North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver Questioning, "What am I?" 「私とは何か？という問い」 Monday, March 18, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM RSVP Required | Lecture | UBC Asian Centre Auditorium *Light refreshment will be served at the venue. HIRANO … Continue reading →
Ainu were once described and perceived as "exotic" people of Hokkaido (Ainu Mosir in the Ainu), in Northern Japan. The Ainu became a very popular research subject both internationally and domestically from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. … Continue reading →
"Sakura at ROM" talk event on May 10 is now fully booked and registration is closed. There will be no waiting list. However, on the day of the event, we will have an in-person waiting line starting 60 minutes before … Continue reading →
“Kominka Projects: Regional Rejuvenation through Tourism” talk event on May 21 is now fully booked and registration is closed. There will be no waiting list. However, we will have an in-person waiting line before the event on a first-come, first-served … Continue reading →
This online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance, and the Meiji period, when the emperor was symbolically restored … Continue reading →
In this film screening and lecture event, Dr. Christopher Nelson guides us through the history of late-1960s Okinawa to give us context to understand NOMURA Gakuya's ethnographic film, "Izaihō," that captures Kudaka Island's great religious ritual of the same name.
Introduction to Kabuki Theatre Monday, February 10, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program Officer at the Japan … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who participated in the live-streamed talk event! A recorded video of this event is now available on our YouTube channel! Sharing some comments from our participants who agreed to share their feedback! “It was so … Continue reading →
Kabuki's Golden Couple, Nizaemon & Tamasaburo Saturday, February 15, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 2:00 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program … Continue reading →
The Sacred Shishi, Lion Dance Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program Officer at the … Continue reading →
