​*This event is open to the public. Please come celebrate our 120th anniversary with us!

​Join us for our annual chairman’s reception to celebrate the end of the year with us. To commemorate our historic 120th anniversary, this year we’ll kick off the celebration with a brief overview of our history by board chair Larry Greenwood, followed by a light reception with light snacks and drinks. Come celebrate with us!

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 10th from 5:00–7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)

​Venue: Morrison Foerster | 755 Page Mill Rd A, Building A100, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Agenda:
5:00 PM Doors Open
5:30 PM Opening Remarks and History Presentation
5:45 PM Networking
7:00 PM Closing Remarks

Directions: It is most convenient to park near building A, as it is closest to the conference room area.
(From SFO use 101 South directions)

From 101 North or South:

• From 101 North or South: Exit at Oregon Expressway. Proceed west on Oregon to El Camino

• Cross El Camino (Oregon becomes Page Mill Rd)

• Turn left on Ramos (first light after El Camino)

• You have entered Palo Alto Square

• Go to the first stop sign and turn right. Building A

From 280 North or South:

• Exit at Page Mill Road. Proceed east on Page Mill. Cross Hansen Way

• Turn right on Ramos (you have entered Palo Alto Square)

• Go to the first stop sign and turn right

• Morrison & Foerster reception is located in Building “A  (on your left)

Are you a JET alum or Japanese language enthusiast interested in teaching Japanese?

Join us for a 90-minute session that brings together a panel of educators, including JET alumni teaching at the high school and university levels, as well as experts from Middlebury Language Schools and the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ).

Explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating careers in K-12 and higher education. Our panelists will share their experiences, guidance, and discuss resources and pathways to help you get started. The format will include informative presentations, a panel discussion and space to ask questions and virtually network with our presenters and fellow participants. If you're exploring or considering teaching Japanese here in the US, this session is for you!

Date & Time

• US: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7-8:30 PM ET

• Japan: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9-10:30 AM JT

This event is free for USJETAA members (must be a JET or JET alum) and $5 for the general public. If you do not have a membership with us, you can sign up for a free or supporting membership here.

Meet Kazumi Yamashita

Dec 7 (Sun) 6PM at Kinokuniya San Francisco

Kazumi Yamashita, the acclaimed creator of LAND and one of the featured artists in the Art of Manga exhibit, will be visiting Kinokuniya San Francisco for a special signing event on Sunday, December 7. 

WONDER BOY Special Early Release

WONDER BOY Vol. 1 in English will be available exclusively as a special early release at the event! Don’t miss your chance to get a copy before the official launch!

How to Attend the Event

To receive a signing ticket, pre-purchase WONDER BOY* Vol. 1 in English or purchase LAND Vol. 1 in English prior to the event at Kinokuniya San Francisco. Please note that tickets are now available in a limited quantity.

Can’t make it by the store in advance? Call Kinokuniya San Francisco to reserve your book and ticket!
(415) 567‑7625

* When you pre-purchase WONDER BOY Vol. 1 prior to the event, you will receive the copy during the event. 

LAND

“One shall live and the other shall die.”

The younger sister ran through the fields, happy to live with the father who loved and adored her in the peaceful village under the watchful gaze of the four gods. Her elder twin ran through the mountains, swearing vengeance against the man who abandoned her to the very beasts she was hunting—her own father. When their paths finally cross, the terrible truth of their birth is revealed and An is left with a difficult decision: follow her twin to the mountains and beyond as she so desperately desires, or condemn her for trying to take her most precious person away…?!

WONDER BOY

A family, struggling to survive in Japan after the second World War. An orphan girl in London, working her fingers to the bone every day just to pay for the food on her table. A young man in a war-torn world, fighting without knowing his purpose for living. Across time and space, these strangers share just one thing in common—the wonder boy. A mysterious traveler who appears here and there throughout the ages, watching the triumphs and sorrows of humanity…

Come enjoy a classic sukiyaki dinner at our next Community Kitchen night! Organized by volunteers, this event brings members of our community together to learn how to cook Japanese and Japanese American family recipes while also sharing in a multi-generational communal dinner. Community Kitchen began by adapting the Baachan’s Kitchen program from 2016 and continues to grow each year – it is open to all, so come enjoy and share Japanese home-style cooking while connecting with the community! Register by Thursday, December 4th!

Every dinner has a curated menu that is determined in advance by the Community Kitchen volunteer committee, who then teach the attendees hands-on how to prepare the dishes for the dinner. Participants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! Just come prepared to cook, clean up, and most importantly, have a great time!

What’s Happening?

“Godzilla Through Our Eyes” Art Exhibit: See 7 Japantown community artists share their unique vision of Godzilla, plus a deep dive into 7 decades of film history & movie posters! (Inside New People SuperFrog Gallery, 1746 Post St., 3rd Flr.)


Outdoor Movie Night: Join us for a FREE screening of “Shin Godzilla” on Osaka Way under the iconic Japantown Trellis Gate! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. (Sat, Dec 6th starting at 6:45pm!)


Godzilla Stamp Rally: Support our Japantown small businesses and spend $100+ in Japantown, bring your one day receipts to 3 Pillars and get a keepsake stamped postcard, stickers, and a chance to win some awesome Godzilla prizes!


Special thanks to TOHO International for their continued partnership and for sharing this incredible history with us! Don’t forget to see the 2 Godzilla murals inside the Japan Center East Mall!

During the 2 weekends from noon to 6pm listen closely as you approach the Japan Center East Mall you may hear the King of the Monster’s roars and footsteps!


Godzilla’s Seven Decade Celebration was made possible through the partnership and generous support of the following: New People, Inc., Japan Center Malls, Japan Center Garage, Japantown Merchants Association, Kinokuniya Bookstores of America, Hotel Kabuki, the Enso Hotel and 3 Pillars.

Don’t miss this historic, multi-generational event! See you in Japantown!

SF76 - Rā-tu-zyan Sushi Workshop  / Wooden Handle Workshop | Dec 6 or 7, 2025

We are proud to announce two special workshops taught by skilled craftsmen from Tottori, Japan, on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, 2025:

Spice of Tottori: Rā-tu-zyan (Non Oil Rā-yu) Sushi Workshop

Join Naoko, the owner of Hutong Shokudo in Tottori, for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to make delicious sushi rolls using her special secret chili oil, perfect for recreating at home anytime.

Hutong Shokudo is a cozy restaurant that serves heartwarming Chūka ryōri (Chinese dishes with Japanese taste) made from local Tottori ingredients and flavors.

During the workshop, participants will learn expert tips and techniques for preparing flavorful and mouthwatering sushi rolls. Please let us know if you have any food allergies.

Learn more about Hutong Shokudo here.

Tottori Wooden Handle Workshop: Japanese Petty Knife Craft

Join Asakura for a hands-on workshop and gain a craftsman’s insight while creating a wooden handle for a Japanese petty knife. This versatile knife is ideal for precise tasks such as mincing herbs, pulling, and cutting, and works perfectly as a secondary knife alongside your main knife.

Asakura, a self-taught craftsman with a creative spirit since childhood, enjoys working free from formal design constraints and pushing the boundaries of woodworking. His goal is to “make anything from wood.”

In this workshop, participants will learn basic wood carving techniques using Tottori wood, along with design principles for crafting a knife handle. All materials are provided, and each participant takes home their completed handle and petty knife. The workshop is beginner-friendly and suitable for all skill levels.

Learn more about Yasunori Asakura’s work and materials he used here.

Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday with 6 participants per session. Reserve your spot as spaces are limited.

Event Details:

• When: Saturday (12/6) or Sunday (12/7)

• Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

• Workshop Location: San Francisco Japan Town / 1758 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115 @SF76

• Cost: $80 per participant for each workshop

• Payments: Payments can be made by phone or in-person at the store. Spots to this event are limited and not guaranteed until your registration has been paid in full.

• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made earlier than two weeks before the workshop are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made one week before the workshop will receive 75% of your fee. If you cancel within 24 hours of the workshop, 50% of your fee will be returned.

* Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle in so we can begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
* No tools, materials, or ingredients are needed as everything is included in the fee.

Dragon Ball Voice Actor Signing Event

Dec 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Japan Center East Malls, 1737 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Voice Actors In Attendance * Sean Schemmel - Goku/Goku Black * Daman Mills - Frieza * Sonny Strait - Bardock/Krillin Registration Closes December 5th, 2025 - 11:59pm PST

Outdoor Movie Night: Join us for a FREE screening of “Shin Godzilla” on Osaka Way under the iconic Japantown Trellis Gate! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. (Sat, Dec 6th starting at 6:45pm!)


Godzilla’s Seven Decade Celebration was made possible through the partnership and generous support of the following: New People, Inc., Japan Center Malls, Japan Center Garage, Japantown Merchants Association, Kinokuniya Bookstores of America, Hotel Kabuki, the Enso Hotel and 3 Pillars.

Don’t miss this historic, multi-generational event! See you in Japantown!

Join us at the Center as our staff will teach the community how to create your very own Shimenawa! Shimenawa are a circular rice straw rope that’s often displayed on cars or in front of houses on New Year’s Day in Japan to ward off evil spirits and bring in the New Year! Registration includes one kit of supplies needed, to design your very own unique shimenawa to take home and enjoy as a way to celebrate the New Year.

Everyone is welcome to join us as no experience required!

Join our seasonal workshop to create your own holiday card featuring festive Chinese characters. Seats are limited. Reserve today!

With Goyo Morimoto choose an auspicious Chinese character and write it on a card using calligraphy. Add festive gold and red illustrations to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind holiday card. After making your card, enjoy a tasting of amazake (non-alcoholic sweet sake).

This workshop offers 4 time slots with 7 seats per session. $25 materials fee plus Eventbrite fee. Please join us and celebrate with us!

Photo Credit: Goyo-Kai Caligraphy Studio

What’s Happening?

“Godzilla Through Our Eyes” Art Exhibit: See 7 Japantown community artists share their unique vision of Godzilla, plus a deep dive into 7 decades of film history & movie posters! (Inside New People SuperFrog Gallery, 1746 Post St., 3rd Flr.)


Outdoor Movie Night: Join us for a FREE screening of “Shin Godzilla” on Osaka Way under the iconic Japantown Trellis Gate! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. (Sat, Dec 6th starting at 6:45pm!)


Godzilla Stamp Rally: Support our Japantown small businesses and spend $100+ in Japantown, bring your one day receipts to 3 Pillars and get a keepsake stamped postcard, stickers, and a chance to win some awesome Godzilla prizes!


Special thanks to TOHO International for their continued partnership and for sharing this incredible history with us! Don’t forget to see the 2 Godzilla murals inside the Japan Center East Mall!

During the 2 weekends from noon to 6pm listen closely as you approach the Japan Center East Mall you may hear the King of the Monster’s roars and footsteps!


Godzilla’s Seven Decade Celebration was made possible through the partnership and generous support of the following: New People, Inc., Japan Center Malls, Japan Center Garage, Japantown Merchants Association, Kinokuniya Bookstores of America, Hotel Kabuki, the Enso Hotel and 3 Pillars.

Don’t miss this historic, multi-generational event! See you in Japantown!

Dragon Ball Voice Actor Signing Event

Dec 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Japan Center East Malls, 1737 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Voice Actors In Attendance * Sean Schemmel - Goku/Goku Black * Daman Mills - Frieza * Sonny Strait - Bardock/Krillin Registration Closes December 5th, 2025 - 11:59pm PST

SF76 - Rā-tu-zyan Sushi Workshop  / Wooden Handle Workshop | Dec 6 or 7, 2025

We are proud to announce two special workshops taught by skilled craftsmen from Tottori, Japan, on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, 2025:

Spice of Tottori: Rā-tu-zyan (Non Oil Rā-yu) Sushi Workshop

Join Naoko, the owner of Hutong Shokudo in Tottori, for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to make delicious sushi rolls using her special secret chili oil, perfect for recreating at home anytime.

Hutong Shokudo is a cozy restaurant that serves heartwarming Chūka ryōri (Chinese dishes with Japanese taste) made from local Tottori ingredients and flavors.

During the workshop, participants will learn expert tips and techniques for preparing flavorful and mouthwatering sushi rolls. Please let us know if you have any food allergies.

Learn more about Hutong Shokudo here.

Tottori Wooden Handle Workshop: Japanese Petty Knife Craft

Join Asakura for a hands-on workshop and gain a craftsman’s insight while creating a wooden handle for a Japanese petty knife. This versatile knife is ideal for precise tasks such as mincing herbs, pulling, and cutting, and works perfectly as a secondary knife alongside your main knife.

Asakura, a self-taught craftsman with a creative spirit since childhood, enjoys working free from formal design constraints and pushing the boundaries of woodworking. His goal is to “make anything from wood.”

In this workshop, participants will learn basic wood carving techniques using Tottori wood, along with design principles for crafting a knife handle. All materials are provided, and each participant takes home their completed handle and petty knife. The workshop is beginner-friendly and suitable for all skill levels.

Learn more about Yasunori Asakura’s work and materials he used here.

Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday with 6 participants per session. Reserve your spot as spaces are limited.

Event Details:

• When: Saturday (12/6) or Sunday (12/7)

• Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

• Workshop Location: San Francisco Japan Town / 1758 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115 @SF76

• Cost: $80 per participant for each workshop

• Payments: Payments can be made by phone or in-person at the store. Spots to this event are limited and not guaranteed until your registration has been paid in full.

• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made earlier than two weeks before the workshop are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made one week before the workshop will receive 75% of your fee. If you cancel within 24 hours of the workshop, 50% of your fee will be returned.

* Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle in so we can begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
* No tools, materials, or ingredients are needed as everything is included in the fee.

JCBD J-Town Community Clean-Up

Every other month, 1st Saturday of the month (select dates below)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Osaka Way, Japantown

The J-Town Community Clean-Up has been a very successful effort led by the Japantown Community Benefit District. The J-town Community Clean-Up is also a great opportunity for groups and organizations to get involved in Japantown!

In order to provide all participants tools needed to clean our neighborhood we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for each Community Clean-Up date. This number will allow us to effectively use the volunteers time to clean our community.

Throughout the cleaning we will have community photographers taking photos of all the hard work. These photos will be shared on our social media as well as our Keeping Japantown Connected e-news that goes out to the community, City agencies/departments and to the general public. By signing on to this Google Form you have given us permission to use the photos taken during your volunteer time.

Join us for an evening of networking over wine, beer, and light refreshments. This is a great opportunity to deepen relationships and expand

JCCNCネットワーキング委員会主催「年の瀬 ネットワーキングパーティー」
このたび、JCCNCネットワーキング委員会では、年末のひとときを皆様とともに楽しみながら交流を深める場として「年の瀬ネットワーキングパーティー」を開催いたします。

ワインやビールを片手に軽食を楽しみながら、ネットワーキングの機会をご用意しております。ぜひこの機会に、親睦を深め、ビジネスやコミュニティのつながりを広げていただければ幸いです。

■開催概要

日時：2025年12月3日（水）18:00〜

場所：The Biltmore Apartments

10159 S Blaney Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

Google Mapはこちら

参加費：

会員：$40

非会員：$55

定員：５0名（先着順）

注意事項

21歳以上限定イベントです。

飲酒運転は固くお断りいたします。

📌 定員に達し次第、受付を締め切らせていただきますので、お早めにお申し込みください。

皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。

Hosted by JCCNC Networking Committee “Year-End Networking Party”

Hosted by KOHO advisory board member Katie Furukawa Bonifacio, the club is a group for moral support and accountability for doing the thing we hate doing most: finance stuff. We’ll use the leverage the power of body doubling to help keep us motivated.

Essentially, it’s dedicated time to work on your bookkeeping and financial reports each month. This club will meet the first Tuesday of each month!

Each session will begin with a brief introduction to each other and setting a personal goal for the session. After that, we’ll start tackling them.

We aren’t CPAs, so don’t expect any official advice, but if you’re stuck on how to do something, feel free to ask.

Once we’re finished, you’ll be in the perfect location to celebrate with a lil treat from one of Japantown’s many restaurants and shops!

KOHO is committed to uplifting, supporting and amplifying the stories, creative work and passion of entrepreneurs in our cultural communities. 

Get ready to see fashions on the runway, sip some wine, and indulge in delicious bites from top chefs at our upcoming fundraiser event!

Join us for a night of glamour and flavor at the Fundraiser Fashion Show, Wine Tasting & Chef Bites event!

Get ready to indulge in exquisite wines, savor delicious bites prepared by talented chefs, and enjoy a fashion show featuring high-end fashions

Mark your calendars for November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) San Francisco

Hosted at: Temple San Francisco, an unforgettable evening of style and fun!

Nihonmachi Little Friends 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, November 21, 2025 
Community Mixer from 5:30 - 6:30 pm  |  Buffet Dinner and Program at 6:30 pm
St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Francis Hall

Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) invites the community to celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, in San Francisco’s historic Japantown.

The evening will be emceed by Jana Katsuyama, KTVU Fox 2 Reporter, and will feature a gourmet tasting experience that includes NLF’s award-winning curry, an array of savory dishes, desserts, and sushi prepared by Chef Nori Sasaki. Guests will also enjoy fine sake and wine curated by Todd Eng and Meg Kawamoto of Sake Trend. Performances by Melody Takata of GenRyu Arts, Francis Wong of Asian Improv Arts, and children from NLF’s program will enliven the celebration and highlight the rich cultural traditions that have been central to NLF’s mission.

Early bird registration is available at $150 per person through November 1st; after this date, tickets are $175. 

All proceeds will directly support NLF’s programs and Building Fund.

Japantenna, in collaboration with Sake Trend, offers a holiday sake tasting featuring authentic TCHO chocolate pairings.

Join us for a special Holiday Sake Tasting in collaboration with Sake Trend, a small-batch sake distributor. Taste 3 unique sake varieties served in an original "I LOVE JAPANTOWN" sake cup and enjoy authentic TCHO chocolate pairings. Learn about the history and brewing process of sake while savoring these festive flavors.

The event offers 5 time slots with 10 seats each on Saturday, 11/15 and Sunday, 11/16, so be sure to reserve your seat early. Perfect for sake lovers and anyone looking to experience Japanese culture this holiday season!

Japanese Tote Bag Sewing Workshop @ JCCCNC

Join local artist and sewing instructor Katie Furukawa Bonifacio for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and sew your very own everyday tote bag! You’ll learn how to work with different fabric patterns and personalize your own tote. All materials and sewing equipment are included with your registration.

Please note that participants in future Tezukuri Handcraft sewing workshops will need to know the skills taught in our Introduction to Sewing series in order to participate. Space is limited. Please e-mail us at programsevents@jcccnc.org if you are unable to register and would like to placed on a waitlist.

Hokka Nichi Bei Kai Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Come join us for the 12th Japanese Calligraphy Workshop on 11/16/2025 and have a blast learning the art of 書道 (Shodō)!

Enjoy!! 11/16/2025 The 12th Japanese Calligraphy Workshop 🖌️

Join us for the 12th Japanese Calligraphy Workshop on Sunday, November 12th, 2025! My name is Yayoi Sengoku and I am a professional Japanese Calligrapher with over 41 years of experience and have obtained 2 Master Calligrapher. For 11 years, I have been teaching Calligraphy at my home. And about two years ago I also started Thursday classes in San Francisco Japantown.

👌No experience necessary - all levels are welcome!

👌Supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and your creativity.

Let's explore the beauty of Japanese Culuture together!😊

In this workshop, there are two sessions,

☝️11:00am-12:45pm

✌️1:00pm-2:45pm

with each class having max 6 people.

☝️Prices: $35 per person

☝️Location: 1759 Sutter St. San Francisco （Japanese American Association of Northern California）

The Soto Mission of San Francisco Sokoji will hold its annual Shichi-go-san Ceremony on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon., 1:30 pm., and 3:00 p.m. at 1691 Laguna Street in San Francisco’s Japantown.

Shichi-go-san, which literally translates to Seven-Five-Three, is a traditional Japanese rite of passage celebration for children ages three, five and seven. This event occurs in Japan on November 15th of each year.  Since the years of 3-5-7 are crucial years for a child's growth, special blessings are offered at this time. On this day, boys (ages three and five) and girls ages (three and seven) dress up either in traditional Japanese clothes (hakama, kimono, obi) or formal western dress and go to a shrine with their parents. Children are given long, thin, red and white chitose ame (thousand year candy) inside bags with illustrations of a crane and turtle– a symbol of long life and happiness. The red and white colors of the chitose ame are an auspicious color combination in Japan. These symbols indicate wishes for a child’s good health and growth.

The Grateful Crane Ensemble’s Living Gratitude
A Musical Journey ~ Celebrating 125 Years of BCA

Captivating storytelling and heartfelt renditions of favorite Japanese, American, and Buddhist songs pay tribute to 125 years of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in America.

Tickets: Bento / Show: $50
Show Only: $25
Youth under 18: Free

Japantenna, in collaboration with Sake Trend, offers a holiday sake tasting featuring authentic TCHO chocolate pairings.

Join us for a special Holiday Sake Tasting in collaboration with Sake Trend, a small-batch sake distributor. Taste 3 unique sake varieties served in an original "I LOVE JAPANTOWN" sake cup and enjoy authentic TCHO chocolate pairings. Learn about the history and brewing process of sake while savoring these festive flavors.

The event offers 5 time slots with 10 seats each on Saturday, 11/15 and Sunday, 11/16, so be sure to reserve your seat early. Perfect for sake lovers and anyone looking to experience Japanese culture this holiday season!

Fillmore Community Rally @ Gene Suttle Plaza

Join in on a community rally, press conference, and prayer.

URGENT ACTION NEEDED

In 1948 while the Fillmore was a thriving Black self sufficient neighborhood AKA Harlem of the West, the government seized property through eminent domain, said it was blighted, and redlined it.

77 years later, continuous Negro removal, broken promises, homelessness, graffiti, boarded up storefronts, empty storefronts, food desert, multimillion dollar property deserted.

It’s time for the community to stand up and seize back control and hold our governmental officials accountable!

For more information, contact CEO Erris C. Edgerly IV: brothersforchange946@gmail.com

Join us for our next Nabe Night, our community fundraiser program where the Center teams up with a different community group once a month to host a nabe (Japanese hotpot) dinner! Proceeds from ticket sales go toward supporting both the Center and the partnering community organization for the month. Our next Nabe Night will be held in collaboration with the Abraham Lincoln High School Japanese Club. Proceeds from the event will help support the students fund their trip to Japan in 2027! Come out and enjoy a great social dinner while supporting the Center and Lincoln High School’s Japanese program!

We’re looking for more community partners to host additional Nabe Nights! If your community organization, group, team or program is interested in scheduling a Nabe Night fundraiser with the Center, please contact Programs Manager Bryant Miura at bmiura@jcccnc.org.

Author Talk: Jake Adelstein and The Devil Takes Bitcoin @ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP

Join us for our second event with bestselling author Jake Adelstein, an investigative journalist in Japan since 1993! This event will feature a special talk and signing in celebration of his latest book, The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Crimes and the Japanese Connection.

Nippon Kobo Chamber Music and Calligraphy @ Gray Area Grand Theater

Nippon Kobo Vol.2 ~ Ma (間): The Space Between All Things ~

This season-opening event will showcase a chamber music program by Japanese composers, real-time calligraphy performance by Aoi Yamaguchi, and a special talk by Miryam Sas (Professor of Comparative Literature and Film & Media at the University of California, Berkeley). The program spotlights the world premiere performance of a new work by Hiroya Miura for chamber ensemble and calligrapher. Along with leading Japanese artists, local musicians, creators, and entrepreneurs, we look forward to sharing the Japanese aesthetic of Ma.