Opening Reception: February 1, 2018
6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA)
750 Marguerite Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27106This exhibition of photographs of Tohoku, a region of Japan ravaged by earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant failure in March of 2011, does not attempt to document the damage or recovery of this region. Instead, this exhibition uses photography to show the natural and cultural environment of Tohoku, its people and their way of life, as well as the renewed interest in their spiritual traditions.The exhibition, curated by Kotaro Iizawa, is composed of the work of nine generationally diverse individual photographers and one photographers’ group, who have worked and lived in Tohoku. Historic photographs taken in the mid-20c are juxtaposed with images by contemporary photographers.In the past six years, the Japan Foundation has toured this exhibit to over a 50 venues in 30 countries. This exhibition introduces many fascinating aspects of Tohoku to the people of the world, who have watched its rebuilding since the trifold disasters of 2011.Presented by the Japan Foundation in Collaboration with SECCA, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University and the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, GA.
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Museum of Anthropology
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106Japan is often seen as a high-tech society and an economic leader in industry and manufacturing. Though true, Japan is also a society that reflects on its deep roots and historical traditions. This exhibition presents photography by artists documenting traditional Japanese culture. On display from January 23 to March 17, works by Hideo Haga capture the celebration of folk festivals in Tohoku, a region of northern Japan. From March 20 to October 6, works by Morton Huber document change and tradition in everyday life in the Chubu region. Admission is free.For more information visit: Museum of Anthropology
Hina Matsuri Doll Festival (Greenville, SC)
February 27 thru March 2, 2018 2:00 – 4:00 pm
March 3, 2018 11:00 – 4:00 pm
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
300 College Street
Greenville, SC, 29601
Celebrate Japan’s Hina Matsuri Festival! Hina means “small doll” and Matsuri means “festival” in
Japanese. This holiday celebrates traditional female values. Visit Be Anything Place to see a display
of traditional dolls during the festival season.
On Saturday March 3, join us for special programming from 11:00am-1:30pm. After viewing the
ornamental dolls, children can create their own paper dolls, participate in origami, and participate in
other culture-based activities.
TCMU thanks the Japanese American Association of South Carolina (JAASC) for their participation
in these events: JAASC will partner with TCMU educators to conduct station-based activities. During
the display period, children and families will be able to view ornamental dolls set on red-carpeted
platforms. The JAASC and other gracious volunteers have worked with TCMU to display the dolls
appropriately in our space.
For more information, visit the event page here.
Triad Anime Convention (Greensboro, NC)
March 2-4, 2018
Koury Convention Center
3121 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Hinamatsuri Party (Birmingham, AL)
March 3, 2018 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Samuel Ullman Museum
2150 15th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
Come join the Japan-America Society of Alabama at the Samuel Ullman Museum for a special
presentation for Hinamatsuri, Girl’s Day! Come see our assortment of traditional Hinamatsuri Dolls
(雛人形 hina-ningyo) try on children’s kimono, and make chirashizushi. This is open to all ages, and
would be a great mother / daughter event to learn about Japan and Girl’s Day!
Members: Free
Non-members: Donation (Any amount)
Contact intern@jasaweb.org with questions!
皆さんもうすぐひな祭りの日です！アラバマ日米協会ではこの日を向かい、Samuel Ullman Museum
で女子のすこやかな成長を皆様と一緒にい祈りたいと思っています。ぜひ今回のイベントに参加し
て、着物を着てみたり、ちらし寿司を作ってみたり、大切な思い出をつくりましょう。なお、イべ
ントのため、協会で取りそろえた品物もお楽しみにしてください。今回のイベントは誰にでも参加
できます。
イベントは午前11時から午後3時まで行われる予定ですので、この間にいつでも来てください！
AgamaCon (Aiken, SC)
March 3-4, 2018
H.O. Weeks Activity Center
1700 Whiskey Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
Agamacon is the biggest pop-culture convention in the CSRA! We have something for all ages, and
bring more fun activities and excitement every year! This will be Agamacon’s 3rd year and it will be
held once again in beautiful Aiken, SC at Odell Weeks Activity Center. There is plenty of outdoor
space for amazing photo shoots, and lots of tables indoors for all of your gaming needs! As a multi-
genre convention, we welcome all fandoms and interests from D&D to Rick & Morty…cosplay is
always encouraged and we welcome you to bring your games to showcase and share with others.
Hope to see you there!
KiraKira Con (Charlotte, NC)
March 11, 2018
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Student Union
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
KiraKiraCon is an annual anime convention held by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
For the past two years the school’s anime club has gathered with people from all over to celebrate
the culture surrounding Japanese anime and mange. The convention is organized and run entirely by
UNCC students.
JETRO Seminar on Latin-American Business (Atlanta, GA)
March 12, 2018 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Phipps Tower, 2nd Floor Conference Room
3438 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced they will hold a seminar on business
strategies to Latic American countries in Atlanta. The guest speaker, 水野 亮 (Mizuno Ryou), is an
Executive Researcher and Consultant of TWI Global business, and will present a lecture about the
effects of renegotiation of NAFTA and changing foreign trade policies in the region. They also have
webinar for those unable to visit. This event is free and given only in Japanese.
ジェトロ･アトランタ事務所では、ジョージア日本人商工会との共催により｢ジェトロ中商米ビジネ
スセミナー｣を開催します。アメリカの通商政策のメキシコへの影響、生まれ変わる商米諸国の最近
動向や見通しについて、ロサンゼルスに拠点のあるTWI Global Businessより中商米ビジネスコンサ
ルタントの水野亮氏を講師に招き、解説を行います。セミナーの最後に執務応答および名刺交換の
場も設けます。なお、当セミナーはウェビナーにより同時配信を行い予定です。当日会場にお越し
になれない皆様は、ご自身のパスコン、スマートフォンからご覧いただけます。
Japanese Tea Gathering: Doll Festival Tea (Durham, NC)
March 17, 2018 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson Street
Durham, NC 27705
Join us for a mement of respite in the Duke Garden teahouse, where you will experience the warmth
of a traditional Japanese tea gathering. Enjoy the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich
traditionover an enticing bowl of whicked green tea and a Japanese confection. Daytime teas are
open for children age 6 and older, with an accompanying adult, at the family rate. Instructor: Chizuko
Sueyoshi with members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham. Location: Guests will meet at
the Doris Duke Center to be escorted on a 10-minute walk to the teahouse.
Gardens members, $35; general public, $45. Family rate: $45 per adult/child; additional children $15
each. Pre-registration required. Parking pass included.
For more information or to register, call 919-668-1707 or email gardenseducation@duke.edu.
NashiCon (Columbia, SC)
March 23-25, 2018
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln St
Columbia, SC 29201
Started in 2008 on the University of South Carolina campus with less that 40 staff members and over
200 attendees, NashiCon is the oldest anime convention in South Carolina. Join us for our eleventh
year in 2018 from March 23rd – March 25th in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in
downtown Columbia, SC!
Exploring Japan Open House (Winston-Salem, NC)
April 7, 2018 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Museum of Anthropology
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Learn about Japanese culture with crafts, activities, and food at this all-ages event. This open house
is presented in conjunction with the MOA’s exhibit, Japan through the Photographer’s Lens, on
display through October 6. Admission is free.
