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  Sep 15-Nov 10 - Samurai Armor Exhibition in Little Tokyo
An exquisite and extensive exhibition of traditional Japanese arms and armor, “BUGU: The Spirit of Samurai Warrior,” will run from Saturday, September 15 to Saturday, November 10 at The George J. Doizaki Gallery in Little Tokyo. The exhibition travels back into feudal Japan to show some of the most dangerous and romanticized professions of all time including Samurai Warrior and Ninja. The exhibition will examine how the warrior spirit is represented and conveyed through manga (Japanese comics), and will include a section for gallery-goers to try on replica armor. Presented by The Japan Foundation. Admission Free. Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon to 5:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays & Holidays. 244 South San Pedro Street. RSVP Tel: 213-628-2725. Contact: Mr. Hirokazu Kosaka.
 Oct. 5 - Registration Deadline for Japanese Language Test
To measure Japanese language abilities for non-Japanese, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been provided by the Japan Foundation in the U.S. since 1993. The Japan Foundation Los Angeles Office recently announced that the Los Angeles site of the 2007 JLPT will be at the University of Southern California on Sunday, December 2. The deadline for registration is October 5. The test has four levels: Level 1 is for the most proficient, and Level 4 is considered the beginner level. Each level test is comprised of three sections: Writing/Vocabulary, Listening, and Reading/Grammar. The passing scores are 70% or higher for Level 1, and 60% for Level 2, 3, and 4. The cost of registering for the JLP tests is $40 for Levels 3 and 4 and $50 for Levels 1 and 2. To register, visit www.jflalc.org to download the application form, and mail or submit online registration with a credit card. Registration must be completed by October 5, and no late applications will be accepted. For more information, contact the JLPT Administration Committee by phone at (213) 621-2267 or email at noryoku@jflalc.org.
October 6-28 - World Premier of “Innocent When You Dream”
Ken Narasaki’s “Innocent When You Dream” directed by Alberto Isaac, will be performed at the Electric Lodge in Venice from October 6 - October 28. The play is a poignant story of a Japanese American war veteran who finds himself returning to a lost memory, while his children struggle to interpret his wishes and unravel his past. The play flows back and forth between two time periods until past and present finally come together in an instant. Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Electric Lodge Theatre is at 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, CA 90291. Tickets are $20 (General Admission) and are available through BrownPaperTickets.com or by calling 1 (800) 838-3006. For group discounts call 310/592-1160. Presented by Timescape Arts Group.
October 14 - Taiko Drum Concert @ Shumei Hall in Pasadena
“Hide Thunder: Skin Whispers,” a special taiko drum concert, will take place on Sunday, October 14 at Shumei Hall in Pasadena. The performance is scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm. The sounds of ancient and modern Japanese drumming both employ instruments constructed of wood and cow skin. Animal skins create a rich, strong, and dynamic sound. When taiko drums are struck, the ‘bachi’ or drumsticks touch not only the surface of the animal skin but also the soul of all living creatures. The shakuhachi provides a different, but equally evocative voice—a melody of sharp winds and soft birdcalls complementing the taiko’s booming thunder. Renowned taiko drummer Koji Nakamura and internationally acclaimed shakuhachi artist Marco Lienhard will be featured. The concert will also include guest performers Yukiko Matsuyama playing the koto, Mike Penny on the shamisen, and Makoto Taiko, a Pasadena-based taiko drumming group. Free Admission.
 October 28 - Gospellers Aurora Benefit Concert
On Sunday, October 28 from 6:00 p.m., the renowned a cappella band The Gospellers will perform a benefit concert for the Aurora Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation. The show will be held at the Marsee Auditorium on the campus of El Camino College in Torrance. The primary goal of the Aurora Foundation is to assist Japanese language teachers or graduate students of Japanese language education to further their understanding of the Japanese language and culture. For more information, call (323) 882-6545 or log on to jlsf-aurora.org. Tickets are $35, $55, $75, $100. Marsee Auditorium is at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. in Torrance.
 October 18-20 - Bunraku: The National Puppet Theatre of Japan
Bunraku, Japan’s internationally renowned puppet theater from Osaka, will perform live from Thursday, October 18 through Saturday, October 20 at the Aratani Japan America Theater in Little Tokyo. One of Japan’s most celebrated traditional art forms, Bunraku traces its origins to the 16th-century, and developed alongside Kabuki in the vigorous urban culture of early-modern Japan. Each puppet is ¾-life size and is manipulated by three puppeteers, moving together in such seamless coordination that the puppets seem human in all their actions and emotions. A Bunraku performance is a feast for the eye and the imagination! The theater is at 244 South San Pedro Street. Tickets are $65 orchestra and $58 balcony. For more information call the Aratani Theatre Box Office at (213) 680-3700 or visit jacc.org.
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