With the joint hosting of the World Cup, 2002 has been designated the Year of Japan-Republic of Korea National Exchange by the two nations, and various exchange events are being held to mark the occasion. Why not drop by after watching a match? The 24th Exhibition: Natural History of Korea – Connecting the Asian Continent and Japan – "Experience the Real Korea, Its Nature and Wildlife!" Date: March 16 – June 16 Location: Exhibition Hall, Ibaraki Nature Museum Admission fee:720 yen for adults; 440 yen for university and high school students; 140 yen for middle and elementary school students For inquiries: Ibaraki Nature Museum Tel. (81-292)38-2000 Fax. (81-292)38-1999 Nearby World Cup Venues: Ibaraki, Saitama Special Exhibit Jointly Hosted by Korea and Japan: 2002 Seoul Style: A Look at the Lives of the Lees "The Lees of Seoul Show Us Their Daily Possessions" Date: March 21 – July 16 Location: National Museum of Ethnology Admission fee: 830 yen for adults; 450 yen for university and high school students; 250 yen for middle and elementary school students For inquiries: National Museum of Ethnology Public Relations Section Tel. (81-6)6876-2151 Fax. (81-6)6878-7523 Nearby World Cup Venues: Osaka City, Kobe City Special Performance by the Korean National Theater: "King Uru," a fantasy of coexistence with life – The mythology of life lives on in "King Uru" Date: June 21 and 22 Location: International House, Osaka Admission fee: TBA For inquiries: Committee to Support Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange (c/o J-ART) Tel. (81-6)4799-2412 Fax. (81-6)4799-2412 Nearby World Cup Venues: Osaka City, Kobe City Japan-Korea Art Exhibit: "The Japan-Korea Art Exhibit to Further Promote Friendly Relations Between Japan and Korea Through Art During the World Cup and the Year of Japan-Republic of Korea National Exchange in 2002" Date: May 29 – June 3 Location: Special Exhibit Space, 8F, Takashimaya Department Store, Yokohama Admission fee: Free of charge For inquiries: Faculty of Fine Art, Tama Art University Tel. (81-3)3702-9751 Fax. (81-3)3702-9752 Nearby World Cup Venues: Yokohama City, Saitama Performance Jointly Planned by Japan and Korea: Across the river in May "A portrait of the concerns held by Japanese and Koreans living in the 21st century, and the wandering of their spirits." Date: June 3 – June 13 Location: At the PIT of the New National Theater Admission fee: 4,200 yen A seats; 3,150 yen B seats; 1,500 yen Z seats For inquiries: New National Theater Foundation Tel. (81-3)5352-5734 Fax. (81-3)5352-5737 Nearby World Cup Venues: Yokohama City, Saitama and Ibaraki