The Operetta Mikado will be presented by Opera Memphis at the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC). Before the performances, there will be various Japanese cultural introductions. There will be three shows, each starting at 7:30 PM.
Jan 14 (Tue), 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Japanese cultural introduction by JAST-West.
Jan 17 (Fri), 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Japanese cultural introduction and costume contest (cosplay and traditional Japanese). Winner receives a great prize!
Jan 18 (Sat), 3:00 - 7:30 PM: Family events; Japanese cultural introductions, tea ceremony, kendo demo, Japanese dance, and photo opportunity with Godzilla/Pikachu.
Admission: JAST/Opera Memphis Members 25% off, UM Students (with ID): $10.00, group ticket 10% off (reservation required).
Jan 14 (Tue), 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Japanese cultural introduction by JAST-West.
Jan 17 (Fri), 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Japanese cultural introduction and costume contest (cosplay and traditional Japanese). Winner receives a great prize!
Jan 18 (Sat), 3:00 - 7:30 PM: Family events; Japanese cultural introductions, tea ceremony, kendo demo, Japanese dance, and photo opportunity with Godzilla/Pikachu.
Admission: JAST/Opera Memphis Members 25% off, UM Students (with ID): $10.00, group ticket 10% off (reservation required).
On December 4, 2013, washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) was chosen as an Intangible World Heritage. This is a huge honor for Japan, as it will help contribute to more widespread acceptance of various Japanese dishes and ingredients native to the land. The Oishii Japan event is the perfect opportunity to have a taste of some of these delectable dishes from right at home in Memphis.
Sample Japanese food for a great price, and try mochi pounding, the Japanese new year tradition of making festive rice cakes. Or would you like to compete as a new Memphis Iron Chef of sushi?
You can also get new cooking tips from the Sharp super steam oven demonstration.
There will be a sale of Japanese handicrafts, sale of giri choco (obligation chocolate for non-special person = for everybody) gifts to celebrate this year's Valentine's Day in a Japanese way.
Live music by The Maguires.
Admission: Free for MBG and JAST Members and children K-12 to enter. Food coupon $5.00 (just curious), $10.00 (tasting), $15.00 (hungry), $20.00 (super hungry). CASH ONLY!!!
Sample Japanese food for a great price, and try mochi pounding, the Japanese new year tradition of making festive rice cakes. Or would you like to compete as a new Memphis Iron Chef of sushi?
You can also get new cooking tips from the Sharp super steam oven demonstration.
There will be a sale of Japanese handicrafts, sale of giri choco (obligation chocolate for non-special person = for everybody) gifts to celebrate this year's Valentine's Day in a Japanese way.
Live music by The Maguires.
Admission: Free for MBG and JAST Members and children K-12 to enter. Food coupon $5.00 (just curious), $10.00 (tasting), $15.00 (hungry), $20.00 (super hungry). CASH ONLY!!!