The exhibition, presented by Gifu Prefecture in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, includes photo panels and video images with explanations of the cherry trees and the culture of Neo Village. This landmark feat of Japanese animation comes from Hayao Miyazaki, acknowledged master of the genre. The intricate epic fable features gods, demons, and struggle over the future of an unspoiled forest. In English with the voices of Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Gillian Anderson, Billy Bob Thornton and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Admission is free.
Please call 202.238.6901. For more information, please call 202.238.6949. Please join us for an evening of flute, harp and chamber orchestra, with Japan's internationally renowned flutist, Yoko Owada, in her Washington debut. Ms. Owada will be joined by her American friends James Pinkerton, Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel, Renee Chaney, and members of the McLean Orchestra. As one of the world's leading composers of synthesizer music, a pioneer in introducing new age music to Japan, and a world environmental artist, Kitaro will share his unique musical ideas with the Washington audience.