In conjunction with the exhibition Japan’s Modern Divide: The Photographs of Hiroshi Hamaya and Kansuke Yamamoto, the Getty presents a film series reflecting the Shōwa Era (1926–89) of Japan. The films chosen feature the magnificent city of Tokyo, a metropolis that before the war was in transition, and after became a city that rebuilt...
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In Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, “Kimono in the 20th Century” exhibition will close Sunday, March 10. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how modern design influenced this traditional garment in the mid-20th century. Make the most of your final visit to the exhibition with these resources: This Sunday, March 3 at 2 pm,...
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After a year-long closure and a $6.8 million renovation, the historic Japanese Garden at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, reopened April 11 with a new ceremonial teahouse, teagarden, waterfall, accessible paths, and a restoration of the Japanese House. The teahouse, called Seifu-an (the Arbor of Pure Breeze),...
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Ohie Toshio; Karasawa Hitoshi, The Life of Saigyo, 1995, leather-bound book with slipcase and chemise, engravings and prints by Karasawa Hitoshi, biography of the poet Saigyo by Tsuji Kunio, published by Shinkosha, collection of Ohie Toshio. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents the first solo museum exhibition for Japanese bookbinder...
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Bowers Museum Kofu Bonsai Kai Bonsai & Suiseki Show Location; 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 www.bowers.org September 26 – 30, 10 AM – 4 PM BONSAI & VIEWING STONES DISPLAY, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES John M. Lee Court The Bonsai and Viewing Stones Show consists of 28 trees and...
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Japanese American National Museum Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami Exhibition Tour with curator Meher MaArthur Saturday, August 25, 1:00 – 2:00 pm + Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami is the first museum exhibition to explore the history of paper folding, the works of the world’s foremost origami artists, and...
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Los Angeles County’s Music Center will present the very first Ondo night at a special Dance Downtown at its plaza on Friday, August 24, from 6:30 pm through 10:00 pm. The term “Ondo” known in the Japanese American community in Southern California actually means “Bon Odori” dancing in Japan. Free admission. All are welcome....
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Japanese folk and fusion ensemble Minyo Station will be performing at Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena on Friday, July 20, for Fusion Friday program. Pacific Asia Museum 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/ Friday, July 20 Show time: 8:30 – 9 pm & 9:30 – 10 pm Minyo Station...
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