More info on Sensei Yoshi Nakano at: http://www.zentribewellness.com/
Sensei Yoshi Nakano
Zen Brush Calligraphy workshop at Yume Japanese Gardens on March 10 and 11
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Japanese/Hawaiian American ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro at the Rialto Theatre on March 5
Japanese American ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro from Honolulu, Hawaii is coming to the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Tucson on March 5. Concert at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. He is Gosei (5th generation Japanese American).
tickets $28 to $37: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1567090?utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent&utm_source=fbTfly
Carolyn’s note: I recently saw Jake live at The Palace Theater in Hilo, Hawaii. He was simply amazing and awesome — have never seen anyone play an ukulele like that before. And lucky me, before the performance he walked in from the front and said to me (a volunteer usher) “Auntie, thanks for having me again” and kissed me lightly on the check. And then walked by us through the front curtain. We weren’t even sure that was him. I was star struck, to say the least. (“Auntie/Uncle” are terms of endearment & respect in the Hawaiian culture, given to elders).
2018 Winners of Haiku Expo sponsored by Arizona Matsuri
Many haiku lovers/writers from Tucson won Outstanding or Honorable mentions in this year’s 2018 Haiku Expo contest, sponsored by the Arizona Matsuri committee. The statewide winners are listed with their haiku poems at this link:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/f10fde_fd6d091494d1474586d78bd575aa99e6.pdf
List of Tucson winners below, some of whom are volunteers with our Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural coalition (SAJCC).
Jaclyn Mona, Tucson, Honorable Mention, volunteer with SAJCC, in University/Adult category, page 62:
Jaclyn Mona
“adobe brown head
peck-peck, knock-knock-knock rhythm
happy with palm trees”
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Japanese Language winners, pages 68 to 73:
Hitomi McKnight, Tucson Japanese Language School
Hitomi McKnight
(Sensei), two Outstanding, one Honorable Mention
Hitomi’s Outstanding haiku:
“サンダルと傘でスキップにわか雨
sandaru to kasa de sukippu niwaka ame”
“桃でなく黄色の花見て望郷の春
momo denaku kiiro no hana mite bokyo no haru”
Yukihiro Ibuki, Tucson, Outstanding and Honorable Mention. Yuki is the Director of SAJCC. Below is his Outstanding winning haiku:
Yukihiro Ibuki
“冬夕焼け棒サボテンと吾の影
fuyu yuyake bo saboten to ware no kage”
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Hana McKnight, Tucson Japanese Language School, Outstanding & Honorable Mention, 3rd grade
Azumi Uchida, Tucson Japanese Language School, Outstanding and two Honorable Mentions, 5th grade
Shinta Okabe, Tucson Japanese Language School, Outstanding & Honorable Mention, 6th grade
Shiori Okabe, Tucson Japanese Language School, three Honorable Mentions, 4th grade
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Miki Pimienta, Tucson, Honorable Mention, volunteer with SAJCC:
Miki Pimienta
“冬眠で腹ペコりすの群れ走る
tomin de hara peko risu no mure hashiru”
Congratulations to all the 2018 winners on their beautiful haiku submissions.
Yuki and Miki have won these haiku contests consistently over the past few years.
Also winners in University/Adult category:
Rosemary Bryerton-Schiff, Tucson, two Outstanding
Anthony Foggiano, Tucson, Honorable Mention
34th Annual Arizona Matsuri in Phoenix on Feb. 24 and 25, 2018
2018 ARIZONA MATSURI
February 24th & 25th, Saturday & Sunday 10AM – 5PM
“Featuring Japanese exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, children’s activities, bonsai displays, Japanese food, Japanese beer and sake garden, games and contests, and live entertainment on 4 stages throughout Heritage & Science Park, 115 N. 6th Street in downtown Phoenix.”
From Southern Arizona:
–Odaiko Sonora taiko drummers on ASU Stage – Sat. 11:30 a.m.
–AZ Kyudo Kai & UA Kyudo Club (archery) on the Monroe Street stage – Sun. 11:10 a.m.
–Suzuyuki Kai traditional dancers on Plaza Street stage – Sat. 2:45 p.m. and Sun. 2:30 p.m., plus participating in Opening Ceremony dance at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday
Info: https://www.azmatsuri.org/
FREE ADMISSION
“The theme for the 2018 Arizona Matsuri is Kokeshi Dolls, which are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face.”
Spring Ikebana Festival at Yume Japanese Gardens on Feb. 20 to 28, 2018 (extended to March 4)
2/20/18 UPDATE: “Spring ikebana festival
Due to extreme cold today the gardens will be closed.
However from tomorrow, the flower arrangements will be placed indoors and the gardens will be opened for the remainder of the week.” (from FB page)
UPDATE: Festival extended to March 4, 2018 due to donation by Trader Joe’s.
As always, go to www.yumegardens.org for further information.
“Once again we will be throwing open the doors of Yume Japanese Gardens for a week to the talented adepts of five different schools of Ikebana practice. The result: elegant floral displays throughout our grounds, museum, and art gallery that capture the harmony, discipline, and refinement of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
Our Spring Ikebana Floral Festival has always been among our most-appreciated events. Enjoy 50 signature compositions highlighting the wide breadth of styles in one of Japan’s most cherished art forms. Entry to the festival and all Gardens precincts is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 15, members get in free. February 20th to 28th, 2018.”