Lars Martinson, a JET program participant from 2003 - 2006 in Fukuoka and Minnesota native, is creating a graphic novel partly based on his experiences called Tonoharu. The first volume has just been awarded the prestigious Xeric grant for self-publishing. If you're interested in comics, education in Japan, manga, or the JET program, check out his blog!
CHICAGO EVENTS
Reminder: Ms. Sirota Gordon's presentation about her involvement in Japan's constitution is this Friday. This should be very interesting!
Sessue Hayakawa: Transnational Star
Professor Daisuke Miyao will discuss the impact of this silent-film era Japanese actor. Two of Hayakawa's films will be shown: "Forbidden Paths" and "The Devil's Claim".
Friday, October 26, 2007, 7pm
Film Studies Center, The University of Chicago
5811 South Ellis Ave., Cobb Hall 307
Art of Kendo and Iaido
Iaido is a martial art using metal swords in prescribed forms.
October 28, 1 - 3 pm. Reservations required.
Iwao Matsushima: Core formed glass exhibit
November 1 - 4
SOFA Chicago, Navy Pier
JET Program informational meeting
Learn about opportunities to teach and work in Japan through the JET program
Saturday, November 3, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Japan Information Center
MINNESOTA EVENTS
I'm going to MSP tomorrow to do some information sessions for the JET program. Anyone interested is welcome to drop in. Here is the schedule:
Thursday, October 25:
12:00 - 1:00pm: Macalester Campus Center
4:00 - 5:30pm: U of M - Folwell Hall, room 334
Friday, October 26:
9:30 - 11:00am: U of M - Folwell Hall, room 426
12:00 - 1:00pm: MCAD Student Center
Noisy Minneapolis-based Japanese rock bands on tour! Check 'em out.
Birthday Suits weekend tour:
October
26 Green Bay, WI @ Eagles Club
27 Chicago, IL @ Peter Jones Gallery "Artec Festival"
28 Madison, WI "Just Coffee's 5th Year Anniversary Party"
France Has The Bomb weekend (Hideo plays guitar in this band)
November
1 Madison, WI @ The Inferno
2 Chicago, IL @ The Note
3 Milwaukee, WI @ Frank's Power Plant
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