2012 Nisei Week / Little Tokyo to host bonsai and sword exhibitions, Aug 18-19

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center host Japanese culture exhibition during the Nisei Week. The JACCC is located at 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. www.jaccc.org

Week One, Aug 11 -12, 10 am – 5 pm

2012 Nisei Week Ikebana Kado Kyoju Kai Miyahara

2012 Nisei Week Ikebana Exhibition by Kado Kyoju Kai (Cultural News Photo)

1st Floor / Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Kado Kyoju-kai – Doizaki Gallery

Four major ikebana schools in Japan are represented by namely Ikenobo, Ohara, Shofu, and Sogetsu. Large and small scale flower arrangements on display are showing the distinctive character and style of each school. The diverse artistic expressions range from the classical to the modern area.

5th Floor / Tea Ceremony: Omote Senke School of Tea – at Cultural Room

Basement / Ceramics: California Japanese Ceramics Guild – Garden Room A

Basement / Kimekomi Japanese Dolls: Hirofumi-kai – Garden Room B

Basement / Sumie Brush Painting: Kawai Sumie – Garden Room B

Week Two, Aug 18-19, 10 am – 5 pm

2012 Nisei Week Bonsai Exhibition by Nanpu Kai

1st Floor / Bonsai Exhibit: Nanpu-kai – Doizaki Gallery

Bonsai is the art of cultivating and pleasing miniature trees, which are an imitation of nature’s most graceful and dramatic effects. Nanpu-kai was funded by late John Naka, renowned bonsai instructor. Collections of Nanpu Kia is considered as one of best bonsai collection in the nation.