{"product_id":"site-02","title":"Ghost Stories of August","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"16\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Perfect Summer Night: An Evening of Ghost Stories\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"73\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin us for a summer ghost story night—just right for these hot evenings.\u003cbr data-end=\"149\" data-start=\"146\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Professional storyteller Mr. Komori will share traditional ghost tales, delivered in his signature refined style.\u003cbr data-end=\"269\" data-start=\"266\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We’ll also welcome artist Shiori Watanabe, who will recount mysterious and eerie experiences from the world of art.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"390\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile you enjoy the stories, savor inari sushi and rice balls prepared by the vegan café \u003cem data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"483\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKurumaya\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"494\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For drinks, choose between beer or chilled tea (additional drinks available for purchase).\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"593\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the gallery space, a special one-night-only art exhibition will be on display—curated to match the mood of the evening.\u003cbr data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"719\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Take your time to appreciate the artwork, linger in the afterglow of the ghost stories, and enjoy casual conversations and new encounters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eTraditional ghost stories told by a professional storyteller\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eParanormal tales from the art world by a special guest\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eViewing of exclusive, one-night-only artworks\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eFood and drink (first drink included, additional drinks available for purchase) by Vegan Café Kurumaya\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"16\"\u003eKaidan Storyteller: Komori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4285\/7781\/files\/3H0A8757_2_480x480.jpg?v=1754364190\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"282\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4285\/7781\/files\/3H0A8757_2_480x480.jpg?v=1754364190\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"378\" data-start=\"52\"\u003eKomori began as a comedy theater performer during his student years, eventually finding his way into the world of ghost storytelling. Now known for his work under the name \u003cem data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"224\"\u003eBakeneko Kaidan-kai\u003c\/em\u003e (The Ghost Cat Storytelling Group), he is active both online and on stage, hosting and performing at \u003cem data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"347\"\u003ekaidan\u003c\/em\u003e events across Japan.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eRenowned nationwide as a finalist in various storytelling competitions, Komori is a master of traditional ghost tales. Don’t miss the chance to experience his refined and captivating style—true to the spirit of classic \u003cem data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"601\"\u003ekaidan\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"15\"\u003eTalk Guest:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"51\" data-start=\"32\"\u003eShiori Watanabe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4285\/7781\/files\/img240515_68151_480x480.jpg?v=1754291688\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"271\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4285\/7781\/files\/img240515_68151_480x480.jpg?v=1754291688\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"55\"\u003eArtist. Born in Tokyo in 1984, Watanabe completed her MFA at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2017. Since then, she has been creating works centered around \u003cem data-end=\"219\" data-start=\"210\"\u003eSunroom\u003c\/em\u003e, a project that explores the political and narrative dimensions of ecosystems composed of diverse elements—such as fish, bacteria, inorganic materials, and plants—interconnected in cycles.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"412\"\u003eIn recent years, her interest in ecological systems has expanded into the realm of traditional Japanese performing arts, particularly \u003cstrong data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eNoh\u003c\/strong\u003e, through which she continues to develop contemporary artworks that bridge ecology and culture.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"650\"\u003eMajor solo exhibitions include \u003cem data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"681\"\u003eOhoyake \/ Filial 1 hybrid\u003c\/em\u003e (Yu Haraa, 2025), \u003cem data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eYado\u003c\/em\u003e (Shiseido Gallery, 2024), and \u003cem data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"764\"\u003eB L U E\u003c\/em\u003e (SACS Shibuya, 2024).\u003cbr data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"795\"\u003e Group exhibitions include \u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"824\"\u003eWhere Are We Landing\u003c\/em\u003e (JWD Art Space, Bangkok, 2025), \u003cem data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"879\"\u003eDisruptive Landscapes: Contemporary Art from Japan\u003c\/em\u003e (Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, New Zealand, 2025), and \u003cem data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003e36th Bienal de São Paulo: INVOCATION #4: Tokyo\u003c\/em\u003e (Sogetsu Hall, 2025).\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Vegan Cafe Kurumaya:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kurumayaokinawa.com\/en\"\u003eKurumaya\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eis a food initiative that rethinks how we eat with a deep consideration for coexistence with all living things.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey create sweets using plant-based ingredients combined with healing spices, and offer wholesome vegan catering and lunch boxes made from vegetables, beans, and seaweed. Their aim is to provide joyful and delicious plant-based food experiences.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2028, Kurumaya will open a new vegan cafe at the art center “PAN Okinawa,” where visitors can enjoy Okinawan vegetables in an artistic setting.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrently, Kurumaya also runs an online shop offering “Marui Vegan”—baked sweets made with Okinawan spices and teas. The package design is by London-based artist Maria Farrar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e*Please be sure to read and agree to our “Terms of Use” and “Important Notes” before purchasing your ticket. 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