Kaibyou – Supernatural Cats of Japan
Davisson’s presentation, like his book, will illuminate the vast realm of kaibyo, or supernatural cats, with historical and modern cultural context.
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MTC: 2nd Floor
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MTC: 2nd Floor
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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorIn this ticketed Calligraphy workshop, participants will learn about shodou (the way of the brush), and how to engage the brush and ink with the paper while practicing standard brush strokes used in writing kanji characters.
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Good Luck in Japan
MTC: 2nd FloorIn this talk by Dr. Alisa Freedman, learn more about Japanese lucky myths, gods, creatures, charms, holidays, and rituals and how they inspire us in the US.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorThis ticketed workshop offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the intriguing ritual of sadou (the way of tea) as a special guest.
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Japanese Garden Design
MTC: 2nd FloorKoji Morimoto will show how to balance all aspects of a Japanese garden and explain the techniques and principles of making an outdoor living space.
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The Human Mask: Yokai and Yurei Wearing Human Faces in Japanese Folklore
MTC: 2nd FloorMTC 211 • 2nd Floor • 3:00 PM The Human Mask: Yokai and Yurei Wearing Human Faces in Japanese Folklore Zack Davisson, New York University In a flip of perspective, Zack will explain how Yokai are both the mask and the wearer of them. Many early tales from Noh theater and Buddhist literature featured supernatural […]
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Zen Meditation Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorIn this workshop, we will explore the basics of Zen meditation and how to practice it.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorThis ticketed workshop offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the intriguing ritual of sadou (the way of tea) as a special guest.
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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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Japanese Mask Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorParticipants in this ticketed Japanese Mask workshop will explore the fascinating world of Japanese folklore linked to prominent masks in Japanese culture and stories.
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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorIn this ticketed Calligraphy workshop, participants will learn about shodou (the way of the brush), and how to engage the brush and ink with the paper while practicing standard brush strokes used in writing kanji characters.
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Shakuhachi Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorLearn how to play the Japanese bamboo flute during this workshop with master David Kansuke Wheeler.
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Japanese Religion and the Supernatural
MTC: 2nd FloorIn this presentation, Dr. Sarah Aptilon will delve into supernatural beliefs in Japanese culture and their connection to Shinto and Buddhism.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorThis ticketed workshop offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the intriguing ritual of sadou (the way of tea) as a special guest.
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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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Tanka Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorLearn the art of Tanka, a Japanese poem consisting of five lines.
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Japanese Mask Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorParticipants in this ticketed Japanese Mask workshop will explore the fascinating world of Japanese folklore linked to prominent masks in Japanese culture and stories.
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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorIn this ticketed Calligraphy workshop, participants will learn about shodou (the way of the brush), and how to engage the brush and ink with the paper while practicing standard brush strokes used in writing kanji characters.
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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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Shakuhachi Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorLearn how to play the Japanese bamboo flute during this workshop with master David Kansuke Wheeler.
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Japanese Mask Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorParticipants in this ticketed Japanese Mask workshop will explore the fascinating world of Japanese folklore linked to prominent masks in Japanese culture and stories.
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Vendor Booths
RC: 1st Floor +4 moreThroughout the festival, shop artist and merch booths and find information from organizations and sponsors!
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Japan Festival Merchandise
MTC: 2nd FloorT-Shirts, Tenugui, and other KC Japan Festival Merch for sale.
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Stamp Passport
MTC: 2nd FloorPick up a Passport Postcard at the info table on MTC 2nd floor, collect all 8 Mask Stamps throughout the festival, and return to be entered to win prizes!
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Food Vendors
COM: 1st Floor +3 moreFeast on authentic Japanese foods, snacks, drinks, and other goodies.
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Kintsugi Workshops
MTC: 2nd FloorA hands-on workshop about Kintsugi 金継ぎ, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending with powdered gold or other metal.
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Kitsune and Cat Yokai Mask Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorParticipants will experience Japanese Yokai Mask Decorating to create their own Kitsune or Yokai Cat.
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Yokai Panel Discussion
MTC: 2nd FloorIs there something you’ve always wanted to know about Yokai? This is your chance to ask the experts!
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Kitsune and Cat Yokai Mask Workshop
MTC: 2nd FloorParticipants will experience Japanese Yokai Mask Decorating to create their own Kitsune or Yokai Cat.
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Kintsugi Workshops
MTC: 2nd FloorA hands-on workshop about Kintsugi 金継ぎ, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending with powdered gold or other metal.
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Kaiju, Character Goods, Pokemon in the World of Yōkai
MTC: 2nd FloorDr. Bill Tsutsui, renowned Japanese history scholar, will explore how “commercial monsters” created by Japanese corporations since WWII fit within Japan’s rich heritage of folkloric creatures and spirits.
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Kimono for all Occasions
MTC: 2nd FloorLearn all about the traditional Japanese Kimono, including steps involved in dressing and wearing various kinds of kimono for different occasions including men’s formal kimono.
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A Brief History of Yōkai
MTC: 2nd FloorFrom Godzilla to Pokemon, Japan is monster country. All of Japan’s monsters have their roots in the bizarre menagerie of the creatures called “Yokai”.
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Yokai in Anime & Manga
MTC: 2nd FloorAndrea Thimesch will help audiences explore the frequency of Yokai appearances in anime and manga that may have gone unnoticed.
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Visualizing the Invisible: Hokusai, Yokai, & Manga
MTC: 2nd FloorHokusai, famed for his iconic print Under the Wave off Kanagawa (often called the Great Wave), was much more than a master of landscapes. He also delved into the mystical realms of yōkai.
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Kintsugi Workshops
MTC: 2nd FloorA hands-on workshop about Kintsugi 金継ぎ, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending with powdered gold or other metal.
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Artist and Merch Vendors
GEB: 2nd Floor +2 moreFind these artist and merch vendors throughout the festival!
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Oriental Supermarket
MTC: 2nd FloorMTC 219 • 2ND FLOOR Packaged Japanese snacks and treats will be available. Get a little taste of the fun and variety of modern Japan. Often, it’s unlike anything you’ve ever had. View Details and Menus of all Food Vendors on the Food & Refreshments Page. Oriental Supermarket 10336 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS […]