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SUMMARY:More Things Japanese
DESCRIPTION:More Things Japanese \nHands-On Art Workshops & Reception \nMore Things Japanese is an encyclopedic exhibition that showcases the richness and diversity of traditional Japanese art\, spanning from the 6th–7th centuries through the 18th–19th centuries. Featuring a wide array of historical objects—including ceramics\, textiles\, paintings\, woodblock prints\, and religious artifacts—this exhibition invites audiences to engage more deeply with Japan’s visual\, material\, and spiritual culture. \nNovember 15\, 2025 – May 31\, 2026 \nRegister Here
URL:https://japaneseculturecenter.com/event/more-things-japanese/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 South Morgan Street\, #3rd Fl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop\n\n\nExplore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume Toji (four-hole binding)\, a classic Japanese stab binding technique that has been used for centuries for notebooks\, manuscripts\, and artist books. \nThe workshop also introduces the Goshuinchō\, a traditional Japanese temple and shrine stamp book. Used to collect goshuin—beautiful calligraphic stamps received during visits to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples—these books have deep spiritual roots and have become cherished keepsakes for travelers. \nParticipants will learn how to construct a simple accordion-style Goshuinchō using Japanese paper\, and will also create their own Yotsume Toji bound notebook\, learning the fundamentals of Japanese stab binding. \nBy the end of the workshop\, each participant will leave with two handmade books: \n• A handmade Goshuinchō (accordion temple stamp book)\n• A Yotsume Toji stitched notebook \nAll materials are provided\, and the workshop is beginner-friendly and welcoming to all levels. \nNo experience required. \n  \nAbout the instructor: \nMami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working both in Chicago and Tokyo. She received her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and earned a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. For more details\, visit https://mamitakahashi.art/ \nWith ongoing artistic research\, practice\, and teaching\, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives to many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.
URL:https://japaneseculturecenter.com/event/japanese-bookbinding-goshuincho-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Japanese Culture Center\, 2940 N Lincoln Ave\, Unit 2\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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