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Hayato Sumino – Co-presented with the Embassy of Japan

BLUES ALLEY JAZZ

Hayato Sumino - Co-presented with the Embassy of Japan

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE FROM 9 – 10:30 PM

Don’t miss a night of incredible music, co-presented with the Embassy of Japan. Recognized as “”Cateen”” by his millions of YouTube followers, Hayato Sumino, a brilliant pianist from Japan now based in New York, presents a captivating jazz program infused with classical elements and featuring compositions by Japanese composers.

ABOUT HAYATO SUMINO
Born in 1995, Hayato Sumino won the Grand Prix of the Special Class of the PTNA Piano Competition while he was a graduate student at University of Tokyo in 2018. This was the start of his full-fledged musical career.

Currently, in addition to performing concerts in Japan and aboard, he also writes, arranges, and performs his own music under the name of “Cateen” on YouTube, with over 1,000,000 subscribers and 100 million views (as of June 2022). His unique style, a fusion of classical techniques, arrangements, and improvisational skills, has been well received by many fans.

While building a solid position in classical music, he is attracting attention as a truly new type of pianist who carefully focuses on all music that beyond genres.

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ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds

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ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds

You are invited to the 7th annual celebration of cherry blossoms at ARTECHOUSE DC!

Enter a mesmerizing universe fusing art, technology, and tradition, as we bring the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms to life through alternative universes filled with adventure and wonder.

This year, the ARTECHOUSE Studio explores multiple universes of blossoms in ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds, inspired by the Isekai genre of Anime. Over the years we have invited almost a million visitors to share in the Cherry Blossoms’ beauty, producing springtime exhibitions inspired by all-female artists, Ukiyo-e (a traditional Japanese style of art) , climate change, and the power of our natural world. Each exhibition connects us to our surroundings through innovative technology and one-of-a-kind digital storytelling.

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Japanese Culture Day

Library of Congress

Japanese Culture Day

Japanese Culture Day will feature family activities, including Japanese drum and traditional dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts from Japan. Children, families and teachers can learn about Japanese culture through reading, writing and craft-making with Japanese cultural and linguistic professionals. In connection with this event, Japanese-American author Misa Sugiura will present a book talk about her series “Momo Arashima,” with focus on her research and incorporation of Japanese folklore, mythology, and legends into her middle grade fantasy novel. Advanced timed-entry reservations are recommended at https://loc.usedirect.com/LOC. Free same-day tickets will be made available at 9 a.m., using the same link.

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What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

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Japanese Culture Week

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Japanese Culture Week

Object Lesson Series: Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Gift and U.S.-Japan Friendship
Wednesday through Friday, April 6-8, 7 to 8 p.m. Virtual event.

A series of three evening presentations will be presented by Mari Nakahara and Katherine Blood, authors of the book “Cherry Blossom: Sakura Collections from the Library of Congress” and curators in the Prints & Photographs Division. These events will not be recorded.

April 6: Object Lesson: Exploring Cherry Blossom Varieties. How many varieties of cherry blossoms can you find in your neighborhood? How do you describe their colors?

Nakahara will offer a close-up exploration of exquisite watercolor illustrations of the 1912 gift of cherry blossom trees from the city of Tokyo to Washington, D.C. to increase your visual recognition of cherry blossoms each spring.
Registration required – Click below to register.

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April 7: Object Lesson: One Man’s Life Dedicated to Peace. While the 1912 gift of cherry blossom trees from the city of Tokyo to Washington, D.C. is an enduring symbol of the U.S.–Japan friendship, former Japanese Ambassador Hirosi Saito also played an important role in our friendship in the 1930s.
Nakahara will introduce the Library’s collections related to Saito, along with his efforts to promote peace in the years before the outbreak of World War II. Saito’s granddaughter Tomiko Kagei will also join the conversation. 
Registration required – Click below to register.

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April 8: Object Lesson: Seasonal Appreciations in Japanese Visual Art. Jewel-toned woodblocks from the Library’s Japanese print collection reflect recurring seasonal celebrations of springtime cherry blossoms, summer fireflies, bright autumn foliage, winter snow and more.

Blood will highlight 18th century to contemporary artwork, including related, recently acquired prints, drawings and posters.
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Japanese Culture Day

Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St., SE, Washington, D.C.
Time entry reservations are required. Click here to register.

Children of all ages, families and teachers can learn about Japanese culture through reading, writing and craft-making with Japanese cultural and linguistic professionals during the Library’s Japanese Culture day. Books related to Japan and Japanese culture will also be on display. Special highlights include a Japanese drum presentation by Miyako Taiko led by Mark Rooney and a karate demonstration by Tsuyoshi Takemori from D.C. Yamato-juku Club.

Drum Presentation: Outside – Neptune Plaza (west side of the Jefferson Building) if weather allows; Coolidge Auditorium in case of rain. Four performances will be presented at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Rooney will also introduce the history of the Miyako Taiko and answer questions.

Karate Demonstration: Mezzanine level of the Great Hall, Jefferson Building. Three demonstrations will be provided at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Visitors may have opportunities to practice a basic Kata (form).

Other activities include:

  • Display and introduction of Library collections related to cherry blossoms and Japanese culture
  • Hands-on lessons about origami artwork creation
  • Kamishibai (Japanese storytelling)
  • Decorative Koinobori and Japanese woodblock print colori
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Kenny Endo Contemporary Taiko, 45th Anniversary Tour: Breaking Through Tradition to Innovation

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Breaking Through Tradition to Innovation

Represented by Pasifika Artists Network

World-class artist Kenny Endo celebrates 45 years in taiko, his adventurous spirit at the vanguard of the genre. As a jazz percussionist and early innovator in Japanese taiko, he was the first non-Japanese national honored with a natori (stage name & master’s license) in classical Japanese drumming. With roots firmly grounded in tradition, he takes taiko in new directions by incorporating influences like funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban & Hawaiian, as he leads his ensemble –drums, vibes, ‘ukulele, flute, strings (koto, shamisen) — in performances that are nuanced, evocative, brilliant!

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Stop by National Children’s Museum for a free kite making workshop from March 24-26 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Families are invited to create their own kites using simple materials. Along the way, you’ll complete different design challenges to answer questions like, “What happens if I add two tails or more ribbons to my kite?” After testing and tweaking your design, you’ll walk away prepared to fly your own homemade kite at the Blossom Kite Festival on Saturday, March 26! The workshop will be held outside the Museum’s main entrance under the blue awnings. In the case of poor weather, it will be moved inside to the Museum’s Entry Hall

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The East Building comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, pop-up talks, and more.

Don your best fascinator and celebrate spring and all things floral! At this ode to cherry blossoms, you can:

Experience dance performances by Emerge 125 and artist demonstrations on the 4th Street Plaza—open to all without registration.

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