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The Japan Foundation Los Angeles Open House!
When
Thursday, August 30, 2012
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Noon to 7pm
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (New Office)
5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Telephone (323) 761-7510
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles relocated from Downtown Los Angeles to the Wilshire Courtyard building on the Miracle Mile District, near the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Stop by and enjoy live music, Short film screenings and hands-on activities.
Activities & Events
The Photo Exhibition: “NIPPON THROUGH MY EYES”
32 American high school students, who were participants of the JET-MIP program, share their best shots from their travels through Japan this summer. JET-MIP is a program that gives American High School students the chance to discover and enrich their culture understanding of Japan.
Tsugaru-Shamisen Performance
Tsugaru-Shamisen Player: Mike Penny
Film Screenings
Short Animation “Mt. Head” Directed by Koji Yamamura Academy Award Nominated Short Animation in 2003: 10 minutes
Short Drama “Eternally Yours” Directed by Atsushi Ogata Indie Soul Best Story Line Award 2008: 15 Minutes
Hands on Cultural Activities
Japanese Calligraphy Origami (Folding Japanese Paper Art)
Kendama (Japanese Traditional Wooden Toy)
Free Admission. Open to the Public.
All Children and the first 50 visitors will receive a free gift! Street Parking is available.
For more information, visit the
website