# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Japanese Translation Workshop and Poetry Reading
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the museum for an afternoon of poetry with translator Naoko Fujimoto! 

Fujimoto’s latest book of Women: 20 Japanese Female Poets / 20 Waka Poems is a collection of translations of Japanese waka-poems from the seventh century to the twelfth century, featuring twenty female poets from this period, when Japanese women’s literature flourished. This book includes poems by famous writers from the era, such as Sei Shonagon (The Pillow Book) and Murasaki Shikibu (The Tale of Genji), and introduces some lesser-known female poets as well.

Waka compacts much information in a short form: words with double meanings, unfamiliar phrases, habits foreign to non-Japanese speakers, and hidden historical backgrounds. Direct translations would fail to capture the author’s full intent, so Of Women takes several approaches to capture the original sensory images, including text collage and haibun, short essays that provide historical context and introduce the author before each waka.

Fujimoto will begin the afternoon with a translation workshop at 2pm, guiding participants in creating their own English translations of a short waka poem. No prior experience or knowledge of Japanese is necessary — just bring your curiosity. 

At 3pm, join us in the gallery for a poetry reading. With Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics as her backdrop, Fujimoto will read from her recent publications.

Pre-registration for the translation workshop is required; walk-ups are welcome for the 3pm poetry readings. 

Learn more and register at https://www.amoca.org/events/poetry-at-amoca-fujimoto/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pomona/japanese-translation-workshop-and-poetry-reading/200030196053726
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pomona
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA, United States, California 91767
- **lat**: 34.0608
- **long**: -117.75109
- **full address**: 399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA, United States, California 91767

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Japanese Translation Workshop and Poetry Reading being held?
  - **A:** Japanese Translation Workshop and Poetry Reading takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA, United States, California 91767.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Japanese Translation Workshop and Poetry Reading?
  - **A:** Japanese Translation Workshop and Poetry Reading is organized by American Museum of Ceramic Art / AMOCA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Japanese Translation Workshop and Poetry Reading is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pomona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Japanese Translation Workshop and Poetry Reading sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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