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Results from the Second Austin Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest

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The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin hosted the 2nd Austin Regional Contest on February 13, 2010 in collaboration with the Annual Texas Japanese Speech Contest, the statewide competition for students and adults at all levels in Japanese language and culture.

A total of forty-two contestants presented poetry recitations and insightful, creative speeches. Listed below are the names of the top three winners in each of Divisions I through V. 

Japan-America Society 2010 Calendar

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The Japan America Society is putting out the first-ever color calendar recognizing 12 of the society chapters around the U.S. The calendars are available for $12 and proceeds will benefit the Japan America Society and our local Austin chapter. Ordering and payment information will be sent to the mailing list soon, or contact us if you are interested in ordering.

Austin Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest

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The 21st Annual Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest will soon be upon us! See the event information for more details. Download the contest application here.

JASGA Bonenkai 2009

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Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the JASGA Bonenkai on 12/17/2009. The Bonenkai is tradition in Japan. Everyone gets together to say good bye and thank you for the year and get ready for next year.  Sorry we missed who were unable to join us. Thank you for all your support of the JASGA programs and events in 2009!

Japanese Manga Lecture - Konohana Sakuya

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JASGA hosted a Japanese Manga lecture and slide presentation on the 7th of November.

JASGA Friendship Golf Tournament a Success!

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Beautiful weather, a great course, and meeting new people made for an unforgettable day on the Spicewood Course at Balcones Country Club on October 17th.  Participants in the JASGA Friendship Golf Tournament were treated to a marvelous day of golf, good food, tournament and door prizes including Japanese gifts.

Teens Japanese Conversation Club

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JASGA hosts a conversation group aimed at introducing Japanese language and the culture of Japan to teenagers through teenage native speakers. Teens play games while talking with friends in Japanese! Two or more Japanese native mentors also attend.

The club is intended for teens between 12-18 years old, and is held at the UT-Austin Texas Union on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month from 1:30-2:45 pm.

Shamisen Concert a Success!

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Thanks to all those that made the Shamisen Concert on September 16 a great success! More than 100 people came to Casa de Luz to enjoy the talent of Ms. Toshie Suzuki from Oita Japan and guest pianist Kohei Moriyama. It was a night of unique entertainment for Austin, and we sincerely hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

Thanks for a Successful Social Mixer!

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Check out the pictures!
Thanks to all who came and participated in the recent JASGA members and sponsors social mixer. Special thanks also go out to Dr. Takeshi Udagawa for presenting an fascinating and little-known piece of Texas history and its ties to Japan.

2009 Sushi Workshop

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Thanks to all those that participated in the first annual JASGA sushi workshop. The event was popular enough that JASGA will probably be organizing another advanced workshop on 10/25. Please watch the calendar for that and other events.

Check out the pictures!

More pictures of Advanced Sushi Class!

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