Newsletter July - August 2014 www.fwjs.org

The Fort Worth Japanese Society The Fort Worth Japanese Society

Our Mission:

To foster Japanese and American understanding by providing an

opportunity to learn about Japan, it’s people, language and culture.

July 20th

Luncheon:

Celebrate

Tanabata!

Carrying the Mikoshi Shrine at the Kimbell Art Museum Matsuri Carrying the Mikoshi Shrine at the Kimbell Art Museum Matsuri

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July Luncheon Sunday, July 20th - From 12:30PM at the Yamagata Center

Let’s Celebrate the Tanabata Festival!

We will again observe the Tanabata or the Star Festival. We will have

yakitori, takoyaki, onigiri, yakisoba and cucumber & harusame salad. Our

Kamishibai Theater will be used to tell the story of the star-crossed lovers.

$12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12, children 7 and under are free.

Fukinagashi (streamers) represent the

fabric made by Princess Orihime.

Tanzaku on a “wish tree”

in the streets of Tokyo

Tanabata is a Japanese star festival which celebrates the meeting of the

deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair).

According to legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are

allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar

month. In present-day Japan, people celebrate this day by writing wishes,

sometimes in the form of poetry, on tanzaku (短冊), small pieces of paper,

and hanging them on bamboo a “wish tree.”

Orizuru, paper cranes

for health and long life.

Takoyaki Yakitori Yakisoba

RSVP: Please RSVP with your name and number attending to Nobuko

Foshee at 817-738-4524 or email inquiries@fwjs.org. or Harvey Yamagata

at harvey.yamagata@sbcglobal.net

UPCOMING EVENTS

Japanese Language School

Fall Semester will start on September 8th (Mon).

Luncheon Sunday July 20th: Tanabata Festival

We will again observe the Tanabata or the Star Festival, celebrating the Cow

Herder Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the Milky Way

who are allowed to meet just once a year. We will have yakitori, takoyaki, onigiri,

yakisoba and cucumber & harusame salad. Our Kamishibai Theater will be used

to tell the story of the star-crossed lovers.

Japan-American Friendship Night at Ranger’s Ballpark – Thurs. Aug. 14th

Once again, the Texas Rangers will celebrate the friendly relationship between

Japan and America. The Rangers will be playing the Tampa Bay Rays, starting at

7:05PM, but you should arrive by 6:15 to be able to see some of the events

planned for this evening. The price of the tickets are $23.00 each ($34.00 Lower

Reserved seats discounted to $23.00). If there are enough people going, we can

put a bus together for an additional cost of $27.00 per person, for a total cost of

$50.00 per person. If you are interested in going to see the ball game, please

RSVP by July 25th to Harvey Yamagata at harvey.yamagata@sbcglobal.net, or

817-737-9166 or to Nobuko Foshee at 817-738-4524. If you wish to purchase

tickets directly from the Rangers, contact Jamie Rogers at 817-436-5979 or

jroberts@texasrangers.com. He also has $30 Corner Box and $12 Upper Reserve

seats available (these are the discounted prices).

Japanese American National Museum (JANM) – Friday Aug. 15th

Dr. Greg Kimura, President and CEO of JANM will visit Fort Worth and Dallas

from August 14th to 16th. JANM, located in the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles,

has a permanent exhibition of the Japanese internment during WW II and artifacts

from Japanese-Americans (JA’s) who fought in the U.S. military in that same war.

They also have exhibits on contemporary contributions by JA’s and Japanese in

America. The presentation and reception will be on Friday Aug. 15th at about

6:00PM and will take place at the Kimbell Museum so if you are interested in

learning more about this very important museum, please RSVP to Harvey at

harvey.yamagata@sbcglobal.net or at 817-737-9166.

Luncheon Sunday Sept. 21st – Dr. Ted Takata

A respected cardiologist in Fort Worth, Japanese-American Ted Takata will talk

about health issues. His youth and enthusiasm will likely help us to be more

engaged in leading a healthier lifestyle. We will be serving Hiyashi Chuka Soba

and ice cream sundaes. $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12, free for children

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SOCIETY NEWS - RECENT EVENTS

May Luncheon: Tea Ceremony

What a treat we had when the DFW Urasenke

Tankōkai group demonstrated the Japanese Tea

Ceremony. They brought in tatami flooring (very

thick straw mats used as flooring in the traditional

Japanese home) and shoji screens to provide an

authentic tea ceremony experience. Many of us

then enjoyed partaking of the macha (tea) and

okashi (confectionary). The food for the luncheon

was potluck, which is always delicious because

members bring their favorite dished.

Dr. Matthew Perry

Dr. Perry, a direct descendent of Commodore

Perry, spoke to a large audience at the Benbrook

Library. Commodore Perry has been credited as

the single most important person to persuade the

Japanese in 1853 to open their ports to the

international community. What followed is history

from friend in WW I, adversary in WWII and now

the strongest of allies in the 21st century.

Editor’s Note: My apologies for the error on the

date in our last newsletter. Many of you showed

up on the wrong date, but still returned on the

correct date, June 6th.

Kimbell Art Museum: Matsuri! A Samurai

Celebration

Hundreds of people came to the Kimbell’s

celebration of the Japanese Samurai, even guests

from Fort Worth’s Sister City, Nagaoka, Japan –

Mssrs. Takano and Kawauchi. In addition to

performances by our Dondoko Taiko Drummers

and Sakura Dancers, we had over 30 volunteers

carry the Mikoshi Shrine along the grassy plaza

between the two buildings of the Kimbell Museum.

Sensei Makio Nishida, in his instructive, but always

humorous manner, trained everyone quickly on

how to properly carry the Mikoshi and chant

rhythmically and in unison. Over the course of the

celebration, from 1:00PM to 10:00PM, nearly

10,000 people came to the celebration.

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Join us at the Rangers Ballpark on

Thursday evening, Aug. 14th

The Texas Rangers have set aside their August 14th evening game

as “Japan America Friendship Night.”

The Fort Worth Japanese Society is organizing our group and

leasing a bus to take us all there. The cost will be about $50 per

person ($34 lower reserved seats discounted to $23 plus bus and

tips/tax). We’ll meet in Fort Worth at about 5:15PM on the 14th to

take the bus. We’ll provide more details, but make your reservation

now by calling Harvey Yamagata at 817-737-9166, or Nobuko

Foshee at 817-738-4524, or email inquiries@fwjs.org.

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日本人会会報

最近の出来事

５月のランチョン：茶道

DFW裏千家淡交会による茶道の実演はなんと素晴らしかったでしょう。本物のお茶室を演出するために畳、障子が持ち込まれました。多くの人が抹茶とお菓子を楽しみました。ランチョンはポットラック、いつものようにメンバーが好きな食事を持って来るので、美味しかったです。

マシューペリー博士

ペリー提督の直属の子孫であるペリー博士は、ベンブルック図書館にて、多くの聴衆を前に講演しました。ペリー提督は１８５３年に日本の港を国際社会に開港した最も重要な人物の１人として信頼されています。続いて、第二次世界大戦で 敵であり、２１世紀の同盟国である友人からの歴史が話されました。

編集者記：前ニュースレターで日時に誤りがあったことをお詫びします。間違った日に多くの人が集まってしまいましたが、正しい日時、６月６日にも来てくださいました。

キンブル美術館：祭り SAMURAI Celebration.

多くの人が日本の「サムライ」のイベントを祝った「祭り」に集まりました。

フォートワースの姉妹都市、新潟県長岡市から高野氏、川内氏も参加してく

Our June luncheon featured a demonstration of the Japanese Tea Ceremony by the

DFW Urasenke Tankōkai. Above are Michio Fitzgerald, Ayano Dennis, Haruko Herness

and Kumiko Porter. Sakura Noritsune provided the interpretation for the audience.

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日本人会会報

ださり、どんどこ太鼓の演奏、さくら踊り、そして３０人以上のボランティアが神輿をキンブル美術館のグラッシープラザに沿って、２つのビルの間を担ぎました。西田牧夫先生による、ユーモアにあふれた指導のもと、皆さんすぐにどのように、またリズミカルにひとつになって担ぐことができました。午後１時から１０時まで、１万人近くの人々がお祝いに訪れました。

予定されているイベント

定例ランチョン：７月２０日（日）七夕祭り

今年もまた、七夕、星祭りを祝いましょう。天の川で引き離された恋人たち彦星（牽牛）と織りひめ（織姫）が１年に１度だけ会う事を許されました。

ランチはやきとり、たこ焼き、おにぎり、やきそば、そして きゅうりと春雨サラダです。紙芝居は七夕物語です。

レンジャーズボールパークでの日米フレンドシップナイト：

８月１４日（木）

再び、適さすレンジャーズが日本とアメリカの友好をお祝いします。テキサスレンジャーズはタンパベイレイズと試合をします。午後７時５分に試合開始ですが、この日の為に予定されている様々なイベントを見ることができるように６時半には着くようにしましょう。

チケットは２３ドル（通常３４ドルの予約席が割引されて２３ドルです）。もしバスを予約するに十分な人数が集まれば、２７ドル追加で１人５０ドルです。もし野球観戦に興味があれば、７月２５日までにHarvey Yamagata at

harvey.yamagata@sbcglobal.net, or 817-737-9166 or to 信子Foshee at 817-

738-4524. もしレンジャーズから直接チケットの購入を希望されるのであれば、直接Jamie Rogers ,817-436-5979 or jroberts@texasrangers.com. に連絡してください。３０ドル（コーナーボックス）と１２ドル（上の予約席）も購入できます。

定例ランチョン：９月２１日（日）テディタカタ博士

フォートワースで敬意のある心臓病学者で、日系アメリカ人であるテディタカタ博士が健康問題についてお話されます。彼の若さと熱意がより健康なライフスタイルに導く手助けをしてくれることでしょう。ランチは冷やし中華そばと、アイスクリームサンデー（新鮮な果物のトッピング）大人１２ドル、子供（８歳から１２歳）８ドル、７歳以下の子供は無料。

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Japanese Game Night 2014 Summer ～おまつりさわぎ～

Saturday August 16th 5pm~7pm

Age: 4 year and Up

Classic Japanese Games

Okonomiyaki /Snow Cone/and much more…

Fee:

• Members・・・・・・・$15 (+ $10 for each additional family member)

• Non Members・・・・・$20 each

Please return your RSVP form and payment before Friday August 8th

Space is limited

Payment must be made by Money Order or Check: Payable To: Fort Worth Japanese Society

Mail your payment along with your RSVP form to:

Fort Worth Japanese Society c/o A. Sonnemann

P.O. Box 777 Aledo, TX 76008

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Japanese Game Night RSVP Form

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Name _________________ Adult / Kid (Age___)

Name _________________ Adult / Kid (Age___)

Name _________________ Adult / Kid (Age___)

Parent/Guardian’s Name___________________________________

Email _______________________________Cell __________________

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Member Yes / No Payment Day ______ Cash_____ /Check#_____ Receipt #

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Society News

Miyazaki at the Modern

The Fort Worth Modern Museum is celebrating the great Japanese animator, Hayao

Miyazaki with a series of his most popular movies presented by the Lone Star Film

Society.

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Society Activities

Classical Japanese Dance This is a relatively small group meeting at the Society

every Monday morning from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The

instructor is Mrs. Keio Miyamoto, an accredited master

of Fujima School. If anyone is interested in Japanese

dances, please come and join us. The group enjoys

dancing with other Fort Worthians at the spring and

autumn Japanese Festival. Contact: Chiga Oi

Japanese Language Class Adult classes Mondays 6:00-7:30pm.

Children’s classes Mondays 4:45-

5:30pm (must be over 3 years old).

Very reasonable tuition. Visit our

website at www.fwjs.org. Contact:

Mikako Imai Daniel

Kurumi Ningyo This group makes Japanese crafts and

meets from 10:00am to 2:00pm every other

Wednesday. Contact: Nobuko Foshee

Dondoko Taiko (Drum

Group) This group performs at many

metroplex festivals and

special events. Practice every

Sunday 6:00 to 8:30 PM.

Contact: Asako Cosby

Students

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demonstration

Drummers

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Price and

Nagaoka

Mayor Mori

at July 4th

Celebration.

Join the Fort Worth Japanese Society Tel: 817-294-5004

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If you will let us know what activities are of interest to you, such as Japanese Dance, volunteer at our the

Fall and Spring Japanese Garden Festival, etc., let us know. Also, if you wish, let us know your age range

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____ Family Membership $40.00

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Make check payable to Fort Worth Japanese Society.

Mail to: Fort Worth Japanese Society

c/o Harvey Yamagata

4220 Ridgehaven Road

Fort Worth, TX 76116

Optional: Membership dues do not cover all expenses such as maintaining our building which

facilitates all our activities. These expenses are augmented by donations and fund raising events.

If you wish to make a donation at this time, please mark (X) in front of the level of donation.

___ Maple $10.00 - $49.99

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___ Sakura $100 and over.

Donations will be recognized in our newsletter. The Fort Worth Japanese Society is a not-for-profit

organization and contributions are tax deductible.

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Local Business Supporters

Arigato Gozaimasu

Would you like to advertise

in our Newsletter?

Contact Harvey Yamagata at

harvey.yamagata@sbcglobal.net

6060 Bryant Irvin Rd.

Fort Worth, TX 76132

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meimoore@sbcglobal.net

www.mooreforsale.com

Office (817) 294-8200; Fax (817) 294-8202

5121 Pershing Ave Fort Worth, TX 76107

(817) 737-8568

info@kazysdallas.com

Reduced commission for

Japanese Society

members.

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Fort Worth Japanese Society

3608 Park Lake

Fort Worth, TX 76133

Fort Worth Japanese Society 3608 Park Lake Drive

Tel: 817-294-5004 www.fwjs.org Fort Worth, TX 76133

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SAVE THE DATE

Japanese Language School

Fall Semester will start on September 8th (Mon).

Luncheon Sunday July 20th: Tanabata Festival

Join our Tanabata Festival! Enjoy yakitori, takoyaki, onigiri, yakisoba and cucumber &

harusame salad and our Kamishibai Theater. RSVP to Nobuko Foshee at 817-738-4524 or

email inquiries@fwjs.org. or Harvey Yamagata at harvey.yamagata@sbcglobal.net

Japan-American Friendship Night at Ranger’s Ballpark – Thurs. Aug. 14th

The Texas Rangers will celebrate America’s relationship with Japan. Details inside.

Japanese American National Museum (JANM) – Friday Aug. 15th

Dr. Greg Kimura, head of JANM will visit Fort Worth; presentation and reception at the

Kimbell Museum. If you are interested in learning more about this very important museum,

please RSVP to Harvey at harvey.yamagata@sbcglobal.net or at 817-737-9166.

Luncheon Sunday Sept. 21st – Dr. Ted Takata

Dr.Ted Takata will talk about health issuesWe will be serving Hiyashi Chuka Soba and ice

cream sundaes.