Shishikan Karate Jutsu


Come train to be the King of your jungle.
- Real world self-defense techniques
- Okinawan Karate techniques, Japanese Jujitsu techniqes
- Defense yourself in any situation!
- Gain confidence, Self dicipline, Manage your stress


Classes are Monday,Wednesday,Friday 730pm-830pm for ages `14 and up. Same days but 630pm-730pm for ages 8-13 at ps 86 in the bronx 195th street and resivour avenue.

• Location: Kingsbridge rd

Shishikan Karate Jutsu


Come train to be the King of your jungle.
- Real world self-defense techniques
- Okinawan Karate techniques, Japanese Jujitsu techniqes
- Defense yourself in any situation!
- Gain confidence, Self dicipline, Manage your stress


Classes are Monday,Wednesday,Friday 730pm-830pm for ages `14 and up. Same days but 630pm-730pm for ages 8-13 at ps 86 in the bronx 195th street and resivour avenue.

World Oyama Karate -Matsumoto Dojo-

Winter Mini Day Camp 2009!


Date: Dec,28(Mon), 29(Tue), 30(Wed). '09

Time: Mon&Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm, Tue 9:00am - 5:30pm

Price: 3days $180


-ACTIVITIES-
* Karate & Self Defense
* Meditation & Relaxation
* Japanese Cartoons
* Arts & Crafts(Origami,Drawing&HomeworkHelp)
* Cooking!
* Morning Snack & Lunch


Please feel free to ask for one day price or any question,
Just give us a call @ 212-629-7709


World Oyama Karate
-Matsumoto Dojo-

35W. 31st Street 6Floor
New York, NY 10001

email: info@oyamakaratenyc.org
web: http://oknyc.org
Tel: 212-629-7709


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The Fall student art exhibit of the Koho School of Sumi-e will be held at the school.

Opening night is November 21, 2009 from 6 PM-9 PM.
The show will continue to be seen through Friday, December 11, 2009 during the following hours:

1 PM-5:30 PM

Location of school: 64 MacDougal Street, New York City, 10012

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 6:30 PM
Women’s Discussion of “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” at TBD
Evite for Event

The Barnes & Noble Review
Hedgehogs aren't native to America, but you don't have to be French to sniff out at least some of the contradictions in the title of Muriel Barbery's European bestseller. Her novel both depicts and hopes to appeal to the connoisseur of humanity who can appreciate exquisite qualities unacknowledged by others. One of her two Parisian diarist heroines is a concierge, the other a suicidal adolescent. They sound conventional, but that's precisely the point: they both work very hard to achieve stereotypicality. As the frumpy concierge Renée says, "I correspond so very well to what social prejudice has collectively construed to be a typical French concierge that I am one of the multiple cogs that make the great universal illusion turn, the illusion according to which life has a meaning that can be easily deciphered." From her position as a teenager, Paloma casts a jaundiced eye: "In our world...you must constantly rebuild your identity as an adult,...it is wobbly and ephemeral, so fragile, cloaking despair and, when you're alone in front of the mirror, it tells you the lies you need to believe."
Renée appears to be a prickly, homely hedgehog, but that appearance is a deliberately crafted façade masking her inner elegance of taste and sensibility. Her life's work has been to appear the perfect cat-owning, cabbage-stewing, television-blaring concierge so that she can really spend her time reading philosophy, cooking delicious morsels, critiquing grammatical solecisms, and watching the old Japanese movies of Yasujiro Ozu. Rather charmingly, she also likes Blade Runner. Every now and then in her interchanges with the tenants her mask slips -- she refers, say, to a relatively obscure work by Marx and Engels -- but, as she caustically notes, the privileged tenants' conditioning conspires to conceal her: "I find this a fascinating phenomenon: the ability we have to manipulate ourselves so that the foundation of our beliefs is never shaken." Her waspishness can take on the overtones of Diogenes, revealing dishonesty and inauthenticity in unexpected corners:
Colombe Josse is...a sort of tall blond leek who dresses like a penniless Bohemian. If there is one thing I despise, it's the perverse affectation of rich people who go around dressing as if they were poor.... Not only is it ugly, it is also insulting: nothing is more despicable than a rich man's scorn for a poor man's longing.
As the novel opens, Paloma, because of her disgust with the world around her, has decided to kill herself on her 13th birthday. Mme. Renée isn't exactly happy in her life, but she has become comfortable with her private arrangements.
In their diaries, both Renée and Paloma specialize in recognizing naked emperors -- about philosophy: "Phenomenology is a fraud"; about a food critic: " To write entire pages of dazzling prose about a tomato...without ever seeing or holding the tomato is a troubling display of virtuosity." As the novel pingpongs back and forth between their diaries, there's a reader's pleasure in seeing -- being privileged to see -- the quirky tastes and judgments Renée and Paloma share. These are among the most fascinating moments of the book, allowing us to play the discerning detective, letting us exercise our qualities of connoisseurship. The scene -- sidelong and subtle -- in which the two finally find each other is, to my taste, the most moving in the book.
We are not the only ones to appreciate these tangy yet supersensitive souls. Things begin to change when one tenant dies and a new tenant moves in: a single Japanese man, a distant relative of the director Ozu. He turns out to be another exquisitely perceptive connoisseur. Yes, our Cinderellas will get to go to the ball. Whatever rags of cynicism and fear Renée and Paloma share will fall away; they become clothed in shiny hopefulness. "Don't worry, Renée," concludes Paloma, "from now on, for you, I'll be searching for those moments of always within never."
Barbery has written an inspiring and heartwarming tale -- unless, that is, you happen to practice the virtues of caustic clearsightedness that Mme. Renée and Paloma preach. Then you might notice that their targets are too easy. After all, no one's surprised to find skinny, shallow, and sexually squeamish matrons in the 7th Arrondissement. I might have been more impressed with Paloma and Renée's discernment if they'd found a spark of humanity on the upper floors of 7, rue de Grenelle. Instead, Barbery has stacked the deck. All the characters who are meant to be authentic -- in an existential sense, of course -- are either poor or oddities among the haute bourgeoisie. It is obviously impossible to be self-aware if you have money -- unless you happen to be Japanese. You might also notice the book is, under the prickles of its cultural sophistication, deeply sentimental. Plotlines and backstories, including an absurdity straight from a Victorian melodrama, pop up just in time to tug a heartstring and prompt a tear.
I have to admit it's flattering to be thought the sort of reader who has an eye for social satire, a yen for art, culture, and philosophical ideas, and a warm heart, to boot. For the first two-thirds of this novel, I was rooting for Mme. Renée, our elegant hedgehog. In fact, when I first began reading this book, I thought Barbery might be alluding to the famous book on Tolstoy by the philosopher Isaiah Berlin, who was himself quoting the Greek poet Archilochus (Barbery's name-dropping thing is easy once you try): "The fox knows many things but the hedgehog knows one big thing." So I'd like to persuade myself that one of Barbery's satirical targets was precisely the kind of sentimentality that takes over the last third of her book and that there's one big profound message here. Alas, I cannot make my thinking as wishful as that. Now -- based on the end of the novel, which I cannot possibly under any circumstances reveal -- I'm reminded that a leading cause of hedgehog deaths in Europe is being squished in the middle of the road. --Alexandra Mullen
Alexandra Mullen left a life as an academic in Victorian literature to return to her roots as a general reader. She now writes for The Hudson Review (where she is also an Advisory Editor), The New Criterion, and The Wall Street Journal.

We have a monthly book club discussion, please join below for information about other months.

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A Japanese Copsplay Singer, Reni Mimura, sings Anime, J-pop and her original songs.

Please come early to reserve space.
Cosplayers are, of course, welcome!
Reni's goods including CDs, postcards, T-shirts, etc.. are available!

For more, please visit
www.renireni.com

What: Reni's Japanese "Maid" Show
Reni Mimura sings Requested Anime songs in Cosplay
and much more of Akihabara taste

When: Dec. 6th 6pm -8pm

Where: Top Tunes Karaoke Bar
303-305 East 53rd Street (at 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10022
http://www.karaoketoptunes.com/
212-758-3818 Cost: $10 ($5 music + $5 one drink)

Visit Artists’ Studio: Get a glimpse into
the working method of artist: April Vollmer
Ever wonder how an artist sets up her studio, generates ideas, and gets to work? Get an inside look into the studio and working method of a professional artist in her own studios right in the neighborhood. April Vollmer will discuss and show the Japanese wood block process she uses to create delicate images.
Sunday, December 6 2pm to 4pm
$15 pre-reservations are required
646-395-4236
This event is in conjunction with the exhibit “Hope Lives” on exhibit in the Ernest Rubenstein Gallery, November 5 to December 17, 2009

*note: this event is held in the artists’ studios which are in a 5th floor walk-up apartment building,
and is not handicapped accessible.
EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ART SCHOOL
197 east broadway, half a block to the F-train.
http://www.edalliance.org/artschool

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Reiki is a gentle yet powerful system of energy-based healing and spiritual growth practices created by Mikao Usui, a Buddhist monk, in the early 1900's. Reiki is a Japanese term for the concept of "universal life force energy". Practitioners of Reiki utilize meditation, breathing techniques and non-invasive light touch to restore harmony and balance to oneself and others.
The focus of Reiki 1 is on self-healing. No prior healing experience is needed. In this two day workshop you will: * be attuned and certified to the first level of Reiki * learn the Five Principles of Reiki * learn the hand positions to facilitate healing for self and for others * give and receive a Reiki treatment

Dates: November 14 & 15, 2009

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9:30-3:30pm

Cost: $175 for two day course including workbook

Location: Ledgewood Commons in Westchester

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Astoria Oyama Karate Classes for Adults and Kids

Check out our web
http://astoria.karatebaka.com

World famous Japanese style Karate

Special attention paid to beginners

taught by Shihan Masahiro Takao Japanese teacher


Location: 33-24 Northern Blvd #3F LongIsland City, NY 11101
(Northern Blvd & 34th Street)

Subway: RVG Line [36th Street], NW Line [39 Ave]

Hours:
Child Program Mo,We,Th,Fr 4:30pm ~

Adult Program Mo,We,Th,Fr 6:30pm ~

Family Program Sa ~11:15am


Phone : Please call Masa 718-482-1323 or 917-374-3606
for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Sara Davis Buechner, the celebrated American pianist, will mark the 25th anniversary of her New York debut with an exciting recital at Merkin Concert Hall on November 11, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. The program features music of Bach-Busoni, Mozart and Martinu, as well as rare works of Miklós Rózsa, Japanese composer Kouji Taku, and delightful foxtrot arrangements by Ms. Buechner herself. www.sarabuechner.com

Twenty-five years ago the New York Times hailed Ms. Buechner, as a musician of “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess.” Since that time she has soloed with every major orchestra in North America in an astonishing repertoire of over 100 different Piano Concertos; recorded a number of extraordinary CDs; performed innovative original programs incorporating dance and film; commissioned and premiered important new music; and acquired a reputation as one of America’s most formidable and accomplished keyboard artists. Her personal story is no less compelling, a journey of integrity and courage that has been chronicled by major international press such as Paris Match and Macleans. In Japan she is a much-heralded honorary member of the Osaka Hanshin Tigers baseball team. Sara is a Yamaha artist.



Sara Davis Buechner, 25th Anniversary of her New York recital debut
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67 Street, NYC
Email: tickets@kaufman-center.org
Telephone: 212-501-3330

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York (JCCI) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Annual Dinner on November 10th at the Hilton New York by paying tribute to one of history’s most significant friendships. The Chamber will recognize the fascinating relationship between John Manjiro Nakahama, a pioneer of U.S.-Japan private diplomacy, and Captain William H. Whitfield, 19th-Century New England seaman and early internationalist. Fifth-generation descendants of Mr. Nakahama and Captain Whitfield will accept a special commemorative award at the dinner.

Shipwrecked in 1841 on a remote island off the coast of Japan, fourteen-year-old Manjiro was rescued by William Whitfield, the captain of an American whaling ship, who invited Manjiro to come to America to receive an education. Manjiro was the first Japanese student to attend an American school and later became the first Japanese to sail as first mate on an American ship. After Manjiro returned to Japan in 1851, he played a pivotal role as interpreter, writer and advisor in preparing the Tokugawa Shogunate for the exchange with Commodore Matthew Perry and the subsequent opening of Japan in 1854.


Both Manjiro and Captain Whitfield worked to advance international friendship, and their families continue this tradition. In 1990, the Whitfield and Nakahama families formed the John Manjiro-Whitfield Commemorative Center for International Exchange. This organization has facilitated an annual U.S.-Japan Grassroots Summit for the past 19 years. Captain Whitfield’s house in Fairhaven, MA, where Manjiro spent his first night in America, was reopened in 2009 as the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House.


With more than 1,200 business and community leaders gathering on November 10th to exchange ideas and celebrate the Chamber’s 25th Anniversary Dinner, the JCCI feels that it is important to advance U.S.-Japan relations in the tradition of John Manjiro and Captain Whitfield. “Paying tribute to John Manjiro and Captain William H. Whitfield is a natural extension of our mission,” said Tsutomu Karino, JCCI’s Executive Director and Secretary. “John Manjiro’s sojourn to America was Japan’s first step in building private relations with the U.S.”


The JCCI is honored to have the distinguished senior senator from Hawaii, Daniel K. Inouye, as keynote speaker for the event. Senator Inouye is the second-most senior member of the U.S. Senate and Chairman of both the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.


The Chamber will bestow its highest honor, the Eagle on the World Award, upon Charles O. Holliday, DuPont’s Chairman of the Board, and former MLB star Hideo Nomo during the event. Nobuhiko Ikura, President & CEO of Nippon Steel U.S.A. Inc., will serve as the Dinner Chairman, and Mark A. Emkes, Chairman, CEO & President of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., will serve as Dinner Co-Chairman.


The JCCI was established in 1932 to facilitate a better understanding of business and cultural practices between the United States and Japan. During the past 77 years, the Chamber has served as a catalyst to help bring numerous U.S.-Japan business and cultural partnerships to fruition.

Hello,
I would appreciate help in translating the writing in this picture.
I only am able to make out Reset, On and Off. I would like to
know what the rest of the writing says as clearly/exactly as possible.
This is a picture of a circuit board in a Pachislo slot machine.

http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/members/slotsrfun-albums-slotsrfun-picture3144-mystery-switches-taco-slot.jpg

Thanks so much!
Ron

Learn how-to, by following the simple instruction in a very relaxed atmosphere. The best timing to make your own ZOORI, Japanese hand woven cloth sandals.

Date: Thursday, Sep 24th. 2009
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Instructor: Kimiko
Materials: Please Bring THREE of your old T-shirts and Scissors

Fee: $45 (includes the ZOORI making instruction) *Please pay at the door

Where: CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing)
123 4th Ave, 2nd FL (between 12th & 13th streets)
New York NY 10003
212-677-8621


Contact to register: RSVP to the website, or send the email, zoori@whiteinc.jp
http://groups.to/zoori

In this workshop, we will teach the simple techniques to make a pair of ZOORI using your old, unwanted T-shirts.
*The part of the profits and 1 T-shirt from these workshops
will be donated to the 'LET’S HAVE A DREAM' project.

Astoria Oyama Karate is offering the best Web Special karate classes in Queens!!

Children and Adults classes.

Web special $49.95.

Unlimited classes for one month

Free Karate uniform

Free safety pads

Free bag pack

for more information check http://astoria.karatebaka.com


33-24 Northern Blvd #3F

Long Island City NY 11101