2012.5.15
I first visited India three and a half years ago as a trainee on Program of Overseas Study for Upcoming Artists sponsored by the Japanese Government's Agency for Cultural Affairs. In the Santali village where I am currently based, I have so far completed the "Village Library" and "Adivasi Water Tower," as well as "Adivasi House" which provides accommodation for visiting artists and other experts in various fields.
2012.5.15
Wagashi--traditional Japanese sweets--are regarded by many as an art. From February 11 to 15, 2012, three young chefs recommended by the Japan Wagashi Association embarked on a trip to promote this wagashi in Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Manila, the Philippines.
2012.5. 1
As part of the centennial celebration of Japan's gift of flowering cherry trees to the United States, the Japan Foundation co-hosted with the Japan Society of New York a lecture, demonstration and workshop on wagashi in March 2012 with the cooperation of Japan's leading confectionery store Toraya.