Japan's Early Ambassadors to San Francisco, 1860-1927

Japan's Early Ambassadors to San Francisco, 1860-1927

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Timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the ship Kanrin Maru and the first Japanese embassy to the United States, this thematic exhibit focuses on some of the first Japanese diplomats and cultural emissaries in San Francisco, and how they responded to the experience of being i…

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    • Nov 12, 2010 LATEST EPISODE
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    Overview of Japanese Ambassadors (11/6/2010)

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    Melissa Rinne, Associate Curator of Japanese Art and exhibit curator, introduces the Japan's Early Ambassadors to San Francisco: Diplomats, Artists, & Friendship Dolls, 1860-1927 symposium and gives a brief overview of the exhibition on view at the Asian Art Museum from May 4 - November 28, 2010.

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    Introductory Remarks (11/6/2010)

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    Dr. Forrest McGill, Chief Curator, Asian Art Museum, introduces the Japan's Early Ambassadors to San Francisco: Diplomats, Artists, & Friendship Dolls, 1860-1927 symposium. Produced by the Society for Asian Art.

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