Events & Programs

 

2009 Manjiro Summit

Some of you have asked me for the latest information on this year's Japan-America Grassroots Summit (Manjiro Summit) that will take place in Miyage Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo. I have just been given the website that can give you all the information you need, including cost (basically $2,300 from Denver) and dates (July 27 - August 3, 2009). Miyagi is one of the most scenic parts of Japan with some of the best foods in Japan (in fact it is known as the "Food Kingdom"). I understand you will have 15 local sessions to select from.

I know that this year's Summit (the 19th Grassroots Summit) will be one of the best ever because of its location, all the many festivals, great foods, abundant nature, some of the most beautiful scenery in Japan, and wonderful people. Please check out what is planned by going to:

http://www.manjiro.or.jp/eng/summit/nextsummit.html

You can print out a pamphlet with more information by going to:

http://www.manjiro.or.jp/eng/summit/files/miyagi_summit_brochure.pdf

FYI, Mr. Nobuyuki Mori (Managing Director for the Center for International Exchange in Tokyo) and his assistant Ms. Hiroko Todoroki are expected to visit Colorado Springs sometime in March or April to hold a meeting for all who are interested in attending the Summit, and bring you the latest news as well as answer your questions. I will let you know when they are expected to arrive as soon as their schedule is firm. I hope, as always, many Coloradoans will be able to attend this year's Summit! Absolutely everyone is welcome to participate in the Summit!

Paul K. Maruyama
President, JASSC

Asian Cooking Classes
 

Our Cooking Classes combine the flavors and techniques of Japan/China/Hawaii. Taught by members and invited chefs. Classes are held every two months.    

                                                                                                          
Classes meet at 11:00 AM on a Saturday.  Each class costs $5 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. Limit: 15 participants.

 

           Please direct RSVPs and questions to LaRae Maruyama
         at: pmaruyama@earthlink.net or by phone at 266 5625.
       The number of participants is limited.

Japanese Language Classes
  

Our language classes are usually group lessons to facilitate conversation and interaction.

Japanese Class Schedule (January ~ May 2009 )

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
AM	Beginner, knows Hiragana 10:00~11:00 (Kayoko)			Beginner 9:00~10:00 (Atsuko) Travel Japanese 10:00~11:00 (Atsuko)
PM	Intermediate 5:30~6:30 (Kayoko) Travel Japanese 6:30~7:30 (Atsuko)	Intermediate 1:30~3:00 (Kayoko)       Beginner 7:00~8:00 (Atsuko)	Beginner 1:30~2:30 (Kayoko) Beginner 3:00~4:00 (Atsuko)	Beginner 1:00~2:00 (Atsuko) Beginner 5:30~6:30 (Kayoko)

 Please contact each teacher about the textbook. If we don't have minimum number students in the class, the class will not be offered. Class times and days may be flexible. Please contact the teacher.

 

Teacher's name             Location                       Phone              Email

Atsuko Lindsey             NW                             592-1352   atsuko.lindsey@lindseyfam.net

Kayoko Jennings           Briargate                       266-9564        kayokoj@comcast.net

Since we are offering these classes at a very low fee, we require the students to join JASSC after a class or two.

For information and enrollment, please contact: Kayoko Jennings at kayokoj@comcast.net

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Calendar of Past Events - 2006/2007/2008 

                             2006 

Jan 21                    Mochitsuki - New Year's Celebration
                             To view a few snapshots click here.

Feb 11                   Quarterly Luncheon at Akasaka Japanese Restaurant 

May 6                    Children's Day Festival 

May 13                  Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Aug 5                     Quarterly Luncheon at Arigato Japanese Restaurant 

Aug 20                   Annual Membership Dinner at Silver Pond Chinese Restaurant 

Sep 5-11                Manjiro Summit (Broadmoor Hotel), 227 participants from Japan 

Nov 4                     Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Nov 11                   7th Annual Japanese Cultural Festival & Bazaar 

Dec 9                     Annual Holiday Party for members 

                             2007 

Jan 20                    Mochitsuki - New Year's Celebration 

Feb 1                     Outstanding Speaker Program: Prof. Joan Ericson, "Momotaro" 

Feb 3                     Quarterly Luncheon at Jun�s Japanese Restaurant 

April 15                  Outstanding Speaker Program: Masaru Kawasaki, Composer 

May 5                    Children's Day Festival 

May 12                  Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Jun 30                    Cooking Class 

Aug 4                     Quarterly Luncheon at Suehiro's with Art Museum visit in Pueblo 

Aug 18                   Cooking Class 

Aug 26                   Annual Membership Dinner at The Briarhurst Manor Inn 

Oct 6 & 27             Cooking Class 

Oct 11                   Outstanding Speaker Program: Amache Preservation Society 

Nov 3                     Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Nov 10                   8th Annual Japanese Cultural Festival & Bazaar 

                             2008 

Jan 19                    Mochitsuki � New Year's Celebration 

Jan 23                    Annual Holiday Party for members (Consul General Kubo Reception) 

Feb 23                   Quarterly Luncheon at Tako Japanese Restaurant 

Mar                        Cooking Class 

May 3                    Children's Day Festival

Aug 17                   Annual Membership Dinner at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Updated on 3 February, 2009