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Famous in Japan is our blog series where you can learn about individuals from around the world who are famous in Japan, both past and present.
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of art dealer, Norman Tolman, who was a prominent figure in contemporary Japanese graphic art. The Japan Society of Boston wishes to thank him for his kind support over the years, and offer condolences to those who knew and treasured him.
NORMAN H. TOLMAN
July 12, 1936 – January 15, 2025
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The Santera Mairi (Three Temple Visit) Festival takes place every year on January 15th in Hida Furukawa, Gifu. Warosoku (Japanese candles) and lanterns light the town creating a beautiful scene. Special thanks to former JSB staff.
Thank you to MIT Arts Scholars who had us for a wonderful suminagashi workshop today. Participants had a fun time learning about the traditional art of Japanese water marbling and had the chance to try it for themselves!
Interested in incorporating authentic Japanese culture into your next event? We offer a variety of hands on workshops throughout greater Boston to suit any age range or group such as schools, companies, clubs, private gatherings and more.
The Nakasendo Trail is the ancient route connecting Kyoto and Tokyo that runs along the Kiso Valley. The 2-3 hour walk from Magome to Tsumago is popular among hikers. The Ochiai Cobblestone Path still has cobblestones from the early Edo period. Special thanks to former JSB staff.
JSB will be performing a traditional kamishibai, or paper theater storytelling, of the Japanese children's story "Buying Mittens" or「手袋を買いに」 (tebukuro wo kai ni) by Nankichi Niimi at the Boston Children's Museum.
Contact [email protected] for questions.
We will be doing readings at 1:30 and 2:30 pm on Sunday, January 26th. All museum guests, please gather at the Floor 3 Bridge in front of the Machiya Japanese House for bilingual storytime followed by a tour of the machiya to check out their new year's decorations!
#JSBMeetsAlumni Rachel Eio shares their story as a JET in #Osaka prefecture from 1997-1998!
Read the full interview here: loom.ly/3pPJXso
"Osaka is an incredible place to spend time- its vibrancy, fast pace, and food culture are renowned all over Japan. The Hanshin Tigers is a popular baseball team and watching a game at Koshien cannot be beat..."
This interview is part of a partnership between JSB and the US JET Alumni Association in which JET alumni contribute short interviews about their experiences in Japan in each prefecture!
#discoverjapan #japan #explorejapan #jet #jetprogramme #nonprofit
We would like to invite all JSB members to join us for our new year's gathering, or shinnenkai 新年会!
In Japan, shinnenkai are parties held among friends or co-workers in January to celebrate the new year and wish each other good fortune.
Register: loom.ly/0Fx4SvU
Check out our monthly newsletter for important updates, and more!
January's edition can be found here: conta.cc/40btoHR
Celebrate Japanese New Year, or “Oshogatsu” with the Japan America Society of Washington DC and make some of the special foods, known as “Osechi-ryori“.
Details and registration:
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This month we're highlighting longtime JSB member, Michael Costello!
Read their full, in-depth interview here: loom.ly/79q2ynk
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