“Pigs & Battleships” — Youth Rebellion in Japanese Cinema
Pigs & Battleships In postwar, occupied Japan, Kinta (Hiroyuki Nagato) is a young hustler working for the local Yakuza crime boss. The gang is entering the pig farming business, and Kinta is put in charge of raising the pigs and promised a big bonus when they’re sold. However, the police
“Crazed Fruit” — Youth Rebellion in Japanese Cinema
Crazed Fruit Two brothers compete for the amorous favors of a young woman during a seaside summer of gambling, boating, and drinking, in this seminal Sun Tribe (taiyozoku) film from director Kô Nakahira. Adapted from the controversial novel by Shintarô Ishihara, and critically savaged for its lurid portrayal of the
Immigrant Artists Exchange — Discussing the Locality
Join us on April 20, 2024, at Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia for a discussion between Colombian-born photographer Idalia Vasquez-Achury and Indonesian dancer/community advocate Sinta Penyami Storms where they will explore what it means to make art across nationalities, racial identities, and diasporic communities. This program is presented as part
Community of Images — Japanese Moving Image Artists in the US, 1960s–1970s
Community of Images — Japanese Moving Image Artists in the US, 1960s-1970s Collaborative Cataloging Japan and Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia are pleased to announce the exhibition “Community of Images: Japanese Moving Image Artists in the US, 1960s-1970s” which will take place June 14–August 9, 2024 at the Philadelphia
Ouchigohan! – Fruits Sando
Join us for the April edition of the family-friendly online Japanese cooking class series Ouchigohan! and cook along with us from your own kitchen! This month, participants will learn how to make fruits sando — those colorful works of edible art often served at breakfast or as a snack in fruit
Press Event and Tree Gifting Ceremony
On April 7, 2024 please join the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, Independence National Historical Park, and Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia for a program of brief remarks at a press event including performances with artists from Japan and the Philadelphia Orchestra to celebrate the 2024 Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival.
Spring Networking Event at Shofuso
Join the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia for their annual spring networking event to be held Wednesday, April 17, 5:30–7:00pm. Enjoy an evening of networking and delicious food in a one-of-a-kind setting at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Fairmount Park, a cultural treasure and one of
Japanese Calligraphy Master and Opera Philadelphia Collaborate at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Embark on an exclusive sensory journey as Japanese calligraphy master Ebihara Rogen and Opera Philadelphia converge at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center. Limited to just 30 guests, this intimate event during the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Week on April 9th promises a unique fusion of visual art and music
Film Screening: “The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan”
“The Ones Left Behind” is a surprising glimpse at deep social inequality in the third-largest economy in the world. It gives voice to the people who need it most—the everyday, hardworking, single mothers of Japan. Directed by Rionne McAvoy, the award-winning documentary is unlike any other. It delves deep into
Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe
Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe returns to the Philadelphia-area for a series of performances of thundering taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance. A crowd-favorite and frequent performer at the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, the troupe returns to the area in 2024 for