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Lectures & Discussions

Japanese American Funerals: Christian and Buddhist

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Lectures & Discussions

Japanese American Funerals: Christian and Buddhist

Featuring: Rev. Grant Hagiya of Centenary United Methodist Church, Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Michael Motoyasu of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary

What is the meaning behind the rituals performed at Japanese American funerals? What is koden and is it still appropriate? What are the responsibilities of family members and friends? Learn the answers to these and other questions about Japanese American funerals. Reservations required. Free with Museum admission.

Saturday, Aug 30, 1997

1:00 PM PDT

Featuring: Rev. Grant Hagiya of Centenary United Methodist Church, Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Michael Motoyasu of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary

What is the meaning behind the rituals performed at Japanese American funerals? What is koden and is it still appropriate? What are the responsibilities of family members and friends? Learn the answers to these and other questions about Japanese American funerals. Reservations required. Free with Museum admission.

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