The Spirit of Japanese Gardens and Culture

The International Symposium of Japanese Gardens is held every two years and inspired by the growing interest of Japanese gardens all over the world. The emphasis of this year's three day symposium will be connections between Japanese garden aesthetics and Japanese culture. It will combine lectures, panel discussions and hands-on workshops offering attendees multiple opportunities to learn and interact with world-renowned experts in Japanese garden design, construction and maintenance.

Collaborating Partners include:
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSU Long Beach
The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens
San Diego Museum of Art and the Zoological Society of San Diego
 

The story of an ordinary Japanese businessman in modern day Tokyo, who after becoming unemployed, takes on a job as a mall janitor. This is the awe-inspiring journey of a father and his struggle to live a double life and still keep his family together. Don't miss one of the year's most touching and critically acclaimed films. This film will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Go to www.sdaff.org and enter KUROSAWA for a 20% discount when purchasing a ticket.