Schedule

Saturday, December 3, 2022
11 a.m. Program

Yōkai have invaded Asia Society Texas, and we need your help! In the Great Yōkai Adventure, adventurers will embark on a series of quests involving these mysterious creatures from Japanese folklore. You will encounter famous yōkai, like the kappa (water goblin) and kitsune (nine-tailed fox), while learning about the stories and artistic traditions behind these legendary figures.

The experience will include exploring the exhibition Yōkai: Scenes of the Supernatural in Japanese Woodblock Prints, creating your own art, and completing tasks for yōkai and other characters. Adventurers will earn a yōkai trading card for each quest completed; collect enough cards and you will earn a prize to take home with you!

Family-friendly yōkai-themed anime films will also be screened throughout the program. You are encouraged to wear costumes!

Registration required. Ideal for ages 6 and up.

Performing Arts and Culture programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Syamal and Susmita Poddar. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Endowment, and The Brown Foundation Inc. Generous funding also provided by AARP, The Anchorage Foundation of Texas, The Clayton Fund, The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, and the Wortham Foundation. The Japan Series at Asia Society Texas is presented by Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). Additional support provided by the Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, United Airlines, and through contributions from the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas.

Performing Arts and Culture Presenting Sponsors

Syamal and Susmita Poddar

Official Airline Sponsor

Program Sponsors

Japan Series Sponsor

About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.