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UW-Japan Life Sciences Forum
UW-Madison Fluno Center 601 University Ave, 8th Floor, MadisonJoin U.S. and Japanese leaders in industry, academia, and government at the UW–Japan Life Sciences Forum. This event will showcase regional biotech strengths and create opportunities for companies and academics with aligned interests to connect. Hosted by the Japan America Society of Wisconsin (JASWI) in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Agricultural and…
Noh in Dialogue: Music and Tradition in Japanese Performing Arts
Discover the world of Noh (能), the oldest surviving form of Japanese theater. This program explores Noh’s refined masks, stylized movement, distinctive stage, and evocative musical traditions. The presentation places Noh in conversation with later classical forms such as Kabuki (歌舞伎) and Bunraku (文楽), highlighting Japan’s unique aesthetic heritage. Presenter:Dr. Mariko AnnoAssociate Professor, Institute of…
Peaceful Forest – Japanese Taiko Performance
First Unitarian Society's Meting House 900 University Bay Drive, MadisonExperience the power of Japanese drumming! Join us for a special 30-minute taiko performance by Peaceful Forest (peacefulforest.org), followed by a Q&A to hear about this family's inspiring journey and mission. World champion taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his three children, performing together as Peaceful Forest, are on an extraordinary four‑year journey to share a…