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Adam Isfendiyar, photography, Ainu, Japan, Hokkaido, NYC, Japan Society, New York Day of Remembrance, American Indian Community House, JAA, ICP Museum
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Master—An Ainu Story with Photographer Adam Isfendiyar at Japan Society 🗓 🗺

Master—An Ainu Story with Photographer Adam Isfendiyar Thursday, May 23 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Japan Society 333 E. 47th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues) Admission: Free Master—An Ainu Story, a photographic documentary by Adam Isfendiyar, tells the story of the Ainu people and the life of Kenji Matsuda, a member of the Ainu community in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture. Isfendiyar’s talk covers … Continue reading Master—An Ainu Story with Photographer Adam Isfendiyar at Japan Society 🗓 🗺
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Mitsuko Uchida, Carnegie Hall, NYC, Japan, Schubert, piano, classical music, concert
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Mitsuko Uchida to Perform an All-Schubert Program at Carnegie Hall 🗓 🗺

Mitsuko Uchida, Piano Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall – 57th Street and 7th Avenue Admission: $25 to $165 The magnificent Mitsuko Uchida, praised for her “probing and magisterial” Schubert (The New York Times), continues her multi-season exploration devoted to the Austrian master. A youthful sonata brimming with melody opens the program, which also features the … Continue reading Mitsuko Uchida to Perform an All-Schubert Program at Carnegie Hall 🗓 🗺
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Kyoko Onishi, Kaede Kimonos, kimono, Yuzen, Japanese paper, washi, art, NYC, Japan, Mar Creation
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Kaede Kimonos to Present Yuzen Japanese Paper Art Exhibition 🗓 🗺

Kyoko Onishi – Yuzen Japanese Paper Art Exhibition Friday, May 3 through Thursday, May 30 Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Kaede Kimono Sales and Rental – 246 W. 38th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues), Room #1102 Admission: Free Kaede Kimonos, in collaboration with Mar Creation, presents their first Artist Showcase. It will feature Yuzen Japanese paper kimono art … Continue reading Kaede Kimonos to Present Yuzen Japanese Paper Art Exhibition 🗓 🗺
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Migiwa Miyajima, Miggy Augmented Orchestra, jazz, orchestra, big band, Birdland, NYC, Japan, concert
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Miggy Augmented Orchestra Returns to Birdland 🗓 🗺

Miggy Augmented Orchestra Sunday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.) Birdland Jazz Club – 315 W. 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) Admission: $30 Composer and pianist Migiwa Miyajima takes the stage to lead Miggy Augmented Orchestra, her 17-piece jazz orchestra that showcases her vibrant, original compositions. Miyajima’s music reflects the complexities and hues of her own journey, while her … Continue reading Miggy Augmented Orchestra Returns to Birdland 🗓 🗺
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Yoko Reikano Kimura, CRS, NYC, Japan, The Tale of Genji, koto, shamisen, traditional Japanese music, Mar Creation, mochi Rin
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Yoko Reikano Kimura to Pay Homage to “The Tale of Genji” in CRS Concert 🗓 🗺

Four Seasons in New York: Gems of Japanese Music – vol.14 Sunday, April 28 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. CRS (Center for Remembering and Sharing) 3FL White Room – 123 4th Avenue (between 12th and 13th Streets) Admission: $30 (includes Japanese confectionary) CRS and Mar Creation, Inc. continue their seasonal concert series Four Seasons in New York — Gems of Japanese Music, where guests discover … Continue reading Yoko Reikano Kimura to Pay Homage to “The Tale of Genji” in CRS Concert 🗓 🗺
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