Posts made in February, 2012
New books in the JASM Library!
The New Japanese novels translated in English were donated by JLPP (Japanese Literature Publishing Project; 現代日本文学の翻訳・普及事業）to the JASM Library. The New Books are…. A room where the star spangled banner cannot be heard by Levy Hideo Manazuru by Hiromi Kawakami The shadow of a blue cat by Naoyuki Ⅱ Gush by Yo Hemmi The Paradise Bird Tattoo (or, attempted double-suicide) by Choukitsu Kurumatani Isle of Dreams by Keizo Hino Laughing Wolf by Tsushima Yuko The moon over the mountain by Atsushi Nakajima JASM library is housing a lot of kinds of books. All JASM members are able to borrow these books. Please come to the JASM office and...
Read MoreGreat Success of J-Quiz
On Saturday, February 18th, J-Quiz, the Upper Midwest High School Japan Language and Culture Competition, was held at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. Students from high schools in Minnesota were invited to compete in this competition. 8 high schools, 83 students and 30 teams competed this year for the Grand Prize: a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the Sakura Festival and to compete in the National Japan Bowl. Like the J-Quiz, this nationwide contest tests high school students in their Japanese language and culture skills. Participating in this program can have a lasting impact on the lives of young people. In order to make this program possible, JASM...
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