In this intimate lecture, Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica and contributing writer for The New Yorker, introduces the tremendously influential and genre-defining works of manga master Osamu Tezuka, best known for his works Astro Boy and Black Jack. Expert Kelts … Continue reading →
Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 pm (doors 6 pm) Roland Kelts talks about modern Anime, its influences on Hollywood, and vice-versa. An in-depth examination of how Japanese and American entertainment businesses are influencing each other in an infinite loop. Just as … Continue reading →
We will begin to wrap up our month of pop culture events with a conversation between our two special guests! Scholar Roland Kelts and manga artist Nao Yazawa will sit down for a discussion on the current state of pop … Continue reading →
A series of courses offering a window into both Japanese language and culture Please come and sample various aspects of Japanese culture through the beautiful decorations in our center, and try a simple, basic and free Japanese lesson! Early registration … Continue reading →
ARAGOTO, Family Traditions of Ichikawa Clan SHIBARAKU, YA-NO-NE (Arrow Sharpening) KENUKI (The Tweezers) 市川宗家の藝: 荒事『暫』『矢の根』『毛抜』 Talk and DVD presentation by Toshi Aoyagi The Ichikawa family has been positioned as central to the Kabuki world, in particular in Edo (Tokyo) style … Continue reading →
KANJINCHŌ The Subscription Scroll 歌舞伎十八番の内『勧進帳』 Talk and DVD presentation by Toshi Aoyagi One of the most popular, frequently performed Kabuki plays, KANJINCHŌis based on the story of the flight of the accused former hero Yoshitsune as he attempted to pass … Continue reading →
Akira Kurosawa's KANJINCHŌ “The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail” (1945) 59 min. Based on “Kanjinchō” Kabuki play -Tora no O wo fumu Otokotachi-『虎の尾を踏む男達』 黒沢明監督、大河内伝次郎、榎本健一 Talk and DVD presentation by Toshi Aoyagi When the end of World War II … Continue reading →
Saturday, March 29, 3 - 5 pm Jack Howard A Boy in the Moon An Ainu folktale shows a different image and story in the Moon. Nathalie Vachon Ketut and the Thousand Herons A Bali Island folktale tells how “sunshine" … Continue reading →
17th century Japan gave birth to many exciting new art forms, including Kabuki Theatre and a woodblock print art known as ukiyo-e. Kabuki's expressive acting styles and bold, colorful costumes and makeup provided wonderful subject matter for ukiyo-e prints. Between … Continue reading →
