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November 2018
A free showcase of over 100 models and large-scale photographs of past and current projects by the celebrated Japanese architect, Sou Fujimoto, named the Wall Street Journal’s Architecture Innovator of The Year in 2014.
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Manji Inoue, designated a Living National Treasure, celebrates the 400th Anniversary of Arita-yaki ware with this exhibition and sale.
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USC Kazan Taiko will showcase the Japanese art of traditional Taiko drumming by performing on magnificent drums and auxiliary instruments. In addition to presenting their repertoire, they aim to educate about the art’s rich, diverse history in Japan and its transformation as a key cultural heritage among Japanese Americans. This program will also feature a section for the audience to play on the taiko and have a mini-showcase.
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In this lecture, Dr. David Desser will help you “Re-Imagine Akira Kurosawa” as he provides you unique insight into Kurosawa and his classic film, High and Low(1963), which was adapted from Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom.
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Free Japanese movie screening! A 24-year-old office employee Yoshika (Mayu Matsuoka) has a secret crush on her former junior high school classmate Ichi (Takumi Kitamura) but when her colleague Ni (Daichi Watanabe) asks her to be his girlfriend she anguishes over her feelings about Ichi versus Ni and ideals versus reality.
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The fifth-generation successor of Obata Shuzo Sake Brewery in Sado Island will talk about the most important factors for sustaining a family business over a century, and how traditional industries such as hers can stay relevant and even drive innovation in this global economy.
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It's that time of the year again! Tea Time is one of the most popular events at the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles. 70-100 people get together and you will enjoy Japanese snacks and tea while chatting with native Japanese speakers. All levels welcome! Japanese language experience is not necessary-this event is open to everyone, ages 18 and up.
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