February 2021 Issue: February 2, 2021 Message from the President Hello JSGH Members and Friends, I hope this message finds you all well despite the recent snow and cold. This New Year 2021, just like 2020, promises to be a year of firsts. But unlike last year, where most of us had our first Zoom call, went to the store wearing a mask for the first time, or had our first holiday away from family, >>Read More...
Apply Now! JSGH Japanese Language Class
Japan Society of Greater Hartford’s Japanese language class for beginners is accepting the applications now. Please read the detail on our Japanese Course page, and fill out the application form. This online course is designed for high school students and adults with no prior exposures to Japanese language. (If you are looking for higher level Japanese course, please contact us.) In this course, you will learn: How to read and write Hiragana Give greetings Use >>Read More...
Winter in Japan Presentation for Wadsworth Atheneum
We had an opportunity to participate in Wadsworth Atheneum’s December Second Saturday event with a “Winter in Japan” presentation. Mai Vestergaard did a great job narrating the video for us. Click a link below to enjoy our presentation as well as other kids friendly fun videos. https://www.thewadsworth.org/event/second-saturdays-for-families-winter-wonderland/ >>Read More...
1000 Paper Cranes One Wish Presentation at Colchester Library
JSGH participated in Colchester Library’s virtual event. One of our member, Elena Bible gave a wonderful presentation about the myth of the 1,000 Paper Cranes. Watch the video and learn how to fold them and their cultural significance post WWII. >>Read More...
JSGH Newsletter December 2020
December 2020 Issue: December 2, 2020 Message from the President Dear JGSH Members and Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you well. Despite some recent good news about vaccine development, COVID-19 is still going to be a significant part of our daily life for the foreseeable future, and could make this coming winter one of the longest and coldest in memory. Even though many of our holiday traditions and family gatherings may be disrupted this >>Read More...