Japan is on our bucket list. After visiting the Journey through Japan exhibition at the Frist Art Museum, it might have jumped a few notches up the list.
Origami stations, Taiko performance, calligraphy writing, koi fish craft…the Frist ArtsFest gave us a sampling of Japanese culture. One enlightening moment was when our son recognized a movie clip he’d seen at school last week. Ponyo– we’d never heard of it, but here it is in a museum exhibit.
Did you know it’s impolite to ask a Bonsai owner how old the tree is?
It’s the equivalent of going up to a random woman on the street and asking her age. Well, you’ve been warned. Since Bonsai is considered an art form, whether an artist achieves a mature-looking tree early or late in a tree’s lifetime is none of our business. And did you know Bonsai trees can be any type? Check out this Nashville Bonsai Society gallery to see great examples!
Did you know the US has a stronger affinity for Gengar than Pikachu?
The boys loved locating the places we’ve been and discovering their favorite Pokemon. The Make Your Own Manga activities were a hit. It’s amazing how much better they’re getting at creating their own stories.
We go to the world, but sometimes the world comes to us!
It was such a treat to get to see what’s known as Hokusai’s “The Great Wave” here in our hometown. For dinner we decided to continue the Japanese theme with some sushi, and they spotted the iconic piece of work right away.
What opportunities are in your hometown to get to experience another culture without heading to the airport?
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