Contents of Weekly Cultural News, March 18-24, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: JAPAN HOUSE to present new exhibition “Yes, KAWAII is Art – EXPRESS YOURSELF-“ at Hollywood from May 2-Nov. 3, 2024 P02: “Yes, KAWAII is Art” artist statement by Sebastian Masuda, 2024 P03: Nonaka-Hill gallery features art director, master printmaker, and celebrated artist Shinjiro Okamoto […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, March 11-17, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: Public Affairs Seminar “2024 Japan Currents” focusing “the U.S.-Japan Alliance and Future of the Indo-Pacific” to be held at Loyora Marymount University on Wednesday, March 20, 4-7:30PM P02: 2024 Japan Currents speaker profiles: Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki and Admiral Harry Harris P03: 2024 Japan Currents […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, March 04-10, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum to present Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 in San Diego, March 7-10 P02: Hawaii-based Anju comes to San Diego for performing Shamisen and Minyo from March 8-13 P03: Bon Odori band Team Kawachi Ondo to be back at Cherry Blossom […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, February 26-March 02, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: Los Angeles Kansai Club is unique hometown association: membership is open to everybody no matter where they come from P02: New president ambitions to Kansai Club to grow its cultural presence in Greater Los Angeles area P03: Nishiyamato Academy presents Japanese Cultural Fair […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, February 19-25, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: Go For Broke Plaza project to create affordable housing, spaces for legacy small business, and culture in Little Tokyo P02: Go For Broke Plaza and First Street North Residences project: In total 248 units, 63 units to be designated for homeless veterans P03: Groundbreaking […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, February 12-18, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: Aurora-Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation marks 25th Anniversary with award presentations to American, Japanese students, and contributors P02: Aurora Foundation presents International Ambassador Awards to Hiroshi Sumiyama and Grace Shiba P03: Japan’s Kojoike High School students honored Aurora Special Award after they were selected for […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News: February 05-11, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: San Fernand Valley Japanese American Community Center hosts “Seijinshiki: Coming-of-Age” ceremony produced by Naeshikokai P02: Seijinshiki: Nadeshikokai celebrates 19 young adults P03: Seijinshiki: Nadeshikokai offers music and fun sets P04: Charity concert for victims of Noto Peninsula earthquake to be held by non-profit Tulips […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, January 29-Febraury 04, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: Philanthropist Toshizo Watanabe commended by Japan’s Foreign Minister: 2023 Award conferred by Los Angeles Consul General in January P02: Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association holds Annual Hatsudate Shiki and New Year’s Luncheon P03: Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association hosts Annual Sotanki Memorial Ceremony […]
Contents of Weekly Cultural News, January 22-28, 2024 (Reiwa 6) P01: JAPAN HOUSE presents “DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN: Bridging Design and Life” organized by NHK P02: JAPAN HOUSE opens “DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN” exhibition from Jan. 26 through April 14 P03: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center presents “Best 100 Japanese Posters (1945-1989) Exhibition” at Doizaki […]