10Dec 2021 by Kimberly Sergent

Holiday Origami Workshop

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Holiday Origami Workshop This workshop has concludedthank you very much for participating!Date: 15/12 (Wednesday)Time: 7-8 pm Eastern Time In this Zoom event, we will have an Origami Workshop led by Ty Yamamoto, a Chicago-based filmmaker, photographer, and Japanese teacher. He will teach us how to fold 3 different kinds of origami, including a holiday-themed origami! This workshop will be a one hour lesson focusing on introductory folding patterns for origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Please have at least 3 origami papers, you can also use square pieces (6x6" is recommended) About Ty Yamamoto: Ty Yamamoto is a Chicago-based filmmaker, photographer and Japanese teacher with a passion for the art of folding paper. Ever since childhood, Ty has loved folding all sorts of intricate paper creations. Over the…
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14Sep 2021 by Kimberly Sergent

🏞️ Journeys in hidden Japan – Nakasendō Way 🏞️

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Journeys in hidden Japan - Nakasendō Way   🏞️ This Event has concluded 🏞️Date: 9/22 (Wednesday)Time: 7-8:30 pm Eastern Time In this virtual zoom event, we will showcase local Taiko festival songs performed by Triangle Taiko via a pre-recording. We will then have a presentation held by Shima Enomoto about Nakasendō, hiking trails that are historical hidden gems in Japan. Come meet Shima-san, tour-guide and expert sake consultant! About Shima-san:After 25 years of investment banking, Shima decided to use her professional business experience and combine it with her twin passion for sake and travel. She returns to Japan twice a year to lead tours as a government-licensed interpreter/guide. She regularly leads walking tours, sake brewery tours, and art island tours.  Click here for more information. The deadline to register is by the…
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19Jul 2021 by Kimberly Sergent

🍣 What is Authentic Sushi? 🍣

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🍣 This event has concluded, thank you for being there!🍣 Date: 7/22 (Thursday)Time: 7-8pm Eastern Time "What is Authentic Sushi?" Learn about the topic straight from the renowned chef, Masa Tsujimura, the founder of Waraji. There will also be a brief history on Olympics in Japan in honor of the Tokyo Olympics starting the following day by Rocky Iwashima, the Chairperson of the Nippon Club of the Triangle.Registration has ended. The deadline to register is by the end of day on 7/20 (Tuesday). You will receive the Zoom link in your inbox by the end of day on 7/21 (Wednesday).Event Date: Thursday, July 22 from 7 PM to 8 PM Eastern Time.Event Schedule:7:00pm: Introduction of Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games7:10pm-7:40pm: "What is Authentic Sushi?" by Masa-san7:40pm-7:55pm: Q&A session8:00pm - on wards: *Optional…
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31Mar 2021 by Kimberly Sergent

🌸Virtual Ohanami Social Event 🌸

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🌸This event has concluded, thank you for joining us!🌸 Join us for a virtual "Ohanami," or cherry blossom viewing party! We will virtually celebrate the traditional custom of viewing cherry blossoms, so be sure to bring your favorite snacks and beverages! Here's what we have planned: We will first introduce Ohanami and the cultural importance of cherry blossoms in Japan. For our main event, we will have a second appearance of Rakugo performer Mr. Ken Saito to tell a story. After the performance, we welcome attendees to engage with Mr. Saito through conversation and interacting with one another! We will have a breakout session after the performance for guests to learn more about Rakugo, Cool Japan, and Japan tourism. There will be an additional breakout room for those interested in…
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