Yuji Kishimoto: Connector of Worlds - Paperback

by Yuji Kishimoto (Author), Steven Sculco (Editor), Emma Hammel (Editor)

Yuji Kishimoto: Connector of Worlds tells the remarkable life story of Yuji Kishimoto, a Japanese American architect, painter, musician, and educator whose career has been defined by his ability to bridge cultures, disciplines, and ideas. From his childhood in wartime Japan where he first witnessed the consequences of international conflict, to building community through music in unfamiliar places in the United States, and later playing a key role in United States-Japan relations, Kishimoto's journey is one of creative perseverance and cross-cultural collaboration.

Author Biography

Yuji Kishimoto is a Japanese-American architect, painter, musician and educator. He moved to the United States in the 1960s and pursued an education in architecture at Harvard University. In the 1980s and 1990s, Kishimoto worked as an educator and Advisor to the President of Clemson University, bringing Japanese culture and industry leaders to the Southeastern United States. He is the co-founder of Japan America Association of South Carolina, and facilitated meetings between the American Institute of Architects and the Japanese Institute of Architects. In 2017, the Emperor of Japan awarded him the Order of the Sacred Treasure national medal in recognition of his role in strengthening academic, cultural, and economic ties between the United States and Japan.