Glen S. Fukushima, Chairman & Director of Airbus Japan K.K., will deliver the spring 2012 Professor Yuan-li Wu lecture, “US-East Asia Relations as Seen From Tokyo,” presented by the USF Center for the Pacific Rim and the USF Economics Department. Japan remains America’s most important ally in Asia; Tokyo’s views remain critical for the region. ...
World-renowned Japanese artistic director and a Living National Treasure of Japan, Mansaku Nomura, will present “Tied to a Stick” and “The Owl” at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountain View. Kyogen is a form of classical theater, often compared to commedia dell’arte. Kyogen delightfully satirizes human imperfections and provides glimpses into ...
inkBoat and Ko Murobushi return to SFIAF for a much deserved San Francisco encore following their national tour of The Crazy Cloud Collection, a collaborative piece that was originally premiered at the San Francisco International Arts Festival in 2010. Working together, the artists have invited the ghost of Ikkyu Sojun, a 15th century Japanese Zen ...
Led by Japanese Living National Treasure, Mansaku Nomura, Mansaku-no Kai is renowned for its captivating interpretations of classic Japanese comedy theater that traces its origin back to the 14th century. Over 600 years later, Kyogen delights today’s audiences with its timeless humor and satire on human imperfections and provides glimpses into the sounds, style and ...
Ikebana【活花】 is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The word Ikebana means 活ける “ikeru” (arrange) and 花 “hana” (flower). The origin of Ikebana may be traced back to the 6th century when Buddhist priests offered ritual flowers to Buddha. Thanks to the development of Noh and tea ceremony, a new architectural style was introduced in ...
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We are excited to host our April YPG event at a new venue for us: Nihon Whisky Lounge. Nihon offers cuisine with a sophisticated and creative twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya. For those inclined to imbibe, Nihon is home to the largest single malt whisky collection on the west coast. No matter what stage you are at in life, or your career, come ...
The 55th San Francisco International Film Festival, presented April 19-May 3, 2012 by the San Francisco Film Society, is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation. At this year’s festival, the Japan Society of Northern California is delighted to co-present director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film, I WISH (Kiseki), which revisits themes of his 2004 ...
On Wednesday, April 18, 2012 the Japan Society of Northern California will host our 2012 General Members Meeting. This exclusive, members-only gathering is your opportunity to meet our new Japan Society President, Andrew Neuman, plus new members of the Board of Directors of the Japan Society, and to learn about our plans for the future. ...
To see photos from this event, please click here. Part II of the Japan Society’s annual Japan: The Year Ahead program will focus on how Japan can reposition and revitalize itself following the disaster of March 11, 2011, and the new sense of national purpose that arose in its wake. Mr. Hitoshi Tanaka is a ...
The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and the Japan Foundation in cooperation with the Japan Society of Northern California and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Executive Committee are proud to present a special performance by Abeya, Japan’s top Tsugaru-Shamisen Performance Ensemble. Abeya consists of brothers Kinzaburo and Ginzaburo, winners of Japan’s prestigious ...