The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami presents “The Spirit of Japanese Craftsmanship (Kogei) and Tea Ceremony” with renowned Japanese pottery artist Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI on Wednesday, January 23. Born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Mr. Ohi is the 11th generation in a family of potters known for “Ohi Yaki” pottery, a traditional style of Raku ware dating back more than 350 years. Mr. Ohi will host the lecture and demonstration at 3:30 p.m. at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray Beach. Admission to the lecture is free with paid museum admission.

For more information about the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, please contact Miwako Patton at [email protected] or Hector Franco at[email protected] and visit www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html.

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