Cha-no-Yu
There will be an opportunity to partake in the Japanese Tea ceremony “Cha No Yu” presented by The youngest master of Ueda-Soko ryu, Yoshitsugu Nagano, who will show you a tea ceremony with samurai spirit.
Raku-Yaki
Susan Broderick will display her Japanese pottery items. Susan has been associated with the Stony Brook Craft Center, whose mission is to promote the appreciation of art and fine crafts for Stony Brook students, faculty, staff, and the community. By providing leisure opportunities through non-credit classes in an atmosphere of informality and fun, the Craft Center is a place to interact with others and to discover or enhance your creative abilities.
Bonsai Exhibition and 3 workshops by Long Island Bonsai Society
Bonsai is the art of growing trees, or woody plants shaped as trees, in containers. It uses cultivation techniques like pruning, root reduction, potting, defoliation, and grafting to produce small trees that mimic the shape and style of mature, full-sized trees.
Ikebana Displays & Demonstration by Japanese School of Ikebana: Sogetsu Ryu
More than simply putting flowers in a container, Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a collection of singled colored or multicolored arrangement of blooms, Ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and draws emphasis toward shape, line, and form.
Origami, Sho-Do, Mini-Taiko Charms, & Manga Workshops
Drawing manga and free-style manga by Kristen Sabatino.
Sho-Do (Brush writing) – by the Stonybrook JSO (Japanese Student Org._
Create your own Mini-Taiko Charm with Hiroko Uraga-Senese.
Sho-Do: The “Way of the Brush” – has been one of the most important and highly respected arts in Japan for centuries. Derived from Chinese writing that was imported in the 5th C, the “kanji” (the brushed characters), that are brushed in the art of Sho-Do have transcended their utilitarian function of “writing” and have been regarded as fine art since their introduction over 1,500 years ago.
Greater NY Naginata Federation
Naginata is a Japanese halberd martial art with roots dating back to the Heian Period (794-1185 A.D.). The weapon was originally used on horseback to cut off an enemy horse’s legs. As time progressed, the weapon’s usage became popular among the warrior-monks, foot soldiers, and samurai. After WWII, a modern “sport” version of naginata was developed and implemented in the Japanese secondary school system. It has now has spread worldwide, with over 10 delegations represented at the International Naginata Federation Championships, and is continuing to grow.
Kimono
Kimono Display is tentatively scheduled, please check back for a confirmation.
Cosplay
Cosplay began in Japan as fans of various Anime(animated films) and Manga (Japanese style comic books) began to dress up in their favorite characters. We will present a Cosplay show hosted by CosplayNYC magazine.
Go
Go Tournament, 10am – 6pm: Go is a fascinating board game that originated in China more than 4,000 years ago. Also known as baduk, wei ch’i, weiqi, and igo, it is played today by millions of people, including thousands in the United States. The Stony Brook Go Club welcomes anyone with an interest in Go to come and visit. New players are welcome just as much as advanced players. Our goal is to help provide a network for Go players, organize trips and events, and bring awareness of Go to the community.