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Events
Save the Date: JCCCNC's 35th Anniversary - Salute to
a Vision
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Westin St. Francis Hotel
Please join the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern
California to celebrate their 35th Anniversary "Salute to a Vision,"
a Tribute and Roast to Executive Director Paul Osaki on Saturday,
September 13 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel , 335 Powell Street
in San Francisco.
In recognition of Executive Director, Paul Osaki for his 20 years
of vision and leadership at the JCCCNC and in serving the community
for the past 30 years.
4:00 - The Event will begin at 4 p.m. with a cocktail receiption
featuring hors d'oeuvres from renowned SF chefs Bruce Hill (Bix
Restaurant and Picco Restaurant), Alex Ong (Betelnut), Greg Dunmore
(Ame) and Sho Kamio (Yoshi's Jazz Club and Restaurant).
During the reception, there will be a silent auction featuring donated
items from restaurants, Japantown businesses, artists and much more.
5:30 Dinner and Program featuring a tribute to Osaki.
Individual tickets are $175 and Tables and sponsorships starting
at $1750.
For more information, sponsorship or hotel rates, please call Joy
Iwasa, Director of Development at (415 567-5505 or e-mail jiwasa@jcccnc.org.
Japan Society Presents "The Six Faces of Genji: Manga Versions of the Tale of Genji
Tuesday, September 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mechanic's Institute, SF
On Tuesday, September 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Japan Society will present "The Six Faces of Genji: Manga Versions
of the Tale of Genji" at the Mechanic's Institute, 57 Post Street in San Francisco.
Manga has permeated every aspect of Japanese life, teaching people to bank, new employees how to make
estimates for sewer repairs, and even young mothers how to develop networking strategies.
The Tale of Genji, a one-thousand-year-old Japanese literary classic, has had a strong influence on Japanese
society as well, with representations appearing in everything from ancient scrolls to modern yen notes.
A visually evocative story about an elegant, romantic hero par excellence and his progeny, The Tale of Genji
has spawned over 20 versinos of the historical work - from instructional times for children to shojo girls,
ladies comics, and gag introductory manga. Dr. Lynne K. Miyake of Pomona ollege will introduce several of these
graphic novels, exploring thier richness, their special vision, adn their contemporary "take" on a beloved tale.
Dr. Lynne K. Miyake is a professor of Japanese, Women’s Studies, and Asian American Studies at Pomona College. Dr. Miyake works in Heian prose
narratives dealing with issues of narration, gender, and cultural studies. She has published articles (in Japanese and English) on the manga versions
of The Tale of Genji, the tale itself, and the impact of translation on the formulation of the canon of Japanese literature in the U.S., among other
topics. She also is developing a book manuscript on the manga versions of The Tale of Genji. Dr. Miyake received her B.A. from the University of
Southern California and her M.A. in Comparative Literature and Ph.D. in Japanese literature from the University of California at Berkeley.
The event is free for Japan Society members and cosponsoring organizations. Non-members cost is $5 for students or $10 for general admission.
For more information, please contact Japan Society at (415) 986-4383 or
jsnc@usajapan.org. or
click here.
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APEX
EXPRESS: Asian Pacific Islander Radio....Get on Board!
Every Thursday 7pm-8pm on KPFA 94.1 FM or www.kpfa.org
'Fusion' - Weekly Magazine - now on TV "Pacific Fusion," a new
weekely magazine show that explores and illuminates the diversity
and flair of Asian Pacific American cultures and lifestyles recently
debuted this past sunday with showings every week at 12:30 p.m.
on KRON-TV (channel 4),
The host is 1997 Miss Universe, Brook Lee, who has hosted programs
on ESPN, the Travel Channel, and E! Entertainment Channel.
The show also airs in Honolulu on KHON2. For more information, please
visit www.pacificfusion.com
Japanese Language Courses Offered at Nobiru-Kai
Japanese language courses for beginner and advanced students are now
in session at the Nobiru-Kai office located at 1840 Sutter St. Suite
#207 in San Francisco's Japantown. Students can study Japanese in
a ligh-t mood at competitive prices. Classes offered are:
*Level 1 (beginning) - Saturdays 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
*Level 2 (Beginning) - Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
*Level 4 (Advanced) - Saturdays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The tuition is $7 per class for Nobiru-Kai members and $10 per class
for non-members. There re is a $10 fee for each session after the
first class. For more information, please call Nobiru-Kai at (415)
922-2033.
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