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During the virtual ・ opening ・ reception, we will introduce the history and usage of chochin in Japan, the historical background from Mizufu chochin to Suzumo chochin, and their production process through a video produced by Mr. Ryutaro Suzuki. In addition, Ryutaro Suzuki and Mick ・ Itaya will appear live to talk about the innovative evolution of "Suzumo Chochin" in a dialogue format.

In entertainment, we will be joined by Mr. Meigas, an illusionist ・who will perform a magic show, as the lanterns as lights have a fantastic meaning of slaying demons in the dark.

Date and Time ： April 22 （ Friday ）

7pm-8pm （ Eastern Time ）

Fee ： Free
*First 500 people
（ Optional donation to the Lunch for Front Line Workers Project ： https://www.nipponclub.org/event/lets-support-healthcare-workers/?lang=ja ）

Register here ：
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T36X15xcQpW1vcsfQEaGWg

＊ The webinar will be conducted in Japanese, but will be available with English subtitles via Wordly's real-time AI translation.
＊ This is an online ・ event via Zoom. The actual event will not take place at Nippon Club Hall.

■ Ryutaro Suzuki （ Ryutaro Suzuki ）

The 7th generation head of Mohei Suzuki Shoten. The greatness of Japan's traditional industry lies in its functionality, and a characteristic of chochin, which are daily necessities, is that they can be folded. While maintaining the tradition of chochin production, the company collaborated with artist Mick ・ Itaya to create "Suzumo Chochin," a lighting fixture and art object with functionality that illuminates the future from a new perspective.

■ Mick ・ Itaya

Graduated from Tama Art University. Visual artist and designer. A poetic future romantic who loves angels and goddesses drawn with fluid lines and the twinkling of the sun and stars. On the other hand, he is also involved in music, fashion, mirrors, and recently designed a functional lighting fixture "Suzumo Chochin".

■ MEGAS

Magician ／ Historian of Western magic ／ Director. His illusions performed at close range that transcend past common sense and the latest mentalism acts from overseas have become the talk of the town and have appeared in various media. He is now one of Japan's leading illusionists in both name and reality. Awards ： ・ NMF （ Japan Magic Foundation ） The Japan Cup 2020 Magician ・ Of ・ The ・ Year 2018/2021 ・ The Merlin Award 2018

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Japan Club WEB Gallery Special Exhibition "Lights from Japan for the World" - Tradition and Innovation of Suifu Chochin Nurtured in the Community - Virtual ・ Opening ・ Reception
Dates ： April 22 Sun （ Fri ） - Jun 2 （ Thu ）
Place ： Nihon Club WEB Gallery （ URL ： https://nippongallery.nipponclub.org/ ）