Evolution of the Samurai
Mr. Lawson will discuss the evolution of Samurai culture and how it has survived into the modern era.
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Arts and Culture: Lectures
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GEB: 2nd Floor
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Godzilla in America: Japan’s Monster in Western Cinema
GEB: 2nd FloorJoin Dr. Michael Charlton for a fun exploration of how Godzilla and Godzilla films have been adapted for Western audiences over the past 70 years.
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The Noh Mask Reimagined: From Tradition to the Mona Lisa
FeaturedMTC: 2nd FloorThis talk, by Dr. Kris Imants Ercums, explores the transformation of tradition in the art of Noh mask carving, focusing on masks from the Spencer Museum of Art’s collection and the contemporary work of master carver Bidou Yamaguchi.
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Lecture: The Masks of Kagura Musume
FeaturedMTC: 2nd FloorIn this fascinating lecture, dancer Asuka Iijima unveils the history, artistry, and cultural significance of the masks featured in her performance of Kagura Musume.
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Street Nihonga: The Art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani
GEB: 2nd FloorDr. Maki Kaneko will discuss "Street Nihonga: The Art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani", an exhibit presenting the remarkable art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani (1920–2012), a Japanese American artist who adapted his training in traditional Japanese painting to his life on the streets of New York City when he was unhoused later in life.
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Influence of Western Fantasy Gaming on Japanese Anime, Novels & Manga
Nerman: 2nd FloorThis talk will cover the introduction of Dungeons and Dragons into Japan, leading to the creation of the Record of Lodoss War novelization, Anime, and then Sword World and how these early influences have affected modern anime world-building, writing, and style.
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The Inner Life of Monsters: Noh, Godzilla and Japanese Culture
MTC: 2nd FloorDuring the talk "The Inner Life of Monsters: Noh, Godzilla and Japanese Culture", Japanese History Scholar Bill Tsutsui will explore the monsters, demons, and spirits that appear on the Noh stage.
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Zuihitsu, Haibun, and New Possibilities of Genre
GEB: 2nd FloorZuihitsu is a form of writing in which the writer “follows the brush” and writes associatively, and Haibun, a form of travel writing that includes a short prose piece describes an object scene or special moment coupled with a haiku poem, allows students to explore alternative genres to record the precision of their observations and thinking.
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Out of the Ring: The Lesser-Known History of Sumo
FeaturedMTC: 2nd FloorWhat do celebrity culture, religious institutions, and strong women have in common? Surprisingly, the answer is sumo. During the Edo period, sumo was a very popular form of entertainment. Star wrestlers were celebrities, and their portraits circulated widely in colorful prints that captivated devoted fans.
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Godzilla! What you (probably) don’t know
MTC: 2nd FloorIn 1954, GODZILLA emerged from the rubble of postwar Japan and forever changed the world of cinema. What inspired Japanese filmmakers to create this iconic movie monster? What challenges did they face in bringing him to life? And how did Japanese audiences respond to this unforgettable creature?
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The Shakuhachi, Shamisen and Koto: A Window into Japanese Music
GEB: 2nd FloorThis presentation focuses on the shakuhachi as both a traditional and contemporary Japanese instrument. It will introduce the instrument's history, repertoire, aesthetics, and performance practice, while also providing an overview of other traditional Japanese instruments, including the koto and shamisen, to place the shakuhachi within the broader context of Japanese music.
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Rakugo (Japanese Comedy): Performance and Lecture
GEB: 2nd FloorRakugo 落語 is a traditional form of Japanese verbal comedy storytelling commonly staged in theaters.
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Kamishibai – Paper Theater Storytelling
MTC: 1st FloorKamishibai “paper theater” is a traditional form of storytelling from Japan.