card Rally
TIDAF | Koenji Shopping Street
Collect sign language cards while shopping in Koenji during the Sign Language Card Rally
11.6[thu]
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ZA-KOENJI
ZA-KOENJI 1
Thu, Nov 6 | 5:00 PM
Mark of A Woman
Performance
Chisato Minamimura
Projection, animation and performance trace the relationship between women’s bodies and tattooing practices.
50 min | Japan Premiere
Thu, Nov 6 | 10:00 AM
Two Threads, One Weave
Film | Competition Category
Katsutoshi Idoue
Global showcase of curated films, featuring a selection of outstanding cinematic works from around the world.
69 min | Tokyo Premiere
Thu, Nov 6 | 12:30 PM
The Way We Talk
Film | Invitation Category
Adam Wong
Three coming-of-age stories woven by three Deaf individuals from different backgrounds.
132 min | Tokyo Premiere
ZA-KOENJI 2
Thu, Nov 6 | 7:15 PM
Opening Ceremony
Performance
Tetsuya Izaki / Hideaki Nasu / Shuwa no Machi Ren / Japan Deaf Drum Club / Others
Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival Opening Ceremony and Celebration
90 min
阿波踊りホール
Thu, Nov 6 | 10:00 AM
VV (Visual Vernacular) Workshop
Workshop
Eddy
VV fundamentals workshop with VV performer Eddy.
180 min
Gallery
Thu, Nov 6 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Towards Inclusive Filipino Literature: Recognition of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Literature
Fringe | Gallery
Benilde Deaf Team
Present and future of Deaf-created Filipino literature.
Gallery
Thu, Nov 6 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TIDAF Imaginary
Gallery
Where sign language "Imagery" takes form.
Cafe Henri Fabre
Thu, Nov 6 | 5:30 PM
Intersection
Immersive Theatre
IGENGO Lab.
Travel beyond time to change your destiny as a space-time detective. Presented by IGENGO Lab. - an unprecedented communicative and immersive theatre experience where Japanese Sign Language, International Sign, and Japanese intersect!
80 min | World Premiere
Cafe Henri Fabre
Thu, Nov 6 | 7:50 PM
Intersection
Immersive Theatre
IGENGO Lab.
Travel beyond time to change your destiny as a space-time detective. Presented by IGENGO Lab. - an unprecedented communicative and immersive theatre experience where Japanese Sign Language, International Sign, and Japanese intersect!
80 min | World Premiere
Front of ZA-KOENJI Public Theatre
Thu, Nov 6 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sign Language Market
Market
Connecting people, objects, and the city through sign language.
The Den
その他
Thu, Nov 6 | 8:00 - 11:00 PM
TIDAF x Flat Time
Collaboration | Social
Flat Time
Japan's largest sign language social event! No advance registration needed. Come and go anytime, everyone's welcome!
Other Events
その他
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Sign Language Card Rally
Card Rally
TIDAF | Koenji Shopping Street
Collect sign language cards while shopping in Koenji during the Sign Language Card Rally
11.7[Fri]
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ZA-KOENJI
ZA-KOENJI1
Fri, Nov 7 | 10:20 AM
Mark of A Woman
Performance
Chisato Minamimura
Projection, animation and performance trace the relationship between women’s bodies and tattooing practices.
50 min | Japan Premiere
ZA-KOENJI1
Fri, Nov 7 | 4:30 PM
On the Edge
Theatre
Teater5005
Niels, a theatre worker, is torn between reality and fantasy in this sign language play that depicts the spiritual world.
60 min | Asia Premiere
ZA-KOENJI1
Fri, Nov 7 | 7:30 PM
On the Edge
Theatre
Teater5005
Niels, a theatre worker, is torn between reality and fantasy in this sign language play that depicts the spiritual world.
60 min | Asia Premiere
ZA-KOENJI2
Fri, Nov 7 | 11:00 AM
Legend
Theatre
Legend Production Committee
Dedicated to many Deaf people - a timeless masterpiece that traces the history of the Deaf has arrived.
60 min
ZA-KOENJI2
Fri, Nov 7 | 2:00 PM
Legend
Theatre
Legend Production Committee
Dedicated to many Deaf people - a timeless masterpiece that traces the history of the Deaf has arrived.
60 min
ZA-KOENJI2
Fri, Nov 7 | 4:10 PM
The Tuba Thieves
Film | Invitation Category
Alison O'Daniel
When sound is stolen, explore what remains and what is lost in this experimental film that delves into the very act of "listening" itself.
92 min | Asia Premiere
Awaodori Hall
Fri, Nov 7 | 7:30 PM
SIGN SLAM Qualifiers
Battle
Douglas Ridloff / Mitsuo Itabashi / Others
International sign language battle that tests improvisation and their powers of expression!
60 min
Awaodori Hall
Fri, Nov 7 | 10:10 AM
Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop
Fringe | Workshop
Tokyo Society for the Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened (NPO) Ikebana Class
Learn the beauty and joy of Ikebana, a Japanese tradition, through this workshop.
70 min
Awaodori Hall
Fri, Nov 7 | 12:25 PM
Feel Together: Lily
Fringe | Performance
Duck Art Studio
A performance by a Deaf dancer and an ADHD hearing dancer explores what it means to be free in body and mind.
50 min
Awaodori Hall
Fri, Nov 7 | 2:00 PM
Mira Zuckermann: Building a Theatre
Talk
Mira Zuckermann
The journey of Teater Manu, from Deaf community theatre to world-renowned establishment
120 min
Gallery アソビバ
Fri, Nov 7 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Towards Inclusive Filipino Literature: Recognition of Filipino Sign Language
Fringe | Gallery
Benilde Deaf Team
Present and Future of Deaf-created Filipino Literature
Gallery アソビバ
Fri, Nov 7 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TIDAF Imaginary
Gallery
Where sign language "Imagery" takes form.
Cafe Henri Fabre
Fri, Nov 7 | 5:30 PM
Intersection
Immersive Theatre
IGENGO Lab.
Travel beyond time to change your destiny as a space-time detective. Presented by IGENGO Lab. - an unprecedented communicative and immersive theatre experience where Japanese Sign Language, International Sign, and Japanese intersect!
80 min | World Premiere
Front of ZA-KOENJI Public Theatre
Thu, Nov 6 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sign Language Market
Market
Connecting people, objects, and the city through sign language.
Koenji Mashita
Koenji Mashita
Fri, Nov 7 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TIDAF Square
Performance | Interaction
Experience Sign Language performances at Koenji Mashita.
Koenji Mashita
Fri, Nov 7 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Live Painting
Performance
Jaycob Campbell
The "Now" of TIDAF, Painted by a Deaf Artist from Australia
高円寺マシタ
Fri, Nov 7 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
¡Vamos!
Food Truck
¡Vamos!
Experience a culinary world tour prepared by a chef who has traveled the globe!
The Den
The Den
Fri, Nov 7 | 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM
TIDAF×Flat Time
Collaboration | Social
Flat Time
Japan's largest sign language social event! No advance registration needed. Come and go anytime, everyone's welcome!
Other Events
その他
Fri, Nov 7 | 7:00 PM
Clean-up with Japanese Sign Language!
Collaboration | Activity
Green Bird Koenji Team
Join us for a clean-up challenge while communicating in JSL!
60 min
その他
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Sign Language Card Rally
Card Rally
TIDAF | Koenji Shopping Street
Collect sign language cards while shopping in Koenji during the Sign Language Card Rally
11.8[sat]
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ZA-KOENJI
ZA-KOENJI1
Sat, Nov 8 | 3:00 PM
A Hundred Years of Sleep
Theatre
Japanese Theatre of the Deaf & Deaf Puppet Theatre Hitomi & Company DERASHINERA Joint Production
Don't be tripped up and confused! This silent play starts with sleep and takes inspiration from Grimm's fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty".
60 min | World Premiere
ZA-KOENJI1
Sat, Nov 8 | 6:30 PM
A Hundred Years of Sleep
Theatre
Japanese Theatre of the Deaf & Deaf Puppet Theatre Hitomi & Company DERASHINERA Joint Production
Don't be tripped up and confused! This silent play starts with sleep and takes inspiration from Grimm's fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty".
60 min | World Premiere
ZA-KOENJI2
Sat, Nov 8 | 10:00 AM
Legend
Theatre
Legend Production Committee
Dedicated to many Deaf people - a timeless masterpiece that traces the history of the Deaf has arrived.
60 min
ZA-KOENJI2
Sat, Nov 8 | 12:30 PM
Legend
Theatre
Legend Production Committee
Dedicated to many Deaf people - a timeless masterpiece that traces the history of the Deaf has arrived.
60 min
座・高円寺2
Sat, Nov 8 | 2:15 PM
Idle Hands / Inori / The Silenced
Film | Competition Category
Douglas Ridoff / Mika Imai / Julien Bourges
Global showcase of curated films featuring a selection of outstanding cinematic works from around the world.
61 min
座・高円寺2
Sat, Nov 8 | 4:30 pm
Oh girl, it hurts / GOJYUBI.‐finger kanamoji‐ / Andi does it! / Rite of Identity / The Search of Self and Silence / MINT / Interpretation
Film | Competition Category
Pernille Vogt / Kazumi Sano / Christoph Kopal / Youmee Lee / Giuliano Robert / Tomasz Grabowski / MJ Kiego
Global showcase of curated films, featuring a selection of outstanding cinematic works from around the world.
86 min
Awaodori Hall
Sat, Nov 8 | 7:30 PM
SIGN SLAM Finals
Battle
Douglas Ridloff / Mitsuo Itabashi / Others
International sign language battle that tests improvisation and their powers of expression!
60 min
Awaodori Hall
Sat, Nov 8 | 12:25 PM
Feel Together: Lily
Fringe | Performance
Duck Art Studio
A performance by a Deaf dancer and an ADHD hearing dancer explores what it means to be free in body and mind.
50 min
Awaodori Hall
Sat, Nov 8 | 2:00 PM
Sign Language Supervisor and DASL Insights from the Field
Panel Discussion
Douglas Ridloff / Mayumi Ishimura / Mika Imai / Satoshi Ezoe / Kentaro Hayase
Inside stories from Sign Language supervisors and DASL in Japan and the United States
120 min
Gallery
Sat, Nov 8 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Towards Inclusive Filipino Literature: Recognition of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Literature
Fringe | Gallery
Benilde Deaf Team
Present and future of Deaf-created Filipino literature.
Gallery
Sat, Nov 8 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TIDAF Imaginary
Gallery
Where sign language "Imagery" takes form.
Cafe Henri Fabre
Sat, Nov 8 | 5:30 PM
Intersection
Immersive Theatre
IGENGO Lab.
Travel beyond time to change your destiny as a space-time detective. Presented by IGENGO Lab. - an unprecedented communicative and immersive theatre experience where Japanese Sign Language, International Sign, and Japanese intersect!
80 min | World Premiere
Front of ZA-KOENJI Public Theatre
Sat, Nov 8 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sign Language Market
Market
Connecting people, objects, and the city through sign language.
Koenji Mashita
Koenji Mashita
Sat, Nov 8 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TIDAF Square
Performance | Interaction
Experience Sign Language performances at Koenji Mashita.
高円寺マシタ
Sat, Nov 8 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Eddy's Captivating VV Performance
Performance
Eddy
Visual Deaf Expression! Eddy's Captivating VV Performance
高円寺マシタ
Sat, Nov 8 | 4:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Reach for Heartbeat's Connection! The Moment When Lives Resonate
Fringe | Performance
Yumenko | Performers Collaborative Creation
Experience a dynamic Taiko drum performance that fuses sign language and dance!
高円寺マシタ
Sat, Nov 8, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
¡Vamos!
Food Truck
¡Vamos!
Experience a culinary world tour prepared by a chef who has traveled the globe!
IMAGINUS
IMAGINUS
Sat, Nov 8 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Making Food Samples
Workshop
Japanese Sign Language and International Sign Language interpretation provided! Come and create incredibly realistic food replicas using wax!
60 min
Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Sat, Nov 8 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TIDAF Kura
Collaboration | Interaction | Screening
Kurabi Nomitai
Weekend experience with sign language, beer, and films. Why not watch a Deaf film with a craft beer in hand?
Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Sat, Nov 8 | 11:30 AM
Breaking Language / Medal Chase / a love letter to the light
Film | Focus Category
Sofía Castro / Kevin Shiva / MJ Kiego
Centering on the Deaf perspective, these three films offer multifaceted portrayals of culture, challenges, and self expression.
40 min
The Den
The Den
Sat, Nov 8 | 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM
TIDAF×Flat Time
Collaboration | Social
Flat Time
Japan's largest sign language social event! No advance registration needed. Come and go anytime, everyone's welcome!
Other Events
その他
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Sign Language Card Rally
Card Rally
TIDAF | Koenji Shopping Street
Collect sign language cards while shopping in Koenji during the Sign Language Card Rally
11.9[sun]
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ZA-KOENJI
ZA-KOENJI1
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:30 AM
A Hundred Years of Sleep
Theatre
Japanese Theatre of the Deaf & Deaf Puppet Theatre Hitomi & Company DERASHINERA Joint Production
Don't be tripped up and confused! This silent play starts with sleep and takes inspiration from Grimm's fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty".
60 min | World Premiere
ZA-KOENJI1
Sun, Nov 9 | 2:30 PM
A Hundred Years of Sleep
Theatre
Japanese Theatre of the Deaf & Deaf Puppet Theatre Hitomi & Company DERASHINERA Joint Production
Don't be tripped up and confused! This silent play starts with sleep and takes inspiration from Grimm's fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty".
60 min | World Premiere
ZA-KOENJI1
Sun, Nov 9 | 5:15 PM
Closing Ceremony
Performance
Eri Nasu / Olivier Calcada / Eddy
Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival Closing Ceremony
60 min
座・高円寺2
Sun, Nov 9 | 10:00 AM
The power of goodbye / I'm Sori, I'm Sorry / Room 13
Film | Competition Category
Audrey Sangla / Han Sori / Lea Damian
Global showcase of curated films, featuring a selection of outstanding cinematic works from around the world.
73 min
座・高円寺2
Sun, Nov 9 | 12:45 PM
The Chatterboxes
Film | Invitation Category
Ken Kawai
Bridging worlds: A tale of Deaf and Kurdish lives.
143 min | Preview Screening
座・高円寺2
Sun, Nov 9 | 6:30 PM
NAME ME LAWAND
Film | Invitation Category
Edward Lovelace
Documentary chronicling the turbulent life and remarkable growth of a young Kurdish Deaf boy who travels to the UK as a refugee.
90 min | Preview Screening
Awaodori Hall
Sun, Nov 9 | 10:00 AM
Reach for Heartbeat's Connection! The Moment When Lives Resonate
Fringe | Performance
Yumenko | Performers Collaborative Creation
Experience a dynamic Taiko drum performance that fuses sign language and dance!
40 min
Awaodori Hall
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:10 AM
Deaf Arts Academy - Canada Deaf Arts Professional Training
Fringe | Lecture
Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf (CCSD) | Deaf Arts Academy
Introduction and discussion for a professional training program designed specifically for Deaf artists.
75 min
Awaodori Hall
Sun, Nov 9 | 1:00 PM
Deaf Actors in Japan - Present and Future
Panel Discussion
Akiko Oshidari / Atom Sunada / Akito Imai / Eri Nagai
Actors who have shaped history and the young actors who will lead the future—the history and challenges of Deaf actors in Japan.
90 min
Awaodori Hall
Sun, Nov 9 | 3:00 PM
Teater5005: Creating Theatrical Arts with Sign Language
Talk
Teater5005
From Demark, Teater5005 breaks new ground in artistic accessibility and creativity.
90 min
Gallery
Sun, Nov 9 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Towards Inclusive Filipino Literature: Recognition of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Literature
Fringe | Gallery
Benilde Deaf Team
Present and future of Deaf-created Filipino literature.
Gallery
Sun, Nov 9 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TIDAF Imaginary
Gallery
Where sign language "Imagery" takes form.
Cafe Henri Fabre
Sun, Nov 9 | 5:30 PM
Intersection
Immersive Theatre
IGENGO Lab.
Travel beyond time to change your destiny as a space-time detective. Presented by IGENGO Lab. - an unprecedented communicative and immersive theatre experience where Japanese Sign Language, International Sign, and Japanese intersect!
80 min | World Premiere
Front of ZA-KOENJI Public Theatre
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sign Language Market
Market
Connecting people, objects, and the city through sign language.
Koenji Mashita
Koenji Mashita
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TIDAF Square
Performance | Interaction
Experience Sign Language performances at Koenji Mashita.
高円寺マシタ
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Live Painting
Performance
Jaycob Campbell
The "Now" of TIDAF, Painted by a Deaf Artist from Australia
高円寺マシタ
Sun, Nov 9 | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Shuwa no Machi Ren and Tatsu no Otoshigo Ren: Awa Odori by people who perceive the world visually!
Performance
Shuwa no Machi Ren and Tatsu no Otoshigo Ren
Original Awa Odori dance groups will showcase unique dances incorporating visual expressions!
高円寺マシタ
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
¡Vamos!
Food Truck
¡Vamos!
Experience a culinary world tour prepared by a chef who has traveled the globe!
IMAGINUS
IMAGINUS
Sun, Nov 9 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Making Food Samples
Workshop
Japanese Sign Language and International Sign Language interpretation provided! Come and create incredibly realistic food replicas using wax!
60 min
多目的室
Sun, Nov 9 | 10:00 AM
Visual Sign Language Expression
Workshop
Led by Douglas Ridloff, the host of SIGN SLAM, focusing on the artistry of visual sign language expression.
120 min
多目的室
Sun, Nov 9 | 1:00 PM
How to Host a JSL SLAM
Workshop
Led by Douglas Ridloff, host of SIGN SLAM, focusing on how to organize and run a JSL SLAM event and spread it across Japan!
90 min
Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TIDAF Kura
Collaboration | Interaction | Screening
Kurabi Nomitai
Weekend experience with sign language, beer, and films. Why not watch a Deaf film with a craft beer in hand?
Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Sun, Nov 9 | 5:00 PM
Breaking Language / Medal Chase / a love letter to the light
Film | Focus Category
Sofía Castro / Kevin Shiva / MJ Kiego
Centering on the Deaf perspective, these three films offer multifaceted portrayals of culture, challenges, and self expression.
40 min
The Den
The Den
Sun, Nov 9 | 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM
TIDAF×Flat Time
Collaboration | Social
Flat Time
Japan's largest sign language social event! No advance registration needed. Come and go anytime, everyone's welcome!
Other Events
その他
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Sign Language Card Rally
Card Rally
TIDAF | Koenji Shopping Street
Collect sign language cards while shopping in Koenji during the Sign Language Card Rally
11月22日[土]
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Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Koenji Underpass Vacant Warehouse
Sat, Nov 22 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Home Video Presentation
Collaboration | Screening
Metote Lab
Witness the lives of Deaf residents in Suginami Ward, as captured through sign language and home videos.
Other Events
その他
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Sign Language Card Rally
Card Rally
TIDAF | Koenji Shopping Street
Collect sign language cards while shopping in Koenji during the Sign Language Card Rally