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The Fort Worth Japanese Society
Newsletter
Jan. – Feb. 2015
www.fwjs.org
Feb. 15th
Sukiyaki
Luncheon
Mar 15th
“Kodomo no Hi”
Luncheon with
“mochi” and
“oyakodonburi”
Our Mission:
To foster understanding between Japanese and Americans by providing
an opportunity to learn about Japan, it’s people, language and culture.
February Luncheon
Sunday, February 15th - From 12:30PM at the Yamagata Center
Everyone loves Japanese nabemono
cooking – it’s fun, you join in on the
cooking, and dine around the sukiyaki
cooking table. Chef Julia will talk
about sukiyaki and regional variations,
and each table of six or eight will be
guided by someone who already has
some experience with the dish. $12 for
adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12,
children 7 and under free.
For those who enjoy bingo,
join in the fun after our sukiyaki.
RSVP: To be sure we have enough sukiyaki ingredients, please RSVP
with your name and number attending to Nobuko Foshee at 817-7384524 or Harvey Yamagata at [email protected] or
[email protected].
Nabemono (鍋物, なべ物, nabe "cooking pot" + mono "thing or things,
object, matter") or simply called nabe, refers to a variety of Japanese hot
pot dishes, such as sukiyaki, yosenabe, mizutaki and shabu shabu.
Yosenabe: Seafood
Mizutaki: Chicken
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Shabu Shabu: Beef
Shinbokukai (Dinner Get-together)
Friday Feb. 6th from 5:30PM
In February, we’ll be having our dinner
get-together at Hanabi Ramen &
Izakaya, located at 3204 Camp Bowie
Blvd., Fort Worth. This relatively new
restaurant specializes in ramen, but they
have a varied “izakakaya” menu as well.
Their chef, Ito Takao came from Tokyo,
Japan. RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 1st to
Nobuko Foshee at (817) 738-4524 or
Harvey Yamagata at (817) 737-9166 or
email to [email protected]
or [email protected].
March Luncheon – Kodomo No Hi
Sunday Mar. 15th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
We’ll celebrate “Kodomo No Hi” (combines
“Tango no Sekku” – Boys Day – and
“Hinamatsuri” – Girls Day or Dolls Festival).
We will demonstrate mochi making as well as
give you a chance to make your own mochi,
and of course, eat it. The food will be “Oyako
Donburi” (chicken and egg over rice) prepared
by Chef Julia and the society’s Events
Committee. $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8
– 12, children 7 and under are free.
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SOCIETY NEWS - RECENT EVENTS
We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season and have geared up to tackle 2015 to make
it a great year. Speaking of “tackle,” many of us who are TCU football fans finished off 2014
in great style with TCU’s win over Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl and finishing the season
ranked 3rd in the nation.
The Yamagata Center’s main room has a new look. If you haven’t seen it yet, we think you’ll
like what we’ve done. We put in wood trim with a very Japanese flair, and installed new
natural wood shades. (We are so happy to see those old, always breaking mini-blinds gone!)
Next, we’ll put in new ceiling lights with a shoji-look cover and then work on our kitchen.
We’ve got a limited budget so we’re working in stages, but it already looks so much more
inviting. Come by to one of our luncheons and enjoy the new atmosphere.
RECENT EVENTS
Annual Bazaar
Our annual Bazaar was held on
Dec. 14th at the Japanese
Palace Restaurant was a great
success. Fortunately this year,
we weren’t plagued by an “ice
storm” so we didn’t have to
postpone our event. In addition
to our usual “okonomiyaki,” we
also made “yaki-soba” on the
metal cooking grill (“teppan”).
Everyone enjoyed the “nigiri
sushi obento” made by the
Japanese Palace and the
cooked “obento” made be our
members.
Lisa Meyer uses the teppan
to cook okonomiyaki
Lisa Reinhart, Julia Dunaway
and June Everly assemblle
the obento
Oshogatsu (New Year’s) Luncheon Sun. Jan 4th from 12 noon to about 3:00PM
On Sunday, Jan. 4th, we celebrated the New Year at our annual “Oshogatsu” luncheon. As
usual, the pot luck buffet was filled with many Japanese delicacies. For entertainment, some
of the children from our Japanese Language class entertained the crowd with Japanese
songs. They were followed by our Dondoko Taiko Drummers. They have been performing
at special events all around the metroplex, but we hadn’t had them perform at our luncheons
for a few years, so it was a great treat. Makio Nishida was our raffle Master of Ceremonies,
and prizes were won by many. The two Grand Prizes of $500 each went to Nicholas
Jackson, and of all people, Makio Nishida (he wanted to donate it back, but we insisted that
the prize was not for him, but his wife).
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Society News –
continued
Toyoto Motors U.S.A. Comes to North Texas
If you haven’t already heard, Toyoto Motors is moving
their U.S. headquarters from Torrance, CA. (a Los
Angeles suburb) to Plano, TX. This will be a tremendous
boost to the North Texas economy so many officials
gathered on January 20th so celebrate their ground
breaking ceremony. They placed good fortune tags on
tree branches which were going to be gathered and
placed into a time capsule to be opened many years into
the future. The Fort Worth Japanese Society also
Plano Mayor welcomes Toyota. Good
provided a good fortune tag.
Fortune red tags on trees in background.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Shinbokukai (Dinner Get-Together) – Friday Feb. 6th, from 5:30PM
In February, we’ll be having our dinner get-together at Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya,
located at 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. This relatively new restaurant
specializes in ramen, but they have a varied “izakakaya” menu as well. Their chef, Ito
Takao came from Tokyo, Japan. RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 1st to Nobuko Foshee at
(817) 738-4524 or Harvey Yamagata at (817) 737-9166 or email to
[email protected] or [email protected].
February Luncheon – Sunday Feb. 15th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
Our “sukiyaki” luncheon was a great hit last year, so we’ll do it again. Chef Julia
Dunaway will provide some background information and cooking directions, and then
WE get to COOK and EAT. Bingo immediately following lunch. $12 for adults, $8.00
for children 8 – 12, children 7 and under are free. RSVP by Monday, Feb. 9th to
Nobuko Foshee at (817) 738-4524 or Harvey Yamagata at (817) 737-9166 or email to
[email protected] or [email protected].
March Luncheon – Sunday Mar. 15th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
We’ll celebrate “Kodomo No Hi” (combines “Tango no Sekku” – Boys Day – and
“Hinamatsuri” – Girls Day or Dolls Festival). We will demonstrate mochi making as well
as give you a chance to make your own mochi, and of course, eat it. The food will be
“Oyako Donburi” (chicken and egg over rice) prepared by Chef Julia and the society’s
Events Committee. $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12, children 7 and under are
free.
Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden – Sat. Apr. 25th to Sun. Apr. 26th
Put these dates on your calendars so you won’t miss the fun in volunteering for our
various cultural demonstrations in calligraphy, origami, tea ceremony, taiko drumming,
Japanese games, Kamishibai, kimono dress-up, etc.
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日本人会会報
皆さんホリディシーズ
ンを楽しく過ごし、
2015年を素晴らしい年
にしようと取り組みギア
アップしていることと思
います。「タックル」と
言えばTCUフットボー
ルファンである私たちの
多くはピーチボウルで、
Ole Missに見事に勝利し、
2014年を終え、TCUは
全米で３位の成績を収め
ました。
山縣センターの広間は新しい雰囲気になりました。まだ見てない方もきっと気にい
ると思います。日本風にアレンジしたウッドトリム、自然な木の色合いのブライン
ドをインストールしました。（壊れていた古いブラインドがなくなって嬉しいで
す）次は障子のようなデザインのカバーのライトを天井につけ、次はキッチンです。
限られている予算の中、段階的に作業していますがそれでも前よりずっと魅力的
に見えます。どうぞランチョンにいらして新しい雰囲気をお楽しみください。
最近のイベント
日本人会バザー
恒例のバザーは１２月１４日にジャパニーズパレスで行われ、大成功を収めました。
幸運なことに今年は「アイスストーム」に悩まされることなく、延期せずに済みまし
た。今年はいつもの鉄板で作る「お好み焼き」に加え「焼きそば」も作りました。皆
さんジャパニーズパレスによる「握り寿し弁当」を、そしてメンバーによる「お弁
当」を楽しく味わいました。
お正月ランチョン
１月４日（日）１２時から３時頃まで
１月４日、日曜日に「お正月」をお祝いする恒例の新年会が行われました。いつもの
ようにポットラックバフェは様々な日本食でいっぱいでした。余興には日本語クラ
スの子供達が歌を披露してくれました。その後に私たちのどんどこ太鼓の太鼓奏者が
演奏しました。彼らはフォートワース近郊で様々なイベントで演奏していますが、こ
こ何年かランチョンでの演奏がなかったので、とても素晴らしいもてなしでした。西
田牧夫氏はラッフルの最高の司会者で、たくさんの人が賞品を当てました。グランド
プライズの５００ドルは、ニコラスジャクソンさんと西田さんに当たりました。（西
田さんは寄付しようとしましたが、これは西田さんではなく奥様へ、と受け取りませ
んでした。）
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トヨタモータースアメリカがノーステキサスへ
まだご存知ない方、トヨタモータースがアメリカの本社をカリフォルニアトーラン
ス（ロスアンジェルス郊外）からテキサスのプレーノに移転します。１月２０日に
多くの役員を集め、ノーステキサスの経済に凄まじい景気づけである着工式典を祝
いました。彼らは幸運タグを木の枝に付け、それらは何年か先の未来に開けられる
タイムカプセルに入れられました。フォートワース日本人会も幸運タグを提供しま
した。
予定されているイベント
親睦会２月６日（金）午後５時半から
2月の親睦会は花火ラーメン＆居酒屋（3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth)で催さ
れます。この比較的新しいレストランはラーメンが専門ですが、居酒屋メニューも
色々あります。シェフの伊藤たかお氏は東京から来ました。予約は２月１日までに
定例ランチョン：２月１５日（日）午後１２時３０分より、山縣センター
月例ランチョン：２月１５日（日）午後１２時半から山縣センター
すき焼きランチョンは去年の大ヒットだったので、またやりましょう。ジュリアダ
ナウェイシェフがすき焼きの予備知識や、作り方を教えてくださいます。みんな一
緒に作りながら食べましょう。ビンゴはランチのすぐあとです。大人１２ドル、子
供８歳から１２歳が８ドル、７歳以下は無料です。予約は２月９日かまでにのぶこ
フォッシーさん（817）738−4524またはハービー山縣（817）737−9166 またはEメ
ール [email protected] or [email protected]. までお願いします。
月例ランチョン：３月１５日（日）午後１２時半から山縣センター
「子供の日」をお祝いしましょう。ひな祭り（３月３日と子供の日（端午の節句）
５月５日を合わせて祝います。）お餅作りのデモンストレーション、ご自分で好き
なお餅を作ります。食事は親子どんぶり（牛丼）。大人１２ドル、8歳から１２歳の
子供は８ドル、７歳以下の子供は無料です。
日本庭園での春祭り：４月２５日（土）、４月２６日（日）
書道、折り紙、茶道、太鼓、日本のゲーム、紙芝居、着物ドレスアップなどで様々
な日本文化のデモンストレーションのボランティアを楽しむチャンスを逃さないよ
うに、カレンダーに書き込んでください。
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Nihongo Class Newsletter
January
2015
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Scenes From Our Oshogatsu Luncheon
Thank you for making our raffle a success! Donors: Asako Cosby, Don & Kathryn Cosby,
Mitsue Crow, Julia Dunaway, June Everly, Maki Farias, Nobuko Foshee, Haruko & Joe
Herness, Matsue & Irene Koscal, Elloie Leary, John Powell, Kimiko Rogers, Akiko
Sonnenmann & Elaine Yamagata. Editor’s note: I apologize in advance to those generous
contributors whose names I missed Please let me know and I will add your name to this list.
Children of the Japanese
Language class sang songs
Four of our Dondoko Taiko Drummers performed
Taiko drummers. David Bakutis, lead drummer announces explains the number they will perform
Michael Moore
Elaine Yamagata
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Makio Nishida MC’s our raffle
Society Activities
Drummers
with Fort
Worth Mayor
Price and
Nagaoka
Mayor Mori
at July 4th
Celebration.
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
Japanese Language Class
Adult classes Mondays 6:00-7:30pm.
(There may be other evenings,
depending on class size.) 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: Harumi Sharp.
Students
practicing
calligraphy at
our language
school
demonstration
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
Kurumi Ningyo
This group makes Japanese crafts and
meets from 10:00am to 2:00pm every other
Wednesday. Contact: Nobuko Foshee
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Join the Fort Worth Japanese Society
MEMBERSHIP FORM for 2015
Tel: 817-294-5004
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Annual Membership Dues (please mark (x) in front of the classification you are joining).
____ Family Membership $40.00
____ Single Membership $30.00
____ Associate Membership (Students) $20.00
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
Please renew
your
membership by
January 31st
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
___ Ginko $50.00 - $99.99
___ 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
[email protected]
Would you like to advertise
in our Newsletter?
5121 Pershing Ave Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 737-8568
Contact Harvey Yamagata at
[email protected]
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Fort Worth Japanese Society
3608 Park Lake
Fort Worth, TX 76133
SAVE THE DATE
Shinbokukai (Dinner Get-Together) – Friday Feb. 6th, from 5:30PM
We’re getting together at Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya, located at 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort
Worth. RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 1st to Nobuko Foshee at (817) 738-4524 or Harvey Yamagata
at (817) 737-9166 or email to [email protected] or [email protected].
February Luncheon – Sunday Feb. 15th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
“Sukiyaki” luncheon followed by Bingo. $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12, children 7
and under are free. RSVP by Monday, Feb. 9th to Nobuko Foshee at (817) 738-4524 or
Harvey Yamagata at (817) 737-9166 or email to [email protected] or
[email protected].
March Luncheon – Sunday Mar. 15th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
We’ll celebrate “Kodomo No Hi” by demonstrating mochi making and of course, eating it.
Main course will be “Oyako Donburi” (chicken and egg over rice). $12 for adults, $8.00 for
children 8 – 12, children 7 and under are free.
Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden – Sat. Apr. 25th to Sun. Apr. 26th
Join the fun by volunteering for our various cultural demonstrations in calligraphy, origami,
tea ceremony, taiko drumming, Japanese games, Kamishibai, kimono dress-up, etc.
Fort Worth Japanese Society
Tel: 817-294-5004
www.fwjs.org
.
3608 Park Lake Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76133