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SAAJE, a non profit association, was founded to promote Japanese language and culture education in Southern Arizona. Its membership includes professionals and nonprofessionals involved in the Japanese language, in traditional Japanese arts and crafts, and in historical and contemporary Japanese culture. Additionally, the SAAJE website provides an integrated guide to language classes, cutural events, clubs and associations, and goods and services related to an interest in Japan. |
| News/Event/Meeting Japanese Consul Speaking at the 10th Tucson Japanese Speech Contest Consul Deputy Director, Kumiko Nakamura, from the Japanese Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles will attend the contest to make opening remarks to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Consul Nakamura will be joined by Pima Community College Interim Chancellor, Dr. Suzanne Miles, and others. Cultural Performances Set for the 10th TJSC Suzuyuki-kai (Japanese traditional dance) Rendokan-dojo (Karate) Odaiko Sonora (Japanese drumming) Past Speech Contest Posters on Sale Sold to Odaiko Sonora. Thank You! The Tucson Japanese Speech Contest Returns Home! The 10th Anniversary of the Annual Tucson Japanese Speech Contest will take place at Pima Community College's East Campus, the site where the 1st TJSC was held. Photos of the 2011Tucson Japanese Speech Contest Pictures of the 9th Annual TJSC participants, exhibitions and performances are now posted at TJSC Photo Gallery. In addition to the 2011 TJSC pix, you'll find photos of the 2011contest preparations and of the 2010 and 2009 contests. Details of Past Tucson Japanese Speech Contests Available Past winners, sponsors, volunteers, judges, performances and exhibitions are listed on the Speech Contest page. Simply click the poster of the year you're interested in reviewing and voila! Thank You Earthquake Relief Fundraiser Thanks to your compassion and generosity, SAAJE raised $3,738.07 for the Japanese relief effort. Special appreciation goes to Renee Terry and Hiro Kiyota for their leadership in this fundraising effort. Letters sent and received from the Embassy  Tucson Origami Club Join friends of the Tucson Origami Club on the first Saturday of each month for an exciting origami folding fun! Where: Dao's Tai Pan restaurant (446 N. Wilmot) Time: 10:00 - 11:30am RSVP M. Craig at (520) 331-0602  |
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