BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UM//UM*Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260507T103648 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:KYLYN Festival | Jogakbo Fabric Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Nam Center is excited to support this event with the local fabric artist Kim DeBord in celebration of the AAPi month!\n \n Jogakbo\, a traditional Korean form of patchwork\, is a technique for creating wrapping cloth (Bojagi) rooted in resourcefulness and intention. In this hands-on workshop\, artist Kim Debord of Cluster Museum and Invisible Engines will introduce participants to the process of jogakbo. Learn the unique piecework technique that creates a double-sided cloth and take home your own bojagi. All materials will be provided\, and no prior sewing experience is necessary.\n \n The Ann Arbor District Library will make every effort to accommodate as many attendees as possible\, but seating and supplies for this event are limited and will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n \n This event is part of the KYLYN AAPI Arts & Culture Festival.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n Email: -- ask@aadl.org UID:148150-21903159@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148150 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,Korea,Korean Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 4th Floor Program Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T122131 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T230000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:GETSEA SERIES | How to do research in Timor Leste DESCRIPTION:Join GETSEA to learn about fieldwork preparation\, opportunities\, and challenges in conducting research in Timor-Leste\, brought together by researchers with diverse backgrounds and firsthand experience in the field.\n \n Register for the Zoom webinar here: https://myumi.ch/mV2kJ\n\n*This event is co-sponsored by Graduate Education and Training for Southeast Asian Studies*\n \n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n Email: -- valdezjo@umich.edu UID:148104-21902957@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for southeast asian studies,Research LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260424T122817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Nam June Paik: The Moon is the Oldest TV followed by a Q&A with Chien-An Yuan DESCRIPTION:The Nam Center for Korean Studies is delighted to sponsor this screening! Known as the \"Father of Video Art\,\" Nam June Paik was a visionary who predicted our hyper-connected world decades before the internet existed. His work blended deep philosophy with playful mischief\, famously using everything from magnets to ancient statues to redefine how we interact with screens. \n\nPaik’s journey is a powerful story of resilience. Despite facing years of financial and visa struggles in New York\, he stayed true to his avant-garde roots and was eventually welcomed back to Korea as a national hero. This film\, Nam June Paik: The Moon is the Oldest TV\, captures his electric life through rare archival footage and personal diaries\, featuring peers like John Cage and Joseph Beuys. \n\nJoin us for this inspiring look at a Korean-American icon\, followed by a Q&A with Chien-An Yuan\, an Ann Arbor-based interdisciplinary artist\, designer\, and educator\, Yuan is a founding member of the AAPI performance collaborative IS/LAND and runs the record label 1473. His diverse work in sound and visuals has been featured in The New Yorker and the Detroit Institute of Arts.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at outreachkorea@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:147969-21902637@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147969 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:arts,Asian Languages And Cultures,Film,Korea,korean cinema,Korean Studies,Philosophy LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260424T115038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T120000 SUMMARY:Performance:Dancing with the Dragon | Dragon Dance Performance at the Peony Garden DESCRIPTION:In Chinese tradition\, dragons are bearers of auspicious wishes\, and peonies\, \"king of flowers\,\" symbolize prosperity and honor. Watch a bedazzling spectacle as the new U-M dragon winds its way down garden pathways filled with blossoming peonies--a welcomed event to usher in good fortune and summertime cheer. \n\n*Rain date is May 31\, 11:00 AM*\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cstep@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:147965-21902633@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147965 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,art and design,Asian Languages And Cultures,China,Chinese Studies,Dance,global,global engagement,Multidisciplinary Design LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Peony Garden, 1610 Washington Hts Ann Arbor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Visit the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Growing plants in pots is a timeless and universal human activity. What we know as bonsai has over 2\,000 years of continuous cultural development. These little trees tell big stories of themselves\, their artists\, and those imagined by viewers. Stop by the Visitor Center front desk to pick up self-guided activity sheets\, designed for young learners. Then\, make your way to the Bonsai Garden to visit the collection.\n \n The Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden is open Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148072-21902912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104217 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T150000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Bonsai Demonstration at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Join Bonsai Specialist\, Carmen Leskoviansky\, for a bonsai demonstration and discussion featuring Satsuki Azalea. Carmen will go over routine maintenance and care of azalea bonsai and some common bonsai styling techniques\, including pruning and wiring. This program will take place inside the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148071-21902911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148071 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Visit the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Growing plants in pots is a timeless and universal human activity. What we know as bonsai has over 2\,000 years of continuous cultural development. These little trees tell big stories of themselves\, their artists\, and those imagined by viewers. Stop by the Visitor Center front desk to pick up self-guided activity sheets\, designed for young learners. Then\, make your way to the Bonsai Garden to visit the collection.\n \n The Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden is open Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148072-21902913@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T103416 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T153000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Clay Totoro & Friends Craft DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Studio Ghibli with this fun craft at the AADL Downtown Library! Use air-dry clay to create characters from iconic films like My Neighbor Totoro\, Kiki's Delivery Service\, and Howl's Moving Castle. Follow along as we provide easy step-by-step instructions.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/668409\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148070-21902910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148070 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,International,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 4th Floor Program Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T155653 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Sakura Instrumental Group and Kyoko Fujii Calligraphy Performance DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Japan with the Sakura “Cherry Blossom” Japanese Instrumental Group. Experience the enchanting world of the Shishimai Lion dance\, a traditional folk art passed down through generations\, which brings the magic of Japanese folklore to life. The presentation will also feature Shodō calligraphy artist Kyoko Fujii\, who will create traditional Japanese calligraphy using an extraordinarily large-sized washi paper and brush\, accompanied by traditional festival music. Please enjoy this powerful and dynamic collaboration\, concluding with a celebratory summer Bon Dance. Simple moves will be demonstrated\, which can be performed sitting or standing\, to the festive beats of our drums.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669361\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148081-21902927@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148081 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Dance,japan,Japanese Studies,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Visit the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Growing plants in pots is a timeless and universal human activity. What we know as bonsai has over 2\,000 years of continuous cultural development. These little trees tell big stories of themselves\, their artists\, and those imagined by viewers. Stop by the Visitor Center front desk to pick up self-guided activity sheets\, designed for young learners. Then\, make your way to the Bonsai Garden to visit the collection.\n \n The Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden is open Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148072-21902914@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T161826 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Make a Print Inspired by Japanese Art with UMMA DESCRIPTION:Make a print inspired by Japanese artwork from the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s (UMMA) collection. You’ll learn about printmaking processes\, trace reproductions from the museum\, and add personal touches in this workshop led by educators from UMMA. Bring your imagination!\n \n Please note that this workshop is held in the Secret Lab at Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. After you make your own artwork\, take it with you to the U-M Museum of Art (525 S. State Street). Visit the original inspiration in person and claim your Summer Game code! Learn more about the Summer Game at the Ann Arbor District Library website.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library (https://aadl.org/node/668778) and the University of Michigan Museum of Art (https://umma.umich.edu/).\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148082-21902928@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148082 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Secret Lab CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260506T160348 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Make Your Own Summer Origami and Japanese Bean Bags DESCRIPTION:Fold\, toss\, and take it home! Stop by the KidZone at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival to make summer-themed Japanese origami and Japanese-style bean bags. It’s a wonderful way to discover the artistry and playfulness of Japanese crafts\, and every little maker leaves with something handmade and uniquely theirs. No experience is needed\, just bring your curiosity and a little summer spirit!\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival https://www.a2sf.org/events/japanese-week-japanese-crafts/.\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*This event is co-sponsored by the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Summer Fest*\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148083-21902929@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148083 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies,Kids LOCATION:Off Campus Location - KidZone CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260506T144531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T181000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Great Lakes Taiko Center Performance @ Top of the Park DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) is an arts and culture collective based in Southeast Michigan dedicated to sharing Taiko arts experiences through education and performances since 2009. Taiko\, meaning “drum” in Japanese\, is rooted in the ancestral wisdom and cultural history of Japanese music traditions. Today\, it continues to grow as a global cultural arts movement that amplifies imagination\, uplifts spirits\, and builds community. Through the art of Taiko\, GLTC members and supporters embody practices of collective care and creative connection in their communities as they drum\, dance\, and dream together.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival and Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669568\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148138-21903035@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Dance,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Music,Performance LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Top of the Park CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Visit the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Growing plants in pots is a timeless and universal human activity. What we know as bonsai has over 2\,000 years of continuous cultural development. These little trees tell big stories of themselves\, their artists\, and those imagined by viewers. Stop by the Visitor Center front desk to pick up self-guided activity sheets\, designed for young learners. Then\, make your way to the Bonsai Garden to visit the collection.\n \n The Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden is open Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148072-21902915@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T094529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T113000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Puppet Play: The Japanese Classic Tale “Omusubi Kororin” (Tumbling Riceballs) DESCRIPTION:Early Childhood teachers from the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor will bring movement fun and a puppet play of the Japanese classic folktale of “Omusubi Kororin” for babies and preschoolers!\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669410\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148087-21902934@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148087 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,japan,Japanese Studies,Kids LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T120433 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Letterpress Lab: Japanese Family Crests DESCRIPTION:Jillian Locke from the U-M Center for Japanese Studies will present a short talk on the history of traditional Japanese family crests and share information about this selection of crest plates in the Ann Arbor District Library's letterpress collection.\n \n Letterpress is the traditional process of printing by hand using movable type. This lab will feature a short guided activity to get familiar with assembling and printing a letterpress project. Participants will be able to use wood type\, handset lead type\, and ornaments\, as well as learn how to hand ink and print on a Vandercook cylinder press. If you'd like\, you can stay longer to work on a more involved project.\n \n Due to the presence of lead-based type\, this program is intended for adults.\n \n New to letterpress? Please arrive at the start of the program for a 20-minute demonstration of how to use the equipment.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/666415\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148090-21902937@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148090 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,japan,japaneses studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Secret Lab CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Visit the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Growing plants in pots is a timeless and universal human activity. What we know as bonsai has over 2\,000 years of continuous cultural development. These little trees tell big stories of themselves\, their artists\, and those imagined by viewers. Stop by the Visitor Center front desk to pick up self-guided activity sheets\, designed for young learners. Then\, make your way to the Bonsai Garden to visit the collection.\n \n The Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden is open Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148072-21902916@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T100130 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Yubinuki Workshop: Japanese Thimble Rings DESCRIPTION:Join local crafter Beth Battey for this unique workshop! Yubinuki translates literally to \"thimble\" in Japanese. It’s a soft and durable cloth thimble ring constructed of a paper or cardboard core wrapped in padding and stitched with colorful threads to create geometric designs. The stitching resembles a temari ball obi\, but the creation and setup are not quite as labor-intensive.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/668256\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148091-21902938@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148091 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T120939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | “Okko’s Inn\,” Featured Free Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public! Please reserve tickets in advance at: https://myumi.ch/X8RZQ\n \n After losing her parents in a car accident\, Okko goes to live in the countryside with her grandmother\, who runs a traditional Japanese inn built on top of an ancient spring said to have healing waters. While she goes about her chores and prepares to become the inn's next caretaker\, Okko discovers that there are spirits who live there that only she can see - not scary ones\, but welcoming ghosts who keep her company\, play games\, and help her navigate her new environment.\n \n Learn more about the film\, including a parents' guide\, at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8328740/\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Marquee Arts.\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*This event is co-sponsored by Marquee Arts*\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148101-21902949@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148101 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Asian Languages And Cultures,Film,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Visit the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Growing plants in pots is a timeless and universal human activity. What we know as bonsai has over 2\,000 years of continuous cultural development. These little trees tell big stories of themselves\, their artists\, and those imagined by viewers. Stop by the Visitor Center front desk to pick up self-guided activity sheets\, designed for young learners. Then\, make your way to the Bonsai Garden to visit the collection.\n \n The Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden is open Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148072-21902917@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T100709 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Sushi Demo with Chef Nakano DESCRIPTION:Chef Nakano will give a brief presentation on authentic Japanese-style sushi. Then\, she will demonstrate how to make temaki-sushi\, maki-sushi\, and nigiri-sushi!\n \n Chef Kaede Nakano was born in Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from Osaka Abeno Tsuji Culinary Institute\, she worked for 10 years in Osaka at various establishments\, including Japanese\, sushi\, and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurants\, as well as cake shops.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/669567\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148093-21902940@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148093 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Asian Languages And Cultures,Food,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260504T104822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Visit the Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Growing plants in pots is a timeless and universal human activity. What we know as bonsai has over 2\,000 years of continuous cultural development. These little trees tell big stories of themselves\, their artists\, and those imagined by viewers. Stop by the Visitor Center front desk to pick up self-guided activity sheets\, designed for young learners. Then\, make your way to the Bonsai Garden to visit the collection.\n \n The Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden is open Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, and Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA). Learn more about MBGNA at https://mbgna.umich.edu/\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148072-21902918@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for japanese studies,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T104318 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T113000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Japanese Storytime DESCRIPTION:Local music teacher Momo Kajiwara will lead us in song\, movement\, and storytelling in Japanese! This event is best suited for children ages 2 to 5.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/668338\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148097-21902944@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148097 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Kids LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T114740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | The Sounds of Japan: Performance and Hands-On Experience DESCRIPTION:This program by the Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble introduces the traditional Japanese instruments koto (a 13-string zither) and shamisen (a three-string lute). The concert presents a wide range of music\, from time-honored pieces passed down through generations to contemporary works\, highlighting the richness of Japanese culture and its connection to the present day.\n \n Audience participation is encouraged throughout the program\, with opportunities to sing along or clap to the rhythm\, creating a shared musical experience.\n \n Following the performance\, the Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble will hold a musical instrument playing experience. They will also introduce traditional Japanese crafts\, offering you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture through music and hands-on experiences!\n \n Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble is a New York-based group founded and headed by Ms. Masayo Ishigure. The ensemble consists of members of the Sawai Koto Academy\, which is one of the most prominent schools for contemporary Koto and Shamisen music.\n \n This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026\, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/664293\n \n The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free\, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:148103-21902956@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148103 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Concert,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260507T142424 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T181500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Guerline Jozef | 2026 Wallenberg Medal and Lecture DESCRIPTION:Guerline Jozef\, the co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance\, will receive the 2026 Wallenberg Medal on Tuesday\, September 29th at 4:30PM in Rackham Auditorium. In keeping with the tradition of the Wallenberg Lecture\, Jozef will draw on her personal experience to share with the audience her understanding of how one person can make a difference.\n\nGuerline M. Jozef\, a servant leader rooted in faith\, is a globally recognized human rights advocate\, thought leader\, and strategist who has worked to transform the conversation on migration\, race\, and justice. Jozef is the executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA)\, a Haitian-American-women-led organization serving immigrants\, with a particular focus on Black immigrants at the US-Mexico border and beyond. With the HBA\, she has built a movement that centers people of African descent in migration while amplifying the voices of the most marginalized. She is the creator of “Tales from the Borderlands and Beyond\,” and co-founder of both the Black Immigrants Bail Fund (BIBF) and the Cameroon Advocacy Network.\n\nHer influence has been recognized nationally and internationally. She was named one of the Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025\, one of Politico’s 40 Most Influential People on Race\, Politics\, and Policy of 2021\, and one of the BBC’s Top 100 Women of 2024. She was honored with the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora IMPACT Award from the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhil)\, the 2021 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award\, the AFL-CIO’s 2024 GMLK Human Rights Award\, the 2024 Haitian Impact Awards\, and the 2023 Midwin Charles Legacy Award from the 1804 Haitian Roundtable. She has been recognized by the Women’s Refugee Commission (Voices of Courage Award\, 2024)\, The Haitian Times (Newsmaker of the Year\, 2022)\, the National Haitian-American Elected Officials Network\, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award among others.\n\nMs. Jozef has been featured in Forbes\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, Politico\, Time Magazine\, The Miami Herald\, The Haitian Times\, Politico\, and DemocracyNow. She has testified before the United Nations\, the United States Congress\, and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)\, and recently brought her advocacy to the international stage during the IV International Forum of Parlamentarians in Barranquilla\, Colombia. Guerline went to the border for Haitians—but she stayed for everyone seeking safety and protection. \n\n“Guerline Jozef is a powerful advocate for the dignity and rights of migrants who has linked the experience of migration at the US-Mexico border to global human rights movements. She works tirelessly to give voice to the marginalized and to shape a more just future for all\,” said Sioban Harlow\, chair of the Wallenberg Medal Executive Committee and Professor Emerita of Epidemiology\, Obstetrics and Gynecology\, and Global Public Health.\n\nFree and open to the public. Wheelchair and ADA accessible. ASL and CART provided. UID:145865-21897966@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145865 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:human rights,Wallenberg Lecture LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR