January 2012 Newsletter
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JASDFW Staff News | |
Mayumi McDonald has assumed the position of Manager of Cultural and Educational Programs at JASDFW. Since 2008, Mayumi has managed the Japan-in-a-Suitcase program, community outreach activities, and volunteers. In her expanded role, she will direct major cultural programs such as Otsukimi and Mochitsuki. Born and raised in Yamaguchi, Japan, Mayumi lives in Allen with her husband Mike and three teenage daughters. You can reach her at mayumi@jasdfw.org.
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82% of Japanese feel friendly toward U.S. | |
A recent poll by the Japanese government shows a record number of Japanese respondents (82%) feel friendly toward the U.S. This is an increase of 2.1 percentage points from last year. The Foreign Ministry believes the increase is due to the U.S. military's relief efforts following the March earthquake and tsunami.
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2012 Sun & Star Legacy Award Announcement
SAVE THE DATE: April 26 at the Four Seasons | |
 JASDFW will present the 2012 Sun & Star Legacy Award to Admiral Patrick Walsh, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the annual Award Dinner on April 26. Admiral Walsh served as Commander of the Joint Support Force that carried out Operation Tomodachi following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Mark your calendar!
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 12th Annual Mochitsuki New Year's Celebration - Jan 15 |
DATE: Sunday, January 15
TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. PLACE: Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. 2801 Telecom Parkway Richardson, TX 75082 ADMISSION:
Members:$5; Non-Members: $8; Children (6-12 yr): $2; Children (5 and under): Free Pay at the door, cash or check only. Celebrate 2012 at this annual family favorite. Sample mochi (rice cakes) with kinako, anko, or nori. A new topping this year is kurumi (walnut paste), a local specialty from Sendai, Dallas' International Friendship City. Performers include Kotokai Aikido of Texas, Kotomi-kai Koto Ensemble, Dallas Kiyari Daiko, Cherry Blossom Chorus, and Daffron Kids Yosakoi Dancers. Activities and demonstrations include origami, calligraphy, traditional New Year's games for children, ikebana flower arrangements by Sogetsu School, Dallas Branch, and caricatures and manga style art by Bento Manga.
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Volunteer at Mochitsuki! | |
 Mochitsuki 2012 still needs volunteers! Share your love of Japan while enjoying this exciting event. You will receive free admission and have the chance to sample mochi and participate in the activities before or after your volunteer shift.
Please contact Amy at amy@jasdfw.org or call 214-342-2022 to join the fun!
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Vote for the Nengajo Grand Prize! | |
Students across Texas created New Year's cards for the 2012 Nengajo Contest. We received 80 handmade cards from 13 different schools!
Judging for the top three cards in each category and division has been completed, but we need your help to choose the Grand Prize winner! Visit our Facebook page between January 6 and 13 to vote for your favorite. The winner will be announced at the 2012 Mochitsuki New Year's Celebration on January 15th. Thanks to Keiko Suzuki of Suzuki Graphic Design Studio for serving as judge.
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Heart of a Samurai Author Presentation - Jan 22 | Meet Margi Preus, author of Heart of a Samurai (a 2011 Newbery Honor Book). The book tells the story of the friendship between Manjiro, a young shipwrecked Japanese fisherman, and an American whaling captain, William Whitfield. This relationship provided the opportunity for Manjiro to become the first Japanese person to arrive on America's shores (and to participate in the first Japanese/American homestay!) and set the stage for him to become a player in shaping world events. Preus will use slides to illustrate the story's background and her research. The program is appropriate for grade 4 through adult. TIME: Sunday, January 22 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. PLACE: McDermott Suite in the McDermott Library, UT Dallas 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, 75080 ( map) COST: FREE!
Presented in partnership with the University of Texas at Dallas Asia Center.
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Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Course | |
JASDFW is offering the chance to learn the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy, shodo. Shodo is not only an exercise in good handwriting, but a creative art form as well.
Over 7 weeks, students will learn the basic techniques of brush writing and the concept of shodo. No Japanese language skills required.
TIME: Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
February 2 - March 22 (no class March 15)
PLACE: JASDFW Office
Suite 206, 11615 Forest Central Drive
Dallas, TX 75243 (map)
TUITION: $150 for JASDFW Members
$178 for General Public
*includes a $10 supply fee
There is limited space in the classroom. Please register early!
See full course description.
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| Educational Exchange Programs | |
High School Diplomats Program
High School Diplomats is a cultural exchange program between American and Japanese high school students. Forty sophomore and junior high school students from across the U.S. will be selected to go to Princeton University for ten days in August, 2012, to interact and forge friendships with Japanese students. (more)
The application deadline is January 8, 2012.
Keizai Koho Fellowship Program
Secondary school teachers of economics, social studies, and history, as well as supervisors and school administrators can apply for this all-expenses-paid, two week educational tour of Japan. Learn firsthand about Japanese culture and enhance your classroom teaching! Includes a homestay with a Japanese family. (more)
The application deadline is February 17, 2012.
Japan America Student Conference
The 64th year of this student-led conference will bring Japanese and American students to four regions in the U.S., including SMU in Dallas. The students will spend one summer month studying and analyzing Japan-U.S. relations. (more)
The application deadline is March 1, 2012.
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Upcoming Events and Activities | |
Sunday, January 8
Fort Worth Japanese Society Oshogatsu Annual Luncheon
Bring a dish to this potluck event celebrating the new year. Features entertainment and a raffle ( more)
Sunday, January 8 - Monday, January 23
Year of the Dragon: an exhibition of paintings and flowers
Presented by The Association of Oriental Arts at the Irving Arts Center. The exhibition celebrates the new year and features brush stroke paintings by TAO Arts and flower arrangements from Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13
Sunday, January 15Mochitsuki New Year's CelebrationSave the date for this annual JASDFW festival ( more)
Thursday, January 19
Fort Worth Sister Cities: Oshogatsu Celebration 2012
This is a special celebration to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Fort Worth-Nagaoka Sister City relationship. Special guest: Nagaoka Mayor Tamio Mori ( more)
Thursday, January 19Ikebana International: Mastering the Art of MizuhikiIkebana International Dallas Chapter 13 presents a workshop with Aki Ishiguro. Bring your own mizuhiki or purchase one at the event. Registration required ( more)
Saturday, January 21Chamber Music International's Concert 3 Featuring Cellist Ko Iwasaki
Enjoy this program of fun and great variety featuring Ko Iwasaki and virtuoso violist/composer Atar Arad (more)
Sunday, January 22
Author Margi Preus Presents Heart of a Samurai
Meet the author of the 2011 Newberry Prize winner and listen to her explain the rich history behind the book (more)
Thursday, January 26
Sogetsu School of Ikebana Dallas Branch: Exhibit and Exchange
View the first exhibit of the New Year, a hatsu-ike exhibit, and participate in an exchange. Email Amira for more information
Sunday, January 29
Dallas Japanese Association: Shinnenkai
The 2012 New Year's Party will take place at Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center (more)
Thursday, February 2
7-Week Shodo Calligraphy Course Begins
Learn the techniques and philosophy behind this ancient art form (more) |
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