Larry Tyrrell is a player, composer, recording artist and teacher who embodies the concept of transcultural music. First discovering and composing for shakuhachi in the 1970s Tyrrell went on to devote himself to mastering the instrument in the 1980s onward. He studied in Japan with two of the greatest contemporary masters Read more…
Japan Day 2017 was held on Sep 4th. While it was very warm day, we had great performers and hundreds of Idahoan enjoyed our event. We truly appreciate all the people who helped us to put this event together. View our event photo from here. View our media coverage from Read more…
Yamataiko was founded in 2013 in Idaho Falls. They have performed at many occations in Idaho Falls, Pocattello and Boise. Their director, Janet Youngblood was the founder of Manhattan Taiko in New York. After retiring, she relocated to Idaho Falls and organized a new Taiko group and has been performing regularly.
The 9th annual event was held on September 5th, Labor Day. This was a family friendly event to share Japanese culture with various performances and displays, such as the lion dance, Taiko (traditional Japanese drumming), calligraphy, origami, Japanese martial arts, ennichi carnival, anime and onigiri bento. This year, Grandmaster Fujima Read more…
Japan Day 2015 was held on August 29th. Many enjoyed Japanese Drums (Shadow Taiko), Aikido and Kendo, Flower Arrangements, Japanese lion dance, Japanese Calligraphy, Origami, Flea market and Sushi. Thank you so much for our Raffle Sponsors! Idaho Credit Union Maysco Dance Supply Joyful Tea Mai Thai Restaurant&Bar Smoky Davis Read more…
We joined the Boise International Market’s Grand Opening Celebration. Our booth was Origami and Kimono fabric goods. Many people stopped to enjoy our booth. We had a nice time. Thank-you.
After 60 years, Godzilla finally landed in Boise! This was the original 1954 monster classic. The movie was shown the day before the newest Godzilla release. It was such a great experience for us to know how Boise loved Original Godzilla. Behind the original Godzilla suit If you’ve seen Read more…
Idaho Japanese Association hosted social hour before “Like Father, Like Son” Movie event. This movie took the Jury Prize at Cannes on Sunday, the first Japanese win in the category since 1987, Best of 2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival. During Social hour, Japanese books and DVDs were sold.
Idaho Japanese Association was at the Hyde Park Street Fair on September 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) to celebrate Japanese culture in Boise. We participate in the event as a part of local NPO Global Village. Many visitors enjoyed Japanese Drums, Aikido and Judo demonstrations, flower arrangements, Japanese Harp, Japanese Read more…
IJA participated Boise 150th Sesqui-Party with Global Lounge. We enjoyed variety of performance from all over the world including Japanese koto and Kamishibai (Japanese picture story telling). We also celebrated Tanabata star festival by hanging our wishes to the bamboo tree.
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