Japanese Teachers Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the participation of HATOYA.
Enjoy snacks and drinks from HATOYA!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Budokan Charlotte
Japanese Teachers' Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the donation from Budokan Charlotte.
"Thank you for your interest in Budokan USA. The word "Budokan" means, "A place to study the Martial Way." Traditional Japanese Martial Arts are renowned for providing truly effective self-protection skills, plus a lifetime of personal growth. It is our honor to share these benefits with you.
To maximize our effectiveness, we think it is important for prospective students to understand our philosophy and how best to work with our schools to provide the best learning experience for you and/or your child.
We are always here to serve you. If you have any questions, feel free to talk to us. We strongly believe in the value of our programs for all ages. Everyone can gain great benefit from the study of Japanese Martial Arts for their entire lives."
(http://www.budokanusa.com/home.html)
"Budokan Charlotte is our hombu (headquarters) dojo.
Our 6000 sq. ft. facility is a “state-of-the-art” training center with private male and female dressing rooms, a 2400 sq. ft. hardwood and/or tatami (mats) main workout area, along with a 1200 sq. ft. multipurpose training area, which can be set up with 14 heavy bags for a power workout, or for a lecture/seminar with 50+ attendees. We also offer "professional quality" training equipment, a “surround-sound” audio system, a 52" large-screen video system and much more!"
(http://www.budokanusa.com/budokan_charlotte.html)
"Thank you for your interest in Budokan USA. The word "Budokan" means, "A place to study the Martial Way." Traditional Japanese Martial Arts are renowned for providing truly effective self-protection skills, plus a lifetime of personal growth. It is our honor to share these benefits with you.
To maximize our effectiveness, we think it is important for prospective students to understand our philosophy and how best to work with our schools to provide the best learning experience for you and/or your child.
We are always here to serve you. If you have any questions, feel free to talk to us. We strongly believe in the value of our programs for all ages. Everyone can gain great benefit from the study of Japanese Martial Arts for their entire lives."
(http://www.budokanusa.com/home.html)
"Budokan Charlotte is our hombu (headquarters) dojo.
Our 6000 sq. ft. facility is a “state-of-the-art” training center with private male and female dressing rooms, a 2400 sq. ft. hardwood and/or tatami (mats) main workout area, along with a 1200 sq. ft. multipurpose training area, which can be set up with 14 heavy bags for a power workout, or for a lecture/seminar with 50+ attendees. We also offer "professional quality" training equipment, a “surround-sound” audio system, a 52" large-screen video system and much more!"
(http://www.budokanusa.com/budokan_charlotte.html)
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Oiles America Corporation
Japanese Teachers' Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the donation from Oiles America Corporation.
OILES America Corporation is located in Concord, NC, and is the North American subsidiary of Oiles Corporation of Japan, an internationally recognized leader in maintenance free bearing products.
OILES America Corporation is a major supplier of bearing products to the auto industry, both as a first and second tier supplier.
In the industrial equipment market, OILES America Corporation's maintenance free bearing products offer cost effective alternatives to automatic lubrication systems, while freeing machine operators from day to day lubrication requirements.
The objectives of OILES America are the following:
* Production and sales of oilless bearings to be used in various applications
o Precision machinery, machine tools, carrier equipment, office equipment and their components
o Construction and civil engineering equipment
o Telecommunications equipment, electrical machinery, instruments and their components
o Research and development
o Automotive - Door hinges, rack guides, exhaust seals, and die components
OILES America Corporation is located in Concord, NC, and is the North American subsidiary of Oiles Corporation of Japan, an internationally recognized leader in maintenance free bearing products.
OILES America Corporation is a major supplier of bearing products to the auto industry, both as a first and second tier supplier.
In the industrial equipment market, OILES America Corporation's maintenance free bearing products offer cost effective alternatives to automatic lubrication systems, while freeing machine operators from day to day lubrication requirements.
The objectives of OILES America are the following:
* Production and sales of oilless bearings to be used in various applications
o Precision machinery, machine tools, carrier equipment, office equipment and their components
o Construction and civil engineering equipment
o Telecommunications equipment, electrical machinery, instruments and their components
o Research and development
o Automotive - Door hinges, rack guides, exhaust seals, and die components
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Cataler
Japanese Teachers' Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the donation from Cataler.
Cataler is a manufacturer of automobile catalysts, which helps maintain a clean environment.
"We mainly develope and manufacture “Automotive catalysts”, “Motorcycle catalysts” and “Activated carbon”.
Our main product is “Automotive catalysts”. Although there are many catalyst suppliers, it is rare that is specialized in automotive catalysts. The high level of technology is required, since automotoive catalysts have to be robust enough to support various driving conditions. Our development style is to work together with OEMs such as Toyota & GM, and its technology receives high reputation from OEMs in the world.
We also develop and manufacture the motorcycle catalysts and other kinds of catalysts such as for leisure vehicles and lawn mowers by applying the above technology.
We also have “Activated carbon” business. As there are so many competitors in this field, we focu on the roducts and the environmental field by taking advantage as an automotive parts suppliers."
(http://www.cataler.co.jp/english/company/index.html)
Cataler is a manufacturer of automobile catalysts, which helps maintain a clean environment.
"We mainly develope and manufacture “Automotive catalysts”, “Motorcycle catalysts” and “Activated carbon”.
Our main product is “Automotive catalysts”. Although there are many catalyst suppliers, it is rare that is specialized in automotive catalysts. The high level of technology is required, since automotoive catalysts have to be robust enough to support various driving conditions. Our development style is to work together with OEMs such as Toyota & GM, and its technology receives high reputation from OEMs in the world.
We also develop and manufacture the motorcycle catalysts and other kinds of catalysts such as for leisure vehicles and lawn mowers by applying the above technology.
We also have “Activated carbon” business. As there are so many competitors in this field, we focu on the roducts and the environmental field by taking advantage as an automotive parts suppliers."
(http://www.cataler.co.jp/english/company/index.html)
Friday, April 23, 2010
IACE TRAVEL
Japanese Teachers' Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the donation from IACE TRAVEL.
"IACE Travel was established on February 1 1970, in New York. Even before deregulation became the norm in the Unites States, we had provided services such as arranging charter flights or offering discount air tickets, especially for Japanese customers living in the United States. Currently, we have twenty-seven offices in Japan and nineteen offices in North America, including Vancouver, Canada. Our service mainly consists of the sales of discount air tickets and travel packages and the arrangement of a variety of travels, including business trips and group tours related to cultural exchange programs.
One of our most important principles which we have cherished from the beginning is that what our customers expect us to provide is our service, taking the form of air tickets or travel packages. IACE Travel aims at contributing to the society by offering various memorable trips, utilizing our strong networks and the experienced employees."
(https://www.iace-usa.com/us/aboutus02.htm)
"IACE Travel was established on February 1 1970, in New York. Even before deregulation became the norm in the Unites States, we had provided services such as arranging charter flights or offering discount air tickets, especially for Japanese customers living in the United States. Currently, we have twenty-seven offices in Japan and nineteen offices in North America, including Vancouver, Canada. Our service mainly consists of the sales of discount air tickets and travel packages and the arrangement of a variety of travels, including business trips and group tours related to cultural exchange programs.
One of our most important principles which we have cherished from the beginning is that what our customers expect us to provide is our service, taking the form of air tickets or travel packages. IACE Travel aims at contributing to the society by offering various memorable trips, utilizing our strong networks and the experienced employees."
(https://www.iace-usa.com/us/aboutus02.htm)
TV JAPAN
Japanese Teachers' Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the donation from TV JAPAN.
"TV JAPAN is the only 24 hours a day, 7days a week Japanese language broadcasting service in the United States and Canada. TV JAPAN provides a variety of dramas and movies currently popular in Japan, in addition to daily news and programs sent from Japan via satellites over the Pacific Ocean.
This premium pay network is delivered directly to viewers’ homes by DISH Network satellites and affiliated cable systems and IPTV via Telephone companies.
TV JAPAN is available in 350 hotels throughout the United States (nearly 140,000 guest rooms), and on JAL, ANA, and American Airlines with their in-flight TV news and programming for trans-Pacific routes. TV JAPAN viewers have been increasing steadily since our network launched in 1991, and currently total over 74 thousand household subscribers. "
(http://www.tvjapan.net/en/company/aboutus.html)
"TV JAPAN is the only 24 hours a day, 7days a week Japanese language broadcasting service in the United States and Canada. TV JAPAN provides a variety of dramas and movies currently popular in Japan, in addition to daily news and programs sent from Japan via satellites over the Pacific Ocean.
This premium pay network is delivered directly to viewers’ homes by DISH Network satellites and affiliated cable systems and IPTV via Telephone companies.
TV JAPAN is available in 350 hotels throughout the United States (nearly 140,000 guest rooms), and on JAL, ANA, and American Airlines with their in-flight TV news and programming for trans-Pacific routes. TV JAPAN viewers have been increasing steadily since our network launched in 1991, and currently total over 74 thousand household subscribers. "
(http://www.tvjapan.net/en/company/aboutus.html)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Mai 舞 Japanese restaurant
Japanese Teachers Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the participation of Mai.
Enjoy Japanese food from Mai!
Enjoy Japanese food from Mai!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
LOTTE
Japanese Teachers Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the participation of LOTTE.
Enjoy Japanese snacks and drinks from LOTTE!
Enjoy Japanese snacks and drinks from LOTTE!
Japanese Restaurant Ru San's
Japanese Teachers Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the participation of the Japanese restaurant Ru San's.
Enjoy the Japanese food from Ru San's!
Enjoy the Japanese food from Ru San's!
Japanese Restaurant Mizuho
Japanese Teachers Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the participation of the Japanese Restaurant Mizuho.
Enjoy Japanese food from Mizuho!
Enjoy Japanese food from Mizuho!
Viscotec
Japanese Teachers' Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the donation from Viscotec.
"Viscotec is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiren USA Corporation. Seiren Corporation, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiren Co., Ltd., a Japanese Corporation. The Seiren Co., Ltd’s group of international companies is engaged in various industries including dyeing and finishing of various textile products; planning, manufacture and sales of various textile products; manufacture and sales of various chemical products; manufacture and sales of various industrial machines, and planning, manufacture and sales of electronic products. Seiren Co., Ltd., has offices and manufacturing facilities located throughout Japan, the United States, China, Thailand, Brazil, the Czech Republic and Italy. Viscotec’s primary business is to manufacture automobile interior textile by transforming the basic synthetic fibers into an automotive interior fabric."
(http://www.seiren.com/english/company/network.html)
"Viscotec is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiren USA Corporation. Seiren Corporation, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiren Co., Ltd., a Japanese Corporation. The Seiren Co., Ltd’s group of international companies is engaged in various industries including dyeing and finishing of various textile products; planning, manufacture and sales of various textile products; manufacture and sales of various chemical products; manufacture and sales of various industrial machines, and planning, manufacture and sales of electronic products. Seiren Co., Ltd., has offices and manufacturing facilities located throughout Japan, the United States, China, Thailand, Brazil, the Czech Republic and Italy. Viscotec’s primary business is to manufacture automobile interior textile by transforming the basic synthetic fibers into an automotive interior fabric."
(http://www.seiren.com/english/company/network.html)
Monday, April 5, 2010
Okuma America Corporation
Japanese Teachers' Association and its Bunkasai committee appreciate the donation from Okuma America Corporation.
Okuma is a world leader in the development of computer numeric controls (CNC) and machining technology. Okuma vertical and horizontal machining centers, lathes, double column machining centers, grinders, and wheel machines offer users high throughout, high accuracy, reliable solutions to production machining operations.
Okuma machines are designed using Mechatronics, our full circle approach to equipment design that allows us to build machines that have the exact balance of power, speed and size to meet most any application.
We control every aspect of the design and production of the six core components on every machine: Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), motor/drive/encoder, base casting, OSP Control, turret, and spindle. That control blends mechanical and electrical development to assure that each piece performs exactly as expected, enabling you to achieve better results faster and with unrivaled reliability. Should your machine require service, our strong distributor network (the seventh exclusive component) offers fast access to expert technicians.
Okuma’s unique methodology regarding machine tool manufacturing delivers products, service and experience that push industry standards."
(http://www.okuma.com/products)
Okuma is a world leader in the development of computer numeric controls (CNC) and machining technology. Okuma vertical and horizontal machining centers, lathes, double column machining centers, grinders, and wheel machines offer users high throughout, high accuracy, reliable solutions to production machining operations.
Okuma machines are designed using Mechatronics, our full circle approach to equipment design that allows us to build machines that have the exact balance of power, speed and size to meet most any application.
We control every aspect of the design and production of the six core components on every machine: Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), motor/drive/encoder, base casting, OSP Control, turret, and spindle. That control blends mechanical and electrical development to assure that each piece performs exactly as expected, enabling you to achieve better results faster and with unrivaled reliability. Should your machine require service, our strong distributor network (the seventh exclusive component) offers fast access to expert technicians.
Okuma’s unique methodology regarding machine tool manufacturing delivers products, service and experience that push industry standards."
(http://www.okuma.com/products)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Japanese Culture Booths (Taiken Gakushuu/Experience and Learning)
Bunkasai Cultural Festival have the Taiken Gakushu Booths (booths for experience and learning of Japanese culture) such as the following. Have fun at the booths!
1. Kazaguruma (Pinwheel) & Yo-Yo
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinwheel_%28toy%29)
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-yo)
2. Kendama:
A kendama (けん玉 or 剣玉 or 拳玉) is a Japanese toy that consists of a hammer-like object with a ball connected to it by a string. The ball (called the tama) has a hole in it, and it rests on a spike (the ken) on the top of the kendama. The two sides of the "hammer" are concave dishes; one is smaller than the other. The larger side is called the oozara (large dish,大皿) and the other is the kozara (small dish,小皿).There is also a middle position dish at the bottom of the handle called the chuzara (smallest [1], middle position dish,中皿) and toughest to play with than other two dishes.
The basic object is to throw the ball upwards and land it on one of the concave dish parts of the "hammer", as well as landing the ball on the spike. More advanced techniques involve combination moves, different landing positions and even freestyle combinations.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilboquet)
3. Koma :
A koma, top, or spinning top, is a toy that can be spun on an axis, balancing on a point.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top)
4. Shuji/Calligraphy
5. Origami/Paper-Folding
6. Ikebana/Flower arrangement
1. Kazaguruma (Pinwheel) & Yo-Yo
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinwheel_%28toy%29)
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-yo)
2. Kendama:
A kendama (けん玉 or 剣玉 or 拳玉) is a Japanese toy that consists of a hammer-like object with a ball connected to it by a string. The ball (called the tama) has a hole in it, and it rests on a spike (the ken) on the top of the kendama. The two sides of the "hammer" are concave dishes; one is smaller than the other. The larger side is called the oozara (large dish,大皿) and the other is the kozara (small dish,小皿).There is also a middle position dish at the bottom of the handle called the chuzara (smallest [1], middle position dish,中皿) and toughest to play with than other two dishes.
The basic object is to throw the ball upwards and land it on one of the concave dish parts of the "hammer", as well as landing the ball on the spike. More advanced techniques involve combination moves, different landing positions and even freestyle combinations.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilboquet)
3. Koma :
A koma, top, or spinning top, is a toy that can be spun on an axis, balancing on a point.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top)
4. Shuji/Calligraphy
5. Origami/Paper-Folding
6. Ikebana/Flower arrangement
Information Panel from Schools
文化祭では、シャーロット周辺の学校の、日本語プログラムを紹介するセクションがあります。
日本語を勉強したい人は、ここで、色んな学校の日本語プログラムの情報を聞いてみてください。
At Bunkasai, there is a section where you can get the information of the Japanese programs in schools in/around Charlotte.
If you are interested in studying Japanese, please get the information of the Japanese programs.
West Meck High School Japanese Program
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Japanese Program
People having fun
日本語を勉強したい人は、ここで、色んな学校の日本語プログラムの情報を聞いてみてください。
At Bunkasai, there is a section where you can get the information of the Japanese programs in schools in/around Charlotte.
If you are interested in studying Japanese, please get the information of the Japanese programs.
West Meck High School Japanese Program
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Japanese Program
People having fun
習字(calligraphy) Activities
文化祭では、習字を体験できるブースがあります。美しい字が書けるように、頑張ってください。
At Bunkasai, you can try writing calligraphy. Enjoy the Art of Characters!
Origami (Paper Folding) Booth
折り紙は、日本の伝統的な文化です。
文化祭で、折り紙をしてみてください。日本語補習学校の子どもたちが、お手伝いします。
Origami (paper folding) is a Japanese traditional culture.
You can try Origami at Bunkasai festival. Children from Japanese School in Charlotte help you there.
Omikoshi & So-ran Bushi Dance
日本のお祭りでは、よくおみこしをかついで歩きます。シャーロットの文化祭でも、子どもたちがおみこしをかつぎます。
In the Japanese festivals, people carry Omikoshi (portable shrine) and walk around. At the Bunkasai in Charlotte, children carry Omikoshi.
また、文化祭では、子どもたちが、ソーラン節という日本の踊りを踊ります。
Also, kids dance a Japanese traditional dance, So-ran Bushi.
Japanese Taiko Drums
スミスアカデミーの小学生たちが、太鼓を演奏します。
Children from the Smith Academy Elementary School perform on their Taiko Drum.
Japanese Foods
At Bunkasai, we prepare many Japanese foods.
The foods will be prepared by:
Japanese Food from MIZUHO Japanese Restaurant
Japanese Food from RUSAN’S Japanese Restaurant
Japanese Food from MAI Japanese Restaurant
Snacks and Drinks from Lotte
Snacks and Drinks from Hatoya
Japanese Traditional Clothes: Happi and Kimono
At Bunkasai, many people wear Japanese traditional clothings.
Shopping at Festival
文化祭では、いろんなお店があります。
本当の日本のお祭りのように、お面が売られたりします。
Bunkasai has a lot of shops.
Just like the real festivals in Japan, masks and other stuff are sold there.
Information Booth
これは、文化祭のインフォメーションブースです。
UNC Charlotteの大学生が、文化祭に来た人を歓迎します。
他にも、Japanese Teachers Associationのスタッフが、文化祭の会場で、みなさんをサポートします。
Here is the information booth at Bunkasai.
UNCC college students welcome you at the information booth.
Also, teachers from the Japanese Teachers Association support you at the festival.
Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day)
The Japanese Culture Festival also celebrates Kodomo no Hi (children's day), which is a national holiday in Japan.
*The picture is Koinobori, which is the symbol of the Children's day. The large carp at the top represents the father, the second carp represents the mother, and the third carp represents their children. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodomo_no_hi)
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日; meaning "Children's Day") is a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on May 5, the fifth day of the fifth month, and is part of the Golden Week. It is a day set aside to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. It was designated a National holiday by the Japanese government in 1948.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodomo_no_hi)
*The picture is Koinobori, which is the symbol of the Children's day. The large carp at the top represents the father, the second carp represents the mother, and the third carp represents their children. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodomo_no_hi)
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日; meaning "Children's Day") is a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on May 5, the fifth day of the fifth month, and is part of the Golden Week. It is a day set aside to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. It was designated a National holiday by the Japanese government in 1948.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodomo_no_hi)
Friday, February 26, 2010
第八回文化祭 Eighth Annual Japanese Cultural Festival
第八回文化祭は五月十五日（土）午後一時から牛後三時半までスミスアカデミーで行われます。場所は「1600 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210」です。
The eighth annual Japanese Culture festival will be held on May 15th at 1:00pm-3:30pm at the Smith Academy of International Languages which is located at 1600 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210.
ゲームや踊りや剣道や書道など、日本文化に関係のあるアクティビティがたくさんあります。日本の食べ物もたくさんあり、日本文化や日本語に関する意識を高めることが目標です。
There will be many kinds of Japanese culture related activities such as games, dance, Kendo, calligraphy and more. There will be many types of Japanese food. The goals of the cultural activities are to create an awareness about Japanese culture and language.
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