April 2021
In This Issue
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日本語
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This
month, test your knowledge of Japan!
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This lovable character is the mascot for which prefecture in Japan? A) Fukuoka B) Kumamoto C) Hokkaido D) Ehime
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The beautiful blossoms have fallen from the cherry trees in Nashville, but you can enjoy them all over again. Sakura Season videos are available now on the JAST YouTube channel.
Check out videos of the 1,000 cherry blossom trees planted during the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival Tree Planting Project and other videos all about cherry blossom trees made by and featuring JAST partners and special guests. |
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Applications Now Open For The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Scholarships in Tennessee Program |
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Last year's recipients of the Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Scholarships in Tennessee Program |
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Now in its 18th year, The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Scholarships in Tennessee Program was established by The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation to provide educational opportunities to college-bound high school seniors and to promote cross-cultural understanding between Japan and Tennessee. The scholarship program is administered by Japan-America Society of Tennessee. 2021 scholarship applications are being accepted now through May 31st.
Scholarship recipients are selected by the Scholarship Review Committee on the basis of academic merit, aptitude for foreign language study, extra-curricular activities, community involvement and leadership. The Review Committee also looks for a multi-cultural and international personal and/or career interest. Four $5000 freshman-year scholarships are awarded to the selected applicants enrolling in a four-year Tennessee public college or university. |
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Vaccine Appointment Registration Process For Japanese Community
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On April 5, the state of Tennessee opened vaccine availability to all residents aged 16 and older. In an effort to disseminate important information to the Japanese community, Outreach Manager Mari Yamamoto has created a video in Japanese to explain the process. Please feel free to share with your Japanese colleagues and friends. TN州では、2021年4月5日より16歳以上の方全てがコロナワクチン接種の対象となりました。現在、薬局や病院などでも接種の予約が出来るのですが、州の保険局からも予約が出来ます。今回は州の保険局が行っているワクチン接種予約の方法を解説いたします。場合によっては他の予約サイトの方が早い予約を入れられる場合もあるかもしれません。ですので、必ず上記の通りにするべきという事ではございません。ご理解くださいませ。TN州でのワクチン予約方法を日本語で説明したYouTube動画です。
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JAST Pick - A Silent Voice |
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A Silent Voice is about reconnecting, facing past misdeeds, and moving forward. Based on a manga series, A Silent Voice is a 2016 Japanese animated film produced by Kyoto Animation that explores serious issues. The film follows Shoya Ishida, a former class bully who decides to reach out to the girl he mistreated in elementary school. He feels unworthy of redemption, but he tries to make things right.
You can watch A Silent Voice on Netflix or purchase it online. |
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Did you know that Japan celebrates a special holiday on May 5th every year called Children’s Day? In Japan, May 5th is a national holiday devoted to children - Kodomo No Hi, or Children’s Day. Join the Japan-America Society of Houston and the Harris County Public Library as they explore the holiday’s traditions, complete with the creation of koinobori carp streamers. |
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Join the Japan-America Society of Cincinnati for this event featuring Cincinnati native Denny Kato. Denny was born to Japanese-American parents who arrived in Cincinnati after their release from a WWII incarceration camp. He will discuss the lives of early Japanese settlers in Cincinnati and share his personal story of growing up in Cincinnati during a period when there were very few residents from any Asian country.
Denny will be joined by Japanese-American panelists Gordon Yoshikawa and Betty (Tamura) Breyer. |
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Join the Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth for this event exploring why diversity and inclusion are important, and how it can play a major role in achieving business results. This event will be presented in Japanese. ダイバーシティー＆インクルージョン(D&I)と言う用語を耳にする機会が多々あるかと思います。皆さんはこの用語の背景・考え方、そして、企業にとってどの様なメリットがあるのかご存知ですか？日本でもここ数年で注目を浴びてますが、アメリカとは環境と文化も違い、なかなか理解をする事が難しい部分があるかもしれません。特にアメリカでは、昨年５月のジョージフロイド事件後、全米各地で抗議行動や暴動が発生する中、多くの大企業が人権尊重の声明発表し、会社としての取り組み方を考え直すなど、ダイバーシティー＆インクルージョン理解の重要性が高まっています。なぜダイバーシティー＆インクルージョンが大切なのかが理解できると、経営上の成果に繋がる大きな役割を果たすものとわかります。
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Join the Japan-America Society of Chicago for this event featuring Ms. Cynthia Usui. Ms. Usui will draw from her personal journey of “mother to management” to inspire others to rebuild their careers. Born and raised in the Philippines to Chinese parents, Ms. Usui moved to Japan to study at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Married to a Japanese diplomat, she spent the next 25 years overseas, focusing on being a mother. Then, at the age of 52, Ms. Usui landed her first job at a Members Club for expats in Tokyo, and she is now a hospitality executive. |
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Guide to Daily Living in Tennessee |
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JAST's Guide to Daily Living in Tennessee is now available! It's for newcomers and long-time residents originally from Japan to familiarize them with essential information on aspects of daily life that may differ from life in Japan and other parts of the world where they may have lived before relocating to Tennessee. Please let your Japanese friends know about this guide. We hope this will be helpful to our Japanese community! https://www.jptnguide.org/ |
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Partner Resources COVID-19 |
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JAST is generously supported by these outstanding partners
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Austin Peay State University
Baker Donelson
BB&T now Truist
Jack and Barbara Bovender
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc.
Humanities Tennessee
Clay and Cathy Jackson
Komatsu America Corp.
The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation T-Mobile |
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