Japanese cultural and themed events in Los Angeles
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix presents the World Premiere of Sakura no Ne (Root of the Cherry Tree) at Theater Works in Peoria from April 13-22. Theater Works, 8355 West Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 (623) 815-7930 www.theaterworks.org…
“The Betrayed,” a play by Nisei playwright Hiroshi Kashiwagi, will be performed on Saturday, February 26 at 2 p.m. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Toyota Meeting Hall, in Torrance. Produced by the Grateful Crane Ensemble, the two-act play deals…
The Inland Empire Asian Pacific Lunar New Year Festival (Lunar Fest) will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2011, from 10 am to 6 pm in Downtown Riverside, led by major community leaders of Riverside, Inland Empire, and the region…
The LA Kimono Club looks forward to conducting the 2011 “Miss Kimono LA” Contest on New Years Day, January 1, 2011, in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles as a part of “Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo” event. The contest consists of…
Cultural News, 2010 October Issue Veteran koto artist and instructor Yoko Awaya will mark the 35th anniversary of launching the Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory (aka Awaya-Kai) by presenting a koto charity concert on Saturday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m.…
Cultural News 2010 September An exhibition to share the lifework of an architect and artist who successfully bridges the space between Japan and America The Little Tokyo Historical Society will present an exhibition of Hayahiko Takase, architect of many…
Cultural News, 2010 September Issue The 35th Anniversary Awaya-Kai Koto Charity Concert will take place on Saturday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. This year’s production will include performances by Mme. Yoko Awaya and…
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at California State University, Long Beach Concert under the Stars: Kokoro Taiko Kai & Yoko Awaya Conservatory present the Art of Japanese Drumming and the Soul of Japanese Harp and Flute Friday,…