Welcome to the JASA website!

Crossing Oceans, Sharing Cultures

ようこそ!

Yookoso!

The Japan America Student Association of the University of Missouri Saint Louis will give members a relaxed environment for UMSL students to practice Japanese and experience Japanese culture as well as provide an opportunity for Japanese exchange students to practice English and experience American culture. JASA will accomplish this purpose through educational, social, and service events.

Please navigate this site to learn more about JASA, view upcoming events, and view pictures from past events.

Thank you for visiting!

Kuniko: Magical Mask, Mime, and Music of Japan!

Are you looking for a great way to start the new semester? The Center for International Studies is hosting a performance about Japanese folktales and other traditional Japanese performing arts at the Touhill! Kuniko Yamamoto, a performer at the Kennedy Center and Epcot Disney will demonstrate her marvelous presentations to the audience. Come learn and enjoy!

Date/Time: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 (8PM) and Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 (2PM)
Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL
Ticket Price: General admission is $18 – But students, seniors, and alumni get discounts, so bring your ID!

To purchase tickets, or for more information, please contact the box office at (314) 516-4949 or (866) 516-4949 from outside the St. Louis area.

BONENKAI!!! 忘年会！！！

Let’s face it… It’s been a tough year! What better way to forget the troubles and struggles than to join your fellow JASA members for a night of food, friends, and fun? Join us for our 2009 BONENKAI!!!

Take a break after all those papers, finals, and projects and come party with us!

Date: Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Time: 6-9PM

Location: Mansion Hill Clubhouse

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE: Just pay your JASA dues of $5 to get in!

Alcohol may be brought to this event, but you absolutely MUST be over 21 years of age to drink. Alcohol will only be permitted OUTSIDE the clubhouse. It is prohibited inside. ALL alcohol is BYOB!!

With that, good luck with the remainder of your finals and we hope to see you THERE!!!

Japanese Language Table & Japanese Arts & Crafts Seminar: How to Draw Manga

 

Have you ever wondered how manga artists do it? Ever wanted to try and draw manga on your own? If so, you should come to our Japanese Arts & Crafts Seminar about how to draw manga! Juri Nakao, a Japanese exchange student here at UMSL and freelance manga artists, will teach everyone how to draw! This event will be combined with our Japanese language table, so it will be a great way to enhance your knowledge of both Japanese language and culture!

Come join us on November 12th from 3:30-5PM in Clark 400!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Strauss at kms8r8@umsl.edu

JASA October Member Meeting – Spooks & Sweets

It is time for JASA’s first member meeting of the semester! During the first part of the meeting, we will be discussing upcoming events and officer positions while eating yummy snacks! After that, we will watch the Japanese horror film “Ju-On.” Feel free to dress up in a costume if you’d like you show your Halloween spirit! Hopefully everyone can find some time to hang out and have some fun in between midterms. We hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Time: 6-8:30PM

Location: Lucas 100

Japan Robot Night

PARO robot

Japan is known as the world’s leader in robotics, and on October 15th, the robotics industry comes to UMSL! Come join us to learn more about the world of robots in Japan and to have a lot of fun! This event starts at 5:30PM and lasts until 8PM. It will be held in MSC Century Room C.

Please visit the following website for more information!

http://www.us-japan.org/jasstl/images/Japan_Robot_Night.pdf

ANIME AT UMSL – OCTOBER 3RD

Anime comes to UMSL on October 3rd! Listen to experts on Japanese Animation talk about pop culture in Japan, and themes in Anime. The event will last throughout the day. The morning portion will include lectures from Anime enthusiasts like Chris Born and Ronald Kelts, and the afternoon portion will include a screening of Satoshi Kon’s “Paprika.”

Anime at UMSL is hosted by the Center for International Studies and will be on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:30AM-6:30PM in the JC Penney Auditorium.

If you would like more information, please visit the following website:

http://www.umsl.edu/services/cis/special_projects/ANIME_at_UMSL/anime_at_umsl.html

Hope to see you there!

First Japanese Language Table (勉強弁当) is October 1st!

Are you studying Japanese? Have you ever wondered where to meet other people who are studying language, aside from in class? If so, you should come to UMSL’s Japanese Language Table, which is called 勉強弁当 (benkyoo bentoo)!

Coming to this will be a great way for everyone to meet new people, enhance their language skills, and have a lot of fun! If you feel like you want to add a little spice to your learning experience or like you need some extra study time, this event is for you!

Our first Japanese Language Table will be on Thursday, October 1st in the Nosh at 2PM. We will be having one every other week following that.

Students from all levels are welcome to come. We hope to see you there!

Fall 2009 JASA Potluck!

Thursday, September 10, 5-7:30pm in the MSC Pilot House!

Now that the Fall semester has begun, it is time to look forward to the JASA Potluck! At our potluck we welcome new and returning members. The potluck is the opportune way to make new friends and contribute to intercultural exchange before we get deeper into the semester! Look forward to playing games and eating great food! We will also be selling JASA t-shirts at this event.

To provide food for everyone, we ask that all attendees bring a dish to share! Don’t worry – it can be cheap and simple!

Rikkyo Reception 2009!

Rikkyo Reception 2007!

Come join fellow JASA members in welcoming this year’s Rikkyo University exchange students! We will be having a BBQ and Pool Party, so bring your sunblock and swim suit. This year’s reception will be held at the University Meadows Clubhouse, on August 10th, 2009 from 6:30-9PM.

JASA 2009-2010 Officers

Congratulations to our new 2009-2010 JASA Officers!

Kayla Strauss-President

Nathaniel Kistner-Vice President

Masa Hayashi – Treasurer

Megan McCarthy – Secretary

Dale Wagner – Public Relations

La’Ondrill Brown and Craig Hill – SGA Reps