Mr. Peter Hamann visited DIA and UMMA

Japan Cultural Development/ February 11, 2020/ OTHERS, PRESS

[2020/1/19] By Tak Omitsu, JCD Mr. Peter Hamann visited DIA and UMMA to see their collections of tea implements on January 16 and 17, respectively. A particularly interesting thing that we noticed was his deep insight into those collections that was made possible through his proficiency in ceramic art and the tea ceremony. The curators of both museums really had

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Mari Katayama Artist Talk at Michigan Theater

Japan Cultural Development/ November 20, 2019/ OTHERS, PRESS

Mari Katayama: Artist Talk October 10, 2019 at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor As part of the Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series, Japanese artist Mari Katayama discussed her art and life with Natsu Oyobe, Curator of Asian Art of the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). Translation was provided by Megumi Segawa. Katayama was born with a developmental condition, and

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Tea-Time Theatre “Howl’s Moving Castle”

Japan Cultural Development/ November 17, 2019/ OTHERS, PRESS

Detroit Film Theater Presents “Howl’s Moving Castle” (Japan/2004- directed by Hayao Miyazaki) Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie

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Detroit Film Theater Presents “Asako I & II”

Japan Cultural Development/ September 4, 2019/ OTHERS, PRESS

“Asako I & II” (Japan/France/2018—directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi) An intoxicating pop romance, as well as a charming snapshot of the everyday magic and mystery of falling in love, director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s clever adaptation of a Japanese best-selling novel begins when Asako (Erika Karata), a shy young student from Osaka, meets and falls head over heels for a drifter, Baku, who

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Mari Katayama Special Exhibition at University of Michigan Museum of Art

Japan Cultural Development/ August 14, 2019/ OTHERS, PRESS

Mari Katayama Special Exhibition at University of Michigan Museum of Art Japanese artist Mari Katayama (born 1987) features her own body in a provocative series of works combining photography, sculpture, and textile. Born with a developmental condition, the artist had both her legs amputated at the age of nine and has worn prosthetics ever since. In order to fill a

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“Paper-Craftsman Resident and Cultural Exchange” Program with Masters Tomomi Hisashi Kano.

Japan Cultural Development/ August 10, 2019/ OTHERS, PRESS

“Paper-Craftsman Resident and Cultural Exchange” Program with Masters TomomiHisashi Kano of Obara, Toyota City Papercraft Masters’ Kano will introduce their culture’s traditional art craft to locals in the Detroit area. Implementing an academic approach, the program will help develop a cultural exchange with young artists allowing them to appreciate Japanese culture. In addition, this idea will help promote and globalize

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DFT Animation Club: Mirai

Japan Cultural Development/ August 10, 2019/ OTHERS, PRESS

DFT Animation Club: Mirai The movie screening event by DFI Animation Club, “Future Mirai”. An original feature-length animation directed by Mamoru Hosoda.     DATE: 2:00 p.m. | Sat, Aug 31 & Sun, Sep 1, 2019 LOCATION: Detroit Film Theatre   For more details: http://www.dia.org/events/dft-animation-club-mirai