Poetry, Abstract Art, and Wine

One-Night of Poetry Reading

• Title: "Things in the World"
• Author: Keiko Ichikawa
• Poetry Reading Event
• November 24, 2024 (Sun)
  17:00~19:00
  Doors Open at 16:30
• Theme: Wine and Art
• Location: Honmoku Store
• Free Admission

On Sunday, November 24, we will host a special event to celebrate the publication of the poetry collection "Things in the World", by the Japanese author Keiko Ichikawa. Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to a live poetry reading.

Event Details

Opening

Introduction to wine and poetry.

Part 1

Let’s all gather to view the original cover art by artist LaiQ and discuss what images we see in it.

Part 2

If you feel like reading a poem, you are welcome to do so. Whether it’s reading your own poem, sharing a favorite poem, performing music, or just sharing memories with the audience—anything goes! Of course, you're welcome to simply watch and enjoy the event.

Language

This event is held in Japanese.

Author Profile

• Keiko Ichikawa.
• Born in Yokosuka City in 1976, currently residing in Yokohama
• Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Letters II
• Her works include the poetry collection "Tonight, The Matador" (Bungeisha)
• Her poem "Thin Ice" was awarded an honorable mention in the 50th New Poet Award.
• She has contributed poems to anthologies such as "40 Poems to Give to Middle School Students" (PHP Institute) and "Poetry to Bring Hope to Children" (Kolsakusha).
• Her poem "Things in the World" was published in the Tokyo Shoseki moral code textbook and was adapted as a choral piece for the Yokohama National University Kamakura Middle School.
• She has also contributed a series of haiku to collections such as "Okinawa Poetry Anthology: Winds of Ryukyu and Amami" and "Multicultural Coexistence Poetry Anthology of Asia: From Syria to India, Hong Kong, and Okinawa".
• Currently a member of the poetry journal Tonbo (Bunjido Bookstore).
• Pen name: Ichikawa Keiko, member of the Japan Haiku Association.

Cover Art

• LaiQ (Yorihisa Yoshimi).
• Born in Honmoku, Yokohama, graduated from Tama Art University with a degree in oil painting.
• Has held solo exhibitions both in Japan and abroad.
• Pursues abstract painting that expresses rhythm and dynamism, like the improvisation of jazz, through vibrant colors.

How to Participate

While admission is free, a reservation is required. Please use the [Add to Cart] button to register for the event.

Place:
Daniel's Wine Shop
Honmoku Street

Address:
231-0806
Yokohama, Naka-ku,
Honmoku-cho, 1-9, 1F

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Age Restriction
Alcohol will not be served to customers under 20 years of age.

No Driving
As this event includes wine tasting, we kindly ask you not to come by car. There is no parking available at the venue.