Japan Days Chicago Botanic Garden
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Japan Days is an annual celebration of of Japanese heritage and culture consisting of numerous events and performances such as dancing, taiko, martial arts demonstrations, and even some tea. It takes place at the Botanic Gardens in Arlington Heights, IL. This collection documents one such festival.
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Tea and CookiesJapanese women in traditional clothing sell tea and cookies at Japan Days Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japanese LadiesJapanese women perform in traditional make-up and clothing for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Taiko DrummersTaiko drummers performing at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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DanceWomen perform a classic Japanese dance in front of an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Dance, part 2Another photo of the customary dance performances showcased at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japanese DanceA woman in customary Japanese make-up and garb dances for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japanese DanceWomen in customary Japanese make-up and kimono performs classical Japanese dance for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japanese DanceA woman in customary Japanese make-up and kimono ribbon dances for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japanese DanceClassical Dancer. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Chicago Botanic Gardens Japan days Program |
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Japanese DanceClassical Japanese Dancer. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Chicago Botanic Gardens Japan days Program |
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Classical Japanese DancePerformance at Japan Days at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Chicago Botanic Gardens Japan days Program |
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Classical Japanese DancePerformance at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Chicago Botanic Gardens Japan days Program |
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Classical Japanese DanceTrained local Chicago dancers perform for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Chicago Botanic Gardens Japan days Program |
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Classical Japanese DanceDevoted dancers train to dance Classical Japanese dance and perform. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Chicago Botanic Gardens Japan days Program |
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Classical Japanese DanceClassical Japanese Dancer. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese DanceChicago has a tradition of training Japanese Classical Dancers. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Chicago Botanic Gardens Japan days Program |
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Classical Japanese DanceStage and Audience at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. |
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Taiko DrummersTaiko drummers present a classic example of Japanese music to an audience at Japan days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Dance PerformanceBoth audience and performers enjoy this traditional dance piece at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Ribbon PerformanceWomen performers exhibit a complex ribbon dance for the attendees at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japan Days PerformersPerformers at the Japan Days festival on stage. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo. |
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Tea CeremonyA tea ceremony taking place at the Japan Days Festival at the Botanic Gardens. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Martial Arts ExhibitionJudo students and their masters give a exhibition at Japan Days Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japan Days PerformersPerformers at the Japan Days festival on stage. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo. |
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Classical Japanese DanceWomen in kimono and Japanese make-up dance for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese DanceA woman in customary Japanese make-up and kimono dances for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Japan Days PerformersPerformers at the Japan Days festival on stage. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo. |
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Japan Days AudiencePeople of various ethnic backgrounds celebrate Japanese heritage at Japan Days Courtesy of the Shimpo |
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AttendeesA photograph of attendees in the hallway at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese DanceDancers in kimono nd Japanese make-up and perform for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese DancingDancers Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese DancingPerformer Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Mr. UchimotoMr. Uchimoto, founder of Japan Days, enjoys the festivities at the Botanic Gardens. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese DancingPerformer. |
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Classical Japanese Dancing
Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese DanceWomen in customary Japanese make-up and garb dance for an audience at Japan Days. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese Dancing
Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Classical Japanese Dance
Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Attendees and PerformersAttendees and performers line the halls at the Botanic Gardens during the Japan Days Festival. There are vendors, food and educational booths for the visitors. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Mr. UchimotoMr. Uchimoto standing with one of the performers at the Japan Days festival at the Botanic Gardens. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Zen GardenAn example of a traditional Japanese Zen garden layout in a modern day setting at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Botanic Gardens PondA picture of the ponds that surround the Botanic gardens facilities. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Botanic GardensA scenic picture of the Botanic Gardens at which the Japan Days Festival is held. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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