• Translator Akiko Yamakawa

    Gedatsu Church, Honolulu HI 6095 Summer St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Welcoming Akiko Yamakawa, well known for her Japanese translations of Shirley MacLaine's works, and Yurika Nozaki for a workshop.

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  • Finding your Inner Power: Lessons from Tempu Nakamura

    East West Center Imin Hall 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Tempu Nakamura was one of the preeminent thinkers of modern Japan. Son of a Samurai, a secret agent during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars, a medical student at Columbia University, a student of guru Kaliapa, a body guard of Sun Yat-sen, and teacher… these descriptions only touch upon the life of Tempu Nakamura who developed the philosophy of Shin-shin Toitsu. His life philosophy has influenced many, including prominent leaders, such as former Prime Minister Takashi Hara, and John D. Rockefeller III. Learn how one life can influence so many, including yours. Guest Speaker : Ryohei Kamiwatari is the author of more than twenty books, including three books about Tempu Nakamura that […]

    $10
  • Hawaii Premier of “Gaia Dymphony” Reception

    Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI, United States

    The Honolulu Foundation, in cooperation with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, is excited to sponsor the Hawaii premier showing of the acclaimed documentary film, “Gaia Symphony”, directed by Jin Tatsumura. The film immerses us in incredibly beautiful scenes of nature, while introducing extraordinary individuals pursuing their lives in harmony with Mother Earth. We cordially invite you to attend the exclusive Preview Reception & Dinner at the Halekulani Hotel on Friday October 26, 2007. A short discussion about the film by its director, Mr. Jin Tatsumura, and one of its featured subjects, Mr. Nainoa Thompson, are scheduled. Selected excerpts from the film will be also shown at this reception.

    $200
  • Hawaii Premier Documentary Film Gaia Symphony No3 with Director Jin Tatsumura

    Doris Duke Theater 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    The Honolulu Foundation announced today that the celebrated Japanese documentary film, "Gaia Symphony No. 3," will be shown at the Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts, on Saturday, October 27at 2 pm. The “Gaia Symphony” documentary film series was created by Japanese director, Jin Tatsumura, inspired by the idea that the Earth is a living organism which has its own mind and that we humans take an active role in realizing the Earth's intentions. The film looks at connections between the peoples of the Pacific, in Alaska, Hawai‘i, and northern Japan, from ancient times through the present day, through the stories and music of those peoples, and images of […]

    $10
  • Documentary Film Gaia Symphony No3

    Spalding Hall, University of Hawaii 2450 Maile Wy, Honolulu, HI, United States

    -- The “Gaia Symphony” documentary film series—the first section of which was released in Japan in 1992—delivers the message that planet earth is a living organism and we humans are given lives as part of that organism.  This strong message captivated the hearts of many viewers who were interested in environmental protection as well as the relationship between the earth and people, and eventually led to the production of a total of six films to date.  Films in the “Gaia Symphony” series have been presented in many places, both inside and outside Japan solely on a non-profit basis.  Indeed, the series is a hidden, enduring hit that has not resorted […]

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  • Meet the Artist! Morio Matsui

    The Art Board 1170 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Morio Matsui Born in Toyohashi, Japan in 1942, Morio Matsui graduated from the Musashino College of Fine Arts (Tokyo) before continuing his training in France, at the Académie Julian and later at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Having lived in Corsica for the past ten years, he is the first Japanese artist to whom France has awarded the titles of “Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres” (2000) and “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (2003) for his remarkable contribution to the development of Franco-Japanese co-operation in cultural matters. Web site : http://www.matsuimorio.jp/Zindex.htm When he met Picasso, Picasso said, “This fellow has eyes of a feverish fight with real swords […]

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