April 25th 2021 O.A.

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Re-Open

JAPAN HOUSE LA on Hollywood & Highland is reopening.

JAPAN HOUSE is a project of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to foster awareness and appreciation for Japanese culture and technology around the world.

It was temporarily closed due to the spread of COVID-19 last year however, the gallery on the 2nd floor has reopened.

“NATURE/SUPERNATURE Visions of This World and Beyond in Japanese Woodblock Prints” is going on right now.

The exhibition displays parts of the Scripps College collection in Claremont, CA.
Over 60 prints by artists like Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, and Utagawa Kunisada are on display.

There are two parts to this exhibition.
The first half shows prints that depict 6 beautiful spots of Japan.

The other half shows prints of spiritual and supernatural beings.
Visitors can enjoy seeing woodblock techniques and how the Japanese felt about nature and spiritual things.

There are virtual tours of the exhibition and related contents on their website. Webinars will also be available from May 18th.

“NATURE/SUPERNATURE Visions of This World and Beyond in Japanese Woodblock Prints” will go on until May 31st.
Admission is free, however there are restrictions following COVID-19 guidelines.
Please check the JAPAN HOUSE LA website for more information.

The library and salon on the 5th floor will reopen once safety is ensured.

Pro-Am at Pechanga

Journey at Pechanga in Temecula hosted the LPGA Annual Pro-am Golf Tournament on Tuesday, April 6th.

This is the 14th time for the annual event, however it was canceled last year due to COVID-19.

Journey at Pechanga is a premiere championship golf course next to Pechanga Resort Casino.
It is known as a challenging course utilizing its landscape.

26 Asian LPGA golfers were invited and enjoyed their game at Pechanga as they met with their fans and sponsors.