At our next Nihongo Night, we will watch a Japanese movie this month: It was the age of civil war in Japan. Feudal lords fought with each other trying to expand their territories, fights erupted even among a father and sons, and among brothers. Toranaga, a feudal load (acted by Tatsuya Nakadai) lived himself such a life since he was a young man. He finally expelled and managed to secure territory of his own. Getting old he now wants >>Read More...
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October Nihongo Night – Japan’s 20 Year Deflation
NIHONGO NIGHT: October 26, 2019 (Saturday) 「Japan’s 20-year Deflation — Is there any hope of turning? — Each Citizen’s awareness is vital」 By Mitsuko Yoo (JSGH Treasurer) *Sorry: the presentation will be in Japanese. Japan has suffered and is still suffering from a 20-year Deflation. Now people are afraid because the October sales tax increase might prolong the Deflation. It seems there is no hope of turning to good direction. The government is falsely demonstrating improved economic results, comparing apples to >>Read More...
Japan Festival 2019 – Video
Renee McCue presents a preview of the sixth annual Japan Summer Festival, a free, one-day celebration of Japanese culture that will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Blue Back Square, from noon-5:30 p.m. (The rain date is Sunday, June 16, 2018, noon-5:30 p.m.) Watch a video! >>Read More...
New Titles from the JAPAN LIBRARY Series
We have received a letter from JPIC about new titles from the Japan Library series. Please read it below. If you would like to read any of these books, please let us know. ******************** We hope this letter finds you in good health. We here at Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (]PIC) launched the JAPAN LIBRARY project in 2074, in cooperation with the Japanese government private enterprises, and experts from multiple fields of study, to >>Read More...