UFRA Our World Today Series: “English Rakugo as a Tool of Peaceful Communication”

Ms. Kimie Oshima will speak on “English Rakugo as a Tool of Peaceful Communication”

Place: Kokusai Center (Il Mare 2nd. Fl.)
Date & Time: Jan 31st (Sat) 5pm-6pm, fol lowed by an informal get-together.

Kimie Oshima is a sociolinguist and an associate professor at Bunkyo Gakuin University. Since 1996 she is also a performer of English Rakugo and has performed in almost 20 different countries.

For reservations call the office from Jan. 5th
ＴＥＬ：047-351-1111（extension 1466）

See you there!!!

UFRA Christmas Party Pictures

UFRA Christmas Party Review

The UFRA Christmas party was held last Sunday and there were about 90 people gathered at the Brighton Hotel. Everyone was in festive mood.

The Hawaiian music and dancing was very entertaining and as one of the December birthday boys and girls, I was led into a Hawaiian dance. Luckily I was at the back and so was not so noticeable but everyone else danced very well.

The atmosphere was very relaxed and there was plenty of time to chat to new and old friends. Michie and I had a ball.

We were also very lucky and won two handsome prizes. One of which, a night at a hotel for two, will allow us to celebrate our many years of married life together -- a second honeymoon. Yes, I'm very glad we went to the UFRA Christmas party!

James House

UFRA Received Chiba Prefectural Award

UFRA has been awarded the Chiba prefectural award from Governor Domoto on the Culture Day of Nov. 3rd. After 22 years of UFRA's hard volunteer work, it has finally been recognized by Chiba prefectural government. The picture was taken at out monthly meeting holding up the award from Chiba Prefecture.

UFRA Bake Sale for Charity

We raised 76,000 ¥ from our bake sale to help education of children in refugee camps in Middle East.
We got to see and meet people from all over Urayasu, and connect with other NPA's in the area.

Thanks to all you came out and baked for a good cause.

UFRA Xmas Party Sunday Dec 14th 2008

It’s time again for the fabulous UFRA Christmas party! Come join UFRA in celebrating the holidays with a sit down buffet dinner, with the musical styling of Ao Auqua, dancing, and a thrilling raffle with great prizes. There isn’t a better way to spend the holidays than with your loved ones.


Date: Sunday December 14, 2008
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Place: Urayasu Brighton hotel
Fee: 6000 yen (UFRA MEMBER 5000)


For Reservations please call UFRA Office at the Urayasu City Hall 047-351-1111 ext 1665

Photo Exhibition: Danchi Beautiful