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The Third JASGA Friendship Golf Tournament a Success!

Announcements

The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin hosted the third JASGA Friendship Golf Tournament at Balcones Country Club on Sunday, May 18,2014. This tournament is intended to provide an opportunity for friendship among the players, their family members and friends in Austin and Central Texas communities.

The first winning team, who shot a 65 in the 4-person scramble, was Sachiko Willoughby, Kenichi Tsukagoshi, James Dickerson, and Hajime Nakai. The second winning team, who shot a 65 was Joseph Kwon, San Kim, Mat Dargis, and Midori Withrow.

The "Longest Drive" winner was Joseph Kwon and the "Closest to the Pin" winner was Yuki Ueyama.

The third place team, who shot a 71, was Jim Willoughby, Shinako Yamanouchi, Ttsuneaki Kondo, and Yuki Ueymama. The fourth place team, who shot a 73, was Fumiaki Yamanouchi, Paseka Khabele, Tetsuya Tagawa, and Junji Matsumoto.

Have a look at the photo album from the tournament. Thanks to the photographer, Satoko Yuda.

JASGA extends its appreciation to the following sponsors for their support of the JASGA third Friendship Golf Tournament!

Teravista Golf Club, Tokyo Electron, Baffalo Americas, Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Asahi Imports, and Balcones Country Club.

Thanks to all players and the golf enthusiasts!

Summer 2014 Japanese Language Program

Thank you for your interest in Japan-America Society of Greater Austin Japanese Language Classes. We currently offer Japanese language class at various levels in Austin. Registration is now open!

At a glance

New class location this summer - Lamar middle school
The start date: Tue, 5/13 or Wed, 5/14 in Austin
Levels from total beginner to advanced
10 meetings of 1-hour classes, once per week
Hiragana and Katakana workshop
Functional Japanese
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) preparatory course
Classes of 5 - 12 students
Experienced, native Japanese-speaking instructors and college degree holders
Tailored private tutoring classes available
Registration Deadline: Saturday, May 10, 2014
For Summer Kids Class, sign up by June 1, 2014

Class Information

Beginning I - Austin	5/14-7/30 6:00-6:55 pm
Beginning II- Austin	5/13-7/29 6:30-7:25 pm
Beginning III - Austin	5/14-7/29 7:00-7:55 pm
Intermediate I - Austin	5/14-7/29 7:00-7:55 pm
Intermediate II - Austin	5/14-7/29 6:00-6:55 pm
Intermediate III - Austin	5/14-7/29 8:00-8:55 pm
Pre-Advanced III - Austin	5/14-7/29 8:00-8:55 pm
Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy	5/13-7/29 7:30-8:25 pm

Additional Information

* No Classes : June 24 & 25 and July 1 & 2

Language Class discounts are available to all Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) General Members and employees of Corporate Members (The benefit offers depends on the corporate membership level.)

Kimono Fashion Show & Origami Hands-on Activity

Announcements

Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) presented a Kimono Fashoin Show at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum. We also hosted Japanese origami art tutorials in the garden and museum while engaging in other creative activities.

A kimono is a traditional Japanese garment which is still worn and beloved in Japan. Exquisite Kimono of different styles, colors, and patterns worn by fifteen Japanese and Americans models were presented to the Austin and Central Texas communities. Specific styles for children, adults, females, and male showed the generational versatility of Japan’s traditional garment. The show was offered at the UMLAUF Family Day on Sunday, April 6th, 2014.

Despite the rainy day, we had a pretty good crowd. Thanks for your participation in the event and all of the volunteers including Origami instructors, Kimono models, kimono dressing help, MC, photographers, JASGA events & membership committees, and UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum!
Click on the photo to see the Album.
Photographer - Satoko Yuda

Photo by John Evance

Spring 2014 - Hiragana and Katakana Workshop

LEARN TO READ AND WRITE HIRAGANA AND KATAKANA

The mini-classes offer the beginning students of Japanese the opportunity to master quickly and efficiently the reading and writing of the two Japanese syllabaries, hiragana and katakana.

Spring 2014 Japanese Language Program

Thank you for your interest in Japan-America Society of Greater Austin Japanese Language Classes. We currently offer Japanese language class at various levels in Austin. Registration is now open!

At a glance