Archive for July, 2008
Japanese paper art
When I first learned origami I knew that the Japanese were the masters of making art from a simple piece of paper. Of course, they use paper not just for origami but for creation of all kinds of artwork. During a recent cultural celebration at Showa Boston to celebrate Japan Day, the students created what [...]
Japanese tea garden in San Francisco
One of the fun part of a visit to San Francisco is that you can get exposed to so much Asian culture and art without leaving the United States. So during my trip to the Golden State Park, I made it a point to visit the Japanese tea garden. And what a delightful place it [...]
Soho in New York
While New York is one destination that has it all, there is no place like SoHo. Let me also say that SoHo is not for everyone either. If you are not interested in things art, you may not enjoy much hanging out there. Yes, there are all kinds of boutiques for shoppers but you might [...]