Grand Opening - Japanese Design Today 100 - Modern lifestyles of Japanese reflected in 100 design products

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Grand Opening - Japanese Design Today 100 - Modern lifestyles of Japanese reflected in 100 design products -

Type	Exhibit
Date	Thursday - 7/27/2006
Time	5:30 PM
Location	Japanese Cultural Center Community Gallery 2454 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawai'i 96826 For more details Call (808) 945-7633
Cost	FREE
Description/Comments
ART EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING Exhibit open from July 27 - September 13, 2006 Modern lifestyles of Japanese reflected in 100 design products Contemporary items reveal quirky, innovative ideas of today's Japanese designers Ever wish there was a special chair that enabled you to comfortably sit in the traditional Japanese cross-legged position? How about being able to pull out a miniature washing machine from your closet when you only want to clean a couple dirty blouses and a pair of socks? In Japan, these products are readily available--made by designers to match the needs of today's Japanese society. And, such contemporary items--a "pod" chair suited for people who swore they would never be able to sit cross-legged and an electric bucket resembling a blender that cleans a few pieces of clothes--along with 100 other products, such as furniture, clothing, tableware and electrical appliances from Japan, will be on display in this internationally-traveling exhibition at the JCCH. Presented in partnership with the Consulate-General of Japan in Honolulu. Sponsored by the Japan Foundation. Automatic rice cookers, the Kikkoman Soy Sauce dispenser and a portable ashtray created so one does not litter are all ingenious everyday objects created by Japanese designers. This exhibition presents contemporary Japanese design through a selection of approximately 100 everyday products--including furniture, clothing, tableware and electrical appliances. This visual summary of life in present-day Japan gives a substantial insight into Japanese urban culture today. "There is no kimono (traditional Japanese clothing) or zabuton (a traditional Japanese pillow) in this exhibit," said Christy Takamune, JCCH Gallery Director. "This exhibit features everyday objects that show the lifestyles of Japanese today." Name of sponsoring organization: The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, strives to share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai'i. The Center features a Community and Historical Gallery, Resource Center, Kenshikan martial arts do¯jo¯, Seiko¯an Japanese teahouse and Gift Shop. ####

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