We had an opportunity to participate in Wadsworth Atheneum’s December Second Saturday event with a “Winter in Japan” presentation. Mai Vestergaard did a great job narrating the video for us. Click a link below to enjoy our presentation as well as other kids friendly fun videos. https://www.thewadsworth.org/event/second-saturdays-for-families-winter-wonderland/ >>Read More...
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1000 Paper Cranes One Wish Presentation at Colchester Library
JSGH participated in Colchester Library’s virtual event. One of our member, Elena Bible gave a wonderful presentation about the myth of the 1,000 Paper Cranes. Watch the video and learn how to fold them and their cultural significance post WWII. >>Read More...
New Year Rakugo Hour with Tozabro Yanagiya III – 新年落語会
Japan Society of Greater Hartford would like to invite you to this special occasion to listen to Japanese professional Rakugo-ka, Tozaburo Yanagiya’s live online Zoom presentation. Space is limited. Reserve your virtual seat today! (We will provide the login info a week before the event.) Date: January 9, 2021 from 4 pm to 5 pm ET Contents: (in English) Understanding Rakugo’s movements using the fan and hand towel What’s left/right? Rakugo Performance Questions from the audience >>Read More...
Photos from the Hike at the Gillette Castle State Park
Thank you, everyone, for joining us for the hike at the Gillette Castle State Park on last Sunday. It was a perfect weather for an hour long hike. We visited the pond to check the trees we planted there a few weeks ago, and also went by the Osaki-san’s house by the river. >>Read More...
JSGH Fall Hiking at Gillette Castle State Park
Hello! The Japan Society of Greater Hartford is organizing a group hike, and you’re invited to join. Let’s enjoy the fall colors and the great outdoors before it gets cold! Who You and JSGH! What A hike around the Gillette Castle Estate. See attached for a Map. When October 25th 2020, 2pm to about 3pm Where Gillette Castle State Park 67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423 Let’s meet in the main parking area near the castle >>Read More...