Japanese Language Resources and Cultural Activities
more content to come… suggestions are welcome
Academic Links
Other Language Schools
Language Resources online
Cultural Exchange Programs
Ship for World Youth cultural exchange program by the Government of Japan
Tomodachi – promoting Tohoku Quake recovery
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships for Foreign Students
JET:Japanese and Teaching Exchange Program
More exchange progams
Northern California Japanese Connections
Current Cultural Events in the region
Music
Sacramento Taiko Dan
Naoko Koto & Shamisen
Placer Ume Taiko
Bay Area Shakuhachi School
San Jose Taiko
Emeryville Taiko
Taikousa Taiko Studio Berkeley
Dance
Northern California Okinawa Dance Academy
Arts
Sacramento Bonsai Club
San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club
Clark Center Bonsai Garden
San Francisco – Ikebana International
Tea Ceremony – Sac State Library
Kabuki Club
Shodō (Calligraphy) Classes – San Jose
Shodō (Calligraphy) FYI – Sakura Gakuen
San Francisco – Ikebana International
Crafts
Basic Origami Instruction Book more pending
Davis Origami Group
Sacramento Origami Club
History
California Japanese American Experience
Food
Japanese Food Culture – Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Rice: It is More Than Food
Sushi – Globalization
Role of Sake in Japanese Cuisine
Five Basic Ingredients:Japanese Seasoning from Kanako’s Kitchen
Chopstick (hashi) Tutorial and Sushi Etiquette
Fashion
Traditional
Kimono vs. Yukata
Wafuku blog
Wafuku
Matsuri wear
Getting Dressed for Matsuri
Yukata & Kimono: How to Wear Part 1, Part 2
Modern
Harajuku
Other Opportunities
Speech Contest – Cupertino April 26, 2014 age 14 and up – win a trip to Japan. 2015 festival info available by mid-February
Summer Taiko at Stanford 2015 for 9 to 12 years old, 9am to 2:30pm,
July 6-10, 2015. Applications by mid-January
Santa Cruz Japanese Culture Day – Poster Contest 2015 Artists create something
unique for this annual event’s poster and win $200. Deadline is February 7, 2015.
