There were more than 20 students who have submitted their photos, and we have had quite a variety of submissions this semester. Thank you all for your participation. The photos were voted on per category by OSS-related staff members. From each category winner, the photo that received the most votes is the winner of the grand prize!!
And the Grand Prize Winner is…..
From the Studen Life Category, “Sporting the colors of Tokyo” by Richard Loria (Fall 2009 SA Student)!!
Student Life: Sporting the Colors of Tokyo by Richard Loria
The first place winners for each of the other categories are……
City and Scenic: Sleepless by Yejun Jeong
Japan: Food Market by Saleem Ahmed
TUJ Activities and Events: The Fight Begins by Jordan Sheng-Hung Chien
Free: Bicycles by Monica Noeva Tandung
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The Fall 2009 Activities & Events are now posted on the TUJ website!
Activities are open to all TUJ students, and we encourage you to invite fellow TUJ students to join. Due to limited space, we advise that you register early as participation is sometimes dependent on advance registration.
How to Register:
1.Fill out the Activity Registration Form for the activity you are interested in. Forms are available at the OSS office (Room 108, Azabu Hall).
2.Bring the completed Activity Registration Form and the exact amount of the payment (CASH ONLY) to OSS during the activity registration times listed below.
★Activity Registration Times★
Tuesday – Friday (9:30am – 17:00pm)
Fall 2009 registration will begin on Tuesday, 9/1 at 9:30am
The votes are in for this semester’s photo contest! Thank you all very much for submitting such wonderful photos. We had a hard time choosing. For those of you who did not get a chance to submit your photos this semetser, there is always next time!
*Each student was allowed to submit only one photograph per category. The categories for this semester’s photo contest were Japan, City, Scenic, Student Life, and Free.
Best of Scenic / Photo by Charles Schmunk
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Last night, 25 students attended the Baseball Game held at the Yokohama Stadium. The seats were great, which made it worth staying even in the rain. Unfortunately the game was canceled after the 6th inning, but overall we all had a great time!
We had great seats
Summer 2009 Baseball Game
Dance contest after 5th inning (Giants fan???)
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Last Friday, students enjoyed learning how to make a basic Japanese Bento. The bento consisted of Japanese Sweet Egg Rolls, Pork Piccata, Carrot & Green Pepper Kimpira, Takosan Wiener, Onigiri, and Kanten. All items were able to be made using a only a cooking pan!
The Workshop was instructed by Ms.Keiko Katura and Ms. Asako Kishi. Ms. Katsura is a cooking producer and also has her own children’s cooking classes. Ms. Asako Kishi is a famous Food Journalist in Japan and is a regular on the Japanese variety show called “Hadakano Shyonen”. She is also well known for being an appointed judge on the “Iron Chef” show.
A nutritionally balanced bento-- Very healthy
Summer 2009 Bento Workshop
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Each semester, a group of TUJ students are invited to a traditional Japanese home on a secluded family estate to experience and practice some well-known traditional Japanese arts. During this half-day workshop, students witness and try their hand at ikebana (生花) or traditional Japanese flower arranging, strumming the strings of the koto (琴), which is Japan’s national instrument, shodo (書道) or calligraphy, and kitsuke (着付け), which is dressing up in kimono (着物).
After the workshop, several participants took a side-trip to Jindaiji Onsen, to experience the tradition and continuing popularity of relaxing in hot spa waters. This traditional Japanese onsen (温泉), which is conjoined to a Shinto Shrine, has a variety of atmospheric baths (a cave, a gazebo, a frozen-ice room, a sweltering hot sauna, etc.). Quite a day of traditional Japan!
Summer 2009 Pacific Culture Club Participants
Learning Shodo
Taiko is a modern form of Japanese drumming whose influence is growing internationally. During this 120 minute workshop on June 26th, a group of TUJ students learned basic taiko postures and drumming techniques to get a sense of what taiko is all about.
Summer 2009 Taiko Workshop Participants
After only 2 hours of practice, they sound pretty good! Watch their performance in the video below.
On the weekend of June 20th, around 20 Japan-Admit and 20 Academic English Program students teamed up to have TUJ’s first Culture Exchange Program Summer Camp.
The students took a short bus ride to Doshi Mura in Yamanashi. During the two day event, everyone learned and experienced popular Japanese recreational games and team-building activities. We made mochi, had a great BBQ, enjoyed a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, and set off fireworks. Please enjoy all the pictures (under the cut)!
2009 TUJ Culture Exchange Program Summer Camp Participants
The “lucky cats” have returned after being lovingly fired in a kiln. If you were part of the Manneki neko Workshop, please pick up your manneki neko in the Office of Student Services on the first floor of Azabu Hall.
Manneki Neko - Made by TUJ Students
Don’t forget or you’ll be out of luck!
