Notebook: Washington DC

Monday, April 3, 2006
12:04:00 PM EDT

Sure the blossoms are beautiful, but if you want to take it a little farther than looking at the purdy flowers, we recommend understanding the culture the 3,500 trees come from. And we're talking about something a lot more fun than heading to your local library...

Head to the Embassy of Japan to experience Japanese culture through various perspectives. Here are our top picks:

Kawabata: (April 11, 6:30PM) Referred to as the "most talked about violinist in Japan," Kwataba began playing the violin at age ten -- two years after he had lost his sight. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 202-238-6900 for more details. This show is a can't miss, however if you can't make it, you can catch the virtuoso elsewhere: April 5 (Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage), April 6 (Union Station, 4:30PM) and April 8 (Tidal Basin, 11:30AM)

Wako Kido: (Through April 14, Mon.-Fri: 9AM-5PM) Another DC area first includes the presentation of this venerated Japanese artist. Stop by and see her brush paintings and folding screens that feature cherry blossom motifs.

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