Category: Events

Richard Serra Drawings Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo
Arts & Entertainment, Events

Virtual Talk about Richard Serra’s Latest Exhibition at Fergus McCaffrey

Fumio Nanjo and Min Tanaka Discuss the Work of Richard Serra Wednesday, July 8 at 1:00 p.m. Live via Zoom Admission: Free New York- and Tokyo-based art gallery Fergus McCaffrey will host an online discussion featuring Fumio Nanjo, art critic, curator, and senior advisor of Mori Art Museum, and esteemed international avant-garde dancer, Min Tanaka. The virtual discussion will explore American artist Richard Serra’s relationship … Continue reading Virtual Talk about Richard Serra’s Latest Exhibition at Fergus McCaffrey
Susan
From Dokodemo Sento
Events

Japan Foundation to Host Webinar about Japanese Bathhouses and Hot Springs

I Love Yu! Japanese Bath Houses, Hot Springs, and How to Soak Up the Benefits at Home Saturday, July 18 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. YouTube Live Admission: Free (RSVP required) Join the Japan Foundation from the comfort of your own home as two experts discuss Japan’s rich history of bath culture, the art of public bath houses, the science behind Japanese bathing habits, … Continue reading Japan Foundation to Host Webinar about Japanese Bathhouses and Hot Springs
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Header Illustration by Emiliano Ponzi for The New Yorker, "Abandoning My Cat"
Arts & Entertainment, Events, Literature

Discuss Haruki Murakami’s Short Stories in The New Yorker at JETAANY’s Book Club Meeting

JETAANY Book Club: Haruki Murakami x The New Yorker Tuesday, July 7 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Live via Zoom Admission: Free The JET Alumni Association of New York’s Book Club will meet via Zoom to discuss a few of fan favorite Haruki Murakami’s short stories published in The New Yorker. Since access to libraries, book stores, and timely home delivery is limited at … Continue reading Discuss Haruki Murakami’s Short Stories in The New Yorker at JETAANY’s Book Club Meeting
Susan
Community, Events

JANM to Host Virtual Letter-Writing Event in Support of Black Lives Matter

Online Tea and Letter Writing: Letters for Black Lives Wednesday, June 8 from 9:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. EDT Live via Zoom Admission: Free The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, standing in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, is hosting an online tea and letter-writing event. During this national uprising for Black liberation, JANM recognizes that part of the struggle happens within our own … Continue reading JANM to Host Virtual Letter-Writing Event in Support of Black Lives Matter
Susan
Arts & Entertainment, Baseball, Events

ESPN to Broadcast Documentary about Koshien, Japan’s High School Baseball Tournament

Koshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. ESPN Baseball is life for the die-hard competitors in Koshien, Japan’s national high school baseball championship, whose alumni include current MLB stars Masahiro Tanaka and Shohei Ohtani and World Series champions Hideki Matsui and Daisuke Matsuzaka. As popular as MLB’s World Series, the stakes are beyond high in this single-elimination tournament. For Coach Mizutani, … Continue reading ESPN to Broadcast Documentary about Koshien, Japan’s High School Baseball Tournament
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