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SUMMARY:Journey to Tokai: Mie
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n-Mie\, Once in Your Lifetime –\nRanging from Suzuka Circuit\, where F1 Gran Prix takes place\, the birthplace of Iga-ryu Ninja and Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage routes to Matsusaka Beef and Ise-ebi spiny lobster\, some of Japan’s most sought-after cuisines\, Mie never fails to stimulate your interest and appetite. Located in central Japan\, the prefecture is easily accessible from major international airports. \nAbout the Speaker\nTala Karmy-Jones is an American Coordinator for International Relations at the Mie Prefectural Government’s Diversity Promotion Division. Tala moved to Mie in 2021 after graduating from the University of Washington with a double degree in Anthropology and Japanese Language. She is very excited and thankful for the opportunity to introduce Mie’s cultural assets in this presentation. \nWith support from: \n*The Zoom event link will be sent in the confirmation email. Please be sure to check your email junk folder and whitelist “@jaschicago.org” for future mailings if your confirmation ends up there.
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SUMMARY:Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nMs. Matsumoto and Mr. Tremblay will \n· Describe how “Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake” came to be published \n· Offer an overview of the book’s contents \n· Describe what craft sake is and how it is made \n· Tell the story of the birth of ginjo sake \n· Discuss current trends in sake \n· The session will end with a guided tasting of a selection of sakes \nAll attendees will receive a recommended list of sake for a virtual tasting after the presentation. \nAbout the Speakers\nNancy Matsumoto is an award-winning writer and editor who specializes in the areas of regenerative agriculture\, food\, sake\, arts and culture. A holder of three sake certifications\, she is the co-author of Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice Water Earth (Tuttle Publishing\, 2022) and the editor of the forthcoming English-language translation of a book of Japanese tanka poetry\, By the Shore of Lake Michigan (UCLA Asian American Studies Press). She has been a contributor to The Wall Street Journal\, Time\, Newsweek\, TheAtlantic.com\, People\, Food & Wine\, Saveur\, The Los Angeles Times\, and NPR\, among other publications. \n  \n  \n  \nMichael Tremblay is currently the Beverage Director for Toronto’s Ki Modern Japanese + Bar\, where he manages an award-winning wine and sake list\, including the largest sake program in Canada. He is dedicated to being Ki’s ambassador for sake\, educating guests and staff alike in the beauty and subtle art of sake\, wine and food. Michael is a certified WSET sake and wine instructor for the Independent Wine Education Guild\, a Senior Sake judge for the International Wine Challenge\, held in London and Japan\, and the U.S. National Sake Appraisal half in Hawaii. In October 2018 Michael was inducted as a Sake Samurai at the Matsuo Taisha Shrine in Kyoto\, a 1300-year old shrine to sake. This is a distinction held by only 70 people at that time. He is the founder of the Sake Scholar Course\, a advanced certification that explores the many sake regions of Japan. He enjoys traveling to Japan whenever he can and has worked in renowned sake breweries in Niigata\, Shizuoka\, Shimane and Gifu prefectures\, practicing his ‘work-in-progress’ Japanese and learning from the Toji (master brewers). \nInstagram / Twitter: mtrsake \nCLICK HERE to purchase “Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake” book \n*The Zoom event link will be sent in the confirmation email. Please be sure to check your email junk folder and whitelist “@jaschicago.org” for future mailings if your confirmation ends up there.
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/exploring-the-world-of-japanese-craft-sake/
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SUMMARY:Journey to Kyushu: Kagoshima
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nWith its active volcanoes\, natural hot springs\, oceans and islands\, Kagoshima Prefecture is the place to feel the power of the earth. Kagoshima is located in the southernmost part of the four main Japanese islands and is a warm place blessed with awesome foods\, nature\, diverse cultures\, and history. In this talk session\, 3 presenters living in Kagoshima will talk about the unique lifestyles of people in Kagoshima and the surprising cultures and nature of Kagoshima’s islands \nAbout the Speakers\nWong Yimin is a Coordinator of International Resources (CIR) who hails from the sunny island of Singapore. She came to Kagoshima in October 2021\, and has been working under Kagoshima Prefectural Office’s International Affairs Division with a job scope ranging from translation\, events\, to matters related to international relations. When not busy at work\, she dabbles in photography and enjoys capturing the beauty of Kagoshima through her lens. Although she is still relatively new to Kagoshima\, she is looking forward to sharing the wonders of this prefecture to everyone. \nJoseph Snowden is a British Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) with the Kagoshima Prefectural Government’s International Affairs Division. Graduating from the University of Cambridge in 2017 with a BA in Natural Sciences\, he became interested in international exchange while working with people from all over the world as a research scientist at the University of Leeds. He began his post as CIR in Kagoshima in August 2022\, following the completion of his PhD. While still new to Kagoshima\, he is already enamored with the region and excited to share his experience so far. \nNaoki Taruno is working for the tourism division of Kagoshima Prefectural Government. He had been working for the Tokyo Headquarters of the Development Bank of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for 12 years in total. Now he has come back to his hometown of Kagoshima in 2021. He has visited the U.S. many times for volunteer projects to support critically ill children\, and studied at the University of Michigan in 2005. In particular\, he is a fan of the Chicago Bulls in the 90’s\, and he is especially happy to introduce Kagoshima to the people in Chicago. \nWith support from: \n*The Zoom event link will be sent in the confirmation email. Please be sure to check your email junk folder and whitelist “@jaschicago.org” for future mailings if your confirmation ends up there.
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SUMMARY:2023 Illinois Japan Bowl
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe 2023 Illinois Japan Bowl\, sponsored by the Japan America Society of Chicago\, will be held on Sunday\, February 26\, 2023 at North Central College from 10:00 – 2:30 pm. The Illinois Japan Bowl is an academic competition which covers a wide range of topics that tests high school students who are studying the Japanese language across the state of Illinois. The competition tests not only their knowledge of the language\, but also their understanding of traditional and modern Japan. \nStudents must currently be enrolled in Level 2\,3 or 4 Japanese in order to participate. Level 1 students may also participate in a practice competition. \nThe public is welcome to attend the Opening Ceremony from 10:00-10:30 am and/or the Closing Ceremony from 1:30-2:30 pm. Competition rooms will be closed to the public. \nThis program is made possible with support from: \nIn cooperation with: \nSpecial thanks to our venue sponsor: \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors: \nSpecial thanks to our t-shirt sponsor:
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LOCATION:North Central College (Wentz Science Center)\, 131 S. Loomis\, 2nd Floor\, Naperville\, IL\, 131 S. Loomis\, Naperville\, IL\, United States
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