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Dear Geishas and Samurais,
*bom bom bombom* Can you hear that sound? *Bom Bom BomBom* Growing louder and louder in the Halls of Jacobs? *BOM BOM BOMBOM!!* It is the sound of Japanese Taiko drums inviting you to the 2013 JAPAN NIGHT!! Please check below for more info to save the date (Spoiler Alert: keep your calendar free for May 11). Please stay tuned for more great events to come as we round out 2013 and remember that elections are coming up, so start practicing your Japanese (even if you are Japanese) and look for applications soon!
2013 Leadership Team
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Social Events
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A Japanese Whisky Tasting
JAConnect is excited to present The Art of Japanese Whisky: A Japanese Whisky Tasting, an in-depth look at the unique flavors of Suntory Liquors' award winning Japanese whisky. In this intimate event, Gardner Dunn, National Ambassador for Suntory Whisky will take you on a journey through the surprising, delicate yet profound experience of tasting Japanese whisky.
This ticket includes whisky tastings and instruction from Suntory Whisky, and appetizers provided by Union Sushi + Barbeque. Space is limited to 40 people.
Date: March 14 (Thu) 6 pm - 8 pm
Venue: 230 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
RSVP: Register here
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Japan Night 2013
Don’t miss Japan Night, the biggest Japan Club event of the year! Last year we had over 300 students eating authentic food, drinking authentic beer, and experiencing the best of Japan. More details to come, we can't wait to share them with you!!
Date: May 11 (Sat) 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Venue: TBD
RSVP: Please save this date for now
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Career
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There is no Career info at this moment.
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Japanese Culture
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SHOGATSU - Japanese New Year's Day
The first day of January is the most important holiday of the year. It is called “Shogatsu”.On Shogatsu families come together, eat expensive food and visit shrines.While it might vary from family to family there are a few traditions that still remain until today. You can find more detail here.
Link: Click here
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News from Japan
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Darvish starts strong
Rangers pitcher more relaxed in second spring in major leagues. “When I’m running, my body feels really light, and when I’m throwing, I feel a lot better than where I was last year,” Darvish said. “Overall I feel very good. Let's check his story!!
Link: Click here
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Japanese Pop Idol Shaves Her Head In SHAME After A Sex Scandal!
Minegishi Minami of the Japanese super-group AKB48 let her boyfriend sleep over the other night. While a 20-year-old woman getting laid isn't headline news in these parts, the pop star's sexual proclivities were a BIG deal in Japan!
Link: Click here
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