JFNY NEWSLETTER | May 2, 2023 | |
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Japan Parade / Japan Street Fair
May 13
Parade– Central Park West from 81st Street to 67th Street, 1pm- 3:30pm
Street Fair– 72nd Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, 10am- 5pm
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You are invited to come out and enjoy Japan Parade and Japan Street Fair, organized by Japan Day Inc., to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Japan! These events showcase the very best of what makes Japanese culture and tradition special and following the great success of last year's parade and street fair, we're excited to have it back for 2023! This event is supported through JFNY Grant for Arts & Culture grant.
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 6 from 12-9pm to join the University of Illinois Japan House Matsuri! Celebrate the end of the spring semester, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and 25 years in the Arboretum at the University of Illinois with a day of Asian performances, food, and artistry followed by fireworks. This event is supported through the Japan Foundation New York’s Education Grant.
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Dive into the contemplative world of Tides of Light, a stunning exhibition by Japanese bio-artist Yoko Shimizu. Through her installations, Shimizu explores the intelligent properties of living systems in the environment, drawing inspiration from the interplay of natural elements and scientific concepts. Tides of Light is a mesmerizing exhibition that makes the invisible visible and invites viewers to appreciate the potential of non-human life. This event is supported through JFNY Grant for Arts & Culture grant.
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In Folds Redux
May 11, 7pm- 9pm EDT
Faith Lutheran Church (Lexington, KY)
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Join us for an incredible evening of music and culture at the Harstad Fine Arts Series as they welcome back world-class accordionists Mihoko Goto and Chiharu Ebihara, who are traveling all the way from Japan to present FREE concert In Folds Redux - a musical collaboration with local musicians that you won't want to miss! Before the show, there will also be a pre-show origami demonstration. Mihoko and Chiharu are two of the leading accordionists in Japan, with a unique sound and performing style that has garnered international praise. This event is supported through JFNY Grant for Arts & Culture grant.
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In this discussion, John Bradford will provide an overview of Japan’s weight as a maritime state focusing on a historical narrative from 1945 to the present. Tokyo was recently ranked as the world’s 5th most important global maritime city, despite having a port that is dwarfed by those elsewhere in Asia. Yet, dichotomies exist in that much of Japan’s culture is relatively inward-looking and focused on terra firm elements such as mountains and agricultural elements. This event is supported through the JFNY’s Salary Assistance Grant for U.S.-Japan Community Grassroots Exchange Program.
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Captain Keizo Kitagawa will give an introductory presentation on Commodore Matthew C. Perry and his US Navy expedition to Japan. This seminar will also address the impact of Perry's "Black Ships" on 19th century Japan, the conclusion of Japans' era of isolation and the subsequent Meiji Restoration and transition into a modern state. This event is supported through the JFNY’s Salary Assistance Grant for U.S.-Japan Community Grassroots Exchange Program.
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Kalamazoo Book Arts Center brings this amazing opportunity to work with Yoshisuke Funasaka, a woodblock artist from Japan, to make your own baren. Yoshisuke is a Tokyo-based woodblock and silkscreen printmaker best known for his colorful, repeated depictions on various themes. He has taught the traditional methods of Japanese woodblock printmaking at Asahi Culture Center in Tokyo since the 1970’s. This event is supported through the Japan Foundation New York’s Education Grant.
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ICYMI- From our Archives | |
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Anna Sato x Toshiyuki Sasaki
Online
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Did you miss Anna Sato x Toshiyuki Sasaki performance at National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert? Watch their incredible performance on Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art's video channel (link below). Anna Sato and Toshiyuki Sasaki perform using nontraditional instruments, including the shimauta, sanshin, harp, and Western drums. They have succeeded in creating an original music that is uniquely their own.
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Join JF Digital Library for Free!
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Our new digital library has over 1,800 titles in broad genres such as manga, literature, Japanese language, art, history, culture, society, cooking & food, etc. They are all free to read! We hope everyone can browse our digital library and find a book to read.
JF USA Digital Library Webpage
To apply, please register by going to the Application form and clicking on “Click Here to Complete the Digital Library Signup Survey” at the bottom of the page. We will send out confirmation emails from The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It will include your Library Card number and Pin code to access. After you receive it, you will be ready to read digital books on both OverDrive webpage and their e-reader app: Libby!
Please note the digital library is available only for U.S. residents 14 years or older. If you reside in Canada, please register through Toronto office's webpage.
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For inquiries, please contact: NY_info@jpf.go.jp | |
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Image credits (from top):
Second image: ©Japan House – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Third image: © Yoko Shimizu; Fourth image: Poster by Amy Hadden; Seventh image: © Mary Brodbeck; Eighth image: ©Rino Kojima
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