FREE!

In conversation with John Nathan, Takashima Professor of Japanese Cultural Studies, UCSB

In his enthralling new novel, Buruma—an expert on modern Asia—uses the life of the starlet Yamaguchi Yoshiko as a lens through which to understand the contradictions and complexities of modern Japanese history.

This program will take place at the Mark Taper Auditorium at the downtown Central Library. To make reservations or for more information go to www.aloudla.org or 213-228-7025

JANM members recieve a 15% discount on Ian Buruma’s book for the ALOUD program on October 21st. To receive the discount, you must present a membership card.