We had an opportunity to participate in Wadsworth Atheneum’s December Second Saturday event with a “Winter in Japan” presentation. Mai Vestergaard did a great job narrating the video for us. Click a link below to enjoy our presentation as well as other kids friendly fun videos. https://www.thewadsworth.org/event/second-saturdays-for-families-winter-wonderland/ >>Read More...
Tag: Culture
1000 Paper Cranes One Wish Presentation at Colchester Library
JSGH participated in Colchester Library’s virtual event. One of our member, Elena Bible gave a wonderful presentation about the myth of the 1,000 Paper Cranes. Watch the video and learn how to fold them and their cultural significance post WWII. >>Read More...
New Year Rakugo Hour with Tozabro Yanagiya III – 新年落語会
Japan Society of Greater Hartford would like to invite you to this special occasion to listen to Japanese professional Rakugo-ka, Tozaburo Yanagiya’s live online Zoom presentation. Space is limited. Reserve your virtual seat today! (We will provide the login info a week before the event.) Date: January 9, 2021 from 4 pm to 5 pm ET Contents: (in English) Understanding Rakugo’s movements using the fan and hand towel What’s left/right? Rakugo Performance Questions from the audience >>Read More...
Origami Presentation
On December 14, 2019, our members taught several origami techniques to children. This activity was part of the Youth and Community Programs at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT. >>Read More...
Rakugo: Laughter with Sunshine – MSTERIO.org X Katsura Sunshine
Laughter with Sunshine is a family event that features a pre-show event hosted by MSTERIO.org, where children and their parents get to make dolls for kids around the world while enjoying food and drinks. Following that is an off-broadway show, Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo, a master storyteller hosting family stories for both laughter and inspiration. Date: December 7th, 2019 Place: Midtown Theater District (Exact Location TBD) Program (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) 5:45 – Registration 6:00 – Event starts 7:30 >>Read More...