Japanese Culture Appreciation Day

Join BSU as it celebrates Japanese Culture with the support of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the Embassy of Japan. BSU became the first HBCU to receive a grant from the JUSFC thanks to the work done by students and faculty in the Department of Language, Literature, & Cultural Studies who study intersections between Japanese anime, manga and African American culture. 

9:30
Doors open

9:45-11:30
Screening of Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro led by Professor Bartlett’s “History of Animation” class  

11:30-12:15
Embassy of Japan presentation featuring Japanese diplomat Taichi Kaneshiro - Counsellor of Education

12:15-1:00
Japanese lunch

1:00-2:00
“Origami for Beginners” workshop led by Michiko Okuma and Naoko Kamioka

2:00-2:30
Viewing of library exhibit on graphic novels and Japanese culture curated by Fusako Ito 

2:30-3:30
Haiku Workshop led by Professor Hoke Glover

3:30-4:45
Panel on anime/manga/cosplay and Black culture featuring BlerDCon CEO George Hilton and cosplayers Afrococoapuffs and Zen the Dweeb. Moderated by Dr. Sheneese Thompson.