Miyazaki in Berkeley Preview

Center for Japanese Studies Set to Bestow Japan Prize on Hayao MiyazakiThe Acclaimed Japanese Filmmaker's Appearance At UC Berkeley Presents An Invaluable Opportunity

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BY DAVID LIU

Taking major steps to recognize one of modern cinema's most accomplished visual artists, UC Berkeley's Center for Japanese Studies has chosen animation director Hayao Miyazaki as the recipient of the 2009 Berkeley Japan Prize. As part of his much-touted stateside visit, the renowned filmmaker will