# Event Details

- **Event Name**: JFF Oct 2025 - The Zen Diary and A Letter to Momo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 03:15 pm
- **Event Description**: JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL – OCT 2025 

UPDATE: You can now register for both movies. 

INTRO:
On October 12, 2025, the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius, in partnership with the Hennessy Park Hotel, will present two Japanese movies – “The Zen Diary” and the animated film “A Letter to Momo”, as part of the Japanese Film Festival – OCT 2025 (JFF - OCT 2025), at the Hennessy Park hotel in Ebene. Anyone interested in attending this unique event should register on the link below. The movies will be screened free of charge. A tasting of matcha ice cream or dorayaki will be offered by the Embassy of Japan after each session. The Hennessy Park hotel is proposing a special Japanese menu for the occasion (see below). 


SCREENING INFORMATION:
DATE: Sunday October 12th 2025
VENUE: Ebony 1, Conference Centre, Hennessy Park hotel
SCREENING TIME: 
The Zen Diary: 10:00 – 12:00 (Parental Guidance = U)
A letter to Momo: 13:15 – 15:15 (Parental Guidance = +9 years)
AUDIO LANGUAGE: Japanese
SUBTITLES: English
FEE: Free of charge


REGISTRATION: 
1. The event will be free to the public, with a 125-seat limit for each movie screening. 
2. The seats will not be allocated – you can sit where you wish so. We recommend you come early to choose your seats. Two front rows will be kept for children, if necessary, for better visibility. 
3. The registration begins as from the 24th September 2025 10AM and will close as soon as we reach the limit of 125 seats for each movie session. The earlier you register will give you more chances you have.
4. As of Monday the 29th of September at 10:00AM, you can now register for both movies.  
5. To register, you will need to have a Google Email (Gmail) address and register on the Google form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeUYDU4FCfHF3DI9MZZDiJ15yVnINHknw-BUDzpF34qi-dww/viewform?usp=header
All your personal information provided will remain private and will only be used by the Embassy of Japan to inform you of future events.
6. You can only register once with your email. Each person must register for his/her seat – except for your child/children, under 18 years old, where you can register your child or children's name in the questionnaire.
7. You will receive an email confirmation. Please be present on Sunday 12 October as from 9:50 for the first session, and 12:50 for the second session, for easy registration process. You will need to present an ID Card such as NIC card, passport or student card.


FOODIES INFO From the Hennessy Park Hotel:
•	On the occasion of the JFF – Oct 25, our partner, the Hennessy Park hotel will be presenting a Special Washoku menu inspired by Japanese cuisine (Washoku) at 12:00. This unique menu will be accessible to a limited number of the JFF registered guests, please register as soon as possible.  
Link to the Hennessy Park Hotel special event page for more information about the menu and the price:  
https://www.facebook.com/events/780383341470338/?rdid=c8bzoFEov1YOPdAB&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F173kyhg28g%2F#


INFORMATION ABOUT MOVIES

THE ZEN DIARY (2022) (111 Mins) - : 10:00 – 12:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsBHoC63aOE

“The Zen Diary” (Japanese: 土を喰らう十二ヵ月, Hepburn: Tsuchi o kurau jūni-kagetsu, lit. 'Twelve Months of Devouring Soil') is a 2022 film directed by Yuji Nakae. The movie is adapted from the essay "Tsuchi wo Kurau Hibi " by Mizukami Tsutomu.
The famous culinary specialist Yoshiharu Doi was requested to collaborate and produce seasonal Japanese cuisines. This movie depicts Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and the sustainable lifestyle of the main character. The food that has been brought to the screen intertwines poetically with the narrative and sensations that are conveyed through the smell and taste of the Earth. 
Genres: Food, Life, Drama
Synopsis: 
Writer Tsutomu lives alone in a mountain cabin in Nagano, where he gathers natural ingredients and grows vegetables. He writes while experiencing the changing seasons and occasionally shares meals with his editor/girlfriend, Machiko. Despite his peaceful life, Tsutomu struggles with the unresolved grief of his wife’s death 13 years ago, unable to bury her ashes.


A LETTER TO MOMO (2011) (120 Mins) : 13:15 – 15:15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRD4MBh3ajM&t=37s

“A Letter to Momo” (Japanese: ももへの手紙, Hepburn: Momo e no Tegami) is the highly anticipated second directorial effort by world-acclaimed anime director Hiroyuki Okiura.
Hiroyuki Okiura made a name for himself as a director with a much acclaimed debut movie, Jin-Roh. He has also been a key animator for “Cowboy Bepop : The movie”, “Your name” and “Patlabor 2: the movie”. Seven years in the making, “A Letter to Momo” combines state-of-the-art traditional hand drawn animation with heart-warming, emotional storytelling for children and adults alike. 
Genres: Animation, Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy 
Synopsis: 
In “A Letter to Momo”, 11-year-old Momo Miyaura moves with her mother to a small island town after her father dies. When she arrives, she encounters three goblins that others cannot see who help her to cope with the loss of her father and the changes in her life.


For any additional information please contact us: 
- by Facebook Messenger 
- by email: culture-eoj@mx.mofa.go.jp


JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL
The JFF is an annual event organized by the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius. The first edition was held in two phases in March 2018 in partnership and screenings at/with the MFDC (and the Mcine Trianon network, Flacq Rose Belle, Curepipe the University of Mauritius, the NPCC and the One and Only St Geran.
In 2019, the JFF edition was in partnership with the African Leadership University (ALU), the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (Fine Arts section) and the Lycée des Mascareignes.
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the JFF was not organized for 2 years, but returned in 2023 in partnership and with screenings at the Hennessy park hotel, Lycée des Mascareignes and Curtin Mauritius. In 2024, the JFF presented Hayao Miyazaki's “The Boy and the Heron”, which won an Oscar in 2024. This March 2025, the JFF presented “Summer wars”, by director Mamoru Hosoda with the support of the Caudan Arts Centre.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/quatre-bornes/jff-oct-2025-the-zen-diary-and-a-letter-to-momo/200028919039004
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, art, performances, theatre, business, literary-art, comedy, kids, conferences, anime, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 151

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Quatre Bornes
- **state**: PW
- **country**: Mauritius
- **location**: Henessy Park Hotel Conference Room
- **lat**: -20.242699900001
- **long**: 57.489617
- **full address**: Henessy Park Hotel Conference Room, Hennessy Park Hotel, Rue du Savoir, Quatre Bornes Town, Mauritius, Quatre Bornes

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is JFF Oct 2025 - The Zen Diary and A Letter to Momo being held?
  - **A:** JFF Oct 2025 - The Zen Diary and A Letter to Momo takes place on Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 03:15 pm at Henessy Park Hotel Conference Room, Hennessy Park Hotel, Rue du Savoir, Quatre Bornes Town, Mauritius, Quatre Bornes.
- **Q**: Who is organizing JFF Oct 2025 - The Zen Diary and A Letter to Momo?
  - **A:** JFF Oct 2025 - The Zen Diary and A Letter to Momo is organized by 在モーリシャス日本国大使館　Embassy of Japan in Mauritius.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** JFF Oct 2025 - The Zen Diary and A Letter to Momo is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Quatre Bornes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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