www.internationalsejongsoloists.org

International Sejong Soloists (ISS), is a conductor-less string ensemble comprised of today’s leading young soloists who perform a broad range of orchestral and chamber repertoire for strings. Since its inception in 1995, ISS has established a distinctive musical identity, winning acclaim for its brilliant ensemble playing, tonal refinement, and fresh interpretations. Its players, all prizewinners at prestigious competitions, hail from nine different nations. The ensemble has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, the 92nd Street Y, the Kennedy Center, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and at the Ravinia in Chicago, among other leading venues. ISS is ensemble-in-residence at the Aspen Music Festival and tours worldwide annually. ISS has also released two highly praised compact discs. The ensemble is based in New York City, where it works with its artistic director, Hyo Kang, a violin professor at the Juilliard School.

www.invasianjournal.com

invAsian is a free, e ‘zine founded in the summer of 2001 by Izumi Tezuka and Edward Crutcher. Although we made our debut as a black and white glossy magazine and our first 3 issues had print runs of 3000 each, we ultimately decided to convert to an electronic publication. The concept for invAsian was conceived through our travels and life experiences as we realized that there are a growing number of people who have shared in the challenges that we have faced as mixed race, multi-ethnic members of both Asian and non-Asian communities. Based in New York City, we are specifically created for the Asian Pacific American population in the United States. However, with the on-going diaspora of Asians throughout the world, the US may serve as the microcosm but Asian issues are of international relevance. We hope that this journal will serve as a venue and a resource for Asian diasporic communities worldwide.

www.ichinohedance.org

Mission is 1) to employ dance as an interpretive medium inspiring mutual understanding between diverse peoples and cultures; 2)To offer indispensable nourishment for the heart, mind, and soul through its high-quality programs which bring joy of movement to all ages, cultures, and socio-economic groups; 3) To contribute to the aesthetic development of dance by incorporating cultural heritages, strongly influenced by historical Japanese tradition, into a framework of contemporary dance.

www.japanuscreatives.com

Japan U.S.Creatives promote Japanese art and culture, and provide a selective events monthly. Artists can announce about their art openings or post pictures or videos, participate discussion. The site video interviews creative people who are involved Japan and put up on Youtuve and the website.

www.villagezendo.org

Dotoku-ji, True Expression Temple, is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. We do zazen, chanting services, retreats, workshops and study groups. Participation is open to all. We welcome practitioners and students of various traditions to join us at whatever level of commitment they wish. We are in the White Plum Lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi. We are affiliated with the Zen Peacemaker Circle and The Buddhist Peace Fellowship. Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara, is the Abbot of Dotoku-ji. She is the Resident Teacher and Head Priest. We have an affiliate group in Northampton, MA: Zen Center on Main Street.

www.wanart.com

The birth of WanArt grew out of a basic need and desire. Being an American born Chinese, Joyce often had a hard time finding greetings cards which reflected both her interest/passion in Chinese culture and her personal style. Her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for design eventually led her to start her own greeting card company with the launch of 12 modern and playful designs featuring the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Today, the line has expanded to include greeting card designs for a wide range of sending situations. WanArt has also recently added a new collection based on Chinese folk designs which aim to celebrate as well as offer insight into Chinese culture and language. The meaning behind each motif and Chinese character is featured on the back of the card. The contemporary color palette and cultural value of these cards will appeal to all those looking for something new and unique.