Apr 25

Japan America Society Roundup 4.25.09

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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America Societies…

JAS of Northern California

• Lecture by Patricia MacLachlan – MacLachlan, Professor of Asian Studies at University of Texas, Austin, will give a lecture titled “Two Steps Forward, One Step Back? Political Change (and Non-Change) and the Future of Japanese Business.” MacLachlan will explore the past decade of political change in Japan and implications for innovation and entrepreneurship in the business community, paying particular attention to the ongoing process of postal privatization and other instances of “structural reform.” Free and open to the public. RSVP by April 28.
  • Date: Friday, May 1
  • Time: 3 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a wine reception
  • Place: Stanford University, Encina Hall, 616 Serra St. (East Wing, Third Floor, Daniel and Nancy Okimoto Conference Room)
  • For more information: http://japansocietyofnortherncalifornia.myshopify.com/products/maclachlan

JS of Boston

• Contemporary Voices in Clay – Lacoste Gallery presents the work of Jeff Shapiro and four Japanese contemporary ceramic artists: Suzuki Goro, Kakurezaki Ryuichi, Kohyama Yasuhisa and Masamichi Yoshikawa.
  • Date: Saturday, May 2
  • Time: Special gallery talk and walk through with the artists of the exhibition at 2 p.m. (Space is limited; RSVP here .) Opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Place: Lacoste Gallery, 25 Main St., Concord, Massachusetts
  • For more information: http://www.us-japan.org/boston/Calendar.html

JS of New York

• Kodomo No Hi – Children and adults are invited to celebrate Children’s Day through performance and craft making. Watch a play of Japan’s classic stories for children, including Momotaro (Peach Boy) and Kintaro, and song and dance performed by Theater Arts Japan -KIDS-. Following the performance, participants can enjoy Japanese snacks while creating samurai hats and carp streamers, traditional Children’s Day decorations. The program is recommended for children ages 3 to 10. Tickets are $15 per family (up to five members), or just $10 if one family member is a Japan Society member. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
  • Date: Sunday, May 3
  • Time: 2 p.m.
  • For more information: http://www.japansociety.org/event_detail?eid=4fcb0fcd

Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.