The Global Salon: Cities in Japan
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<p><strong style=””>When:</strong> Thursday, January 19, 2012<br />
<strong style=””>Where:</strong> The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, 44 Charlton St (at Varick), New York City <br style=”” />
<strong style=””>What time:</strong> 7 p.m.<br />
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With Keiko Matsui, Akiko Yano, Ian Buruma, and Roland Kelts<br />
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<strong style=””>Tickets:</strong> $25 at thegreenespace.org, includes a complimentary glass of wine or beer and snacks that honor the country of exploration</p>
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Japanese authors, academics, and musicians take to the stage with host Eddie Robinson for performances and discussion about the courage and resiliency from a country that continues to face the unprecedented hardships of increased suicidal rates and unemployment, before and after the Tsunami of 2011. Listen to captivating dialogue, enchanting music, and discussion of the Japan’s economic future, advances in technology, and the preservation of its remarkable culture.</p>