Have you been to Hawaii? Do you dream of going there? Are you interested in Hawaiian culture?A new group, a Hawaiian Culture Club or Hawaiian Circle is about to get started in Urayasu. Sean Shinshiro was born and raised in Hawaii. Now living in Japan, he teaches classes in Hawaiian cooking, culture and history. His wife has taught hula for 17 years. They wish to create a "Hawaiian community in the area where people can call on each other for help and information about anything Hawaiian."
The first meeting will be held on Sunday June 29 at the Urayasu Community Center near Urayasu Station from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
For more information, contact Sean Shinshiro - sshinshiro@msn.com Or look out for future information to be posted here or in the UFRA Newsletter.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
A Few Images from the Urayasu Sanjya Matsuri
As the summer Olympics rolls around, so does the once every
four years Urayasu Sanjya Matsuri. [ Three Shrine Festival ]. Now on the border
across from Tokyo this once poor fishing village could only afford to
hold their festival every four years. Nowadays its a HUGE party, and
the community really comes together to have a good time and carry
the heavy portable shrines around the neighborhood.
yankee girls Urayasu 2008
Head above the rest Urayasu 2008
Time to Nibble Urayasu 2008
The Way Home Urayasu 2008
www.lucidcommunication.com
four years Urayasu Sanjya Matsuri. [ Three Shrine Festival ]. Now on the border
across from Tokyo this once poor fishing village could only afford to
hold their festival every four years. Nowadays its a HUGE party, and
the community really comes together to have a good time and carry
the heavy portable shrines around the neighborhood.
yankee girls Urayasu 2008
Head above the rest Urayasu 2008
Time to Nibble Urayasu 2008
The Way Home Urayasu 2008
www.lucidcommunication.com
Monday, June 16, 2008
Charity for the Chinese Earthquake
At the last UFRA Committee meeting, Takako Ueda reported that a total of ¥207,000 was raised through the sales of the buns as well as through a few generous donations. Thanks again to all who participated and/or bought the buns!
It was decided to donate the money to the ADRA Japan. ADRA is the Adventist Development Relief Agency, which is active in relief efforts in many of the world's disasters. Click here to open the ADRA International website.
It was decided to donate the money to the ADRA Japan. ADRA is the Adventist Development Relief Agency, which is active in relief efforts in many of the world's disasters. Click here to open the ADRA International website.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
UIFA's Neighborhood Exchange Forums
UIFA - the Urayasu International Friendship Association - invites all UFRA members (as well as other interested persons) to join their Neighborhood Exchange Forums. They take place at the Youth Center next to the new fire station near the library.
Monday, June 16: Preparing for and surviving earthquakes. 14:00 - 16:00 in room 401.
Saturday, July 5: All about the Tanabata festival. 14:00 - 16:00 in room 401.
For inquiries, contact the UIFA Office (Tel. 047-381-5931)
Monday, June 16: Preparing for and surviving earthquakes. 14:00 - 16:00 in room 401.
Saturday, July 5: All about the Tanabata festival. 14:00 - 16:00 in room 401.
For inquiries, contact the UIFA Office (Tel. 047-381-5931)
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Family Sport and Recreation Day is Cancelled
There is a slight amount of rain this morning. But the weather report predicts showers from noon. Therefore, with regret, it has been decided to CANCEL the family sport and recreation day. A BIG thanks go out to Barbara Egawa and all the others who have worked so hard to prepare for this day. I know that everybody hopes we can organize another day like this in the future. Perhaps in the autumn when it is less likely to rain so much!
I am BUMMED!! (i.e. saddened) And I know you are too!
Gerald
I am BUMMED!! (i.e. saddened) And I know you are too!
Gerald
Friday, June 6, 2008
A Report on the Buns for Charity, for the Chinese Earthquake Victims
I'd like to give you a report about China Earthquake Charity Sale.
China Earthquake Charity Donation
May 28,29 10am to 5pm at Tomioka Public Hall
Lecture* Asai Mari (UFRA's member)
Coordinators* Vivian, Barbra and Takako Ueda
This Charity Sale idea comes out by chance, decided in a very short time, no much time to prepared. But through many people's support we did a good job for China Earthquake calamity.
On the first day, it was beautiful weather. We had around 30 people came to help ( you can imagine how noisy)Especially Super Tankentai's young mamas. It was first time for them to make nikuman by their hands. As you know we all amateur so our nikuman is not big enoughlike professional. Soft like store's but our nikuman have a lot of people's Love .
On the second day was raining. We got orders more than first day but only 9 people show up. It makes us strained. No air condition and ventilation fan. When you came into Tomioka Public Hall you can smell some chinese aromas with warm air.
Beside makng nikuman we had some great sale's lady. Thanks Barbra, Meme,Krystyna and Miyahara-san. Without them we couldn't goes smoothly. I would like thanks Local Net Work Section staffs. They willing to support our charity work.. Thank you all again.
Sales Income 171,000 (Nikuman 375 Manntou50)
Donations 21,000
Total 192,000
best regards
Takako Ueda
China Earthquake Charity Donation
May 28,29 10am to 5pm at Tomioka Public Hall
Lecture* Asai Mari (UFRA's member)
Coordinators* Vivian, Barbra and Takako Ueda
This Charity Sale idea comes out by chance, decided in a very short time, no much time to prepared. But through many people's support we did a good job for China Earthquake calamity.
On the first day, it was beautiful weather. We had around 30 people came to help ( you can imagine how noisy)Especially Super Tankentai's young mamas. It was first time for them to make nikuman by their hands. As you know we all amateur so our nikuman is not big enoughlike professional. Soft like store's but our nikuman have a lot of people's Love .
On the second day was raining. We got orders more than first day but only 9 people show up. It makes us strained. No air condition and ventilation fan. When you came into Tomioka Public Hall you can smell some chinese aromas with warm air.
Beside makng nikuman we had some great sale's lady. Thanks Barbra, Meme,Krystyna and Miyahara-san. Without them we couldn't goes smoothly. I would like thanks Local Net Work Section staffs. They willing to support our charity work.. Thank you all again.
Sales Income 171,000 (Nikuman 375 Manntou50)
Donations 21,000
Total 192,000
best regards
Takako Ueda
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