 Tokyo ADC Exhibition |
A blend of pop, tradition and innovation, an exhibition that provides a glimpse into the world of Tokyo Advertising Director's Club is now open at the George J. Doizaki Theater in Little Tokyo. Tokyo ADC features some of the most trend-setting minds in commercial visual arts in the world today through examples of logos, print and television advertising, and book and product design. The commercial artists whose work is on display here, show how they explore and discover new ways of delivering their products to the consumer market. Admission Free. Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon to 5:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays & Holidays.
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| Edo/Tokyo Japanese Prints: @ LACMA |
 An art exhibition, “Japanese Prints: Edo / Tokyo” are now on exhibit in the
Pavilion for Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. To the present-day visitor, Tokyo epitomizes modernity. Famous for its avant-garde architecture, fashion and big business, one seldom recognizes the signs of a long and complex history. Edo, unlike capitals built since the 8th century, was not arranged as a grid, but followed the contours of the land upon which it was constructed. The city radiated from Edo castle, built on the edge of the Musashino plain and overlooking Edo harbor. By the year 1700, Edo was the world’s largest city. The function and ambience of various sectors of the city, and their evolution through time is indicated in the prints presented here. Each wall displays areas within a geographical sector, moving east to west across Edo/Tokyo as the viewer moves north to south through the gallery. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6565. The works can also be viewed online at lacma.org.
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| Tokyo City Cup and Japan Family Day @ Santa Anita Park |
 March 31 is Tokyo City Cup and Family day at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Santa Anita Park and Ohi Racecourse of Tokyo have enjoyed a special relationship since of 1995, and each year the Tokyo City Cup Race is run to acknowledge and celebrate the partnership between Santa Anita and Ohi Racecourse in Tokyo. Last year, the Tokyo City Cup was upgraded to Grade III. Come and experience the thrill and excitement as a field of world-class thoroughbreds thunder down the home stretch at the very place the legendary Seabiscuit ran! Japan Family Day was started as a way to introduce Japanese traditional culture and to interact with the people of Southern California. This event has provided the people of Southern California with an excellent opportunity to experience Japanese culture through performances like the samurai warriors called "Soma Nomaoi". This year, for the first time, the Japan Travel Expo will also be added to the events. For further
details, visit tokyocitycup.com.
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6th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival |
 Come celebrate the 6th annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 in Little Tokyo. The festivities will take place from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Festival has moved to the streets of Little Tokyo from its former location in Pasadena and it promises to be a great way to welcome the spring to Southern California. Enjoy the Runway Fashion Show and a day filled with entertainment, martial arts, food and craft vendors. Visit the Japanese Village, Hawaiian Village, Health and Fitness Expo, and Family Fun Area. For more information visit: cherryblossomfestival.org. JACCC Plaza and San Pedro Street (between 2nd & 3rd Streets). Admission Free.
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| “The Homeland” to be Shown in Little Tokyo |
The 2005 film, “The Homeland,” will be screened on Sunday April 29 at the Aratani/Japan Theater in Little Tokyo. It will start at 1:00 pm. Master director Yoji Yamada, acclaimed worldwide for the "Twilight Samurai," and Mako, team up up in this drama about war, homeland, and family. A young man meets an old former Kamikaze pilot (Mako) on a southern island, and becomes involved in a poignant mystery. Japanese Version (No English Subtitles). Proceeds will support the scholarships and grants awarded by the Aurora Foundation, which is dedicated to fostering goodwill between the people of the US and Japan. For more information visit: jlsf.aurora.org. Aratani/Japan America Theatre. $10 General Admission.
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| Torrance Bunka-sai |
| The Torrance Sister City Association presents a Japanese Cultural Festival (Bunka-sai) on Saturday, April—and Sunday, April – from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. To honor the traditions and culture of Japan, there will be dance and music performances, martial arts demonstrations, tea ceremonies, calligraphy exhibits, and authentic food vendors. And just in case you’ve forgotten: Torrance’s sister city is Kashiwa, in Chiba Prefecture. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is at 3330 Civic Center Drive. Admission is free. |
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