JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces Summer Programming
2024年7月1日 - 10:00PM
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles announces its diverse summer lineup of
special events and activities, including an insightful talk with
“King of Kawaii” Sebastian Masuda at Anime Expo 2024, the next
iteration of the popular “Movie & Bites” series, and the
continuing and buzzed-about
“Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS
YOURSELF-” exhibition.
While at the cultural destination, visitors are invited to
donate new and tagged plush toys to the “Yes, Kawaii is Art” Plush
Toy Drive, to bring the joy of kawaii to young patients at UCLA
Mattel Children’s Hospital’s Chase Child Life Program. Donations
are now being accepted for an extended period through Sun.,
November 3.
See below for the list of summer programming and events:
- “King of Kawaii” Sebastian Masuda Talk and
Q&AFri., July 5, 202411:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.Location:
408AB at Anime Expo (Los Angeles Convention Center)Fee: Requires an
admission badge to Anime ExpoSebastian Masuda is set to grace Anime
Expo 2024 with a talk on the vibrant
worldof kawaii culture. Moderated by actress and producer
Michelle Nguyen Bradley, the lively discussion will delve into the
origins, evolution, and global impact of kawaii culture,
from its humble beginnings in Japan to its current status as a
global phenomenon. Beyond simply cute aesthetics, kawaii has
developed into an inclusive, collective community that transcends
cultural boundaries.
- Movie & Bites | “Our Little Sister” with Japanese
Curry ExperienceSat., August 3, 202410:30 a.m. – 1:30
p.m.Location: JAPAN HOUSE Salon | Level 5Fee: $35The next
installment in the “Movie & Bites” series features a screening
of “Our Little Sister” (2016) directed by the acclaimed filmmaker
Hirokazu Kore-eda. Based on a popular manga, the Japanese film
traces the lives of three sisters whose lives are transformed by
the arrival of their younger half-sister after the death of their
estranged father. Following the screening, chef Yoya Takahashi
(executive chef at Champion’s Curry, a Japanese curry chain
restaurant originally founded in 1961) leads a curry cooking and
tasting demonstration.
- “Yes, KAWAII is Art” Plush Toy DriveNow
through Sun., November 3, 2024Location: JAPAN HOUSE, Level 2In
collaboration with UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital’s Chase Child
Life Program, this special donation drive aims to share the joyful
and inclusive spirit of kawaii with the broader community. Now
being extended through November 3, visitors can donate new tagged
plush toys or stuffed animals of any size to help bring the
colorful world of kawaii to young patients and be a small part of
their journey to healing.
- “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-”Now –
Sun., November 3, 2024Mon. – Fri. | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Sat. –
Sun. | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: JAPAN HOUSE Gallery | Level
2Fee: ComplimentaryStep inside the mind of artist Sebastian Masuda
and his kaleidoscopic tribute to the culture of kawaii.
Through this highly anticipated exhibition, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
presents an immersive look at the origins of
the kawaii style and how its influence has come to extend
far beyond aesthetics.
- DEI Series “D.E.I. in the Corporate World” (provisional
title)Tue., July 30, 2024Fee: TBDJAPAN HOUSE Salon | Level
5JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Foundation is proud to partner once again
with MUFG Bank, Ltd. to host a panel discussion and networking
reception as part of the ongoing series exploring the timely themes
of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). In the past, the series
has featured prominent figures, athletes, actors and other notable
figures discussing how DEI themes are evolving in many industries,
including business, non-profit, government, food culture, and
entertainment. More information for the next event in the series
will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website
and social channels: Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and
LinkedIn.
ABOUT JAPAN HOUSEJAPAN HOUSE is an innovative,
worldwide project with three hubs – London, Los Angeles, and São
Paulo – conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. It
seeks to nurture a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japan
in the international community. Occupying two floors at Ovation
Hollywood (formerly Hollywood & Highland), JAPAN HOUSE Los
Angeles offers a place of new discovery that transcends physical
and conceptual boundaries creating experiences that reflect the
best of Japan through its spaces and diverse programs.
Location: 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028Website:
www.japanhousela.com
Media Contacts:Nerissa Silao | 310-874-9230 |
nerissas@ca.rr.comLisa Nakanouchi | 323-904-9298 |
lnakanouchi@japanhousela.com
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