Diane Durston, the Portland Japanese Garden’s Curator of Arts, Culture, and Education, will lecture at the International House of Japan in Tokyo on October 28. Diane’s topic is “Bringing Old Kyoto Home,” a journey through her experience with historic preservation in Japan’s ancient capital city, as well as the strides she has made in educating U.S. audiences about traditional Japanese arts and culture. An 18-year resident of Kyoto, Diane has authored several guidebooks and articles appearing in Japan: The Cycle of Life, the Japan Craft Sourcebook, and the Encyclopedia of Japan.
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