Mainichi Newspaper of Japan reported about a soccer bus tour for children of disaster victims. Read the article (Japanese) Because wearing his topknot on head and samurai armor, Hirokazu Tsunonda, 49-year old shoe store owner in Kashiwa city, Chiba prefecture,…
On May 14, Phoenix taiko leader Esther Vandecar announced her retirement from the Fushicho Daiko activities in Arizona and would start her new taiko group Michigan Hiryu Taiko in Karamazoo, Michigan at the end of May. Her announcement was made…
UCLA Japanese literature professor Michael / Michele Marra passed away on February 23. He was born on September 3, 1956. He was 54-year-old. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 9:30 am at Risen Christ Chapel, Holy…
Tens of thousands of Phoenix residents have flocked to the Japanese culture-themed Matsuri Festival year after year – whether for the kimono fashion show, Japanese food or new surprises. The taiko drumming performances and martial-arts demonstrations are attractions for which…
The 27th Annual Matsuri Festival takes over Heritage & Science Park in downtown Phoenix on Saturday and Sunday, February 26 & 27, 2011. This two-day celebration features colorful displays of authentic Japanese art, crafts, and entertainment. Traditional Japanese food and…
In order to bring Awa Odori dance to the parade of Phoenix Matsuri event on Feb 26 and 27, 2011, the following workshops will take place. Instructor: Machiko Fujii of Los Angeles Awa Odori Tokushima Ren. Machiko is a native…
June, 2010 — Japanologist Herbert E. Plutschow suddenly passed away on June 24 in Chiba, Japan at the age of 70. An emeritus professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Herbert Plutschow spent 32 years at UCLA, teaching…
Hiroshima Calling Thursday, May 27, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 pm The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History Albuquerque, New Mexico The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque, New Mexico is the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum…