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SUMMARY:Katsura Sunshine: Rakugo! Stories from Japan
DESCRIPTION:A show of hilarity and culture in equal doses! \nNow in our 7th smash-hit year in New York! \nKatsura Sunshine completed his grueling traditional apprenticeship in Rakugo comic storytelling under the great Rakugo Master Katsura Bunshi VI in 2011. \n​His performances have delighted audiences throughout the world as well as all over Japan. \n​Sunshine has graced the Broadway stage with a different delightful Japanese story each month since 2019\, at the famous New World Stages in Manhattan. \nNow on tour in the United States and beyond!! \nCome for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in your heart!
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/katsura-sunshine-madison/
LOCATION:Art Lit Lab\, 111 S. Livingston St. Suite 100\, Madison\, WI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Katsura Sunshine: Rakugo! Stories from Japan
DESCRIPTION:A show of hilarity and culture in equal doses! \nNow in our 7th smash-hit year in New York! \nKatsura Sunshine completed his grueling traditional apprenticeship in Rakugo comic storytelling under the great Rakugo Master Katsura Bunshi VI in 2011. \nHis performances have delighted audiences throughout the world as well as all over Japan. \nSunshine has graced the Broadway stage with a different delightful Japanese story each month since 2019\, at the famous New World Stages in Manhattan. \nNow on tour in the United States and beyond!!​​​ \nCome for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in your heart!
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/katsura-sunshine-rakugo-stories-from-japan/
LOCATION:Charles Allis Art Museum\, 1801 N. Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Library of Japan Donation Reception
DESCRIPTION:JASWI and the Edgerton Public Library are pleased to invite the community to a special event celebrating Japanese culture\, literature\, and international friendship. \nJASWI will donate a curated Library of Japan collection of English-language books about Japan to the Edgerton Public Library. The collection includes fiction and non-fiction\, classic and contemporary literature\, poetry\, cookbooks\, manga\, and graphic novels selected in partnership with library staff for the Edgerton community. \nThe program will include remarks from special guests at 2:45pm. Light refreshments will be served. Former Governor Tommy Thompson and Ambassador Shigeo Yamada of Japan to the United States have been invited to join the event. Attendance is subject to confirmation. \nAttendees can also learn how to make origami with Wisconsin’s Japan Outreach Coordinators during the event. \n 
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/edgerton-library-of-japan/
LOCATION:Edgerton Public Library\, 101 Albion St.\, Edgerton\, WI\, 53534\, United States
CATEGORIES:JASWI Event
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SUMMARY:Kikkoman Grand Opening Celebration Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the opening of Kikkoman’s new plant in Jefferson\, WI! This free event includes refreshments and activities for the whole family to enjoy. \nActivities include: \n\nGuided tours\nOmikuji (fortune slip) drawing\nJapanese name writing\nGames\nA live drawing exhibition by manga artist Mami Burmesch (aka Suke-maru)\n\n 
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/kikkoman-open-house/
LOCATION:Kikkoman – Jefferson\, 800 Kikkoman Way\, Jefferson\, WI\, United States
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SUMMARY:No Packers\, No Life: JASWI Outdoor Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Japan America Society of Wisconsin (JASWI) for an end-of-summer outdoor movie screening of No Packers\, No Life – a feel-good documentary for the whole community. Food\, craft drinks and Asahi Beer will be available for purchase at the Octopi Taproom. Then settle in on the lawn for an inspiring documentary about US-Japan friendship. \n\nMovie begins at 7:00pm; option to stay for a Q&A with Producer Ty Morse at 8:30pm\nBring your own blankets or lawn chairs for grass seating.\nAdmission is free (food and drinks for purchase).\nPlease RSVP to help us plan for attendance.
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/movie-night/
LOCATION:Octopi Brewing\, 1131 Uniek Drive\, Waunakee\, WI\, 53597\, United States
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