As a resident of New York since 1990, Akiko Yano has been playing gigs in NYC regularly; however, she hasn’t performed on the West Coast for a few decades. With an upcoming rare appearance in Los Angeles at the JACCC Aratani Theatre on Saturday, October 12, at 8:00 p.m., Yano will perform solo, sing, and […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, September 30 – October 06, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: Aurora Foundation Founder Akiko Agishi chosen for awardee of Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2024 P02: Alfa Records Founder Kunihiko Murai, Teachers of Japanese in Southern California chosen for awardees of Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation P03: KTLA morning anchor Frank Buckley receives […]
One Day Sale CERAMIC & PLANT SALE Vase, Ikebana Material & Plant Date: October 5th (Saturday) 2024 Time: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Place: N.K. Nursery 780 S. Stimson Ave. City of Industry, Ca 91745 Kaz Kitajima kazhanatoniwa@gmail.com (626) 274-7100 Ikebana 2024 Group Yokou Exhibition at Boddy House in Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La […]
https://tsuruforsolidarity.org/current-campaigns/kintsugi/ What is Kintsugi 2024? As a metaphor of the precious celadon bowl, fractured and repaired, and thus, more treasured than ever, this gathering for Japanese Americans is focused on understanding our community trauma and exploring healing practices now and for the future. The program will take place in historic Little Tokyo, Los Angeles and […]
LA Artcore is located at 120 Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Nancy 2024 is curated by Ana Iwataki and Gino Abrajano. Nancy Uyemura is a third-generation Japanese American artist and writer, born and raised in Los Angeles, who currently lives and works in Little Tokyo. She has been exhibiting in the United […]
From September 21 through October 13 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, LA Opera will present one of the most beloved operas of all: Giacomo Puccini’s heartbreaking Madame Butterfly, conducted by Music Director James Conlon. The new-to-Los Angeles production—originally staged by Spanish-Uruguayn director Mario Gas for the Teatro Real in Madrid—features a Hollywood twist: it’s reimagined as […]
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a tea ceremony, watch and learn the art of Kendo and Buyo (Japanese dance), and enjoy the displays of calligraphy, flower arrangements, and batik (Roketsuzome) all within the beautiful surroundings of the James Irvine Japanese Garden. The Japanese Women’s Society of Southern California (JWSSC), a nonprofit organization, […]
Japan Hollywood Network will broadcast the Japanese TV drama, “Black Forceps Season2 – The Devil Surgeon” from Sunday, August 11 at 7 p.m. through October 20 on channel 44.1 (KXLA). Additionally, after airing, the episodes will be available for free streaming nationwide on Japan Hollywood Network’s website, www.jhollywoodnet.com The new drama “Black Pean Season 2” […]
