May - Jun

The Fort Worth Japanese Society
Newsletter
May
May –– June
June 2015
2015 www.fwjs.org
www.fwjs.org
May 17th Luncheon
Honorable Consul
General Takaoka
th Luncheon
June
June 28
28th
Luncheon
Ikebana
Ikebana and
and
Gomoku
Gomoku Sushi
Sushi
Our Mission:
To foster understanding between Japanese and Americans by providing
an opportunity to learn about Japan, it’s people, language and culture.
May Luncheon
Sunday May 17th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
We are honored to have Consul General of Japan in
Houston Visit our Society
Pot Luck – Bring Your Favorite Dish
Dondoko Taiko Drummers to Perform
Consul General of Japan in Houston,
the honorable Nozomu Takaoka will
be our guest speaker. He has served
in various positions internationally,
including Italy and Iran. The food will
be pot luck so please bring your
favorite food to share with us and the
Consul General.
Those of you who went to the Texas
Rangers Japan-American Friendship
Night game might remember that
Consul General threw in the opening
pitch. Not everyone realizes how
hard it is to get the ball to the catcher,
and many end up bouncing the ball
on the ground even before reaching
Home Plate. CG Takaoka did us all
proud by throwing a great pitch!
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SOCIETY NEWS - RECENT EVENTS
March Luncheon
At this luncheon, we celebrated “Kodomo No Hi”
(combines “Tango no Sekku” – Boys Day – and
“Hinamatsuri” – Girls Day or Dolls Festival). The
Oyako Donburi was a smashing success. The
mochi making was fun, and the eating of it was
even more satisfying. Thank you Chef Julia and
the society’s Events Committee for the donburi and
mochi and Nobuko Foshee for the otsukemono
(pickled vegetables).
Discover Japan
About 35 Fort Worth area students and their
supervisors attended our Discover Japan
educational session this March. These students
are a part of the Sister Cities International of Fort
Worth student exchange program and will be
visiting Nagaoka this summer. We help them
prepare for their trip by providing information on
Japanese culture, shopping, dining, and most
importantly, a brief introduction to the language so
they can better enjoy their stay in Japan. Shortly
after their visit, Japanese students from Nagaoka
will visit us in Fort Worth. Thank you to Taeko
Horwitz, Akiko Sonnemann, Mikako Daniel, William
Winston, Sonya Cole, Asako Cosby and Lisa
Meyer for all your effort.
Japan America Society of DFW Annual Sun &
Star Legacy Award Dinner
Some of us attended the JASDFW awards dinner
honoring Yoshiyuki Kasai, Chairman Emeritus of
the Central Japanese Railway Company and Ann
and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Mr. Kasai was a
major force in the development of the Shinkansen
(Japanese “Bullet Train”) and will provide North
Texas advice on developing our own high speed
rail system. The Barbier-Mueller’s own a very
comprehensive Japanese samurai collection and
provided all of the artifacts for the fantastic samurai
exhibit that was shown at the Kimbell Museum this
past summer. Many area mayors attended,
including Mayor Betsy Price of Fort Worth.
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Chef Julia Dunaway shows children how to
make daifuku mochi as our March luncheon.
Taeko Horwitz and Akiko Sonnemann show
Fort Worth students at our “Discover Japan”
session basic Japanese language skills in
preparation for their trip to Japan.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price joined society
members for a photo at the JASDFW dinner.
Society News –
continued
Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
Members of our society were again out in full
force to support the Fort Worth Botanic
Garden’s Japanese Garden Spring Festival.
There were easily over 50 volunteers helping
with cultural demonstrations in calligraphy,
origami, tea ceremony, taiko drumming,
Japanese games, Kamishibai, kimono dressup and classic dance. Everyone always has a
great time, so don’t miss out on the fun next
time. These festivals are held every Spring
and Fall.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sara Guardado, Jose Gasca and Matsue Koscal
demonstrate Origami
May Luncheon – Sunday May 17th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
From time to time, we are honored to have the Consul General of Japan in Houston visit us at
one of our luncheons. The honorable Nozomu Takaoka graduated from Tokyo University and
studied at Oxford University in England. He has served in various positions internationally,
including Italy, Sweden and most recently in Iran before coming to the U.S. He and his wife
have a son and a daughter. The food will be pot luck so please bring your favorite food to
share with us and the Consul General.
June Luncheon – Sunday June 28th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
Our luncheon this month will a “Cultural Snapshot” event with Sandra Prachyl (and possibly
Yoko Cotton) talking about and demonstrating Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower
arrangements. Sandra’s presentation on this subject is informative and will give you plenty of
ideas on making your own flower arrangements. Food will be Gomoku sushi (a type of
Chirashi or "scattered" sushi, where ingredients like vegetables are scattered onto or into
sushi rice). $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12, children 7 and under are free. Please
RSVP by Wednesday June 24th to Nobuko Foshee at (817) 738-4524 or Harvey Yamagata at
(817) 737-9166 or email to [email protected] or [email protected].
July Luncheon – Sunday July 19th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
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. Everyone enjoys the variety of Japanese foods we serve for this celebration
which includes yakitori, takoyaki, onigiri and yakisoba. $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12,
children 7 and under are free. Please RSVP by Wednesday July 15th to Nobuko Foshee at
(817)
738-4524
or
Harvey
Yamagata
at
(817)
737-9166
or
email
to
[email protected] or [email protected].
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Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!!
The success of the festival depends on you!
Calligraphy
Wesley Noles (Lead)
Sonya Cole
Mikako Daniel
Lisa Meyer
Harumi Sharp
Funmi Solano
William Winston
Games & Gifts
Elishia Flowers (Lead)
Stephanie Deras
Mariana Deras
Shanice Francais
Kaitlin Jones
Michio Porter
Tommio Porter
Cory Waggoner
John Yoon
Julia Yoon
Kamishibai
William Winston (Lead)
Lisa Meyer
Lisa Reinhart
Origami
Irene Koscal (Lead)
Nobuko Foshee
Jose Gasca
Sara Guardado
Savanna Gunn
Julia Gwilim
Sara Helmer
Matsue Koscal
Mei Moore
Hannah Pittman
Alicia Templeton
Natalia Vega
Tea Ceremony
Asako Cosby (Lead)
Kimiko Akashi
June Everly
Mizuho Helmer
Akiko Templeton
Takahashi
Society Info
Marcia King
Sam Sumner
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Classical Dance
Chiga Oi (Lead)
Hitomi Frasier
Teruko Green
Bon Odori Dance
Nobuko Foshee
Yoshiko Hall
Amelia Payer
Andrew Payer
Matthew Payer
Saachio Payer
Adelle Sample
Mari Sample
Dondoko Taiko
Asako Cosby (Lead)
David Bakutis (Lead)
Aaron Bakutis
BJ Bakutis
Henry Graves
Cori Hallock
Sophia Hill
Antony Pryor
Rick Ruiz
Kimono Dress-Up
Kumiko Porter (Lead)
Anthea Austin
Hitomi Frasier
Kazumi Gibson
Jessica Rene Gill
Ritsuko Gwillim
Yoshiko Hall
Emiko Hasegawa
Miki Jory
Kanako Narita
Sakura Noritsune
Kaori Pickett
Mitchio Porter
Tommio Porter
Takae Royal
Mari Sample
Ayako Small
Yumiko Smith
Kaoru Yoshida
77 Volunteers!
日本人会会報—最近の出来事
３月子供の日ランチョン
このランチョンでは、こどもの日（端午の節句とひな
祭りを合わせて）をお祝いしました。親子丼はとても
美味しく、大成功でした。餅作りはとても楽しく、美味
しくいただきました。親子丼とお餅を準備してくださっ
たシェフのジュリアダナウェイさん、イベントコミッティ
のメンバーそしてお漬物を準備してくださった、信
子フォッシーさん、ありがとうございました。
ディカバージャパン
フォートワース地区のおよそ３５人の生徒と先生が
この３月に行われたディスカバージャパンのイベント
に出席ました。国際姉妹都市協会の交換留学のプ
ログラムでこの夏、長岡を訪れます。彼らが日本へ
行く前の準備として、日本の文化、買い物、食事そ
して日本滞在をより満喫できるよう大切な日本語
の初歩を紹介しました。彼らが日本へ行った後、長
岡の生徒たちがフォートワースを訪れます。妙子ホ
ルウィッツさん、明子ソネマンさん、みかこダニエル
さん、ウィリアムウィンストンさん、ソーニャコールさ
ん、あさこコスビーさん、リサマイヤーさんのご協力
に感謝します。
日米協会DFW アニュアルサン＆スターレガシー
アワードディナー
JR東海の名誉会長である葛西敬之氏、アン、ガブリ
エル・バービェーミューラー夫妻のJASDFW賞ディ
ナーに日本人会から何人かが出席しました。葛西
氏は日本の新幹線の開発に大変貢献され、北テキ
サスでのハイスピード鉄道システムの導入に助言を
してくださっています。バービェーミューラー家は包
括的な侍コレクションを所有し、昨年の夏キンブル
美術館で行われた素晴らしいサムライ展示会にコレ
クションを提供されました。フォートワース市長の
ベッツィプライスを始め、多くの市長が出席しました。
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Mitsue Crow, Yoshiko Yamada, Sunako
Richey and Nobuko Foshee prepare for
Oyako Donburi
Taeko Horwitz, Akiko Sonnemann and
Mikako Daniel presents “Discover Japan”
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price greets
Asako Cosby at JASDFW Awards Dinner
日本庭園春祭り４月２５日（土）４月２６日（日）
私たち会員はボタニカルガーデンの日本庭園で行われた春祭りでまた多大な協力を納め
ました。５０人以上のボランティアが書道、おりがみ、茶道、太鼓、ゲーム、紙芝居、着物ド
レスアップなどの日本文化の紹介に携わりました。いつも
誰もがいつも楽しい時間を過ごすので、次回はお見逃しないように。このお祭りは毎年、春
と秋に行われています。
予定されているイベント
５月のランチョン５月１７日（日）午後１２時半から山縣会館にて
時折、ヒューストン日本領事館の総領事をランチョンにお迎えすることをとても光栄に思って
います。名誉ある高岡望氏は東京大学を卒業し、英国オックスフォード大学で学びました。
米国に赴任する前に、イタリア、スウェーデン、最近ではイランと国際的な職務を遂行され
ました。奥様との間に息子さんと娘さんが一人ずついらっしゃいます。食事はポットラックで
す。どうぞ好きなお料理を持って来て、総領事と一緒にシェアしましょう。
６月のランチョン６月２８日（日）午後１２時半から山縣会館にて
この月のランチョンは「カルチュラルスナップショット」として、サンドラプレイチルさん（おそら
くようこコットンさんと）が日本の芸術でもある生花についてのお話と実演をしてくださいます。
サンドラさんのプレゼンテーションは教えられるところも多く、あなた自身の生花にたくさん
のアイディアを提供してくれることでしょう。食事は五目寿司です。大人は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。６月２４日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さん（817）737−9166 か Eメール
[email protected] or [email protected].までお願いします。
７月のランチョン７月１９日（日）１２時半から山縣会館にて
今年もまた七夕、星祭り。天の川を隔てて、年に一度だけ会うことを許された恋人たち、牽
牛と織姫のお祭りです。
食事は、やきとり、たこ焼き、おにぎり、焼きそばです。
大人は１２ドル、８歳から１２歳の子供が８ドル、７歳以下の子供は無料です。７月１５日
（水）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さん（817）
737−9166、Eメールは[email protected] or [email protected].までお願
いします。
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Scenes From Our March Luncheon and Spring Festival
Ian tries cooking sukiyaki (look at
that beautifully sliced beef!)
Japanese Classic Dance and Folk Dance groups lead
guests in a “Bon Odori” dance (family reunion festival).
Dondoko Taiko Drummers open and close the festival each day.
Cory Waggoner, Stephanie &
Marina Deras and Kaitlin Jones in
the Japanese Games area.
Origami with Natalia Vega
and Irene Koscal.
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Lisa Meyer and Lisa Reinhart
prepare eggs for the oyako donburi.
Wesley Noles and Funmi Solano
ready to demonstrate calligraphy.
Elishia Flowers hard at work
describing Japanese gifts.
日本語クラスニュースレター
5月5日こどもの日
May 5th The Boys Festival
All the students had a chance to do crafts for the Boys Festival before
their class. Everybody enjoyed making their own Koinobori.
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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: Teruko Green
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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Fort Worth, TX 76133
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Fort Worth Japanese Society
3608 Park Lake
Fort Worth, TX 76133
SAVE THE DATE
May Luncheon – Sunday May 17th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
Consul General of Japan in Houston, the honorable Nozomu Takaoka will be our guest
speaker. He has served in various positions internationally, including Iran. The food will be pot
luck so please bring your favorite food to share. There is no charge, just bring your pot luck.
Please RSVP by May 14th to Nobuko Foshee at 817-738-4524 or Harvey Yamagata at 817737-9166 or email to [email protected] or [email protected].
June Luncheon – Sunday June 28th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
Our luncheon will a “Cultural Snapshot” event with Sandra Prachyl and Yoko Cotton talking
about and demonstrating Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangements. Food will be
Gomoku sushi. $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8-12, children 7 and under are free. Please
RSVP by Wednesday June 24th to Nobuko Foshee or Harvey Yamagata or email.
July Luncheon – Sunday July 19th, from 12:30PM at Yamagata Center
Celebrate the Tanabata or the Star Festival, with us. Everyone enjoys the variety of Japanese
foods we serve for this celebration which includes yakitori, takoyaki, onigiri and yakisoba. $12
for adults, $8.00 for children 8 – 12, children 7 and under are free. Please RSVP by
Wednesday July 15th to Nobuko Foshee or Harvey Yamagata or email.
Fort Worth Japanese Society
Tel: 817-294-5004
www.fwjs.org
.
3608 Park Lake Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76133