~2010 RIKKYO RECEPTION~

JASA’s first event this semester is the Rikkyo Reception! Every year JASA hosts the Rikkyo Reception to welcome students who are participating in the Rikkyo Exchange Program (organized by the Center for International Studies). These students are from Rikkyo Unversity, which is located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan, and will be staying at UMSL for approximately [...]

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Restorative Justice – Lessons from Japan: How Cooperative Communities Can Reduce Crime

Ever wonder how Japan’s crime rate is so slow? Want to learn more about Criminal Justice in Japan and what the United States can learn from it? Attend this seminar! Hear lectures by Professor John Haley from Washington University and Bonnie Miller from the Family Court of st. Louis. Lunch is provided.  Here’s some more [...]

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CONGRATS 2010-2011 JASA OFFICERS!!!

Finally, the 2010-2011 JASA officers have been selected! Please visit the OFFICERS tab on our website to see their pictures and bios! Here are your JASA Leaders for 2010-2011! If you see them, be sure to congratulate them! President – Hiromi Kasuga Vice President – La’Ondrill Brown Secretary – Xuandrea Tullie Treasurer – Masashige Hayashi [...]

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2010-2011 JASA OFFICER ELECTIONS

It’s that time of year, and JASA is holding officer elections! Click HERE to see the bios of current candidates. If you are interested in being a JASA officer, but haven’t gotten the chance to tell us yet, please do so! Being a JASA officer is a very rewarding experience, so if you are interested, [...]

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JAPAN NIGHT

JASA 2010 JAPAN NIGHT ***TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!*** Date: Thursday, April 8th, 2010 Time: 6-9:30PM Location: MSC Pilot House (located on the 1st floor of the MSC past the Nosh) Japanese culture is celebrated around the world for its uniqueness. With our 2010 Japan Night, we are bringing a night bursting full of Japanese culture [...]

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE WEEK!

FOREIGN LANGUAGE WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! Time to show your appreciation for JAPANESE! Come to these events that the Foreign Language department and JASA are collaborating to host next week! Monday, March 1st at 3:30PM in Clark 217 – SCREENING OF DENSHA OTOKO Thursday, March 4th at 3:00PM in Clark 527 – SUSHI WORKSHOP LED [...]

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PROFESSOR AGAWA AND PROFESSOR FUKUDA SPEECH ON HIGH SPEED RAIL

Have you ever wondered what keeps high speed rail moving in Japan? Come hear Professor Agawa and Professor Fukuda discuss high speed rail in Japan! Monday, March 1st, 2010 Reception is from 5:30-6:30PM. Lecture/discussion is from 6:30-8PM SGA Chambers (3rd Floor of MSC) For more info, please visit the following website: Professor Agawa & Professor [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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