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Once again I was able to travel with a group of first time travelers to Japan. I always enjoy making new friends and reconnecting with existing friends in Japan. On this trip I mostly traveled to areas that I have already seen but I did see a few new sites. Of course, traveling with new friends is always a treat.

The JCS Chairman attended a Premier Sake Tasting at the official residence of the Consul-General of Japan at Houston.  The event was made possible by the efforts of the Japan-America Society of Houston and JETRO-Houston.

Members of the Japanese Culture Society in true style invaded the anime convention known as Oni-Con. Of course, the JCS Chairman was there to show that you do not grow out of your love for this stuff but rather mature into it.

The Japanese Culture Society Chairman attended a Japanese Fusion Dinner presented by the Japan America Society of Houston.  The meal, the wine, and the conversation was first class.

For One Night Only! Japanese comedy comes to Houston.  The JCS was there to enjoy this unique style of comdey.

The Japanese Culture Society Chairman teaches childern at the Spring Branch Library how to fold origami.  Teaching almost 60 kids in two difference sessions was a rewarding challenge.

The Japanese Culture Society is reserving a private karaoke room at Sushi Jin which is located at 14670 Memorial Drive, Houston.  Please come and join us to experience this uniquely Japanese custom.  Skill is not required just a desire to have fun.  Admission is about $5,  food and drink can be purchased separately.

The Japanese Culture Society and the Japan American Society of Houston are pleased to present this new series, which will bring together authentic Japanese movies and food for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

Origami, the art of folding paper, derives from two words (oru) meaning to fold and (kami) meaning paper.   Its has was also been called orikata (the way of folding), as well as, orimono (folded thing); however these terms have fallen out of use in modern times.   The best known form of origami is the Japanese Crane.

Every time I go to Japan I learn more and more about the culture, lifestyle and language. It is with the help of my friends there that I am able to participate in many activities that most tourists will never find. These are the moments I live for when I am in Japan.