Monthly Archives: November 2014

Talk on the Japanese Constitution on December 2

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Learn about the Japanese Constitution by Dr. Min Yanagihashi at Himmel branch library.

The Japanese Constitution: “Alien Document” and “Peace Constitution” “Constitutional revision has been an ongoing controversy in Japan. Any changes or reinterpretations could have profound impact on national identity, domestic politics and world politics, especially Japan’s relations with its neighbors and with the United States.” Dr. Yanagihashi is a retired professor who taught at University of Arizona, Canisius College, University of Kansas, University of Colorado, and University of Michigan. He is a Nisei from Hawaii. Sponsored by So. AZ Japanese Cultural Coalition

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Japanese woodblock print show opens at University of Arizona Museum of Art

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Japanese woodblock prints show at U of AZ Museum of Art opens Nov. 15

Below: Kunichika, Toyohara. Two Kabuki Actors, ca. 1870-1879; Woodblock print; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphey.

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Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world”, Ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock prints genre that originated in the seventeenth century. Informed by depictions of city life, entertainment, leisure, beautiful women, kabuki actors, and landscapes, Ukiyo-e magnified the sophistication of the newly minted bourgeoisie who had found a playground in Edo (modern day Tokyo). This exhibition was curated by Ashley Rubin, M.A. Art History Graduate.
UAMA hours: Monday – Noon-5pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday Noon- 4pm
 Free for Museum members, students with ID, faculty and staff, military personnel, AAM members, and children. General admission for adults $5.
UAMA is at 1031 N. Olive Rd. (east of Park Ave.) on University of Arizona campus.

More info:  www.artmuseum.arizona.edu

Tradtional Japanese shamisen concert on Nov. 11

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Aki & Kyle, courtesy of Odaiko Sonora

Aki & Kyle, courtesy of Odaiko Sonora

Aki Takahashi & Kyle Abbott in concert on Nov. 11  Press release from Odaiko Sonora: you are invited to a very special house concert featuring two of this year’s All Souls Procession musical artists. The Procession finale will be amazing, but will not feature some of Aki and Kyle’s most amazing work with traditional Japanese vocals and shamisen. If you attended their Yume Japanese Gardens concert last February, you know you are in for a rare treat.

When: Tuesday, November11 at 5:00pm We’ll begin with light refreshments as the sun sets, and then the concert will last about an hour. Refreshments continue as you meet the artists afterwards until about 7pm

Where to go: Karen Falkenstrom’s Backyard — 5732 E 2nd St (southeast of Speedway & Craycroft)

Where to park: Please park on the street. There is an entrance to the backyard on the east side of the house. Please use this gate and head straight to the back.

RSVP requested  to karen@tucsontaiko.org.

We hope to collect donations of $15-$20 to assist Aki & Kyle with travel and expenses. Sponsored by Odaiko Sonora with support from the beautiful Yume Japanese Gardens.