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Today's Contents:
1. The first bits: Roger Boisvert, Kotomitsuki, Snow on Mt Fuji,
Day trip to Sekigahara, Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) lessons, Formula 1 Grand Prix
1. The first bits.
(a) Vale Roger Boisvert:
Last week we were saddened and shocked to hear of the tragic death of Roger Boisvert,
founder and former President of Global Online Japan.
Good people like Roger were one of the main reasons why this Institute has been able to grow.
Although his business activities were always hectic, he provided his time generously and
actively supported and participated in a wide range of non-profit and community organizations in Japan and abroad.
He was killed in Los Angeles during a business trip. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Yuriko, and two sons.
He is sadly missed.
(b) Okazaki sumo success:
Maegashira Kotomitsuki, one of Sumos top wrestlers, won his first ever title in the Autumn 'basho' that finished last
Sunday. The 25 year old from Okazaki, dominated the tournament after the top rankers fell by the wayside in the first
week. It is his first title in only 16 tournaments after his debut in March 1999.He defeated yokozuna Musashimaru,
and two ozeki ranked wrestlers. Kotomitsuki is expected to be promoted back to sekiwake for the Fukuoka Basho in
November, and could emerge as a strong ozeki candidate if he can continue to perform well. Straight after his
victory he returned to training but returned to his hometown for a party on October 5th - with 1500 delighted
fans joining in the fun at the Chuo Sogo Koen.
(c) Snow on Mt Fuji:
The first snow of the year fell on Mt Fuji on September 22nd - a full 9 days earlier than the average. What significance
does this have? The earlier snow falls on Mt Fuji, the more chance there is of it being a cold winter......so be prepared!
(d) Day trip to Sekigahara:
Sunday October 21st (Sept 15th under the old lunar calendar) is the 401st anniversary of the battle of Sekigahara.
For those of you who missed the big 400th anniversary commemorations and re-enactment last year, better late than never?
Short History bit: This battlefield is where Tokugawa Ieyasu lead his army of 75,000 against 80,000 troops of Ishida Mitsunari in a battle that determined
the history of Japan, and commenced the Edo Period (1603-1868) that led to the long period of peace (and isolation)
that continued until the Meiji Restoration of 1868.
For less than the cost of the cheapest JR train ticket, you get all transport from your
accommodation to Sekigahara and return. The group size is small (maximum of 9), and you get to see the battlefield and surrounding area
which includes excellent hiking paths. The fee is only 1,100 Yen. To reserve your place pay Ms Yoko Hikosaka at
Student Services on the ground floor of the Yamasa II building.
(e) Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) lessons:
Nowadays most Japanese people use pencils, pens and often computers to write
letters and documents. But the art of shodo (calligraphy), where an ink-dipped brush is used to create Chinese kanji and
Japanese kana characters, remains a traditional part of Japan's culture. If you would like to learn more about shodo then
come to the Student Village every Thursday night at 7.00pm - 8.00pm where Kato Erina sensei will be taking a shodo lesson.
There is no fee (if you would like to buy a shodo writing set then this can be purchased for 1,500 Yen) and anybody is
welcome to join. Please come to the International Office before Thursday if you wish to register to take part.
(f) Formula 1 Grand Prix:
This weekend is the best time of the year in Japan for those of you who delight in watching little cars go very fast
around and around and around the circuit at Suzuka. The Formula One Grand Prix is on this weekend, we are sending
Brett Robson to the racetrack
with a digital camera and video camera - hopefully he'll have some good footage for you in the next newsletter.
(g) Jobs:
Recruitment ongoing for the following positions:
see http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/network/english/careers.html for details and other
vacancies, and contact
careers@yamasa.org if you are interested in applying. Most are connected
with web publishing and translation. Study Japanese for free
in exchange for part-time work in the International
Office. These are ongoing positions - we need people all year round, so please
contact us if you are interested in positions later in the year as
well.
(h) Other bits: Jon Walden Tel: +81 (0) 564 55 8111
2. Course information.
3. Student Interview: John Agapiou (Discovery)
4. Japan Guide: Cormorant Fishing
5. About The Yamasa Institute for Japanese Studies
6. Subscription Information
Director of Studies for the Online Center
Japanese teachers for the Online Center (2 positions filled, 1
remaining)
Native-speaker Korean speaking interns
Native-speaker German speaking interns
Native-speaker Spanish speaking interns
Contact Admissions if you have any questions.
Admissions Coordinator
The
Yamasa Institute Aichi Center for Japanese Studies
1-2-1 Hanehigashimachi
Okazaki
Aichi Japan 444-0832
Fax: +81
(0) 564 55 8174 (admissions)
Fax: +81 (0) 564 55 8113 (student
affairs)
Email: Admissions
Email:
URL: http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/
URL: http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/network/
2. Course Information
Accommodation:
During October Yamasa's accommodation is close to capacity. From October there are no vacancies in Residence U and K. There are also no apartments available in Yamasa Villa 1,3 and 4 and Yamasa 2 is full. There are limited rooms available in the Student Village. Students applying for courses from October and wishing to stay in accommodation which is currently unavailable will be placed on a waiting list. There are usually some last-minute changes, so check with Admissions for information or see the availability file for details. Please note that accommodation is not reserved until we have received the tuition fees for your chosen course in full.
New accommodation. Its already full and there is a waiting list for January - but please have a look at...
Residence L" (Includes video)
Accommodation in apartments in the annexe of the Rec World Hotel (near Daijuji temple) will be used whenever Yamasa's accommodation becomes full. The prices for the "1K-Single" and "2K-Shared" room options have been discounted and are now the same price as per the Student Village. For more information on the apartments in the Rec World Hotel annexe, please see the following pages:
http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/english/hotel.html (for accommodation description)
http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/english/tankisei.html (for price list of accommodation)
Message from Housing Office: Please also note that it is extremely important that you rank your accommodation preferences clearly. Upgrades are possible in the event of cancellations - so if your first preference is a single room in the village, select "Village single" as first choice, the "Hotel single" as your second choice and so on.
Long-term Courses:
Student Visa: Applications for April 2002: Applications for the student visa beginning in April 2002 are now being taken. (Applications for the October 2001 student visa have now closed and no more applications can be accepted). If you are not sure about the deadlines, please check the deadlines for the student visa listed in each course in the program catalogue. If you wish to apply for the next start-date of April 2002 please complete an application form online (see program catalog for details: http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/english/programs/apply.html) or contact Admissions for more information. The application deadline for the April 2002 student visa start is December 20th 2001.
Short-term courses:
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Discovery tour starting on October 19th - Contact Admissions for details. There are still a few places available - join a very small private tour: Includes Kunizakari Sake, Tokoname, Tenryu Gorge, Komagane-take, Tsumago, Nakasendo route, Magome, Obara washi, Toyota Motor Factory tour, Asahi Brewing company, Tabata Jinja, Uji's Byoudoin (Phoenix Pavilion), then up to Kyoto to visit Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Nijo Castle, Gion, Pontocho, Hiei-zan, Ohmi Hachiman, Hikone Castle, Genkyo-en Garden. Tour concludes with Mount Fuji, Narusawa Ice Cave, Lake Shoujiko, Shiraito-no-taki waterfalls. We also visit many other locations. |
Other Discovery Tours all have vacancies - contact Admissions for further information. Tour dates for this year are October 19th and December 14th.
All SILAC programs have space but accommodation is limited. Contact Admissions as soon as possible for information.
3. Student Interview: John Agapiou (Discovery)
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| John Agapiou |
John Agapiou is from London and studied in the Japan Discovery program. Declan interviewed him while John was sitting on the floor of a cormorant fishing boat at Inuyama - grilled Ayu fish on a skewer in one hand, cold beer in the other.
Declan: So John, how long were you studying for?
John: I studied for 6 weeks from absolute beginner - a i u e o... there were 5 students in my class when I began.
D: What were the classes like?
J: I thought the classes were quite good. They were quick, well structured and I had good teachers. Some more
listening would have been nice if possible, and it would have been great if the new Language Laboratory had been completed
before I finished my time here.
D: Where were you staying during the course?
J: In a shared room in the student village. It was also quite good and I was comfortable. Having the computer and
internet access was great, though some anti-virus scanning software would have been helpful.
D: Did you usually walk to the campus?
J: No no I had a bicycle. I couldn't have survived without one.
I rented it from the dodgy bicycle shop on the other side of JR Okazaki station.
D: The dodgy bicycle shop? Not Nonoyama?
J: No I went to the Nonoyama shop first but unfortunately...........
Continued at
http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/network/english/newsletter/student_int_18.html
4. Japan Guide: Ukai - Cormorant Fishing
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| Heading upstream just before darkness - Click to enlarge |
Ukai was very popular amongst the feudal loads from the Heian period (794-1185) right through to the Edo period (1603-1868). The fishing was patronized by the local ruler and later gained special recognition as it was also used to catch sweetfish for the Imperial family.
Nowadays, there are only a few people authorized to perform ukai, and it is protected under the Imperial Household Agency. Positions are usually inherited and
Continued at http://www.yamasa.org/japan/english/destinations/aichi/ukai.html
5. ABOUT THE YAMASA INSTITUTE'S AICHI CENTER FOR JAPANESE STUDIES
The Yamasa Institute is committed to providing high-quality education in the Japanese language. We are a non-profit organization, a part of the Hattori Group. We are accredited by Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education - APJLE, accreditation number B302 - and "the only Institute in the Mikawa region with the appropriate programs, systems, curriculum and facilities required for quality Japanese language education" according to the Ministry of Justice. Further, in recognition of the excellent quality of our programs, we are in the top tier of 'Appropriately Authorized Japanese Language Education Institutes' - in fact, the only school in the Mikawa area with this prestigious recommendation. For full details see the accreditation section on the homepage at http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/english/accreditation.html
6. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
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