Spring Party ’09 – April 19
Location: American Legion Post 116 Edgewater, NJ From 12 noon till 6 p.m. 1165 River Road, Edgewater, New Jersey 07020 Tel: 201-886-9705 We need volunteers! Please attend earlier to set up the hall and stage. The Location is only a few miles from Mitsuwa Market on the same side. ● Contact for Performance. ● Bring extra potluck and the membership application form Besides the performances on the stage the activities are the following: 1. Raffles 2. Bazaar Sale (crafts, etc.) 3. Tobi-iri (Surprises!) Transportation fee per person is $5 for members and $10 for non members (round trip). Pickup time and location: 11 a.m. @ Front of Nikkeijin Kaikan 15 [...]
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The meaning of the Okinawan phrase “Chimugukuru” is one of the topics among the association members. For a long time, I have been thinking about it. Now I am ready to share my ideas. Several years ago, one of our association members, asked me about the meaning of “Chimugukuru.” He was a young Japanese man who was born and raised on the Japanese mainland. I told him the definition of Chimugukuru in Japanese, but could not elaborate because I was not prepared to provide the additional details to fully explain the meaning. In a quick response to the young man’s enthusiastic question, I said, “That is a very profound question [...]
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As usual we will have Sanshin, dance, TaiChi, Okinawan Ho-gen lesson, etc… and this time we will have something special!— It’s a cooking lesson by the Fujinbu (Mrs. Setsuko M.) Setsuko san will teach us “Imumoochi Tempura-” (Setsuko style), which is very popular among OAANY. In the future we will have sewing and craft, etc… We welcome your new ideas to share with others at each general meeting. Please bring your Potluck, your favorite dish to share with others. Please bring extra servings if you bring guest(s).
Read More →Happy New Year! Feliz año del buey! Year of the OX. May Your Wishes Come True
Dear Members and Friends, How is everything with you? Best wishes for health and happiness in the year of the Ox. According to the Chinese Zodiac, a person who was born in the year of the Ox is bright, patient and inspiring to others. You can be happy by yourself, yet make an outstanding parent. The years of the Ox are 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, and 2009. Thank you so much for your great support for the last year. Your ongoing support and participation is appreciated ! Please contact us if you were born in the years of: 1913, 1925, and 1937. Let’s celebrate your and/or [...]
Read More →Metropolitan Diary
Dear Diary: During lunch break on a recent Tuesday, I walked to nearby Central Park. To my surprise, the coffee stand by the Duck Pond was open for business. Normally, except on weekends, during the winter, the stand is closed. Not expecting the stand to be open I hadn’t brought any money. I reached into the deep pockets of my nurse’s uniform and discovered four quarters and a dollar bill. At the counter, I pointed to a cookie in the jar and meekly asked, “How much?” The man behind the counter was handing a customer a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup. “Three dollars,” he replied. I hesitantly requested if [...]
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