2012 Summer Institute: Developing Scaffolding Activities for All Skills: Making Japanese Learning Easier and More Fun

Registration for the 2012 Summer Institute is Now Open!

Instructors:

Y.-H. Tohsaku (University of California, San Diego) Hiroko Kataoka (California State University, Long Beach)

Date: July 25, 26 and 27

Time: 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Place: The Newly Remodeled Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington/Japanese Language School

Course Details coming soon!

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Hyogo Spotlight: Sobameshi

Yobameshi

To overcome the heat in summer, Sobameshi is a really nice choice for everyone to take a look at. Sobameshi is an unique dish in Kobe, Hyogo. Sobameshi is known as a Japanese stir-fry noodle cooked with rice. This name is originated in the western region of Japan, in which Soba indicates “chukamen”- a . . . → Read More: Hyogo Spotlight: Sobameshi

Hyogo Spotlight: Himeji Yukata Festival

Children in Yukata

Children in Yukata

The Himeji Yukata Matsuri (姫路ゆかたまつり) is an exciting summer festival that takes place in Himeji. It is one of the biggest festivals in western Japan; over 800 vendors line the streets and there is a popular parade with children wearing various yukata and carrying traditional lanterns.

The festival originated around . . . → Read More: Hyogo Spotlight: Himeji Yukata Festival

Kodomo no Hi- May 6

Kodomo no Hi poster jpg

seattlejapanrelief.org One Year Anniversary Event

Sun, March 11, 2012 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT A Day of REMEMBRANCE, a Day of PREPAREDNESS, a Day of REBUILDING

Date: Sunday , March 11, 2012 Location: Seattle Center 10am to 2pm – Presentations/Activities @ Fisher Pavilion 2pm to 3pm – Ceremony @ Kobe Bell  

SeattleJapanRelief.org and the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle will hold a special . . . → Read More: seattlejapanrelief.org One Year Anniversary Event