Chapter Beats April, 2019<\/p>\n
JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by <\/em>A<\/em><\/a>JET<\/em><\/a>\u2018s Director of Alumni Relations <\/em>Megan Buhagiar<\/em><\/a> (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friday, April 29th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18:30 \u2013 21:00 PDT<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Carolina (JCCCNC)<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $25.00 for adults, $15 for children 10 and under<\/p>\n Nabe Nights @ The Center<\/p>\n Monthly Community Dinner Fundraisers<\/p>\n April Community Partner: 2019 COPANI XX Conference<\/p>\n Friday, April 26, 6:30 pm \u2013 9:00 pm<\/p>\n $25 General Admission, $15 for Children 10 and under<\/p>\n Purchase Tickets Online by Friday, April 19: http:\/\/bit.ly\/nabenightapril2019<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join us for our next Nabe Night, our community fundraiser program where the Center teams up with a different community group once a month to host a nabe (Japanese hotpot) dinner! Proceeds from ticket sales go toward supporting both the Center and the partnering community organization for the month, the 2019 COPANI XX Conference! The COPANI Conference is an international conference of the global Japanese Community that happens every two years, drawing attendees from Japanese American and Japanese Latin American communities from countries including Canada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, and more! This year\u2019s conference will be held in San Francisco from September 20th<\/sup> \u2013 22nd<\/sup>. For more information on the COPANI conference, visit www.copani.org.<\/p>\n We\u2019re looking for more community partners to host additional Nabe Nights! If your communit organization, group, team or program is interested in scheduling a Nabe Night fundraiser with the Center, please contact Programs Manager Haruka Roudebush at hroudebush@jcccnc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Experience Japan is an entirely non-commercial, community organisation operated by volunteers. The Festival Day in Farmleigh House and associated events are supported by the Office of Public Works, Dublin City Council and the Embassy of Japan. The EJ organising committee are representatives of the Japanese and Irish-Japanese communities in Ireland, and volunteer their time to organise the festival.<\/p>\n Come along and join the Japanese community at a free programme of events and enjoy a range of family-friendly activities. The setting for the festival day event is the wonderful historical Farmleigh estate, an 18th<\/sup> century house and garden magnificently refurbished by the Irish state in recent years.<\/p>\n Typical festival day events include;<\/p>\n Immerse yourself in new cultural adventure and join us for \u2018Experience Japan\u2019.<\/p>\n Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday, April 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong> Farmleigh Estate<\/p>\n Phoenix Park, White\u2019s Road,<\/p>\n Dublin 15<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, April 13th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10:30 \u2013 18:00 EDT<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd<\/sup> and 7th<\/sup> Street NW<\/p>\n 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,<\/p>\n Washington, DC 2001<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $10 – $50<\/p>\n Come and enjoy the tastes, sounds and feel of Japan at the Sakura Matsuri \u2013 Japanese Street Festival!<\/p>\n We are the largest one-day celebration of Japanese Culture in the U.S. We have 4 stages of performances and demonstrations, cultural exhibitors, food vendors, a Children\u2019s Corner \u2013 and more! Children 12 and under are always free!<\/p>\n Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you cannot attend the event, you may give your tickets to someone else. The money will be used to support the programs of the Japan-American Society of Washington D.C.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1st<\/sup> April 2019<\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19:30 \u2013 22:00<\/p>\n Price:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u20a420 \u2013 30 (concession 25% off)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta is one of the most positive things to emerge from the devastation of the 11th<\/sup> of March, 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in north-eastern Japan.<\/p>\n The young musicians of this extraordinary orchestra are thrilled to return to London for a performance full of emotional intensity, with a programme including Tchaikovsky\u2019s captivating Fifth Symphony.<\/p>\n The Fukushima Youth Sinfonetta has become a beacon of hope for a region devastated by loss, personal pain and suffering. Set up by UK charity Keys of Change in partnership with schools in Fukushima, initially to bring hope to the young people of the area, the orchestra has made rapid musical strides and has already performed in the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, Tokyo Opera City, and Boston Symphony Hall, where the determination of the young people to create something truly excellent in the face of all kinds of adversity has had the power to inspire other young people and adults.<\/p>\n \u201cOnly music gave me courage and strength when I changed schools from my hometown, Minami Soma, because of the radiation. I feel very nervous to play again in such a prestigious hall, but I would like to do my best to convey my appreciation to music. I have been practicing hard with all my friends, aiming to become a symbol of restoration of Fukushima. I wish the London audience will share our excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n Kyosuke Takano \u2013 Cello<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Performers:<\/p>\n Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta<\/p>\n Masanori Tanaguchi conductor<\/em><\/p>\n Panos Karan conductor*<\/em><\/p>\n Zach Tarpagos flute<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Repertoire<\/p>\n Beethoven:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oveture, Coriolan<\/p>\n Borne: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fantasie brillante on themes from Bizet\u2019s Carmen for flute and orchestra<\/p>\n Alexander Mackenzie:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oveture, Britannia (A Nautical Oveture), Op.52 Interval<\/p>\n Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5*<\/p>\n NB: This is not a JETAA event, do not confirm attendance to this website \u2013 participation by ticket only on sale at Southbank Centre.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/125395-fukushima-youth-sinfonetta-2019<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Friday, April 12th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>18:30 GMT+10<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milk the Cow Carlton<\/p>\n 323 Lygon Street, Carlton,<\/p>\n Victoria Australia,3053<\/p>\n While the sakura are blooming in Kyoto, Lygon Street is being lined with the colours of Autumn. JETAA have decided that we\u2019ll say goodbye to summer with our own version of an Autumn Hanami. But we\u2019re levelling up and introducing cheese AND sake. Yes, you heard us right. Sake and cheese.\u00a0 As our friends at Milk the Cow Carlton say, this unlikely pair share one important flavour profile\u201d Umami! One of the five basic tastes of food. It\u2019s just a little bit fancy \u2026 without the exorbitant Melbourne price tag!<\/p>\n What\u2019s in it for me?<\/p>\n Just thirty dollars (AUD) will get you a generous spread of Milk the cow\u2019s sumptuous cheeses, specially paired with three of Japan\u2019s best sake. Kanpai! Sounds too good to be true right? Well make sure you don\u2019t miss out! Places at this elegant table are very limited so sign up now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WHAT: Sake and Cheese tasking<\/p>\n WHEN: Friday, April 12th<\/sup><\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18:30 (prompt start \u2013 8:30 pm<\/p>\n WHERE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milk and Cow \u2013 323 Lygon St, Carlton<\/p>\n COST: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 #30<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RSVP BY:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n RSVP and Tickets are available from Eventbrite only:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/just-a-little-bit-oshare-sake-cheese-tasting-milk-the-cow-carlton-tickets-59099687757?fbclid=IwAR3AHIEbSLeP8BLg6Hw7ToNfXJ5KkKyVnicVXgYnsnyqoT2DIOCvj2Gw_c<\/a><\/p>\n Please email maia.jetaa@gmail.com<\/a> with any dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shogi is a traditional Japanese board game, similar to Western Chess. Played by two players, the different ways in which the pieces can move arguably makes Shogi strategy more interesting and exciting to play through to the end. However, the downside of Shogi is that it takes some time to master \u2026<\/p>\n In order to encourage those who have always wanted to play Shogi but didn\u2019t know where to start, Sydney Shogi Club has invited Madoka Kitao<\/strong>, one of Japan\u2019s most distinguished Shogi players to teach you \u2018Dobutsu Shogi\u2019 (\u2018Animal Shogi\u2019), a simplified version of Shogi, invented by Kitao herself.<\/p>\n Having much less pieces on the board, Dobutsu Shogi may seem an easy game at first, but once you experience it, you will soon be drawn into the dazzling labyrinthine world of Shogi.<\/p>\n The game is suitable for all ages and even those who consider themselves a Shogi master will also be fascinated to play this wild variation!<\/p>\n At the beginning of workshop, Madoka Kitao will also talk about the culture and history of Shogi in Japan. Come and enjoy Dobutsu Shogi and meet the master and inventor of this cute board game!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1st<\/sup> April<\/p>\n Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>18:00 \u2013 20:00 (doors open 17:30)<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Japan Foundation, Sydney<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Level 4 (access via lifts only), Central Park<\/p>\n 28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008<\/p>\n Enquiries:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sydney Shogi Club (Shuma) \u2013 sydneyshogiclub@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Free! Bookings essential<\/p>\n Max:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40 participants<\/p>\n NB:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All participants must RSVP by 29th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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