Noriko Hayashi, the Japan Outreach Initiative grantee (for 2 years) is organizing this film showing. She is now in her 2nd year at UA East Asian Studies Dept.
UA Main Library is at 1510 E. University Blvd., west of Cherry Ave.
“Join us at Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson on Sunday, October 20, 2024, for a peaceful haiku walk, The Quieting of Nature. Embrace the stillness of autumn as the season shifts, using haiku to capture its beauty and transitions. Through guided exercises, you’ll heighten your awareness of the present moment—observing falling leaves, crisp air, and the fading light. Reflect on the simplicity and impermanence of autumn as you write haiku inspired by nature’s cycles. This mindful walk will help you find stillness, gratitude, and deeper connection as the world slows down in preparation for winter.
This event will be led by award-winning poet, Kenneth Pearson. Kenneth is the digital librarian for The Haiku Foundation and the author of five collections of poetry, including two collections of haiku.
This learning pathway is part of a program designed by Kenneth Pearson to promote living a Haiku life and having a Haiku mindset.
Kenneth Pearson has a MFA in Creative Writing with a MS in Industrial Organizational Psychology. He serves as the Digital Librarian of The Haiku Foundation, is the Facilitator of the Haiku Walk at Yume Japanese Gardens in Tucson, and the author of two haiku collections. For Kenneth, Haiku has become a cornerstone of his life, teaching him to appreciate simplicity, presence, and the fleeting beauty of each moment.”
Date/Time:
Sunday, October 20 @ 12pm – 1:30pm
Tickets:
$20 General/$10 Members
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Event by Anime Wonder
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd. Tucson 85714
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“Anime fans! our Anime Tour experience hits returns to Tucson, Arizona this October. Get ready for our 2-day Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture festival showcasing the arts with Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese & Asian Food, Itasha Cars, Guest Cosplayers, Cosplay Competitions, Activations, Main Stage Entertainment, Music, and more! Join us in the 2-day escape and jump into the awesome world of Anime.”
Dates
Sat. Oct 19 – 12pm – 8pm
Sun. Oct 20 – 12pm – 7pm**Kids under 6 are FREE**
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Once again find Japanese culture and performances at the annual Tucson Meet Yourself folk festival on the Jacome Plaza in downtown Tucson.
Schedule: https://tucsonmeetyourself.org/schedule/
October 5, at 3 p.m. Odaiko Sonora taiko drummers on Church Avenue Stage
October 6, at 3 p.m. Mari Kaneta & Suzuyuki-Kai dancers on Desert Diamond Casino stage on Jacome plaza
Also in folk arts: Shuka Parker doing calligraphy, Miki Pimienta with her furoshiki cloth folding, Chieko Nakano teaching origami
And the very popular Takoyaki Balls food truck will be at booth 13, along with Samurai Sombrero food truck at # 41 booth location. Enjoy Japanese food/sushi at this annual festival.
