Explore Pokemon, anime, and Hello Kitty during "Konnichiwa Means Hello" event at Discovery Center on Friday, June 23 from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Investigate how kawaii, the Japanese word for “cute”, is a driving force in Japanese culture. Enjoy Pokemon themed stations while making your own trainer cards. Then role play as trainers and complete your journey by collecting “gym badges” at each station. Try your pen at calligraphy, learn to draw like an anime artist and pick up some Japanese words while enjoying our temporary exhibition Hello from Japan! Then enjoy an exciting live Japanese drumming performance by Tsuasa Taiko Community Ensemble at 11 am and 1 pm. All activities are included with museum admission - $8/person; free to members and children under age 2.