Hello everyone,
I coordinated various presenters who could introduce Japanese traditional culture at Convention Center, San Antonio for a big Anime group, called San Japan on Sep. 3-4th and I myself presented Japanese Calligraphy Art collaborating with an American water color painter mainly. We were surprised to see so many visitors who love Japanese culture and Japan. I, as a VP of cultural activities of JASSA (Japan-America Society of San Antonio), participated in the event and it was a pleasure to promote Japanese traditional culture.
Please enjoy some photos of the presentations.
Thank you so much for your supporting us always!
Sincerely,
Mina
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Thursday, Aug 4, 2016, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
At library – San Antonio College
We studied formal conversations through a business meeting.
We created a business scenario and practiced business conversations using formal language forms.
MIJC Japanese Conversation group No.46
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Thursday, Aug 4, 2016, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
At library – San Antonio College
We’ve already had some lessons since last year in TX.
I didn’t have much time to update each lesson but probably it’s No.46.
Sometimes we did the lessons at Central Library downtown.
Two female learners were joining us but currently only male learners (average 3-4 people) are coming. It is still a small group but we are always passionate enough to study Japanese language and culture! So, as a Japanese teacher, it is normally acceptable for me to teach such a passionate learner over two hours..because it is my mission.
Thank you!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mijc-japanese-conversation-group-no46-tickets-26908627429
Japanese Calligraphy
Hello everyone! Thank you for your supporting us always.
Today I will teach Japanese calligraphy at Central Library downtown, San Antonio, TX.
If you can come, you will be welcomed! It will be fun for sure!
JASSA annual Fall Festival: Aki Matsuri in San Antonio, TX
Hello everyone! from JASSA(Japan-America Society of San Antonio):
Please visit Japanese Fall Festival (AKI MATSURI) of JASSA at Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio, TX on Oct. 25th (11am to 6pm) to have fun, see and experience various kinds of Japanese culture; food/sweets, tea ceremony, ikebana display(Japanese flower arrangement), karaoke, video games, cosplay, anime, origami, calligraphy, music bands, dance, etc, and Kumamon!! Kumamon, a mascot of Kumamoto city(in Kumamoto Pref.) in Japan which is a sister city of San Antonio is coming!! Kumamon is on stage at 11:30am and 2pm. Let’s meet Kumamon, which looks like a cute bear! Thank you!
#fallfestival #akimatsuri #Japan #Japanese #festival #matsuri #fun #game #food #yakisoba #anpan #videogame #karaoke #cosplay #origami #caligraphy #Japaneseteagarden #kumamon #mascot #kumamoto #kyushu #sanantonio #texas #flute #band #music #kawii #bear #anime #itasha
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MIJC Japanese Conversation group No.39
Monday, Oct 5, 2015, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
At library – San Antonio College
– Introduction – to another new student
– Level – hearing the students’ requests, requirements and discussing their levels and how to study/learn Japanese
– Review – based on previous lesson
– vowels and consonants by Hiragana – practice pronunciation, reading and writing
– Katakana – using names, about stroke orders
– Greetings – the meaning, usage and situations
– some Kanji – the meaning
– Q & A – hearing the students’ questions and answering and or solving the problems in some practical conversations
※The level is for middle level and beginner level this time.
※お早う[ohayo] in Kanji is correct for Good morning; it is not お早よう, because it consists of 早い[haya-i] = quick/fast as adjective. Please correct the error on the white board.I’m sorry.
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MIJC Japanese Conversation group No.38
Monday, Sep 28, 2015, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
At library – San Antonio College
– Introduction: starting MIJC Japanese Conversation group in San Antonio, about Japan
– Level – hearing the students’ requests, requirements and discussing their levels and how to study/learn Japanese
– Q & A – hearing the students’ questions and answering and or solving the problems in some practical conversations
– How to practice – how to pronounce/read, the meanings of some Kanji (each kanji has each meaning) etc
※The level is for middle or so this time.
※I have already started MIJC Japanese Conversation, private lessons(this one is for high level) in San Antonio since June,2015 other than this group lessons.
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Representative of Mingle Internationally Japanese Communication(MIJC)
Mina
MIJC Japanese Conversation group No.37
Friday, May 16, 2014, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
At Valley library – Oregon State University
– about days of the week – review and some new informative connection with the universe
※we exchanged each of the names in each of our mother languages.
– “Gitaigo” and “Giongo”
※we will continue to study them.
Friday, May 09, 2014, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
At Valley library – Oregon State University
– some grammar review
– tai form = want to/ would like to -tai+ ndesu/ tai + nodesu
– (adjective + ku) or (noun) + naru + ndesu/naru + nodesu or + nari + masu
– desho ([guess] will/is going to)
based on Japanese coursework at Oregon State University
– “Gitaigo” and “Giongo”
※we will continue to study them.
Gitaigo (擬態語) – ex) きらきら(キラキラ)[Kira Kira] -> the state of twinkle, にこにこ[Niko Niko] -> the state of smile
Giongo (擬音語) – ex) わんわん(ワンワン)[Wan Wan] -> woof woof, にゃーにゃー(ニャーニャー)[Nya Nya] -> meow meow
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