Visitors are invited to experience "Soft Landscapes" (2025)
a vinyl installation by artist Taro Takizawa measuring 135” x 690”
currently on view in the Harder Hall Lobby—just outside Holmes Auditorium and the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery
Takizawa recently visited Alfred University to give a lecture on his work
hosted by the Institute for Electronic Arts and the Division of Foundations
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University
He is currently a visiting lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Takizawa creates work that spans printmaking
His art reflects his personal experiences growing up in Japan and later in the United States
His practice blends Eastern and Western aesthetics and demonstrates a deep appreciation for traditional printmaking techniques and mark making
Influenced by traditional Japanese textile patterns
Takizawa explores the intersection between contemporary studio practices and historical processes through both printmaking and installation
Takizawa earned his BFA with an emphasis in printmaking from Central Michigan University in 2011
and his MFA in printmaking from Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts in 2017
he exhibited nationally and internationally at venues such as the Chautauqua Institution School of Art
and ArtPrize 10 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
He has recently completed artist residencies at the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts in Ithaca
Focused on a professional education with an emphasis on APEX
our applied and experiential learning program
Alfred University has a long history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities
Your gifts of time and financial support help transform student lives every day
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and Villa Esperanza Chief Executive Officer Kelly White at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Reverend Father Peter Stratos at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Villa Esperanza Board Chair Hugo Nuno at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Franklin Murillo at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
David and Tina Dahl at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Charlie Pastre at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Leila Maitland and Noelle White at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Kairavi Daum at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Rebekka Manzella and Michelle Lam at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Steve Ledbetter at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Maria Kokoris at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Michelle and Reiner Santos at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Penny Panos at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Casey Solomon at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Mercy Steenwyk at Villa Esperanza Services Masquerade Gala held at the California Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
About 220 guests donned elegant masks and attire for Villa Esperanza Services’ annual fundraising Blue and White: Masquerade Gala
The event celebrated Villa’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
with all proceeds directly benefiting the organization’s nine comprehensive programs for children
and seniors in Los Angeles and Ventura counties
with guests bidding on art created by Villa’s participants and a variety of donated items
Attendees also had the opportunity to support Villa’s mission through a paddle raise
ensuring continued funding for educational
and employment programs that foster independence and community integration for people with special needs
A highlight of the gala was the presentation of the Guardian Angel Award to Irene Konogeris Albeck
Albeck has been a steadfast supporter of Villa for more than 50 years
Gregory now participates in the Dimensions day program
which focuses on community engagement and skill-building for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Albeck’s legacy includes years as a special education teacher at Villa and nearly a decade as an active member of the Villa Guild
Her dedication has enriched the lives of countless students and families
provides a continuum of care that adapts to the evolving needs of its clients throughout their lives
The organization’s programs range from early childhood education and therapy to adult day services
After adapting to pandemic challenges with virtual and hybrid programming
Villa has fully reopened its in-person services
allowing participants to once again enjoy campus activities
The annual gala serves as a critical source of funding for Villa’s operations
ensuring the continuation of services that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence and quality of life
For more information on Villa Esperanza and their services visit <a href="http://www.villaesperanzaservices.org">www.villaesperanzaservices.org</a>
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Takizawa will align Christie&rsquo;s financial strategy with its overall goals and manage internal controls and reporting to support continued growth and innovation.&nbsp;
who transitioned to president and chief operating officer in November 2024 while maintaining his CFO role
Christie further strengthens the company&rsquo;s leadership team by adding Takizawa as CFO
Hideaki brings more than 34 years of experience working at Ushio and a wealth of expertise in business management and finance.&nbsp;
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It is an often-cited paradox that as the leader in robotics
Japan is also one of the few countries that still embraces the fax machine
Home to the world’s largest technology-focused venture capital fund
corporate Japan scarcely invests in its own tech talent
Cloud penetration lags far behind the US and Europe
The country’s digital infrastructure has been in such a state that the government fears the economy could lose 12 trillion yen (USD $77 billion) a year if it fails to catch up in digitisation by 2025
But I believe it’ll be IT services companies
which have long been the speedbumps to digital upgrades
that will benefit the most from this catch- up trade
The problem can be traced back to a complex web of contractors
Japanese businesses prefer to outsource IT tasks to so-called ‘system integrators’ - vendors that delegate everything from hardware manufacturing to software development to sub-contractors
While this model relieves big corporates of troublesome tech projects
it has also driven up costs in the long run
and created a sticking plaster approach to IT systems
The irony is that Japan needs these IT services vendors now more than ever
businesses rushing to digitise are turning to the vendors for big-ticket transformations
IT services vendors are starting to act more like consultants with wholesale solutions
rather than fixing one bug at a time - a change that gives them greater access to management teams
a leader in digital transformation with a strong consulting unit
has expanded return on equity from 11 per cent in 2017 to 20 per cent in 2024.4 Fujitsu
is also improving operating margins - from 4 per cent in 2024
to an estimated 12 per cent in 2026 - after implementing a strategy akin to NRI’s
no quick fix to the shortage in tech talent
The government warned in 2019 that Japan could face IT staff shortages of up to 800,000 by 2030
Some projects could get pushed back due to a lack of engineers
More likely is an incremental rise in wages in 2025 as the country approaches its digital cliff
which would favour bigger players that are able to pass on additional labour cost to clients
The fact that big companies and the government – at both central and provincial levels – are bearing the brunt of this digital upgrade will benefit larger contractors that have the scale and resources to take up such projects
The Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey shows software investment by companies has grown by double digits in 2022 and 2023
and is estimated to have expanded another 14 per cent in 2024
But it’s also worth watching smaller players
some of which are likely to start looking attractive for acquisitions
Value stands to be unlocked where there are clear advantages - for example
Smaller companies with strong management also have the potential to grow faster than more established competitors
The rapid growth of a new digital consulting unit at Simplx
which specialises in financial markets trading systems
has helped the company deliver a 32 per cent compound annual growth rate over the past five years - a pace that larger players can only dream of
Engaging with companies will be critical to capturing these event-driven opportunities in the sector
which could be some of the most rewarding in Japan’s 2025 transformation
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Christie has announced the appointment of Hideaki Takizawa as the new Chief Financial officer of Christie Digital Systems and its subsidiaries
Takizawa will align Christie’s financial strategy with its overall goals and manage internal controls and reporting to support continued growth and innovation
Hideaki brings more than 34 years of experience working at Ushio and a wealth of expertise in business management and finance
“We are excited to have Hideaki join us as we continue to strengthen our presence in the industry
enhance customer partnerships and create innovative AV solutions,” said Phipps
“His leadership and financial acumen will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategic vision and drive long-term success.”
Takizawa served as general manager of Ushio Group’s Business Management Division
he was responsible for strengthening Ushio Group’s governance and financial strategies for the company’s 2030 business growth strategy while enhancing capital efficiency
&#8220;I am honoured to join Christie and look forward to working with the talented team of employees and executives to maximise financial performance and drive sustainable growth,” said Takizawa
&#8220;This is an exciting time to join the company
and I’m eager to contribute to its ongoing success.&#8221;
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Pasadena Showcase House President Matt McIntyre and Marybeth Rehman-Dittu at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designers Timothy Palcic and Chia-Ming Ro at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Suzanne Brugge at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designer Rachel Duarte and Nick Mosaquites at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designer Carmine Sabatella at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Designer Gary Sewell at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Morgan Rose and Designer Beatriz Rose at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Tracey Hunter at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designers Sarah Lawrence and Jennifer Bevan-Montoya at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Thomas and Sydell Hughes at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designer Alex Eazat at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designers Shannon Chi and Julie Pforzheimer at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Peggy Kelley and Garrett Collins at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designer Shari Tipich at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designers Marina Kelly and Jessica Levy at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Dan Monahan at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jorge Ochoa and Susie Aguirre at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designers Maria Videla and Cheryl Hardy at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Dana Ward at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Designers Sherry Stein and Albert Janz at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jeannie Patria and Jayzen Patria at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Matthew and Heather Lillard at the Showcase House&#039;s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Bauer Estate and Langham Huntington Hotel [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and philanthropic cheer set the tone Friday night at the Langham Huntington Hotel as the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) marked its 60th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee Gala
benefiting its long-standing music education programs
guests were shuttled from the Langham to the nearby Bauer Estate
where guests met the 30 home designers personally
with the promise of another season of music
Guests then gathered in the Langham’s Huntington Ballroom for a sparkling evening hosted by Matt MacIntyre
attendees dined on a decadent choice of seared Moyé beef tenderloin and seared salmon fillet
rounded out with an Anglais apple compote and dulce ice cream
Although the evening sparkled with elegance
A lively auction segment roused the crowd and raised nearly $50,000 to support the organization&#8217;s three cornerstone music initiatives: the Pasadena Showcase House Youth Concert
the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has blended community spirit with the best in home design
the nonprofit originally organized the Showcase House of Design to raise funds for the Pasadena Symphony
it has grown into one of the nation’s oldest
and most successful house and garden tours
raising more than $27 million to support music education
The trio of core programs funded by PSHA continues to provide hands-on
life-shaping experiences for thousands of young people
The Youth Concert brings fourth graders from across the region to an annual performance by the Pasadena Symphony at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
often their first exposure to live orchestral music
the Youth Concert has treated more than 260,000 fourth-graders to a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Instrumental Competition has awarded more than $700,000 in  prizes and scholarships to talented young musicians ages 16–24
many of whom go on to professional careers
And the beloved Music Mobile brings music education directly into third-grade classrooms with interactive lessons and hands-on experiences with orchestral instruments
the event was a celebration not only of history
The 2025 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, specifically the Bauer Estate &amp; Gardens, opens to the public on April 20, 2025 and runs through May 18, 2025. More information is available at <a href="http://www.pasadenashowcase.org">www.pasadenashowcase.org</a>
Alex Thomas and Union Station CEO Katie Hill at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Pez Cantina Chef Bret Thompson and Susan Hirasuna at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Agnes Chefs Vanessa Tilaka Kalb and Thomas Kalb at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Koko Archibong at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Rachel Duarte at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Juliana Capa and Itohan Oyamendan at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jonathan Tan at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Dan Bradshaw and Veronica Nunez at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jim Hart at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Evan Seibey and Michele Melendez at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Dominick Correy at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Matthew Labyorteaux at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Theary Stefen at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ray Ruffin and Michelle Dass at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Manuel Suero and Joseph Sanchez at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and David Thompson at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ellen McDonald and Jim Walter at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Andrea Gialanella at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Chris Wayne at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jeremy Brown at Union Station Homeless Services Generous Plates at the Rose Bowl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and under the seats of the historic Rose Bowl Stadium Sunday evening
Union Station Homeless Services hosted a powerful reimagining of its signature spring fundraiser called
The one-night-only culinary event brought together donors
chefs and advocates for an intimate experience replacing the usual field-based “Masters of Taste” gathering — all with one goal: to raise $250,000 for housing support programs in the wake of devastating local wildfires
As guests dined on chef-prepared dishes near the Rose Bowl’s history-rich fields
Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) CEO Katie Hill spoke candidly about the critical need for resources
“We’re focusing on the positive,” Hill said
or doubled up in homes because they lost everything in the fires.”
 also marked the official launch of Union Station’s Eaton Fire Housing Assistance Program
a rapid-response initiative providing flexible financial aid to families impacted by recent wildfires
Hill emphasized that funds raised would help cover everything from rent deposits to emergency shelter
describing the program as “more than just a program — it’s our promise.”
federal and state funding is shrinking,” Hill added
“The only way we can move from good intentions to real impact is your support.”
USHS Director of Advocacy Shawn Morrissey took the stage with a deeply personal reflection
recounting his own path through childhood trauma
“People with safety nets hardly ever experience homelessness,” Morrissey said
“What Union Station offered me was instant connection and instant community — and that’s when I began to heal.”
Morrissey’s message underscored the human-centered model that Union Station champions — one based on trust
and the understanding that those experiencing homelessness are not strangers
“Sometimes it appears that nothing is happening
that this problem just continues to get worse,” Morrissey said
Union Station has housed over 160,000 people
These relational models work — we have a 97% retention rate.”
highlighted some of LA and Pasadena’s favorite dining spots
which will host next year’s event; Wife and the Sommelier
and Poppy and Seed in the “Foothill” dining room
and Bone Kettle in the “Arroyo” Dining Room
Beers and wines were provided by ALl season Brewing Company
Sunday’s sold-out “Generous Plates” event was equal parts dining experience and call to action
QR codes on each table directed guests to make donations
and Hill closed her speech with a heartfelt appeal
“If you’ve been moved by anything you’ve heard tonight
With champagne glasses clinking and heartfelt applause filling the locker rooms
the evening marked more than just a fundraiser — it was a community standing together as it has many times since the Eaton Fire
hopeful and determined not to let anyone fall through the cracks
For more information on Union Station Homeless Services visit <a href="http://www.ushs.org">www.ushs.org</a> or call (626) 240-4550
Pasadena Humane Director of Public Relations &amp; Communications Kevin McManus and Pasadena Humane Special Events Manager Julie Nakahara at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Walk for Animals at Brookside Park [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
 Alicia Moody and Jessy at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
 Will Paul and Isabella at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Sandy Nerido and Sydney at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Bree Smith and Appa at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Tara and Makayla Redfearn with Scout at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Alicia and Alyssa Escalante with Elmo at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Gillian van Muyden and Cassie at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Patty and Fish Manzini with Fitzgerald at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Matt Enriquez and Kefla at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Chris Lee and Nelly at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Sam Rogers and Finn at Pasadena Humane Wiggle
Brookside Park near the Rose Bowl came alive on Sunday as nearly 2,000 people and their furry companions gathered for the 27th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run
and philanthropy into a fun community celebration
The day kicked off with wagging tails and excited chatter as participants registered for their choice of a 1-mile stroll or a 5K run
Dogs of all shapes and sizes joined in—some trotting eagerly on leashes
and a few carried lovingly in their owners’ arms
the event was packed with activities that delighted attendees
A bustling vendor expo offered giveaways ranging from gourmet dog treats to innovative pet gadgets
Stay and Play” training park and an agility course kept canine participants entertained
while a doggy costume contest had the crowd howling with laughter
Food trucks catered to both humans and their four-legged friends
This year’s Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run carried special significance as Pasadena Humane continues to care for animals displaced by January’s devastating Eaton Fire
with $350,904.96 already collected before the event began
These funds will support essential programs such as the animal ICU
and the Helping Paws pet owner assistance program
For more information about Pasadena Humane and their services visit <a href="http://www.pasadenahumane.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.pasadenahumane.org</a> or call (626) 792-7151
and Steve Mora at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Sarah Mass at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Yvette Cason and Breton Washington at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Amy Vokey and Emily Viglietta at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Kathleen McCrimlisk at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Shane Munson and Mara Weisband at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Linda Antonioli and Greta Mandell at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Marty Spiegel at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Tori Mordecai and Tom Holm at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Abel Ramirez at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Pam Girard at the Pasadena Playhouse Party 2025 held at the Pasadena Playhouse [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
The mood was positively giddy on Saturday evening as the Pasadena Playhouse celebrated itself
its history and its future at its annual fundraising gala
In a landmark move coinciding with its centennial celebrations
the Pasadena Playhouse has reacquired ownership of its historic building after more than five decades
restores the 70,000-square-foot campus at 39 S
El Molino Avenue to the theater’s stewardship
marking a significant milestone in its storied history
we’ve been making extraordinary theater here while essentially renting our own home,” said Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman
this building is finally back where it belongs—with the people who built it and believe in its future
“Owning our historic campus unlocks endless possibilities for what Pasadena Playhouse can be in its second century,” Feldman added
The announcement was made during the Playhouse’s annual gala on Saturday
which also marked the commencement of the theater’s centennial celebrations
The sold-out event broke previous fundraising records
surpassing the $1 million mark for the first time
enjoyed cocktails and smiles in the courtyard
followed by a very private dinner and a series of live performances in the historic building
The property encompasses the original 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival-style theater
the Carrie Hamilton Theater dedicated in 2006
This reacquisition was made possible through a $15 million fundraising campaign
which has already achieved 75% of its goal
The Perenchio Foundation provided the lead gift
matched by philanthropists Terri and Jerry Kohl
with additional support from The Ahmanson Foundation
the Pasadena Playhouse has been a cornerstone of American theater
hosting premieres by theatre luminaries like Tennessee Williams
For more information about the Pasadena Playhouse and their programs and performances visit www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
Sycamores President and CEO Debra Manners and former California State Senator Anthony Portantino at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
Event Co-Chairs Laura Baker and Christina Bang at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
Honoree Angela Padilla and United States Senator Alex Padilla at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
and Gayle Penrod at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
Melissa Pittman and Shannon Boalt at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
and Flaviana Robinson at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
Ezra Evangelista and Fernando Almodovar at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
and Gail DiRaimondo at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
Heidi and Walter Calmette at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
and Myrna Almodovar at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
September Gray and Evelyn Boone at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
and Karen Rogers at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
Kyle Kveton and Karen Palmersheim at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
and Melissa Pittson at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
and Donna Adams at Sycamores Celebrating Children Gala at the Jonathan Club
The Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles was the setting for an unforgettable evening as Sycamores hosted its annual Celebrating Children Gala on Saturday
The event brought together supporters to raise funds for Sycamores&#8217; crucial behavioral health programs serving Riverside and Los Angeles Counties
with a special focus on those impacted by recent wildfires
Guests were treated to a sumptuous three-course dinner prepared by the Jonathan Club&#8217;s chefs
and moving testimonials from individuals whose lives have been transformed through Sycamores&#8217; services
The highlight of the gala was the presentation of the Sycamores Celebrating Children Award to two exceptional leaders
Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
was recognized for her tireless advocacy for the Fifth District
she has championed public safety initiatives
and improved quality of life for foster children
was honored for her passionate mental health advocacy
Drawing from personal experience with her mother&#8217;s bipolar and schizoaffective disorders
Padilla has become a powerful voice for mental health awareness in schools
emphasized the gala&#8217;s significance in the wake of recent wildfires
The gala was co-chaired by Laura Baker and Christina Bang
both residents of La Cañada Flintridge and dedicated Sycamores supporters
the Southern California/Nevada Health Business Leader at Mercer and a Sycamores Board member
The Celebrating Children Gala successfully raised funds to support Sycamores&#8217; child welfare and behavioral health programs
These vital services impact over 25,000 vulnerable children
and families annually throughout Southern California
providing crucial support to those in need
The event not only celebrated the achievements of its honorees but also reinforced the community&#8217;s commitment to supporting mental health services and recovery efforts in the aftermath of recent natural disasters
For more information on Sycamores’ programs and services visit <a href="http://www.sycamores.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.sycamores.org</a>
and Families Forward Executive Director Elva Sandoval at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Families Forward Board President Miguel Loza
Families Forward Executive Director Elva Sandoval
and Linda Lopez at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Honoree Romulo Salazar at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Pasadena Fire Department first responders Jason Hansen
and Evan Manzo at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Elisa Hernandez at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Scott Hardiman at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Susan Carre at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Andrea Huicochea and Rene Licon at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Paola Santillan and Adriana Flores at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Sandy Esserman at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Vannia De La Cuba and Sandi Mejia at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Harold Perera at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Janice Shigaki and Andrew Shiozaki at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Katherine Kleveland at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Pat and Shannon Ward at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Johanna Brown at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ricky Kong and Wendy Carter at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Patrick Lanni at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Dana and Frank Stehverger at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Master of Ceremonies Jay Flats at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Robbie and Nancy Wilms at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Gabriel Vences and Paola Santillan at the Families Forward Annual Soirée held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Families Forward Learning Center hosted its annual Soirée on March 29
and local heroes to celebrate the organization’s ongoing work in empowering underserved families in Pasadena
The event honored Pasadena Councilmember Justin Jones
as well as Jessica Sandoval Salazar and Romulo Salazar
for their dedication to supporting families and education in the region
a lifelong Pasadenan and licensed civil engineer with Los Angeles County Public Works
was recognized for his tireless advocacy for local families and his leadership in public services
As Chair of the Pasadena Municipal Services Committee and the Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority
Jones has played a key role in improving essential services and fostering collaboration across the region
His longstanding support for Families Forward Learning Center highlights his commitment to empowering families through education and resources
Jessica and Romulo Salazar were also celebrated for their contributions to the community
First-generation Mexican Americans and South Pasadena residents
the Salazars have been steadfast supporters of Families Forward for years
an information security leader in the high-tech sector
have championed efforts to deliver critical resources to children
Their dedication reflects their deep belief in creating opportunities for all families to thrive
This year’s Soirée had an added layer of significance as it focused on supporting Altadena businesses recovering from the recent Eaton Fire
Executive Director Elva Sandoval emphasized the importance of this effort
Special guests included first responders from the Pasadena Fire Department
whose presence underscored the event’s theme of resilience and community support
attendees expressed gratitude for the firefighters’ bravery during the recent wildfires and their ongoing service to the city
Families Forward Learning Center has been a cornerstone of the Pasadena community
Its two-generation learning model equips both parents and children with the tools they need to succeed
focusing on developmental milestones for children while enhancing parents’ skills in literacy
The organization’s impact over more than six decades was evident throughout the evening as attendees reflected on its role in shaping brighter futures for local families
Families Forward Learning Center is located at 980 N. Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena. For more information on their programs and services visit <a href="https://www.familiesforwardlc.org/">https://www.familiesforwardlc.org/</a>
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and Kelly Gordo at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Ryan Liu at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Gala Co-Chairs Karen Craig and Sally Bixby at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Renate Cohen at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Judy Wilson at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Hoyt Hilsman and Frank Cardenas at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Joan Madsen at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Supervisor Kathryn Barger&#039;s Representative Tiffany Tran and Ivan Tu at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Pasadena Museum of History Executive Director Jeannette O’Malley
and Jeanette Bovard at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and James Aragon at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Hoyt Hilsman and Charmayne Ealy at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Dominique Langerman at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jeanette Magnes at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Lynn Macneil at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Maxine Harris and Rosalina Cardenas at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Nancy Feldman at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jim Ciampa at the Pasadena Museum of History&#039;s Centennial Gala held at the University Club [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
The Pasadena Museum of History&#8217;s Centennial Gala
at the historic University Club of Pasadena
marking the culmination of a year-long celebration of the museum&#8217;s 100th anniversary
including prominent business and community leaders
all gathered to honor the institution&#8217;s rich history and its impact on Pasadena&#8217;s cultural landscape
The evening began with a sophisticated cocktail reception at 6:00 pm
followed by an elegant three-course seated dinner
The gala&#8217;s program featured special presentations
highlighting the museum&#8217;s achievements and its plans for the future
In recognition of the museum&#8217;s centennial
lending his support to this milestone event
Bill &amp; Carol Thomson were recognized as Centennial Honorees for their significant contributions to the museum and the community
The gala also honored several Contemporary History Makers who have played crucial roles in shaping Pasadena&#8217;s heritage
Those recognized were Pasadena City College
These individuals and organizations were celebrated for their civic passion
and charitable interests that continue to influence Pasadena&#8217;s unique cultural landscape
Throughout the year leading up to the gala
the Pasadena Museum of History engaged the community with various initiatives
including the &#8220;100 Objects in 100 Days&#8221; Centennial Exposition
showcased treasures from the museum&#8217;s collection
offering daily insights into Pasadena&#8217;s history
The Centennial Gala not only celebrated the museum&#8217;s past but also set the stage for its future
As the Pasadena Museum of History enters its second century
it remains committed to its mission of promoting an appreciation of history
and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities
Boys &amp; Girls Club of Pasadena CEO Lisa Cavelier
Boys &amp; Girls Club of Pasadena Board Chair and Event Chair Melina Montoya
and Robby Moon at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Anne and Phil Lee at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Steven Sneed at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Robert and Tu Fong at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr
and Michelle Richardson Bailey at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Declan Floyd and Leslie Clayton at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Carl Siechert at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Carolyn Ford and Delene Mitchell at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Ken So at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Andrea Chang at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jon Primuth at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Sherri Francois at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Kiki and Brandon Joel at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Edward Mariscal at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Priscilla and Lino Jubilado at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Paul Baker at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala  [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Atul Nahkasi at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Sian and Todd Seligman at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena&#039;s 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
The 16th Annual Black Tie &amp; Burgers gala
benefiting the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Pasadena brought friends
admirers and supporters together for a good cause
Held at the Club&#8217;s east Pasadena Clubhouse
the event celebrated the theme &#8220;Through the Blue Doors,&#8221; highlighting the organization&#8217;s profound impact on thousands of Pasadena children
Attendees were treated to a unique experience as they gathered in the &#8220;front yard&#8221; of the Slavik Clubhouse
immersing themselves in the atmosphere of the Club
The evening featured gourmet cheeseburgers
Special performances by Club members added a heartwarming touch to the evening
serving as both the Club&#8217;s Board Chair and Black Tie &amp; Burgers Event Chair
expressed her enthusiasm for the event&#8217;s success
She emphasized the importance of the funds raised
which will support crucial after-school and summer programs focused on academic success
A poignant moment of the evening was dedicated to honoring two Club legends who passed away earlier in the year
former Board Chair and interim Executive Director
former Director of BGCP&#8217;s Mackenzie-Scott Clubhouse
were remembered for their significant contributions to the organization
Special tributes highlighted their roles in opening doors of opportunity for countless Club kids over the decades
The event not only celebrated the Club&#8217;s past achievements but also reinforced its ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of young people in the Pasadena community
the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Pasadena has been dedicated to helping youth reach their full potential as productive
With four locations serving more than 2,000 youth annually
and positive environment for kids and teens
The success of the &#8220;Through the Blue Doors&#8221; Black Tie &amp; Burgers event ensures that the Club can continue its vital work
and offering life-changing programs to the youth of Pasadena
Ronald McDonald House Pasadena Executive Director Mara Leong-Maguinez
and  Ronald McDonald House Pasadena Board Chair Geoff Johansing at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ellen Portantino and California State Senator Anthony Portantino at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ronald McDonald House Pasadena Board Chair Geoff Johansing and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Sandra Augustin and Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Hannah Komai at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Kathy Selders at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Carlos Ballesteros at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Emma and Shen Schulz at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Shyla Springmeyer at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Gaby Turell at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Von and Scott White at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Chris Iacobucci at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Robert and Marlene Evans at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Paul Herrera at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Dan Timmons at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Len Labella at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Christopher Hasbrock at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Olmmy Wong at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jackie Ficht at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House&#039;s 20th Anniversary SHINE Gala [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ronald McDonald House Pasadena celebrated two decades of service with a dazzling fundraising gala on Oct
Celebrating Our Roaring 20th Anniversary,&#8221; took place at a private golf club in Pasadena
drawing 335 guests who arrived in their finest Roaring Twenties attire
which provides a home-away-from-home for families seeking medical care for their children
recognized its legacy of support during the glittering evening
Community leader Marchelle Sellers and LA Financial Credit Union were honored for their significant contributions to the cause
was inspired by personal experiences to open the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena 20 years ago
LA Financial Credit Union has been a steadfast legacy partner
and volunteer power throughout the decades
co-chaired by Yvonne Ballesteros and Stefanie Aguilar Iacobucci
successfully raised funds to support the organization&#8217;s mission
Ronald McDonald House Pasadena occupies three historic homes near Huntington Hospital and Shriners Children&#8217;s
and therapeutic family support services to families in need
The organization&#8217;s primary goal is to remove barriers for families focusing on their child&#8217;s health by providing accommodations
and support to ensure families can stay close to their children during medical treatments
As a program of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California
Ronald McDonald House Pasadena continues to make a significant impact on the lives of families facing medical challenges
The success of the SHINE Gala not only celebrated the past two decades of service but also set the stage for continued support and growth in the years to come
Red Hen Press Publisher &amp; Executive Director Kate Gale
and Red Hen Press Deputy &amp; Marketing Director Tobi Harper Petrie at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Dana Gioia at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Judith Pacht and Gold Table Host Author David St
John at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Helen Hsu at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Bianca Richards and Gary Edelstone at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Sarah Hammarstrom at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Cody Sisco and Georgia Jeffries at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Liesel Retief at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Gale Kohl at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Nancy Kricorian and Claire Colette at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Dana Hyde and Janet Fitch at the Ren Hen Press&#039; 30th Benefit Champagne Luncheon at NOOR [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
At the Red Hen Press’s 30th benefit luncheon held Sunday at Noor
even the opening welcome was lyrical and literary
Publisher and Executive Director Kate Gale began softly
“Everything we do brings us back to stories
I get up in the morning several days a week to swim
I think of swimming stories and all the swimming stories I&#8217;ve ever read
“When I was a kid in the spring,” she continued
gazing out at the audience of writers and poets
“I would go out on the pond when the ice was thin
One kid would stay on the shore and I would inch out to a place where the ice would crack
I&#8217;d go through and I&#8217;d be flailing around in the icy cold pond
This is where you have to assume there weren&#8217;t any parents.”
“There would be chunks of ice around me and the other kid would haul out the rope to get me out
Sometimes it took a while and I would start to get woozy
The first decade or so of publishing felt just like that,” she said
I feel the ice give and the cold water rushing around me
but I feel good about the staff holding onto the rope
we are building the foundations that will shift us onto thicker ice.”
This is how editors and publishers describe their companies&#8217; effort—not with pie charts and graphs
The afternoon celebrated Red Hen’s three 2023 award winners—Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award winner Jose Hernandez’ Portrait of the Artist as a Brown Man; Women’s Prose Prize winner Malia Marquez’s City of Smoke and Sea; and Quill Prose Award winner Holly McCloy’s Nine Grudges: the Spiteful Origins of the Happiest Dyke on Earth—but also celebrated the writer’s life
Gale also added proudly that the non-profit publisher is “thriving and experiencing sustained growth in sales and stability.”
Red Hen Press books were featured in The New York Times
“Our authors read at bookstores from Washington to Greece,” said Gale
“We are about to launch our Red Hen Radio podcast and we are working on increased audio book
and we are on track for our biggest sales year ever.”
Deputy Director Toby Harper Petrie also shared that the independent non-profit book publishing company is the biggest of its kind in Southern California
along with another five literary programs “that serve aspects of the literary circle of life.”
The afternoon also featured readings from students in the “Writing in the Schools’” program
as well as short presentations from featured guests Aliah Wright
Your literary prowess is worthy of today&#8217;s celebration.”
I knew she was the perfect editor for my novel
She understood my vision in a way few others have
little did I realize the profound respect she also commands in the publishing industry
particularly among booksellers… As I autographed countless copies of my book for eager readers
I was pleasantly surprised by the admiration and praise showered upon Red Hen Press and Kate.”
a trained researcher at the University of Chicago School of Public Policy
shared a tale of her Mexican father’s near-death from dehydration as a child
As he lay on a wooden table snatched from a nearby chicken coop
saved him and helped kick start his recovery
Ramirez equated the tale to the Earth’s use of water
only a few proportional drops provide all the planet’s needs
“There are so many stories I could tell about Kate and Mark and Toby and Monica (of Red Hen Press) and how integral they&#8217;ve become to my life and my teaching and my poems,” said David Schneiderman
author of Self-Portrait of Icarus as a Country on Fire
“But I&#8217;ll just tell the story of how this book got its name,” he said
“I won&#8217;t say what the name was,” he said sheepishly
‘We&#8217;ve been thinking about the name of your book.’
“And the staff made a list of possible titles
and as soon as I heard Self-Portrait of Icarus as a Country on Fire
And somehow everyone here at Red Hen seeing it first
poet and Bayard Rustin Fellow at Whittier College
also praised the bravery of Red Hen Press in publishing his first book of poetry
Kate and Mark took a chance on a beleaguered graduate student and agreed to publish Testify
making me the first person in my family to receive a bachelor&#8217;s degree or to go on to graduate school
the ones that got to work hard to get every opportunity
longtime poet and Professor of English and Comparative Literature at USC
lowered his eyeglasses and gazed out from the podium
“I look around this room and I see so many writers I love and admire
I see so many writers who over the years I&#8217;ve lived here in Los Angeles have become my friends
And I&#8217;ve seen how Kate and Mark and Toby have thrown open the doors to our moment and our cultural reckoning and what we need
Because what we need has to do with what&#8217;s in these books.”
Jeanne McGuire and Sam Consos at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Art Museum and Botanical Gardens President Karen Lawrence
and Chris Benter at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Sister Domina and Sister Candy Cide of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and John Salvucci at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Theresa Donis and Carlos Aguas at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Jeff Mueller at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Darrin Murray and Don Mike at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Sister Perkie Dot at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Brenda Elizinger and Carlos Garay at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Ehab Nawar at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Carlos Medina and Jayzen Patria at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
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The implementation of universal school based Social&#x2013;Emotional Learning (SEL) programs is increasing in Japanese schools with the aim of enhancing children&#x2019;s social&#x2013;emotional skills and reducing mental health problems
there is a lack of meta-analyses evaluating the effectiveness of these programs in Japan that specifically include studies with control groups and examine program moderators
Conducting such a meta-analysis would be valuable for improving future implementations of SEL programs in Japan
The present meta-analysis analyzed 85 intervention studies with control groups to examine the effectiveness and moderators of universal school based SEL programs for Japanese children aged 5&#x2013;18&#x2009;years
The analysis indicates that these programs have a small overall effect (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.26)
as well as small effects in improving social&#x2013;emotional skills (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.24)
attitude toward the self and others (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.30)
positive social behavior (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.31)
and emotional problem (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.22) at post-intervention among Japanese children
The analysis further revealed that publication type
and school level of children moderated the overall effects of universal school based SEL programs
suggesting potential biases in effect sizes reported in peer-reviewed journals published by scientific societies
and decreased effectiveness when programs are delivered to larger numbers of children
Future research should explore more effective delivery methods for SEL programs
particularly for older children and larger groups
such as integrating community components and information and communication technology into the programs
These findings highlight the urgent need for early intervention to promote mental health and reduce associated problems
and bullying among Japanese school-aged children
SST programs typically range between 2 and 11 lessons weekly
with each lesson lasting 45&#x2013;100&#x2009;min
with structured activities to promote children&#x2019;s self-awareness
unlike meta-analyses conducted in Western contexts
these meta-analyses included studies without a control group and estimated effect sizes without accounting for baseline differences between intervention and control groups
the effect sizes from these meta-analyses may not accurately represent the effectiveness of school-based SEL programs for promoting the mental health of Japanese children
limited to SST and stress management education
and they did not examine the potential moderators of SEL programs
These findings suggest that there is no existing meta-analysis that accurately evaluated the effectiveness of universal school-based SEL programs in Japan by including only studies with control groups and that examines the moderators of SEL programs in Japan
even though the results from such a meta-analysis would be useful for improving the future implementation of SEL programs in Japan
The results of the present meta-analysis will broaden and deepen the knowledge of school-based mental health intervention outside of the Western context
There are three research questions addressed in the present meta-analysis:
Are universal school-based SEL programs effective in improving SE skills
and academic performance among Japanese school-aged children at post-intervention
and academic performance among Japanese school-aged children at follow-up
Do study characteristics moderate the outcomes of universal school-based SEL programs for Japanese children
A systematic search was conducted on six databases in English (PubMed
and Dissertation Abstracts) and in Japanese (CiNii Articles and J-STAGE) to obtain a representative sample of published studies
The search involved a combination of the following search terms and their variations in English and Japanese language: Japanese
the reference lists of each identified study and reviews of studies were examined to identify any relevant studies
The studies that were considered eligible for the meta-analysis met the following criteria: (a) written in English or Japanese; (b) published; (c) designed to improve one or more SE skills (i.e.
and responsible decision making); (d) targeted students in Grades K-12; (e) included a control group; and (f) provided sufficient statistical information (e.g.
and standard deviations for both intervention and control groups) for effect sizes to be calculated at post-intervention and/or follow-up
There were no restrictions imposed on the year of publication for the included studies in the meta-analysis
The present meta-analysis excluded studies that exclusively targeted students with pre-existing mental
or learning disorders and that primarily involved the promotion of academic achievement
Studies that focused solely on the promotion of the physical health and development of students
such as programs aiming to develop healthy nutrition and exercise patterns
studies that implemented mental health intervention to students outside the school setting were not included in the present meta-analysis
Multiple interventions from the same study were coded separately if the study provided data related to distinct intervention formats (e.g.
group CBT program versus SST) and recruited separate cohorts
or if a single study reported the results of an original cohort and a replication sample
Multiple papers evaluating the same intervention but containing different data on outcomes at post-intervention or follow-up for the same cohort were combined into a single study
The dependent variables in the present meta-analysis were six student outcomes
attitudes toward the self and others (e.g.
internalized mental health issues such as depression
standardized and unstandardized test scores across subjects such as math
Publication format of studies were coded as peer reviewed journal article published by an academic society or other (e.g.
an article published through university/college
school level of students (elementary school
intervention frequency (weekly/more than once a week
rater of outcome (children or other) were coded
The type of intervention in each study was coded in reference to the descriptions provided by the authors
Universal school-based SEL programs were classified as SST if the program involved structured lessons aimed at systematically training SE skills to promote social behavior and mental health in children
involving structured lessons for training cognitive-behavioral self-management skills like cognitive restructuring and muscle relaxation
with or without training in other SE skills
Programs described as stress management education
focusing on teaching self-management skills for coping with psychological distress
were classified under stress management education
If the program did not fit into any of these categories (SST
or stress management education) but still provided structured lessons for training SE skills
it was classified as &#x201C;other.&#x201D;
The facilitator of school-based mental health interventions was coded as either teachers or others
the facilitator was coded as teachers when the intervention was solely delivered by teachers within the school without assistance from school counselors or external staff
such as university researchers and students
The facilitator was coded as other when the intervention was delivered by school counselors
Medium risk indicates that the study is sound for a non-randomized study with regard to this domain but cannot be considered comparable to a well-performed randomized trial
Serious risk of bias means that the study has some important problems in this domain
Critical risk of bias indicates that the study is too problematic in this domain to provide any useful evidence on the effects of intervention
No information means that the study provides insufficient information to make a judgment about risk of bias for this domain
All coding was initially conducted by the primary author. To ensure the reliability of coding, the co-author (YM) subsequently checked the coding of the primary author. Any disagreement in coding for each study was eventually resolved through discussions. Management of the study records and the removal of duplicated data during study extraction were conducted by the Zotero version 6 (<a href="#ref61">Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media, 2022</a>)
To address research questions, meta-analysis with meta-regression was performed by entering statistical and coding data into Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3.0 (CMA; <a href="#ref3">Borenstein et al., 2013</a>)
were converted to numerical variables in CMA by assigning 1 to one category and 2 to the other
Moderators were entered into CMA as numerical variables
including publication type (1&#x2009;=&#x2009;peer-reviewed journal articles published by academic society
intervention frequency (1&#x2009;=&#x2009;weekly or more
rater of outcome (1&#x2009;=&#x2009;children
study quality (1&#x2009;=&#x2009;low risk of bias
and school level of children (1&#x2009;=&#x2009;elementary school
and Other) was coded as a categorical variable using the dummy coding function of the CMA
the researchers calculated the overall effect size of SEL programs and their effects on each outcome category at post-intervention
for studies that evaluated the effectiveness of interventions at follow-up
the overall effect size and effect size for each outcome category at both post-intervention and follow-up were calculated
the researchers examined the significance of individual moderators on the overall effect of SEL programs and their effect on each outcome category in the first step
including numerical and categorical moderators
were examined together to determine their significance on the overall effect of SEL programs and their effect on each outcome category
only the moderators identified as significant in the second step were examined together again on the overall effect of SEL programs and their effect on each outcome category
the present meta-analysis employed the Egger&#x2019;s regression test to examine the presence of publication bias regarding the effects of SEL programs
The trim-and-fill method was utilized to estimate the potential impact of publication bias on the estimated effect sizes of SEL programs
The significance of the heterogeneity of a group of effect sizes was examined through the Q and I2 statistics and &#x1D70F;2
A significant Q value suggests that studies are not drawn from a common population
whereas I2 statistics reflects the degree of heterogeneity among a set of studies along a 0&#x2013;100% scale
&#x03C4;2 represents the absolute value of heterogeneity
The systematic search resulted in a sample of 85 studies that reported 320 outcomes involving 26,793 children aged 5&#x2013;18&#x2009;years (<a href="#fig1">Figure 1</a>). The largest proportion of studies was published in peer-reviewed journals published by academic societies (54.1%) (<a href="#tab1">Table 1</a>)
A large proportion of studies (30.6%) was also published in journals published by universities/colleges
because Japanese researchers typically publish their studies in university schools/faculties that publish journals that have limited peer review
Selection process of studies included in the meta-analysis identification
Intervention type was categorized into SST, SEL program, CBT, stress management education, and others. The last category included SEL-8 (<a href="#ref90">Yamada and Koizumi, 2020</a>), Top-Self (<a href="#ref95">Yamasaki et al., 2015</a>), developmental educational programs (<a href="#ref80">Togo, 2007</a>, <a href="#ref81">2010</a>), a personal goal pursuing program (<a href="#ref36">Kusaka, 2012</a>), and lifestyle enhancement program (<a href="#ref31">Kita and Fujiwara, 2012</a>)
None of the studies employed randomized controlled designs and produced a low risk of bias
no study reported the detailed ethnic compositions of the participants
Japanese researchers typically assume that nearly all participants come from Japanese backgrounds
All the studies either had no incorporation or only limited incorporation of community components
such as support from parents and local agencies
With the exception of the effectiveness of SEL programs on academic performance
the results addressed the research question 1: Are universal school-based SEL programs effective in improving SE skills
the academic performance category was excluded from further analysis
which suggests moderate heterogeneity among studies and the existence of one or more variables that may moderate the outcomes
For the individual outcome categories (SE skills
the Q value was also significant (46.69&#x2013;121.94)
and I2 values were moderate (40.42&#x2013;71.02)
This finding suggests moderate heterogeneity of effect sizes among studies and the existence of one or more variables that may moderate outcomes in these categories
the results addressed the research question 2: Are universal school-based SEL programs effective in improving SE skills
A total of 18 studies (20.9%) investigated the effects of interventions both at post-intervention and follow-up (see <a href="#tab3">Tables 3</a> <a href="#tab4">4</a>)
The duration of follow-up periods in these studies ranged from 3&#x2009;weeks to 2&#x2009;years
only five conducted follow-ups for 16&#x2009;weeks or longer after the intervention
while the remaining 13 studies (72.2%) implemented follow-ups for 12&#x2009;weeks or less
the grand mean of effect sizes at post-intervention was significant (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.17
p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01); for SE skills (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.40
attitude toward the self and others (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.32
positive social behavior (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.65
and emotional problem (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.13
The grand mean of effect sizes at follow-up was also significant (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.27
p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01); for SE skills (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.37
attitude toward the self and others (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.42
positive social behavior (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.44
and emotional problem (ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.18
due to the limited number of follow-up studies
subsequent analyses were conducted only at post-intervention
The results addressed the research question 3: Are there study characteristics that moderate the outcomes of universal school-based SEL programs for Japanese children
Individual analysis of moderators revealed that
only publication type (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.12; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.06; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05) moderated the effectiveness of improving SE skills and accounted for 16% (R2&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.16) variation in the effect of school-based SEL programs on SE skills
School-based SEL programs reported in peer-reviewed journals published by a scientific society were effective for promoting SE skills than school-based SEL programs reported in other publication formats (intervention reported in university press
Individual analysis revealed that publication type (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.13; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.06; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05)
number of participants (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.00; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.00; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05)
and school level of children (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.13; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.05; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01) moderated the effect of school-based SEL programs on attitude toward the self and others
when these moderators were analyzed together in meta-regression
only school level of children was significant and accounted for 22% (R2&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.22) of total variation in the effect of school-based SEL programs on attitude toward self and others
School-based SEL programs reported in peer-reviewed journals published by scientific societies were effective for promoting attitude toward self and others than school-based SEL programs reported in other publication formats
Individual analysis of moderators revealed that publication type (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.19; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.08; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05)
facilitator type (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.19; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.10; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05)
and intervention type [Q&#x2009;=&#x2009;17.47 (3); p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01] moderated effects of school-based SEL programs on positive social behavior
When these moderators were analyzed together
only intervention type remained significant
Intervention type accounted for 52% (R2&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.52) of variation in the effect on positive social behavior
SST was significantly more effective for promoting positive social behavior than stress management education (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.63; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.19; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01) and others (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.35; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.11; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01)
CBT was significantly more effective in promoting positive social behavior than stress management education (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.47; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.18; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01) and others (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.18; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.09; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05)
Others was more effective for promoting positive social behavior than stress management education (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.27; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.17; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05)
There was no difference in the effectiveness of SST and CBT for promoting positive social behavior
Individual analysis of moderators identified that only number of participants moderated the effect of school-based SEL programs on conduct problem (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.00; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.00; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01) and accounted for 44% (R2&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.44) of variation in the effect of SEL programs on conduct problem
Individual analysis of moderators identified that number of participants (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.00; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.00; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.01) and school level of children (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;&#x02212;0.09; SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.06; p&#x2009;&#x0003C;&#x2009;0.05) and moderated the effect of SEL programs on emotional problem
When these moderators were analyzed together in meta-regression
only school level of children remained significant and accounted for 47% (R2&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.47) of total variance in effect of SEL programs on emotional problem
and positive social behavior (adjusted ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.30)
conduct problem (adjusted ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.12)
The adjusted effect size was close for SE skills (adjusted ES&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.24)
Adjusted effect size remain significantly different from zero for all outcome categories
expanding the implementation of SEL programs may also have the potential to indirectly influence these crucial long-term outcomes
resulting in improved academic achievement
and enhanced socioeconomic status for children as they progress into adulthood
Given the limited availability of school counselors in Japan, teachers would play a crucial role in delivering these programs (<a href="#ref1014">MEXT, 2021</a>)
To effectively promote mental health among Japanese children
it is essential to prioritize teacher training in universal school-based SEL programs as part of both pre-service teacher education and ongoing professional development
This investment would equip teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively implement these programs
enabling them to have a positive impact on the mental health of Japanese children
The present meta-analysis addressed the research question 2 except for the effectiveness of SEL programs on academic performance at follow-up
The present meta-analysis examined both post-intervention and follow-up effects of school-based SEL programs and found that children who received these programs demonstrated higher SE skills
and displayed positive social behaviors at follow-up
while also experiencing lower emotional problems
The average follow-up period in the analyzed Japanese studies was 19.3&#x2009;weeks after the intervention
These findings indicate that universal school-based SEL programs have a sustainable effect on promoting SE skills
and enhancing emotional well-being for at least 4&#x2013;5&#x2009;months after program implementation
This reinforces the notion that increasing the adoption of universal school-based SEL programs among Japanese schools will be beneficial for effectively promoting SE skills
and reducing emotional problems among Japanese children
such interventions have been found to be more effective than solely implementing universal school based SEL programs
the results of the present meta-analysis and previous meta-analyses in western context may not be directly comparable
The moderating effect of school level underscores the critical importance of early intervention
highlighting the need to provide universal school-based SEL programs to younger children in order to effectively promote positive changes in their lives
the findings also indicate the need to explore strategies that can enhance the effectiveness of SEL programs for older children in higher school levels
Further research is necessary to understand how SEL programs can be tailored to address the unique developmental needs and challenges of older students
ensuring that they too benefit from these programs and experience positive changes in their SE skills and mental health
delivering SEL programs to smaller groups of children may be more practical and effective for producing positive outcomes
These results suggest that for effective promotion of positive social behavior among children
schools may find the implementation of SST
and other programs more useful than stress management education
It is important to note that while the effectiveness of SEL programs published in peer-reviewed journal articles by scientific societies may still be significant
the presence of publication bias indicates that these findings may not fully represent the real-life effectiveness of such programs for Japanese children
cautious analysis and interpretation of the results are warranted
The majority of Japanese teachers who participated in the selected studies were delivering SEL programs for the first time
implying that their effectiveness may increase as they gain experience and effectively integrate SEL programs into their daily routines
Considering that the present findings suggest that teacher-delivered SEL programs may be as effective as those delivered by external professionals
it may not be necessary for schools to seek out external professionals for the effective delivery of SEL programs to children
Consistent with some previous meta-analyses (<a href="#ref1007">van de Sande et al., 2019</a>)
the present meta-analysis suggests that the number of sessions and time per session may not moderate the outcomes of SEL programs
These findings suggest that a brief SEL program with a shorter time per session and fewer sessions may be capable of producing positive effects on children
at least immediately after completing the program
the present meta-analysis was unable to determine whether a brief SEL program has a sustainable effect on promoting SE skills
and mental health of children over the long-term (e.g.
the findings from the present meta-analysis are insufficient to confirm whether a brief SEL program is a viable option for promoting children&#x2019;s SE skills
the present study did not find a moderation effect of the type of rater (child or others) on the outcomes of SEL programs in Japan
as only a small percentage of studies (4.7%
k&#x2009;=&#x2009;4) reported teacher-rated effectiveness of SEL programs
it remains unclear whether the meta-analysis accurately assessed differences in effectiveness ratings between children and other raters
In contrast to previous meta-analyses conducted in Western contexts (<a href="#ref88">Wilson and Lipsey, 2007</a>; <a href="#ref33">Korpershoek et al., 2016</a>)
the present meta-analysis did not include any studies that employed a cluster-randomized controlled trial design
a number of studies (k&#x2009;=&#x2009;31) were excluded due to insufficient information to calculate effect sizes
often presenting results graphically without providing precise numerical data
These limitations raise concerns about the potential bias in the effectiveness of the programs found in this meta-analysis
it is important to acknowledge that this meta-analysis exclusively incorporated published studies
which introduces the potential for publication bias
The analysis revealed the presence of potential publication bias in both the overall effect size and effect size across all outcome categories
it is possible that the effect sizes calculated in the present study may differ from the actual effect sizes
the limited number of studies targeting preschool students (k&#x2009;=&#x2009;1) and high school students (k&#x2009;=&#x2009;5) restricts the generalizability of the findings to these specific age groups
the inclusion of only a small number of studies examining follow-up effects (k&#x2009;=&#x2009;18)
with only five studies conducting follow-up for 12&#x2009;weeks or longer
prevents a conclusive determination of the long-term effects of SEL programs (e.g.
due to the inclusion criterion being met by only one study
the meta-analysis could not synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of programs in promoting academic performance
The present meta-analysis was restricted to studies that met specific criteria
including being published in English or Japanese and listed in major databases
studies published in languages other than English or Japanese
and studies not listed in major databases were not included in the analysis
it is important to acknowledge that the results may not fully represent the findings of all published and unpublished studies
The present meta-analysis offers new insights into the immediate effects of universal school based SEL programs on SE skills
and conduct problem among Japanese children aged 5&#x2013;18
It highlights the need for increased funding in universal school based SEL programs to enhance SE skills and promote mental health in Japanese children
the small effect sizes observed in this meta-analysis suggest a need for further research to explore strategies for generating larger effects
and local agencies could be an approach to consider
future studies should investigate how SEL programs can be effectively delivered to a larger number of children
with potential avenues such as mobile apps warranting exploration to expand program reach
To validate the effectiveness of universal school based SEL programs
large-scale cluster-randomized controlled trials randomizing classes and schools into intervention and control groups are crucial
These trials would yield more robust evidence with reduced biases
further studies are needed to examine the long-term effects of school based SEL programs
focusing on durations of 6&#x2009;months or more
A greater number of studies is necessary to consolidate evidence on the effectiveness of SEL programs for preschool and high school students
investigating the impact of school based SEL programs on academic performance among Japanese children is vital
exploring the link between SEL programs and academic outcomes may garner stronger interest from the Japanese government
potentially leading to increased implementation of SEL programs throughout Japanese schools
The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/<a href="#SM1">Supplementary material</a>
further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author
and SE were involved in revising the manuscript and providing suggestions for data analysis
All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version
The authors would like to thank the researchers who conducted the selected studies and the school children and teachers who participated in such studies
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While mental health problems are prevalent among children, Japanese schools face challenges in providing effective mental health support to children partly due to a lack of training in mental health intervention. This study aimed to address this problem by evaluating a co-designed online teacher training program to provide a neuroscience-informed mental health intervention (NIMHI) to Japanese children.
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Introduction: While mental health problems are prevalent among children
Japanese schools face challenges in providing effective mental health support to children partly due to a lack of training in mental health intervention
This study aimed to address this problem by evaluating a co-designed online teacher training program to provide a neuroscience-informed mental health intervention (NIMHI) to Japanese children
Method: The present study evaluated the effectiveness of an online teacher training program by conducting a single-arm trial involving a group of 20 teachers and 245 children aged 8&#x02013;12 from a regional Japanese primary school
The researcher delivered online training to Japanese teachers
who subsequently administered NIMHI to Japanese children over a 4-week period
The evaluation involved the administration of pre- and post-intervention student questionnaires
pre- and post-training teacher questionnaires
Results: After the delivery of the training program
80% of Japanese teachers expressed strong or moderate satisfaction with the training
There were significant improvements in teachers&#x00027; knowledge
Teachers implemented intervention strategies at least twice a week over four weeks
70% of teachers reported qualitative changes in students&#x00027; mental health
there were no significant changes in students&#x00027; emotional problems
Discussion: The findings offer a fresh perspective on the effectiveness of utilizing digital technology
as a modality for delivering training to Japanese teachers
the absence of quantitative changes in students&#x00027; mental health could suggest that the effectiveness of the online teacher-training program may not have been sufficiently robust
Further improvements in the online teacher-training program would be useful
such as providing tablet applications to assist teachers in implementing suitable intervention strategies and teaching a more focused range of strategies
a potential solution to address a lack of teacher training in mental health intervention among Japanese teachers may be to provide online training program
the direct conversion of current face-to-face teacher programs designed for mental health intervention for Japanese teachers into an online format may not be advisable
There is a need for a new type of online teacher training program designed specifically to effectively enhance the mental health of Japanese children
These models synthesize techniques and therapeutic components from CBT and other psychotherapy approaches
aiming to foster both bottom-up and top-down regulation for improving individuals&#x00027; mental health
these findings suggest that online teacher training program for delivering NIMHI may be particularly effective in promoting mental health of Japanese children if it specifically includes four components: (1) neuroscience education
(2) the cultivation of skills in implementing diverse emotional
and cognitive strategies for both bottom-up and top-down regulation
(3) administration of personalized mental health interventions
and (4) a focus on initially applying emotional and physiological regulation strategies to initiate bottom-up brain regulation
preceding the introduction of cognitive regulation strategies for top-down regulation
no studies have been published evaluating such training
There were four hypotheses tested in this study:
Japanese teachers have high satisfaction with learning from online training
self-efficacy and acceptability of using NIMHI after attending online training
Japanese teachers actively implement NIMHI after attending online training
Japanese children have better mental health after receiving the teacher-delivered NIMHI
The first author co-designed this training program by integrating feedback from Japanese primary school teachers collected in the author&#x00027;s needs-analysis study, incorporating feedback from a panel of six experts, and conducting a focus group with Japanese primary school teachers and incorporating their feedback (<a href="#B48">Takizawa et al., 2023b</a>)
This co-design process was undertaken to ensure that the designed training program and intervention meet the expectations of the target group of teachers and provide more engaging
Integrating feedback from teachers and experts
the training program was designed to involve the completion of hardcopy self-paced learning materials
along with reading and exercises in 6&#x02013;10 modules (each module taking 15&#x02013;20 min to complete)
followed by attendance at a brief live interactive online session (1&#x02013;2 h) with follow-up support
The hardcopy self-paced learning booklet was 90 pages in length, comprised seven chapters, and included exercises with case studies for the development of knowledge and skills in delivering NIMHI (<a href="#T1">Table 1</a>)
The author developed PowerPoint slides to accompany a 90-min live interactive session
The slides were designed to provide a summary of the key points covered in the booklet and to facilitate discussion and sharing of the results from the exercises contained in the booklet
Online teacher training program was designed to provide a checklist that teachers can use to determine factors that influence individual students in each classroom and provide personalized intervention to address those factors that particularly impact on students in the classroom
The training program was also designed to provide guideline for individual intervention for addressing different factors that influence students&#x00027; mental health and worksheet that teachers can use in the classroom for delivering intervention
Content of the self-paced learning booklet for online training
The participants were 245 Japanese students (M = 133; F = 112) from Grade 3 to 6 aged 8&#x02013;12 and 20 Japanese teachers (M = 11; F = 9) from a Japanese primary school in the Western Japanese region
Japanese students included 48 grade 3 students (M = 28; F = 30)
The teachers&#x00027; age group ranged between their 20s and 50s
with 70% of them being in their 40s and 50s
Their teaching experience varied from 5 to 34 years (M = 18 years)
Ten served as homeroom teachers for Grade 3&#x02013;6
and the other 10 were assistant teachers for the same grade levels
The participants in this study represent typical primary school teachers and students in the regional areas of Japan
After obtaining ethical approval from the University of Queensland Ethics Committees (Ethics Approval Number: 2022/HE000833)
the researcher recruited students and teachers by contacting and describing the purposes of the study to the school principal of the primary school on the researcher&#x00027;s professional network
After obtaining approval from the school principal
the researcher described the purpose of the study to students
their parents and teachers with an information sheet and obtained informed consent from them for participation in the study
The students completed their questionnaires during regular classroom hours under the supervision of the homeroom teachers
After developing the online teacher training
the researcher scheduled a date for the online teacher training for teachers in the primary school
Two weeks before the scheduled date of the online live interactive session
the researcher sent an online pre-training teacher questionnaire to teachers via email
self-paced learning booklet to Japanese teachers and requested that they complete it before attending the online live interactive session
The researcher conducted the online live interactive session with Japanese teachers on the scheduled date via Zoom
Immediately after the online live interactive session
the researcher requested that teachers complete the post-training questionnaires created on the Google form
The researcher also instructed teachers to implement the NIMHI they learned during the training
The researcher offered follow-up support to teachers through email and phone consultations
addressing questions and providing guidance on training content and intervention implementation
After teachers delivered the NIMHI to students for 4 weeks
the researcher conducted post-intervention interviews with the school teachers who participated in the online training to evaluate the behavior change after the training
were conducted via Zoom and were audio-recorded with the consent of the interviewees
The recordings were later transcribed for analysis
the researcher also emailed interview questions to teachers who were unable to attend the scheduled interviews
After teachers delivered NIMHI to students for 4 weeks
the researcher instructed the teachers to administer the post-intervention student questionnaires during regular classroom hours
Same as the administration of pre-intervention student questionnaires
the homeroom teachers supervised the students while they completed the questionnaires
The completed post-intervention student questionnaires were collected by the researcher
who deidentified the data and entered it into a password-protected computer
and acceptability of NIMHI ranged from 0 to 10
To ensure the MCQs&#x00027; suitability for Japanese teachers
the researcher checked and confirmed the ease of understanding and level of difficulty with five Japanese teachers in the researcher&#x00027;s professional network who did not participate in the study
The semi-structured teacher interviews inquired about (1) the details of how school teachers implemented NIMHI after the training
including the frequency and types of intervention implemented
(2) perceived changes in students&#x00027; mental health after delivering NIMHI
and (3) perceived benefits of the components of neuroscience-informed menta health intervention (neuroscientific knowledge
and assessment checklist) for promoting students&#x00027; mental health
the interviews explored barriers to implementing NIMHI within the Japanese educational setting and gathered suggestions for further improving the online teacher training program
The student questionnaire incorporated the Stirling Children&#x00027;s Wellbeing Scale (SCWBS) (<a href="#B34">Liddle and Carter, 2015</a>), the school enjoyment scale (<a href="#B25">Furuichi and Tamaki, 1994</a>), and emotional problem subscale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) (<a href="#B28">Goodman, 1997</a>)
The total scores ranged between 10&#x02013;50 and a higher score indicates higher school satisfaction
This study specifically included the emotional problem subscale of the self-report SDQ that has five items with a three-point Likert scale (0 = &#x0201C;does not apply&#x0201D; to 2 = &#x0201C;applies&#x0201D;) designed to measure the level of anxiety and depression symptoms for evaluating the level of emotional problems among children
The emotional problem subscale score ranges between 0&#x02013;10
with 0&#x02013;3 representing a low score range
and 5&#x02013;10 representing a high score range
A score in the high range indicates that students are likely to have clinically significant emotional problems
The researcher familiarized themselves with the entire interview data
and identified a set of potential themes for each interview topic by sorting different codes and collating all relevant coded data extracts within the identified themes
Thematic maps were created for each topic and revised for sorting codes into themes
The researcher then read the collated extracts for each theme
and verified the validity of individual themes to reflect the meanings evident in the dataset
the researcher defined and named each set of candidate themes
The co-authors verified the appropriateness of the identified themes
Any disagreements in themes were discussed and revised until consensus was achieved
All teachers (n = 20) completed both the pre- and post-training questionnaires and participated in post-training interviews
Five teachers completed the interviews online
while 15 teachers responded to interview questions via email
The percentage of missing responses for each measure was &#x0003C; 5% for the pre- and post-training questionnaires
224 students from grades 3&#x02013;6 (91.4% of total participants) completed the pre-intervention student questionnaires
while 235 students from grades 3&#x02013;6 (98.7% of full participants) completed the post-intervention questionnaires
The percentage of missing responses for each measure was also &#x0003C; 5%
Data screening revealed no systematic pattern for missing responses on the items of each measure
pairwise deletion was employed for handling missing data
The results supported hypothesis 1 that Japanese teachers have high satisfaction with learning from online training. Ninety per cent of teachers strongly agreed or agreed that the overall learning experience of the online training was satisfying, 80% of teachers strongly agreed or agreed that the contents of the online training were practical, and 75% of teachers strongly agreed or agreed that the contents of the online training were easy to understand (<a href="#T2">Table 2</a>)
Satisfaction and perception of practicality and ease of understanding of training
The results of Levene&#x00027;s test were not significant for all dependent variables
supporting the assumption of homogeneity of variances for each dependent variable
Internal reliability of measures at pre-and post-training was all acceptable (&#x003B1; = 0.61&#x02013;0.84)
self-efficacy and acceptability of using neuroscience-informed mental health intervention at pre-and post-training
A repeated measure MANOVA revealed a large main effect of time
There was a large main effect of time for knowledge [F(1
Cohen&#x00027;s F = 0.89] and acceptability of using NIMHI [F(1
These results indicated that there was a significant improvement in teachers&#x00027; knowledge
and acceptability of using NIMHI after attending the online training
Average frequency of teachers&#x00027; intervention activities
Number of bottom-up and top-down regulation activities performed by teachers
Types of bottom-up regulation activities performed by teachers
Types of top-down regulation activities performed by teachers
which supports the assumption of no multicollinearity
Levene&#x00027;s test was not significant for all dependent variables that support the assumption of homogeneity of variances for each dependent variable
and emotional problems among primary school students at T1 and T2
The relationships between subjective wellbeing
and school enjoyment among Japanese primary school students
The results of a repeated measure MANOVA revealed no significant effect of time (Wilk&#x00027;s Lambda=0.995
indicating no difference in students&#x00027; subjective wellbeing
emotional problems and school enjoyment between pre-and post-intervention
there was no interaction between time and gender [Wilk&#x00027;s Lambda = 0.988
no interaction between time and grade level [Wilk&#x00027;s Lambda = 0.941
gender and grade level [Wilk&#x00027;s Lambda = 0.926
regardless of students&#x00027; gender and grade level
there was no difference in students&#x00027; subjective wellbeing
and school enjoyment between pre- and post-intervention
Contrary to the quantitative analysis of student questionnaires, the qualitative analysis of post-intervention teacher interviews supported hypothesis 4: Japanese children have better mental health after receiving teacher-delivered neuroscience-informed mental intervention. Fourteen teachers (70% of teachers) reported that they found some improvement in students&#x00027; mental health (<a href="#T11">Table 11</a>)
Nine teachers (45% of teachers) reported improvement in students&#x00027; emotional problems
Seven teachers (35%) reported positive changes in students&#x00027; subjective wellbeing
such as presenting more positive moods and emotions after delivering the intervention
Five teachers (25%) reported noticing changes in students&#x00027; behaviors
having better abilities to concentrate in the classroom
Teachers&#x00027; perceived benefits and challenges of using neuroscience-informed mental health intervention
The analysis of post-intervention interviews found that 16 teachers (80%) reported the benefits of learning neuroscientific knowledge
including improvement in confidence for providing mental health support to students (n = 16; 80%)
improvement in communication with students and caregivers regarding mental health problems (n = 10; 50%)
and improvement in collaboration with other teachers for providing mental health support (n = 8; 40%)
Fourteen teachers (70%) reported the benefits of different bottom-up regulation strategies
including promotion of adequate hydration (n = 12; 60%)
and promoting diaphragmatic breathing (n = 10; 50%)
teachers reported that some bottom-up regulation strategies were not helpful
including lifestyle interventions besides promotion of hydration
such as laughter and nature exposure (n = 5; 25%)
seven teachers (35%) incorporated either mindfulness and/or cognitive restructuring activities into their practice
Six teachers (30%) specifically reported that top-down regulation strategies were beneficial for promoting students&#x00027; mental health
Three teachers (15%) highlighted the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring activities in promoting students&#x00027; mental health
All 20 teachers utilized an assessment checklist as part of their intervention process
reported that the learning and implementation of the assessment checklist proved to be beneficial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of their students&#x00027; needs (n = 15; 75%) and selecting and implementing suitable bottom-up and top-down regulation interventions for their students (n = 14; 70%)
Six teachers (30%) reported needing more time and assistance to effectively deliver NIMHI because it involves a wide range of intervention strategies
teachers reported difficulties in delivering top-down regulation activities
because they were not familiar with them and that they required more assistance and time for effectively delivering these interventions
Five teachers (25%) reported that they had limited time to provide the intervention to students
Five teachers (25%) reported difficulty delivering the regular intervention to all students in the classroom due to frequent absences of students under the COVID-19 pandemic
Five teachers (25%) reported that it was more useful if they could use the application on students&#x00027; tablet computers to identify students&#x00027; mental health needs and deliver interventions to students
while many teachers initially experienced difficulties integrating ICT into teaching in the classroom
they gradually became used to using different types of ICT by using a computer
Three teachers (15%) reported that to reduce teachers&#x00027; time and energy required for providing intervention
it would be helpful if teachers could show a video clip that describes and demonstrates each intervention strategy to students via an App on the tablet computer
The present study sought to evaluate a co-designed online teacher training program for Japanese teachers to deliver NIMHI to children
the present study addressed four hypotheses: (1) Japanese teachers have high satisfaction with learning from online training; (2) Japanese teachers have higher knowledge
and acceptability of using NIMHI after attending online training; (3) Japanese teachers actively implement NIMHI after attending online training; (4) Japanese children have better mental health after receiving the teacher-delivered NIMHI
the study found mixed support for hypothesis 4
and therefore did not definitively support the effectiveness of online teacher training in promoting Japanese children&#x00027;s mental health due to mixed findings on its impact
The majority of Japanese teachers displayed a moderate to strong interest in learning about NIMHI
Japanese teachers may have been more inclined to report improvements in children&#x00027;s mental health resulting from the implementation of NIMHI
possibly more so than the objectively measured improvements
The absence of quantitative support for the effectiveness of online teacher training suggests that the program&#x00027;s effectiveness may be negligible
it is possible that the quality of instruction and support provided to teachers for implementing top-down regulation strategies were insufficient in the present study
if the online teacher-training program provided a tablet App with video clips that they could use for delivering NIMHI
it could be more effective in improving the mental health of Japanese children
The effectiveness of the online teacher-training program could also be impeded by the range of intervention strategies taught by the program
The majority of teachers who used top-down cognitive regulation strategies reported them to be effective in promoting students&#x00027; mental health
only 35% of teachers implemented top-down cognitive regulation strategies
and utilizing imagery were found to be useful by the teachers
such as muscle relaxation and promotion of exercise
and imagery were used by 40% or less of teachers even though teachers reported these intervention strategies to be particularly effective
teachers did not report the benefits of regulating the physical environment
and other bottom-up regulation strategies (nature exposure
and expression of feelings) in improving students&#x00027; mental health
the teacher-training program could be more effective in promoting students&#x00027; mental health if it focused on a narrower range of bottom-up regulation strategies
limited to those reported by Japanese teachers to be useful
in addition to providing neuroscience education
and offering top-down regulation strategies
could further support teachers in their efforts to promote students&#x00027; mental health
the findings of the current study suggest that the co-designed online teacher-training program for providing NIMHI to Japanese children may not have demonstrated sufficient effectiveness in enhancing the mental health of Japanese children
To enhance the efficacy of online teacher-training programs
These include the provision of a tablet application for streamlined assessment and intervention delivery
enabling teachers to more effectively administer NIHMI to children
emphasizing the teaching of focused intervention strategies
which teachers have reported as particularly valuable
the application of the Japanese self-report SDQ could have limited validity with 8-year-old Japanese children in the present study
There was a lack of control group that could reduce the accuracy of evaluation
Although the co-researchers evaluated the suitability of the identified themes
the primary author exclusively conducted the thematic analysis of the teacher focus group without independent parallel analysis by other researchers
the qualitative basis supporting the effectiveness of the online teacher-training program in enhancing Japanese children&#x00027;s mental health could have limited reliability
The present study provided novel insight regarding the effectiveness of a co-designed online teacher-training program for providing NIMHI to Japanese children
The findings contribute a novel perspective
suggesting that co-design holds promise as an effective approach in developing online teacher-training programs that not only achieve reasonable satisfaction but also effectively foster learning and bring about behavioral changes among teachers
The findings also offer a fresh perspective on the effectiveness of utilizing digital technology
specifically through online interactive learning coupled with self-paced learning booklets
as an effective modality for delivering training to Japanese teachers
the absence of quantitative support for the effectiveness of the online teacher-training program could suggest that the effectiveness of the online teacher-training program may not have been sufficiently robust to be detected by statistical testing
Further improvement in the online teacher-training program would be useful for effectively improving Japanese children&#x00027;s mental health
such as providing tablet applications to assist teachers in implementing suitable intervention strategies and teaching more focused range of strategies
Future studies could employ better study design for evaluation
such as randomized controlled trial and have multiple reviewers independently extracting themes for qualitative analysis
Once a future study establishes the robust effectiveness of such online teacher-training programs
there is potential to adapt and extend their implementation to a broader Japanese population and even other cultural contexts
The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors
The studies involving humans were approved by the Ethics Institutional Review Board University of Queensland
The studies were conducted in accordance with the local legislation and institutional requirements
Written informed consent for participation in this study was provided by the participants&#x00027; legal guardians/next of kin
The author(s) declare that no financial support was received for the research
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USA – The Port of Corpus Christi Authority has named Marcelo “Yudi” Takizawa as its Director of Trade Development
Takizawa has more than 20 years of commercial business and market development leadership experience in the energy and marine transportation space
He comes to the Port of Corpus Christi from Vopak
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new project initiatives and product diversification
“I am excited at the opportunity to join the Port of Corpus Christi
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Port Commissioners and our customers to foster greater economic growth for the Coastal Bend region.”
most recently as Commercial Manager of Vopak Industrial Infrastructure (a joint venture between Vopak and BlackRock)
Prior he acted as the Regional Marketing and Business Development Manager for Vopak Americas in Houston
He began his tenure with Vopak in Brazil in 2008
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where he worked for nearly 10 years previous to his employment at Vopak
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Chief Executive Officer for the Port of Corpus Christi
“Adding a thoughtful and seasoned business development executive of Yudi’s caliber strengthens our ability to positively maintain our existing customer relationships
while attracting new partnerships and new opportunities in the dynamic markets we serve.”
Takizawa holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Instituição Toledo de Ensino in Brazil
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He also holds a Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School Online
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JROCK NEWS had the privilege of attending the Saturday show and sitting down with him for an interview
Sana appeared on stage with his glittering gold guitar
His performance included a mix of both original songs and covers
He catered to the Anime Los Angeles crowd by performing covers of popular anime songs
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He initially referred to his audience as “Barbies and Kens” since that was the impression he had of Los Angeles before arriving
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He modified the lyrics of his song &#8220;WHERE iS MY HONEY?&#8221; to &#8220;WHERE iS MY ANGEL?&#8221;
adding a personal touch to his performance
During the Saturday afternoon Q&amp;A panel
He recalled developing an interest in visual kei during middle school and shared that he worked at the post office to afford his first guitar
he mentioned that he learned to play by watching tutorials on YouTube
In the final moments of the Q&amp;A session
he pulled out his guitar and experimented with playing &#8220;WHERE iS MY Angel?&#8221; in different styles like blues and gospel
When someone suggested electronic &#8220;Hatsune Miku style&#8221;
he admitted that one might be a bit difficult
&#8220;Thanks for giving me homework&#8221;
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Solo musician Sana Takizawa strikes a pose before a graffiti backdrop.<a class="source-credit nolink">Chaotic Harmony Imports</a>
but starting this year I’ll take my family name
So &#8220;Sana Takizawa&#8221; is my artist name
For our readers who may be just now learning about you
it is like really &#8220;Jrock&#8221; because of my roots—my career started in 2006
It’s like the most beautiful visual age to me
which was originally released in 2006 as well
If someone were to ask &#8220;Who is Sana?&#8221; which song would you recommend they start with to get an idea of who you are as an artist
A more popular one is &#8220;WAKE ME UP From the Cage&#8221;
&#8220;WHERE iS MY HONEY?&#8221; is pretty good
I played a cover of Kenshi Yonezu&#8217;s song “KICK BACK” from &#8220;Chainsaw Man&#8221;
I also played a cover of &#8220;S-Class&#8221; (특) by Stray Kids
too—in some other countries when I play someone’s song
You performed at Anime Los Angeles on Friday and also Saturday
It was one of my dreams to perform in Los Angeles
It was really different—kind of funny—but I tried
It was a really good experience for Sana Takizawa
but this year I changed my name so I want to experiment and try to find different styles
or someone said &#8220;gospel&#8221; and &#8220;country music&#8221;
Last year in 2023 you released <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1ARtYaII097zubdnImfPKR" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer">the self-cover single &#8220;ai&#8221;</a> in addition to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6X45VUwD49vRHjPfi8ZJjV" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer">the album &#8220;i&#8221;</a>
What can you tell us about these releases and what did you want to convey with these songs
But in Japanese &#8220;ai&#8221; (愛) also means &#8220;love&#8221;
Then I decided the album title must be the same
so I was thinking about the kanji [Japanese character]
Sometimes I choose a kanji with a deep meaning
the character &#8220;ai&#8221; has the radicals for &#8220;tree&#8221; and &#8220;eye&#8221; so the meaning is &#8220;to look at a tree carefully&#8221;
In addition to your original songs, you’ve played covers of songs from a variety of genres, such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C2z4GqqS5E" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer">BTS’s &#8220;Fake Love&#8221;</a>
people usually just notice &#8220;WAKE ME UP From the Cage&#8221; and &#8220;WHERE iS MY HONEY?&#8221;
people feel are a little bit boring or not as interesting
They made me feel like I wanted to perform more
I want to play better to share the emotions with the audience as if I&#8217;m promoting the series
in terms of &#8220;what draws me to a song&#8221;
I get a really good feeling listening to BTS and Kpop
BTS’s &#8220;Fake Love&#8221; is really meaningful for me
I almost felt like the lyrics could be mine
or &#8220;maybe I could write something like this&#8221;
In 2023 you were part of the &#8220;Wish Upon a Star Tour&#8221; which toured in cities in Ukraine and Georgia
Can you tell us more about this project and why you chose to visit these countries
it was my first overseas concert in my solo career
My agent and my friends over there said &#8220;Let’s have one concert in Ukraine&#8221;
let’s try to make everything possible&#8221;
It became a 22-concert tour across 21 cities
You wanted to reach as many people as you could
but to help them forget the situation right now
I played a tribute to Ukraine this weekend as well
I felt so sorry for the audience because they were all watching and then suddenly the Ukrainian anthem was playing [laughs]
and we will hear the Ukranian anthem on TV everywhere
You’re a very talented guitarist and vocalist
but you usually perform solo with a backing track
Would you consider collaborating with or joining a band in the future
What sort of artists would you want to collaborate with
Oh yeah! When I went to Kyiv, I was always doing sessions with local bands. If musicians are together with me, I want to always make something or be on the same stage. When I was in Orlando, I collaborated with a rapper. He was rapping while I was playing guitar. As far as someone I’d want to collaborate with… maybe <a href="https://jrocknews.com/artist/miyavi" data-wpel-link="internal">MIYAVI</a>
Are all these different artists the reason you want to experiment so much
The most important thing is that they are interesting to me
Then we can start working on something together
Is there anything coming up that you can share with us
I’m always recording like this [gestures to a small microphone he’s wearing]
What other cities or countries would you like to perform in in the future
I&#8217;d also like to perform in Los Angeles again
so I promised some people that I’ll make a &#8220;WHERE iS MY ANGEL?&#8221; song or something with &#8220;angels&#8221; as a motif
Maybe my next album will have something referring to &#8220;angels&#8221;
So a Los Angeles-inspired &#8220;angel&#8221; theme
How has your visit to California been so far
Did you get the opportunity to look around the convention or are there any other places you’d like to visit while you’re here
but my friend James said Skid Row is closer
so I bought a guidebook that told me to avoid three dangerous places—and Skid Row was one of them
James said Skid Row is basically Little Tokyo
I went to Chinatown and Santa Monica Beach
I saw musicians&#8217; hands in the stars at the Chinese Theater
to see it all from the top of Mount Hollywood
Sana Takizawa basks in the neon glow of Chinatown, Los Angeles.<a class="source-credit nolink">Chaotic Harmony Imports</a>
My impression of Los Angeles is that it&#8217;s always rush hour [laughs]
I’d like to go around Long Beach to see the ocean and the waves crashing
Any final words you’d like to say to your international fans
my goal is to try lots of new things and new music
But I think I’ve already been talking too much [laughs]
So I&#8217;ll just say thank you very much
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Assistant Professor in Cell Biology appointed the Department's Director of Medical Education
Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Kathryn Berger
Armory Center for the Arts Executive Director Leslie Ito
External Relations Andrew Gould at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Armory Center for the Arts Executive Director Leslie Ito and Pasadena City Councilmember Felicia Williams at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Kathryn Berger and Master of Ceremonies Jaime Jarrín at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Heather Hilliard Bonds at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jennifer and Matt Devoll at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now] 
and Pasadena City Councilmember Tyron Hampton at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Timothy Thomas II and Amy Jiang at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Sarah Schorr and Mary Gumport at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Theresa Traber at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jeffrey and Joan Palmer at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
and Miller Fong at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Isabel and Joanne Fernandez at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Susan Kranwinkle and Sandra Augustin at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Maria and Larry Jones at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Faith Childs-Davis and Max Brennan at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Mark Greenfield and Felicia Filer at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ronna Ballister and Julienne Fusello at the Armory Center for the Arts heARTful Heroes Gala honoring Gale Kohl [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
the Pasadena Convention Center&#8217;s historic 1931 exhibit hall buzzed with energy as the Armory Center for the Arts hosted its annual gala
This year&#8217;s event marked a special occasion as the organization honored long-time board member and community leader Gale Kohl for her significant contributions and unwavering support since 2008
owner of Gale&#8217;s Restaurant in Pasadena
has been a pivotal figure in the nonprofit art center
providing invaluable leadership and support
The evening was hosted by Dodgers broadcaster Jorge Jarrín
adding a personal touch to the celebration
This gala was notable as the Armory&#8217;s first sit-down table gala held outside its Old Pasadena campus in over two decades
Guests enjoyed a night filled with live entertainment
The festivities included heartfelt tributes to Kohl
highlighting her dedication to the arts and the community
A wine raffle and after-dinner dancing added to the evening&#8217;s enjoyment
The gala aimed to raise funds to support the Armory&#8217;s art education and exhibition programs
ensuring continued access to art for all community members
The complex aerodynamics around a moving car and its tires are hard to see
Specialists in fluid dynamics at Rice University and Waseda University in Tokyo have developed their computer simulation methods to the point where it’s possible to accurately model moving cars
right down to the flow around rolling tires
a professor at Waseda and an adjunct professor at Rice
“He has been escalating the complexity of his calculations
starting with a stand-alone tire and now having the rest of the car,” Tezduyar said of Kuraishi
who joined the Rice lab in 2020 and is co-supervised by Tezduyar and Takizawa
The video also demonstrates the efficacy of the NURBS Surface-to-Volume Guided Mesh Generation method, a technique developed by the <a href="https://www.tafsm.org/">Team for Advanced Flow Simulation and Modeling</a> co-led by Tezduyar and Takizawa to model flow dynamics around and through complex-geometry objects. NURBS stands for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-uniform_rational_B-spline">Non-Uniform Rational Basis Splines</a>
a mathematical technique to describe 3D shapes and provide computational analysis of fluid and structural mechanics problems involving such shapes
An earlier <a href="https://news.rice.edu/news/2022/clearly-heart-beats-strong">video of fluid flow in a beating heart</a> showed the “through.” The new simulation shows what’s actually happening around a moving object
in this case the extraordinary activity around a common subject
Complicating the model is the fact that the tires are in contact with the road and deform as they roll
“We’re dealing with near-actual car and tire geometries,” Tezduyar said
A detailed description of the methods and the car simulation was published last month in the journal <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00466-022-02155-0">Computational Mechanics</a>
the Rice-Waseda team made the video to bring the illustrations to life
“Knowing the airflow behavior around the car and its tires will lead to better understanding of their aerodynamic performance,” said Kuraishi
degrees at Waseda and spent a year as a postdoctoral researcher there with Takizawa before coming to Houston
“Simulations this sophisticated are important to provide realistic solutions and reliable answers in design and performance evaluation.”
Tezduyar, whose lab has also modeled <a href="https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/memagazineselect/article/134/12/34/380281/Bringing-them-Down-SafelyA-Collaboration-Among">recovery parachutes</a> for NASA’s Orion capsules
said NURBS use in computational analysis has grown dramatically in recent years
combining efficiency and accuracy by lowering the number of “mesh” points necessary to model a system
Think of the mesh as a net of fluid (like air) around an object
with the mesh points living in 3D “elements.” The points and elements move when the object moves
the computational flow analysis with NURBS was achieved with about 1.1 million points
a fraction of the number used in customary methods
That lowers the computational cost as well
“We have a 3D mesh around the car and the tires
with more points near the tire surfaces for higher accuracy where it matters more,” he said
but the problem is that as the tire rotates
the elements moving under the tire collapse -- and this is what other methods cannot handle
and it is key to getting an accurate simulation.” 
Tezduyar said their team is eager to collaborate with scientists and industry to model complex systems
new tire designs or improvements will be considered,” he said
“It would be very beneficial for tire manufacturers to do this type of simulation before they invest in generating a prototype
because it would give them comprehensive and detailed numerical data about the aerodynamics around the tire that would be difficult to get in any other way.”
Co-authors of the paper are Satoshi Yamasaki
The International Technology Center Indo-Pacific (FA520921C0010)
the Army Research Office (W911NF-17-1-0046
W911NF-21- C-0030) and the Top Global University Project of Waseda University supported the research
Space–time isogeometric analysis of car and tire aerodynamics with road contact and tire deformation and rotation: <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00466-022-02155-0">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00466-022-02155-0</a>
<a href="https://news-network.rice.edu/news/files/2022/05/0516_TIRE-1-WEB.jpg" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://news-network.rice.edu/news/files/2022/05/0516_TIRE-1-WEB.jpg</a>
Engineers at Rice and Waseda universities have produced a fluid dynamics simulation of airflow around a moving car and its rotating tires
illustrating details of their complex aerodynamics
(Credit: Takashi Kuraishi/Rice University)
<a href="https://youtu.be/MRuxoXhZQXk" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://youtu.be/MRuxoXhZQXk</a>
Produced by Takashi Kuraishi/ Team for Advanced Flow Simulation and Modeling
A general-purpose NURBS mesh generation method for complex geometries: <a href="https://waseda.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/a-general-purpose-nurbs-mesh-generation-method-for-complex-geomet" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://waseda.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/a-general-purpose-nurbs-mesh-generation-method-for-complex-geomet</a>
Team for Advanced Flow Simulation and Modeling: <a href="https://www.tafsm.org/" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://www.tafsm.org/</a>
Kenji Takizawa: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.jp.tafsm.org/en/members/kenji-takizawa__;!!BuQPrrmRaQ!hyS3K0p_pImIAfvfJZJff0GQxhW306bvMpl7mBwrn5loKCMMEVGWuIWfO_aKiMMQeEx0XHIRWqpCjmdQpI3Hp_Uz-Q$" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://www.jp.tafsm.org/en/members/kenji-takizawa</a>
Department of Mechanical Engineering: <a href="https://mech.rice.edu/" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://mech.rice.edu</a>
George R. Brown School of Engineering: <a href="https://engineering.rice.edu/" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://engineering.rice.edu</a>
Located on a 300-acre forested campus in Houston
Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S
Rice has highly respected schools of Architecture
Natural Sciences and Social Sciences and is home to the Baker Institute for Public Policy
With 4,052 undergraduates and 3,484 graduate students
Rice’s undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio is just under 6-to-1
Its residential college system builds close-knit communities and lifelong friendships
1 for lots of race/class interaction and No
1 for quality of life by the Princeton Review
Rice is also rated as a best value among private universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
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a former member of J-pop idol duo Tackey &amp; Tsubasa who starred in NHK's yearlong historical drama series in 2005
has resigned from Johnny &amp; Associates Inc.
one of Japan's most powerful talent agencies
vice president of the Tokyo talent agency and production company
offered his resignation in mid-September and left the agency as of Monday
retired from show business in 2018 to take on a greater role in running the office by training talent and producing
He became vice president in September 2019
two months after the death of the agency's founder and music mogul Johnny Kitagawa
who shaped Japan's boy band landscape for more than half a century
Takizawa also resigned as head of Johnnys' Island Inc.
an affiliate company of Johnny &amp; Associates
Former V6 member Yoshihiko Inohara has succeeded as head of the affiliate company and will continue his own entertainment business
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Lucas Han and Tori Russell will battle against some of the world&#039;s best 14-and-under players at Wimbledon
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Three Australian rising stars are set to compete at the prestigious All England Club for the first time in the Wimbledon 14-and-under tournament
junior players from around the world are invited to take part in the special singles-only round-robin tournament at SW19
Taiki Takizawa and Tori Russell &#8211; some of Australia&#8217;s most promising young talents
Obviously it&#8217;s a big privilege and I&#8217;m going to take the most out of it and take my opportunity there,&#8221; Han said
Wimbledon was my favourite Grand Slam to watch and now I can&#8217;t even dream of myself playing in the event
it&#8217;s such a pleasure and a privilege to take a part in this big event.&#8221;
The 14-year-old from Queensland admits that although his game style does not traditionally suit the surface
he still &#8220;likes the grass&#8221; and his results on it so far have proven so
Han was the winner of the 14/u singles title at the Australian Junior Grasscourt Championships in January
which put him on the radar for the event at Wimbledon
a big-serving left hander from the Gold Coast
Han and Takizawa represented Australia together earlier this year at the <a href="https://www.tennis.com.au/news/2024/03/15/australian-teams-set-for-2024-itf-world-junior-tennis-qualifying-event">ITF World Junior Tennis Asia/Oceania Qualifying event in Malaysia.</a>
<a href="https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/boys-14u-singles" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&gt; VIEW: Wimbledon 14/u boys&#8217; singles draw</a>
fellow Queensland talent Tori Russell is excited to play where her idol Ash Barty lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2021
&#8220;I was watching the final when she won
and I&#8217;m proud to be Australian,&#8221; Russell said
&#8220;It&#8217;ll be a great experience and opportunity
I&#8217;m really grateful that I can go over to London and play at this event.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/girls-14u-singles" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&gt; VIEW: Wimbledon 14/u girls&#8217; singles draw</a>
Both the boys&#8217; and girls&#8217; draws are made up of 16 players split into four groups
guaranteeing at least three matches for each player
The top-performing player in each group at the end of the round-robin stage progresses to the knockout semifinals and then final
Consolation matches also played for those who do not reach the semifinals
Find your way to play: Visit <a href="https://play.tennis.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">play.tennis.com.au</a> to get out on court and have some fun
Honda today announced changes to its top executive leadership in North America
who currently serves as president &amp; CEO and director of American Honda Motor Co.
the chief officer of Regional Operations for North America and the director and senior managing executive officer for Honda Motor Co.
Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer of Honda Motor Co.
Succeeding Kaihara as president &amp; CEO and director of American Honda will be Kazuhiro Takizawa
Takizawa is currently executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co.
and the vice chief officer of Regional Operations for North America
Kaihara has served as American Honda CEO since 2021
he spent much of his career prior to that in after-sales service in Japan and North America
then joined American Honda in service operations from 2004 until April 2008
he held a variety of positions within the motorcycle and automobile businesses
customer service and the company&#8217;s Customer First operations
Kaihara became an operating officer of Honda Motor in 2013
with his first role in the European Automobile Sales Division of Honda Motor Co
He has held a variety of positions across global regions
including in automobile sales for Honda Motor Europe in the U.K.
general manager of automobile sales for Honda Motor de Argentina S.A.
general manager of the Automobile Division Asian Honda Motor Co.
president &amp; CEO of Honda de Mexico S.A.
and general manager of the European Automobile Division
Africa and Middle East Regional Operations
Takizawa assumed his current position with American Honda in 2023
the visual arts department hosted printmaker Taro Takizawa for a public lecture during which he shared his artwork and spoke about his artistic journey
The event was part of the Marvin Bileck Printmaking Project at Bowdoin
hosted the lecture and moderated the subsequent question-and-answer session
“I can’t think of a better way to pass an hour of this anxious cultural moment than to spend time with printmakers
and specifically spend time with Taro Takizawa
an artist whose work I admire for its mindful presence and future-looking utopias,” Scanga said in her introduction to the talk
Takizawa’s work often features intricately carved and flowing designs
One such work is a wall vinyl installed on a glass window at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market
a 12-by-23-foot work that has a series of undulating S-shape cutouts
allowing outside light to enter into the building
Takizawa has created similar installations in Chicago and Syracuse
“My work is an intuitive process of making patterns by drawing
I am constantly engaged with how I want to move,” Takizawa read from his artist statement
ideas between the contemporary and personal history
Many of Takizawa’s works are connected to his home
He cites Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige
Ukiyo-e is a Japanese art form that uses woodblock prints to depict a wide variety of subjects
in the aftermath of the devastating Tohoku earthquake
Takizawa made a print called “Regular Life” as a personal response to the event
Takizawa also attributed his many flowing designs to his fascination with water
which he said was a result of growing up in Japan
we have huge [amounts] of water,” Takizawa said
how it has less water and they always talk about not to waste water
so I think that’s part of the reason that I think about water.”
who is currently a part-time art instructor at Syracuse University and visiting assistant professor at PrattMWP College of Art and Design
grew up in the city of Muroran in Hokkaido
He and his two brothers were adopted at a young age by a Japanese father and an American mother
in which his mother would speak in English and the children would respond in Japanese
After graduating from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2D Studios Art
he moved to Chicago and worked in a logistics office
Though the job had nothing to do with his artistry
Takizawa credited it with teaching him how to be more professional and responsible
which he said ultimately helped him pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree at Syracuse University
But it was when he was working in Chicago after he graduated from college
that he realized that he really wanted to pursue an artistic career
once I realized what I wanted to do,” Takizawa said
“When I was working from Monday to Friday…I was very much itching to get back to the studio
I start[ed] pumping out a lot of these relief prints in the first semester.”
“[I] think about my work or my studio practice as continuous
whether it’s a series of prints or drawings or a larger work
I’m always in the middle of the production process; I’m always thinking about new ideas,” he said
Takizawa said that he has moved away from working with representational imagery in favor of abstract patterns because it allows him to work quicker
I can be very intuitive—because the materials are not that expensive for me to carve
I can burn through materials,” Takizawa said
 “It’s just the main way I prefer working—to produce more work instead of spending too much time on one work.”
Takizawa lamented that he has not been able to spend much time in his studio during the COVID-19 pandemic
as he has directed much of his energy to teaching online
he looks forward to returning to the studio and beginning to create art on a more regular basis
maybe towards the end of the semester or winter break
that’s when I’m hoping to get some work done,” Takizawa said
“That’s how I get back into the swing of it
Some of Takizawa’s work can be viewed on his <a href="https://cargocollective.com/tarotakizawa">website</a> and his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tarotakizawart/">Instagram</a>
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Kazuki Takizawa urges the visitor to break the art gallery taboo against touching the art
The visitor gently tugs at the edge the large oval frame that has about six dozen glass bowls suspended from it
ringing out through the River House Gallery
That sound is as central the work fittingly titled “Breaking the Silence II” as the sweep of the frame or the translucent colors of the bowls.&nbsp;
The frame is shaped like a tree branch and looks like it was executed with a brush stroke
“This is an incomplete circle that needs audience participation to start the dialogue and break the silence,” the artist said
The silence he wants to break is the silence surrounding suicide and mental illness
But it was when his younger brother slumped into a suicidal depression that he became more forthright about addressing these issues
His family flew to be with his brother in Tokyo
This marshaling of family love was “empowering,” he said
That’s when I really started learning about suicide
He continued: “This is around the time when I started making pieces around suicide prevention and speaking about being bipolar and started telling people that my work is about mental illness.”
That’s the central theme of his exhibit of glass work, “Infinite Spectrum,” now on display at <a href="https://www.riverhousearts.com">River House Arts</a>
Takizawa’s education in suicide prevention included volunteering as a lifeline counselor on the National Suicide Prevention hotline
“I got a chance to be on the other side of the line with people who are in a critical state,” he said
More people die from suicide than homicide
Takizawa tackled his own issues of depression when he was a student at the University of Hawaii Manoa where he studied glassblowing
grew up in Hong Kong “in a weird bubble” of Japanese residents
When he was 16 his family moved to Bangkok for his father’s job
“I was a really shy kid and very self conscious and always nervous in school,” he remembers
He had a few friends.&nbsp; “In art classes I was always comfortable.”&nbsp;
Some of his best memories are of talking to people about the work he had created
Takizawa saw a television show about glass blowing and decided that’s the medium he wished to explore
so he applied to schools in the western United States landing in Hawaii
There the bipolar symptoms manifested themselves.&nbsp;
“Art work contributed to it,” Takizawa said
and it’s really detrimental to your health.”
He started going to therapy.&nbsp; “I loved it
All these counselors knew a lot of stuff I didn’t know.”
He was so excited about what he was discovering he shared it with his family
Takizawa graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2010
and started working for other artists as a studio assistant
He started teaching and traveled for artist residencies
to teach workshops and serve as a visiting artist
She offered to host an exhibit of his work
The exhibit features work never before shown
“I look at glass in a historical context,” he said
“Glass is a medium that was created to contain something that’s precious.” That goes back 2000 years to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia when the first core vessels held perfume
He’s also inspired by the fine glasswork of Venetian craftsmen
Those come together in “Stopper Driven,” which Takizawa described as “a&nbsp; pivotal piece.”
this is the first instance that he addresses his manic side
“Driven Stopper” is a garden plot of clear glass vessels
Each has a stopper that seems to explode from the inside in a burst of color
like a floral firework.&nbsp; “It more reflects me when I am hyper.”
Though a stopper is intended to hold the contents in
“I take advantage of the manic side,” he said
but then I feel like it’s what’s stopping me in every aspect of life
…&nbsp; It’s a stopper but also a driving force that’s powerful
The result results of that process are on exhibit through April 13
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Have you ever thought about where your trash travels after it's tossed into a basket then whisked away by the garbage truck that shows up like clockwork every week
who rides around the residential roads of Tokyo collecting trash when he's not doing standup
deserves a listen even when he's not on stage
It's horrifying to see how much stuff people throw away every day
and a lot of pornography," Takizawa says in a recent interview with Kyodo News
"There's not enough land in our country to bury all the trash
Experts say in 50 years the Chubo (Central Breakwater landfill sites in Tokyo Bay) will be filled to capacity
"Gomidashi" (the Japanese term for waste disposal) is a universal topic
to Takizawa's tweets (@takizawa0914) about the common recycling mistakes we make
Juggling two careers in seemingly unrelated fields
Takizawa is calling for the public to embrace environmentally friendly habits as a way of life
and he does it by doing what he does best -- being enthusiastic and funny
a member of a manzai comedy duo called the Machine Guns
became a social media celebrity overnight when Hiroiki Ariyoshi
one of the most famous TV personalities in Japan
began retweeting his day-in-the-life-of-a-garbage-collector tweets
Little did Takizawa know when he started his showbiz career 20 years ago that his breakthrough would come as a green campaigner and bestselling author
and that it would be by wading through garbage that he would find his path to the limelight
His book "Kono gomi wa shuushuu dekimasen" (We can't collect this garbage)
sold out on Amazon on the day of its publication in September
"I didn't become a garbage man hoping for more job offers (as a comedian) but I've been guided on my unique career path and now I smell opportunity," he says
Takizawa says being a bin man has brought out his best qualities by teaching him that his day-to-day actions
Like a majority of the comedians who belong to his talent agency
Takizawa needs a second job to make ends meet
building security services and construction companies are among the popular side gigs
"Of course you have to be skilled to make a living as a comedian
There are tons of funny guys out there who live in the shadows," he says
Takizawa considers his own side hustle -- as an on-call substitute for absent frontline sanitation workers -- to be his core business
I'd have to say I'm a sanitation employee who does comedy on the side
and his comedy duo partner&nbsp;Ryo Nishihori)[Photo courtesy of Machine Guns]
Other than Fridays when he has a radio recording session
Takizawa gets up at the crack of dawn to witness the consequences of human behavior in a material culture as he hauls away a never-ending supply of rubbish
where he begins his check-in with a mandatory breathalyzer test -- the reason he stays away from the booze
caterpillars and maggots that add to the workplace drama
but it is humans and their insensitivity towards sustainability that scares him most
"You can tell a lot about a person and a neighborhood by looking at their dumpster
The men in blue don't need to hack your computer or break into your house to tell your gender
Takizawa is surprised at the amount of personal information thrown away without shredding -- phone bills
medical records -- he even wrote a suspense fiction about a psychopath who stalks a woman and goes through her trash
"I learn something new every day," he says
"I was unemployed and broke when I first started so I feel fortunate to have a job
Though he does not downplay the fatigue the job entails -- flexing
heavy lifting and running -- Takizawa has succeeded in turning an everyday routine into an adventure
at times even feeling like a detective unearthing clues from discarded histories
Combustible trash collecting is done by a three-man crew: one driver and two collectors
Takizawa is the guy working behind the rear-loader
throwing bags into the rotating drum that compacts and grinds the waste
and most of them I meet for the first time that day
When that happens I feel like I could be trash-picking all day long," he laughs
Takizawa worries that we are creating more waste than reducing it and not doing enough to save our resources for future generations in Japan
one of the most wasteful countries in the world
Japan generated 43.17 million tons of general waste in fiscal 2016
enough to fill the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome 116 times and working out at about 925 grams per person per day
The country's obsession with packaging and vending machines contributes to the problem
He also knows as a former izakaya pub waiter about the amount of edible food thrown out every day
"When you walk into a 100 yen store (dollar store) you end up buying needless things because everything is cheap
Don't buy it if you don't need it or you're going to eventually dispose of it
You can make sure it stays out of the landfill."
Compared to six years ago when he was a rookie in the so-called dirty business
Takizawa says there is more public awareness of recycling and reuse today
He notices more green action -- rinsed-out bottles
If you're a foreigner living in Japan and don't read Japanese
he suggests you visit your local authority for an English gomidashi booklet that tells you the do's and don'ts of recycling
"Most people don't start thinking about the future of waste management until they're older
Young adults have other interests but I want them to know this is about them too
Being a father of two -- a 5-year-old and 2-year-old -- Takizawa knows keeping your home junk-free is no easy task
But he also knows the direct link between clutter and cash
"There's an obvious difference in the dumpster of a wealthy neighborhood and a poor neighborhood
Lower incomes families tend to throw away large amounts of trash at once
"I don't see too many cigarette butts in rich communities but get a lot from the non-rich
alcoholic drink containers and energy drink bottles
It shows how addiction to little things can result in big spending."
Tackling the waste problem involves more awareness and education
Some don'ts: leaving junk out on the curb when your moving day doesn't coincide with your trash days
despite the temptation to scavenge for still usable items
"When I know for sure it's intentional littering or illegal dumping
I'll slap on a sticker and leave the trash behind," he says
referring to the red sticker of shame that labels you a garbage offender for all your neighbors to see
But Takizawa intends to keep his sense of humor
because being funny is what he's paid to do as a comedian
He sometimes dreams of adding to his resume -- novelist
When I see a trove of X-rated magazines and videos
my guess is this guy is about to move in with a new girlfriend
When I see food waste wrapped in newspaper I know there's a granny in the house
"If I had chosen to work at a convenience store
I'm sure I would've found fun and humor as a cashier
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