Scholarly Talk: Joe Earle on “Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan”
June 6
3:30 PM –4:30 PM (ET)
UNC-Chapel Hill – Ackland Art Museum
101 S Columbia St
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Join Joe Earle, expert on Japanese ceramics and Radical Clay catalogue author, for a discussion of the significance of several of the stunning works on view in Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan, which opens today. Radical Clay features thirty-six contemporary ceramic artists — all women — represented by works selected from the private collection of Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz. All have explored the technical and conceptual possibilities of clay in ways that are inventive, expressive, and often surprising.
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JASA友好会 / Friendship Meeting in Huntsville
June 6
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (CT)
Miso Happy
104 Intercom Dr
Madison, AL 35758
JASA会員・非会員問わず、皆さん大歓迎です。美味しい日本料理を楽しみながら、友達を作りましょう。参加費は無料ですが、食事後のお会計は各自お願いします。参加希望の方は、RSVPをお願いします。
Join us for the “JASA Friendship Meeting”! Whether you’re a JASA member or a non-member, we invite you to join us for this fun meetup. This is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine, meet new people, and connect with fellow community members. While there’s no cost to attend, please note that each participant will be responsible for their own bill after the meal. RSVP in advance to secure your spot!
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おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) – One Pan Meal
June 7
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (ET)
Virtual
Join in for the June edition of our family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class, おうちごはん Ouchigohan. Cook along with us or just watch from your own kitchen.
Let’s try another trending food hack from Japan! Popular among busy Japanese homecooks is this healthy and practical method of cooking a whole meal in one large pan or skillet. A main dish, sides, and even dessert are wrapped in parchment paper, set in simmering water, covered and steamed. Kansei 完成! Dinner is cooked in just 15 minutes! This session, learn how to make a delicious meal with minimal clean-up and maximum flavor and nutrition! Different from Western sheet pan meals, the Japanese way is faster, healthier, and allows for more variation and moisture retention. We will show you a typical example using this method and then experiment at home for endless variations!
Menu:
Salmon in Ginger Miso Sauce with Cabbage and Mushrooms
Okra or Asparagus with Wasabi Soy Sauce
Baby Potatoes with Carrots with Butter and Soy Sauce
Japanese Sweet Potato and Apples Dessert
(*If you don’t have one frying pan large enough, you can use two)
The class will be taught by Debra Samuels, lead curriculum and recipe developer for Wa-Shokuiku, a program by Table for Two. The recipe card with ingredient list and Zoom link will be provided a few days before the event. Only one registration needed per household.
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June Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
June 10
6:30 PM (ET)
678 KBBQ
338 Satellite Blvd
Duluth, GA 30096
Kayobi-Kai dinners are on-going dinner meetings that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at different restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. The Kayobi-Kai is intended to be an informal gathering to promote friendship and social networking, and anyone who to interested is welcome. All Kayobi-Kai dinners will begin at 6:30pm and everyone in attendance will be responsible for their own check at the end of the evening.
火曜日会は毎月第二火曜日にアトランタの各種のレストランで食事をしながら、参加者の親睦を深めるつどいの場を提供いたします。くつろいだ雰囲気の中でどなたでも参加できます。時間は毎回 6時半からで、支払いは食事の終わりに各自でしていただきます。
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Mini Matsuri: A Japanese Culture Celebration in McClellanville
June 14
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Charleston County Public Library – McClellanville Branch Library
222 Baker St.
McClellanville, SC 29458
Join the Japan – America Association of South Carolina for a Mini Matsuri to celebrate and learn about Japanese culture.
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NCMA LOVES ANIME BAZAAR AND FILM SCREENING
Jun 14
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (ET)
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART – SECU Auditorium and Education Lobby, East Building
2110 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
Join in on the summer NCMA Loves Anime bazaar, featuring a day full of anime vendors, food, music, and a preshow screening of the anime short Deji Meets Girl at 7:30 pm, followed by a screening of Naoko Yamada’s feature film The Colors Within at 8 pm!
Deji Meets Girl (2021). Directed by Ushio Tazawa, animation
One summer, Maise Higa, a listless first-year high school student who works part-time at the front desk of her family’s hotel in Okinawa, meets an “Ichiro Suzuki,” a mysterious youth who came alone from Tokyo as a hotel guest.
The Colors Within (2024). Directed by Naoko Yamada, 1 hr. 41 min., animation/drama/music, PG
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the colors of others—colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true colors?
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Dothan Anime-Fest
June 21
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CT)
Dothan Civic Center Arena
126 North Saint Andrews St
Dothan, AL 36303
Welcome to Dothan Anime-Fest! Get ready for a day filled with all things anime at the Dothan Civic Center Arena. Join fellow anime enthusiasts for a day of cosplay, panels, merchandise, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned otaku or just getting into the world of anime, there’s something here for everyone. Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Japanese pop culture. Grab your friends, put on your best cosplay, and come join us for a day of fun!
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Ongoing Events
through August 10th, 2025
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
June 6 – August 31, 2025
UNC at Chapel Hill – ACKLAND ART MUSEUM
101 S. Columbia St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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