April 18th Culture Day

We are excited to offer many great activities for families and friends to enjoy on the morning and afternoon of April 18th! Activities include: Japanese folktales and kid's games, Japanese board game "Go" workshop, beginner Japanese language class, origami demonstration, archery practice (kyudo) and a sake tasting event! All activities are FREE and open to the public!  Please note we are selling a tickets for the tea ceremony  and tickets can be purchased at The Mustard Seed (in Bath) to RSVP y...
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Orientation Session #1: Success!

Last weekend, the 2015 Tsugaru Program participants met at Bowdoin College for the first in a 4-part orientation session.  We had an excellent turn out of almost 25 member of this year's travelers to Tsugaru and host families in Maine.  We are so fortunate to have such wonderful people ready to meet and greet the people of Tsugaru!  Doumo arigatou gozaimasu! This interactive orientation session included a 'meishi' (business card) interview game, 'ohashi' (chop sticks) relay race and restauran...
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