BSU JAPAN CLUB          
Established 2002          

A Message from the Advisor:
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みなさん日本倶楽部にようこそ！

日本倶楽部は今年の春で創設５周年を迎えました。このクラブの主な目的は日本文化の理解の向上や日米の友好関係促進です。これからももっとこのクラブが発展していくためにみなさんのご参加をお待ちしています。私達と一緒に文化活動に参加ご希望の方は　bsujapanclub@gmail.com　までお願いいたします。

江原鉄也
Advisor for Japan Club of BSU

Special Lecturer in Japanese

(Modern Languages & Literatures)

NEWS UPDATE 04/11/2007

The website is back in service, and future updates will occur as information is provided. Thank you for the support.

 

We are going to have a meetings every Wednesday at 12:40

April 7 we are celebrating the success of many events by going out to lunch
April 21 we are having an okonomiyaki evening, great party for members!
We are going to start making a scrapbook, celebrating the five years of Japan Club!
We got shirts! We have recently received an order of T-shirts, send a mail and get yours!

Spring/Summer
* - We are going to work on the events above. We are having meetings almost every Wednesday at Tetsuya Ehara's office.
We are going to try to have at least 2 meetings per month. Do not worry, you will get a mail beforehand.

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OFFICERS
Advisor: Tetsuya Ehara
[tehara@boisestate.edu]
President: Hanako Wakatsuki
[hanakowakatsuki@gmail.com]
Vice President:
Cindy Wright [stussychic@hotmail.com]
Secretary: Nicolas Diaz
[nicolasdiaz@mail.boisestate.edu]
Treasurer:
Kumi Takashima [kumi_t0829@hotmail.com]

If you are considering joining our organization, please send an e-mail with the following information to the Webmaster:

Your Full Name
Your Academic Major
Your Year in School [Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior/Graduate]
Your Contact Information [Working E-mail address, and Working Phone Number]
Answers to the following Questions:
- Are you taking any Japanese classes or Japanese related classes? If you are, tell us what class(es) you are taking.
- Please tell us briefly about your reasons for wanting to join our organization.
- Do you have any hobbies or special or unique talents?
- Would you be interested in volunteering for the club [and in what potential areas]?
- Would you be able to attend club meetings on a regular basis? [usually 1 meeting every 2 weeks]
- What would be the best time for you, and how often do you think we should meet?
- Have you heard about the "Thousand Cranes Project" ("Senbazuru") that we have with Saint Alphonsus hospital? Would you like to know more about it?
Any Other Comments You Wish To Express

- Japan Club at the 2005 Minidoka Pilgrimage: A page with reflection on the experience, a list of attendees, literature, and other future updates.
- Boise State University: Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
- Consulate General of Japan (Portland): Resource for Japanese having questions, or issues with passports, visas, et cetera.
- Your Idaho Friend - idahofriend.moo.jp: Useful for those learning Japanese, and those from Japan
- Kanji Retention Applet: For Students of Japanese Language (JLPT Practice)
- Japan-America Student Conference (JASC): Currently in its 57th Year. (Japanese)
- Japanese-American Citizen's League
- BSU Senbazuru Involvement: A Message
- Shorinji Kempo (Boise Branch)
- Web Japan: A Myriad of Information on Japan and Japanese Life
- Fukuwarai (ふくわらい): A game like pin-the-tail on the donkey for facial recognition. Useful!
- Japanese Newspaper & Periodical Index: A Helpful Springboard for looking for just the right piece of information.
- A Really Great Resource for Kanji/Kana Information
- KidsWeb Japan: An Interesting Look at Japanese Customs and Daily Life. Try Packing your own o-bento!