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| July 2010 Newsletter
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| Japanese Culture Corner | |
Tanabata
The seventh day of the seventh month is said to be the only day of the year when the two star-crossed lovers are able to cross the Milky Way to meet. The Tanabata festival comes from China and was transmitted to Japan during the feudal period, later becoming an official event at the Imperial court.
Dallas' sister city, Sendai, is famous for its Tanabata celebration, but instead of July 7th, the festivities in Sendai are held on August 8th. This is because he original Tanabata date was based on the Japanese lunisolar calendar, which is about a month behind the Gregorian calendar. Some parts of Japan, such as Sendai, still celebrate on the original Japanese lunisolar date. For more information about Sendai and its Tanabata Festival, visit the City of Sendai's website. |
| JASDFW Funding |
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is supported by a grant from:
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| Japan Now! Speaker Series - Challenges and Hopes in Japanese Politics |
DATE: Thursday, July 22
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel Dallas Campbell Centre
8250 N. Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 ( MAP)
Dr. Hiroki Takeuchi, an SMU professor and expert on politics of East Asia, will discuss changes of economy, politics, and society in Japan, and provide insights into Japan's role in the world in the twenty-first century.
For more information and to register for this breakfast program, click here. |
| Japanese Dialect Workshops |
 DATES: Wednesdays, July 21, July 28, August 4, and August 11 TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth 11615 Forest Central Dr., Suite 206 Dallas, TX 75254 ( MAP) Impress your Japanese friends with your knowledge of four dialects from the northernmost to the southernmost regions of Japan. These special language workshops are geared for intermediate to advanced Japanese language learners. Each week, a different dialect will be taught by native Japanese speakers from the regions of Okinawa, Kansai, Kyushu, and Hokkaido.
To register for any or all of the workshops, click here. |
| Pekopeko-kai Dinner Club |
 DATES: Tuesday, July 27 TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Hanaki Japanese Cuisine
3045 North Belt Line Road
This month's Pekopeko-kai will be held at Hanaki Japanese Cuisine. The chef will prepare us a special O-makase "Leave it up to the chef" obento with fish, sashimi, tempura, and vegetables. This month's guest speaker is Mark Olateju who recently represented Dallas in the 10th Annual Sendai International Half Marathon. He will share with us his experience visiting Japan for the first time and joining runners from around the world.
For more information and to register, click here.
Photos from the June Pekopeko-kai at Tampopo in Plano (Photo Credits: Robin Mallon)
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| 9th Annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas |
 DATES: Friday, July 23-Thursday, July 29 TIME: See film schedule
LOCATIONS: Magnolia and Angelika Theatres
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Worth is partnering with the Asian Film Festival of Dallas to present 7 Japanese films. JASDFW members can receive a 20% off of ticket prices.
Use the discount code JASDFW10 to get the members-only special pricing.
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| Crow Collection After Dark - Modern Twist: Japanese Pop |
DATE: Friday, July 16
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 ( MAP) Celebrate the exhibition Modern Twist with a night of Japanese pop culture. Enjoy tours, a cosplay fashion show, and karaoke. Stay late for films and complimentary Asian beer and wine. This event is free and no reservations are required.
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| Special Thanks |
We would like to thank NOKA Chocolate for donating the gifts given to this year's receipients of our Volunteer Recognition Award at the 40th Annual Meeting on June 3, 2010. |
| Welcome New and Renewing Individual/Family Members |
New
Tony and Lola Adeyemi, Flower Mound Bruce Butler, Mesquite Brad Lucido, Dallas
Renewals
Stephanie Allen-Adams and James Adams, Plano
Julia and John Baltser, Dallas Thomas and Kathy Barry, Dallas Michael and Janet Buenger, Dallas
Susan Chizeck and William Pervin, Dallas
Bill and Betty Coker
Lolis Dignan, Dallas
Michelle and Ben Hartsell, Plano Ed Hutchinson, Seminole
Stanley Kobayashi, Richardson Albert Komatsu, Fort Worth Michael and Mary Moore, DeSoto
Yuka Nakahara-Goven and Art Goven, Dallas Maxine and Ronald Reiner, Frisco Shannen Rimando, Grand Prairie
Yasuko Robinson, Dallas Roseanne Romine, Dallas Sharon Rose, Irving
Adam Stein, Richardson
Erik and Kim Stewart, Coppell Barry Thomas, Dallas
Kristen Valendski, Coppell Akiko Walker, Dallas
Randy and Linda Winski, Dallas |
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| Save the Date - Tanabata Celebration and "A Matter of Size" Film Screening |
 AdventureAsia: Family Days at the Crow
Celebrate the Tanabata (Japanese Star) Festival with cultural performances, art activities, and complementary tea. JASDFW is co-presenting the event (more)
DATE: Saturday, August 7
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 ( MAP)
 Film Screening: A Matter of SizeSee this hilarious film about an overweight Israeli man who starts working at a Japanese restaurant where he discovers the one activity where girth is a virtue--sumo wrestling. This screening is part of the 14th Annual Jewish Film Festival of Dallas and is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Dallas, the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, and
Cafe Israel with support from the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs ( more)
DATE: Saturday, September 25
TIME: 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Angelika Film Center
7205 Bishop Road, Plano, TX 75024 ( MAP) |
| Language Classes in Dallas |
Japanese Language Classes, Eastfield College
Tomoe Lambert of Eastfield College will offer beginning level Japanese language courses at Eastfield College. Classes fill up quickly; so, if you are interested in enrolling, register soon. For more information, call Eastfield College at 972-860-7100 or visit www.eastfieldcollege.edu.
Japanese Language Classes, Dallas Japanese AssociationRegistration is open for classes beginning Saturday, August 28. There are six levels that are taught by native Japanese instructors. Classes are held on Saturday and are open to anyone who is 16 years old or older. For more information, call the Dallas Japanese Association at 972-458-0478 or visit www.godja.org.
Japanese Language Classes, Fort Worth Japanese SocietyThe Japanese Language School of Fort Worth Japanese Society (FWJS) aims to work as a bridge between Japanese and American cultures through teaching of the Japanese language. There are seven levels of instruction with classes beginning from Thursday, September 9. Because of the large number of returning students, there may be limited space available for new students. Prospective students for adult classes should contact Akiko Sonnemann at (817) 292-9546 at least a month prior to registration to express their interest. For more information, please visit www.fwjs.org/.
English as a Second Language and Cultural Training for Women, Language Advantage Connection
Improve your English language skills while learning about local culture, social etiquette, politics in the U.S., and holidays. There are limited class sizes and classes are held in two locations--Plano and Addison. The instructor, Jill Harvey, has a M.A. in Applied Linguistics and has taught numerous Japanese executives, their wives, and additional adult Japanese students of all ages. Classes begin Tuesday, August 31 and Thursday, August 2. For more information, call Jill Harvey at 972-381-2762 or visit www.languageadvantageconnection.com. |
| Upcoming Events and Activities |
Sunday, July 11
Allen Group for Origami (AGO) MeetingLearn to fold origami at the AGO monthly meeting at Royal Chopstix on Greenville Avenue. For more information, contact John Mascio at mascio@ryu.com. Friday, July 16Crow Collection After Dark - Modern Twist: Japanese PopCelebrate the exhibition Modern Twist with a night of Japanese pop culture. Enjoy tours, performances in the galleries, and Japanese fashion (see details above) Wednesday, July 21
Japanese Dialect Workshop - Kansai Dialect (see details above) Thursday, July 22
Japan Now! Speaker Series: Challenges and Hopes in Japanese Politics, by SMU Professor Hiroki Takeuchi (see details above) Friday, July 23Energy Lecture by JETRO Houston Representative
Takashi Koyari from JETRO Houston will speak about the changing trends of the energy market. Please note that the lecture will be held entirely in Japanese ( more) Friday, July 23 - Thursday, July 299th Annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas (see details above) Tuesday, July 27
Pekopeko-kai Monthly Dinner Club (see details above) Wednesday, July 28Japanese Dialect Workshop - Okinawa Dialect (see details above)
Wednesday, August 4Japanese Dialect Workshop - Hokkaido Dialect (see details above) Saturday, August 7AdventureAsia: Family Days at the Crow Collection (see details above) Wednesday, August 11Japanese Dialect Workshop - Kyushu Dialect (see details above) Tuesday, August 31
Pekopeko-kai Monthly Dinner Club (details to come) Until Sunday, September 5Modern Twist: Bamboo Works from the Clark Center and the Art of Motoko Maio at the Crow Collection of Asian ArtThe Crow Collection explores the intersection of tradition, innovation, and design this spring by pairing the traditional arts of basket making and screen making- the first a selection of works from the Clark Center in Hanford, California, and the second the exquisite work of artist Motoko Maio ( more) |
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