contacts for traditional and modern arts of japan
MICHIGAN
We would like to introduce various groups in Michigan practicing the arts of Japan. Several of these groups offer lessons, and public demonstrations or performances. If you are interested in joining a group or scheduling a demonstration/performance please contact them directly through the links provided. If you are part of a group and would like to be added to this list, please contact us at pr@dt.mofa.go.jp.
Culture Groups
Traditional Culture Demonstrations including tea ceremony
- Japan Society of Detroit Women’s Club
website: http://www.jsdwomensclub.org/
email: jsdwc.jca@gmail.com
Ikebana Groups
- Ikebana International Detroit Chapter 85
http://www.ikebanadetroit.org/ - Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter 183
Bonsai Groups
- Four Season Bonsai Club
http://www.fourseasonsbonsai.com
Music
Chorus Groups
- Dream Singers – Children’s Chorus Group
Contact: Ms. Miyuki Mori - dreamsingers@live.jp - Trillium – Female Chorus
http://www.jsdwomensclub.org/ - White Pine Glee Club – Male Chorus Group
http://blog2.wpgc-mi.org/main/?p=51
Taiko Groups
- Great Lakes Taiko Center
http://www.michigantaiko.net/
Traditional Music
- Konami Ensemble– Koto, Shinobue, Matsuri Bayashi
Martial Arts Groups
Iaijutsu
- United States Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu
http://www.ustamiyaryu.org/index.html
Judo
- Shojin Judo
http://www.shojinjudo.com/ - US Judo Federation
http://www.usjf.com/
Karate
- Detroit Martial Arts Institute
http://detroit-martialarts.com/
Kendo
- Detroit Kendo Dojo
http://detroitkendodojo.com/
Kudo
- Kudo Michigan USA
https://detroitkudo.wordpress.com/
Multiple Disciplines
- Japanese Martial Arts Center
http://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/index.php - Martial Science Center
http://www.martialsciencecenter.com/