Paul S. Atkins, Professor and Department Chair of Asian Languages and Literature, will be giving a talk at Japan Fair 2019 titled “REIWA: Origins and Significance of the New Japanese Reign Name“. Professor Atkins will give his talk on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 4:10 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center, Room #407 in Bellevue, WA. Everyone is welcome to attend as part of the fair.
About Japan Fair: Japan Fair is a free, two-day festival in Bellevue, WA, that celebrates Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as “Aki Matsuri”, Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians, artisans, community organizations, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come together to share their products, talents, and knowledge of Japan. Please visit the Japan Fair website for more event details http://japanfairus.org/.