October 21, 2019 Professor Samuel Araujo Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Departamento de Musicologia e educago Musical Rua do Passeio 98 - Sala 28 Centro 20021090 Rio de Janeiro, Ru - Brasil Dear Professor Araujo, I would like to invite you to stay at the National Museum of Museum, Osaka, Japan for ‘one month as a visiting professor to collaborate on the Special Research Project Performing Arts and Conviviality. With your extensive experiences in applied ethnomusicology and your theoretical deliberation on the relationship between music and conflict, your presence at the museum and active participation will play a significant role in achieving the objectives of the project. The proposed period of your stay is February 22-March 23, 2020, which can be modified through negotiation. For this visiting position, we will be pleased to cover the expenses for international airfare and accommodation during your stay. Upon your consent, we will formally process the application. | sincerely hope that you will accept our invitation and should you have any questions regarding this position, | will be happy to provide additional information, Sincerely yours, Fa $4 Terada Yoshitaka Head, Special Research Project Performing Arts and Conviviality (April 2018-March 2021) Professor, Center for Cultural Resource Studies