http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/honors/
http://www.beloit.edu/cls/
Calling all high school students! There are several great opportunities for high school students to study Japanese at college campuses this summer. Visit each website for more information. Boston University http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/honors/ Beloit College, Summer Intensive Language Program http://www.beloit.edu/cls/
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Highlighting JAPAN - April issue is out! http://www.gov-online.go.jp/eng/publicity/book/hlj/index.html --------------------------------------------------------------- No. 75(April 4, 2014) *************************************************************** [Contents of Highlighting JAPAN April 2014] << PRIME MINISTER'S DIARY >> - Japan-Viet Nam Summit Meeting and Other Activities << COVER STORY >> [WASHOKU -Japanese Food Goes Global-] - Interview: Yoshihiro Murata Owner, Kikunoi Restaurants Japanese umami: makes for healthier global cuisine - Interview: Masayuki Yamashita Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Aiming for a greater share of the global market - Food Valley Tokachi Hokkaido brand finds international success - Edible Diamonds Japanese fruit is beloved around the world - Brewing Global Sake Asahishuzo pushes the upper limits of quality - Cutting Edge The Tokyo Sushi Academy trains sushi chefs for the world - An Unmistakable Aroma 750 years of soy sauce tradition takes to the tables of Europe’s finest restaurants - Product ARITA Japanese porcelain prized by chefs overseas ---------------------------------------------------------- << STUDENTS’ CORNER >> - Hanami:Flower Viewing << SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY >> - The SuMIRe Project Momentous Japan-led dark matter and dark energy research << JAPANESE ABROAD >> - Cool Mobility Satoshi Sugie designs personal mobility for the next generation << 47 PREFECTURES: FROM A TO Y >> - Miyazaki / Nagano * Please click below to open the online magazine http://www.gov-online.go.jp/eng/publicity/book/hlj/index.html - "An Evening of Tsugaru Shamisen and Taiko"
with innovative taiko artist Kenny Endo and special guest from Japan award-winning shamisen artist Hiromitsu Agatsuma Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm Tokai University 2241 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 9F Auditorium Free parking Tickets for the concert are: $18 (general admission) $15 (seniors 62+, current TCP members, TCP Youth Group parents) $10 (youth to age 17, college students with current ID) Tickets: taikoarts.brownpapertickets.com Seating is limited; remaining tickets will be sold at the door, one hour before showtime More info: www.taikoartscenter.org www.kennyendo.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls3f24Qod8M&feature=youtu.be http://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/kenny-endo-hiromitsu-agatsuma-japan-society-ny-ny-review http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsugaru-jamisen Be sure to inform your high school students that each college requires different foreign language credits for application. Encourage them to take the 3rd year language course as many colleges require 3-year language credits.
Here is the list of colleges with their requirements. Please visit college's website for more information. https://www.asdk12.org/depts/world_lang/program/HS/University_WLReq.pdf HATJ's monthly Benkyou-kai for April will be...
Where: Sacred Hearts Academy (link to Google map is http://goo.gl/OeFO73) Room 110 When: 10am-12pm, Saturday, April 19 Topics: 1) project ideas for specific learning objectives, outcome & assessment - please bring project samples to share! 2) ideas for guest speakers & field trips 3) B.Y.O.T. (bring your own topics) Join us for this fun opportunity to learn, share & network. Don't forget to invite your peers and friends! 落語 Rakugo is a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling, whose roots date back to the 16th century. Diane Kichijitsu, ダイアン吉日, a Rakugo performer originally from Liverpool, England will be visiting from Osaka to perform Rakugo in English. Rakugo in English by Diane Kichijitsu Thursday, April 3, 2014 5:30 Refreshments 6:00 Door Open Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii at Manoa FREE and open to the public. To sign up for this event, please visit the following Eventrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rakugo-in-english-by-diane-kichijitsu-tickets-11038762235?ref=elink Watch the following YouTube video by her. We had the biggest turnout at today's Benkyo-kai at Waipahu High School. 20 enthusiastic teachers and students shared their ideas and experiences for Japanese language education. Very exciting! Next Benkyo-kai will be Saturday, April 19. Detail to follow. Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Place: Waipahu High School Room: Q204 Click here for direction to Waipahu High School (Direction from East Honolulu) Just take H1 to exit 8B. Turn left at the first light (Waipio Point Access Rd). The entrance to the school is about 300 yards on the left. Once you go through the gate turn left and follow the road to the parking lot and park. Classroom is Q204. There will be lots of signs up to guide people. If anyone gets really lost they can call Smith sensei's cell at 428-3741. Topic: 1. Teaching Writing/composition 2. B.Y.O.T (Bring your own topics) Please invite your colleagues and friends for this learning & networking opportunity! Interested in learning more about the latest educational technology for FREE? There will be a free Google & iPad workshop on Saturday, April 12th at Sacred Hearts Academy. For more details, please open the PDF file below.
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