J-Film | The Zen Diary
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J-Film | The Zen Diary

Join us at the JICC for a free film screening!

By Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Date and time

Thursday, April 24 · 6:30 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This event is free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6:00 PM and the screening starts at 6:30 PM.

J-Film | The Zen Diary

Presented by the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan and Japan Commerce Association of Washington D.C.

Our next J-Film is The Zen Diary, a touching narrative on mindfulness and finding connections with nature that beautifully complements our latest exhibition Shin Ka: Inner Gardens of Reflection.


In 1978, award winning author MIZUKAMI Tsutomu wrote an autobiographical essay entitled Tsuchi o kurau hibi — waga shōjin jū ni kagetsu — (土を喰う日々―わが精進十二ヵ月―). Part cooking book, part reflection on his upbringing at Zen Temples, the essay examines how we can live in harmony through seasonal cooking. Director NAKAE Yuji has taken this essay’s message on life and harmony with the seasons and made a film that has left a lasting taste with viewers and readers alike.


This film follows former monk Tsutomu (SAWADA Kenji), as he navigates daily life in the mountains, writing essays, and tending to his crops. His simple routines are only interrupted when his editor Machiko (MATSU Takako) joins him for the occasional meal. As Tsutomu is determining the value of life while facing death, the comfort of cooking remains constant throughout the changing seasons.



In Japanese with English Subs | Japan | NOVEMBER 2022 | Not Rated | 111 min | Drama, Feature | Directed by NAKAE Yuji

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for security purposes. Program begins at 6:30PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior. No admittance after 7:00 PM or once seating is full. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at the JICC?

There is street parking along 18th St NW and the surrounding area. Be sure to read the street parking signs carefully. There are also multiple parking garages on 18th Street NW and the surrounding area. Unfortunately, we are unable to validate these tickets.

Can I get to there by Metro?

The JICC is conveniently located in the Golden Triangle district. We are located near Farragut North on the Red line and Farragut West on the Orange, Silver, and Blue lines.

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Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) is a part of the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C. The JICC's goal is to promote better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture by providing a wide range of information and events to the American public.

 

We are located on the ground floor of 1150 18th St. in downtown Washington, D.C. Visitors to our center will enjoy the modern Japanese ambiance and the many events held in our facilities, which include a 130-seat auditorium.

 

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