Author: Alyazi

  • Behind the Product: Fedora Hat

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  • "New Year Event 2024" held with joy and happiness with friends

    Japan Center celebrated New Year 2024 with students and friends on January 13th, Saturday.

    This is annual event to introduce Japanese New Year tradition to UAE local Community.

    Event started with workshop of Origami.

    Two young students taught how to hold paper to make Clover leaf.

    Origami Workshop

    Second workshop was Kendama.

    Mr. Kato and son Kanara showed the technique to play Kendama.

    Kendama Workshop

    Third workshop was Furoshiki Wrapping.

    Mrs. Mizoguchi taught how to use Furoshiki, a piece of cloth, to hold a box, a bottle, and some shopping items.

    Mrs. Hoshi, the 4th workshop teacher, led Japanese Calligraphy.

    All participants tried to write 光 and 龍 for the new year wish.

    Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

    After the workshop, the director introduced the Center’s objective and activities.

    Then the report of “Japan Study Tour 2023”, which was just conducted in November 2023, followed.

     

    Mrs. Ootsubo, the master of Japanese Classical Dance, performed a traditional Dance of New Year Celebration.

     

    8 teams competed to win the Quiz-show.  Many Japanese gifts were distributed for winners.

    Quiz Show

    Thank you for coming to celebrate a New Year 2024 with us!

    A Very Happy New Year to all !!!

     

     

  • 東部海岸ツアーのお知らせ

    新講習のお知らせ

    日本UAE文化センターは、UAE地元コミュニティと日本の文化的、社会的、人的交流を目指した文化交流団体です。

    2008年の創設以来17年間、UAE/アラブ文化を日本人に、日本文化をUAE地元コミュニティに伝える活動を行ってきました。

    コロナの影響でしばらく活動を制限していましたが、少しずつ再開しています。

    2024年1月~2月 気候が穏やかなうちにバスで遠出をして、UAEのさまざまな地域を見学します。

    毎週金曜日の朝バスでドバイを出発し、風向明媚なあるいは特別な2~3か所を見学して、夕方にはドバイに戻ります。

    一人ではなかなか行けない場所へご案内しますので、ご友人とふるってご参加ください。

    行き先は毎週違いますので、お申し込みは一つ一つ個別にお願いします。

    エマラティと日本人(岸田)の案内人2名が付きます。

    バスが小さく人数が限られる(上限20名まで)ので、お早めにお申し込みください。

    道中簡単な自己紹介やゲームをしますので、お一人で参加しても、ご友人とでも楽しめます。

    男性の参加も可能です。(なお席のいらない5歳以下の子どもは無料とします。)

    『遠隔地フィールドトリップ』

    ①東海岸ツアー

    日にち:1月19日(金)

    時間:朝9時(ドバイのデイラ地区)集合~夕方4時(同地あるいはメトロ駅で)解散

    内容:東海岸シャルジャ・フジャイラ方面へ ①ラフィーサ・ダム ② アルラビ塔 ③シャルク市場見学

    参加費用:一人AED 270(バス代、昼食代、見学地入場料など含む)お土産やボート乗船代などは自前

    ②ハッタ・ツアー

    日にち:1月26日(金)

    時間:朝9時(ドバイのデイラ地区)集合~夕方4時(同地)解散

    内容:ドバイ内陸ハッタ方面へ ①ハッタ・ダム見学 ②リーム湖 ③ヘリテージ村見学

    参加費用:一人AED 270(バス代、昼食代、見学地入場料など含む)お土産やボート乗船代、お茶代は自前

    ③カルバ地方ツアー

    日にち:2月2日(金)

    時間:朝9時(ドバイのデイラ地区)集合~夕方4時(同地)解散

    内容:東海岸カルバ方面へ ①アルヘフィーヤ山岳動植物センター見学 ②カルバ湾自然保存地域見学(お土産屋もあります)

    参加費用:一人AED 270(バス代、昼食代、見学地入場料など含む)お土産やお茶代は自前

    ④シャルジャ内陸ツアー

    日にち:2月9日(金)

    時間:朝9時(ドバイのデイラ地区)集合~夕方4時(同地)解散

    内容:シャルジャ内陸方面へ ①シャルジャ・ミレイハ考古学博物館見学

    参加費用:一人AED 300(バス代、昼食代、見学地入場料など含む)お土産やお茶代は自前

     

    それぞれのお申込み:

    参加したいツアー名を書き、①参加される人のお名前、②メールアドレス、③携帯電話番号、④お子様なら年齢を書いて、以下のメールアドレスに送信してください。

    jpncenterapplication@gmail.com

    先着18名まで受け付けますので、早めにお申し込みください。ご家族や友人であれば、日本からの訪問客などでも参加できます。その際はUAE在住の責任者の連絡先をお願いします。

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    『アラビック・アート講習』

    2月2週目からはアート講習を行います。

    さまざまなアートをアラブ風に作ってみませんか。

    本格的なアートなのですが、下準備は先生がすべてやっておき、デザインなど完成させるのはご自分です。

    そのため毎週2時間の講習で完成できます。

    一生の記念品(思い出)になる素敵なアート作品を作ってみましょう。

    4回すべて出席するのが前提です。

     

    日にち:2月13日、20日、27日、3月5日(毎週火曜日4回)

    時間:10時~12時

    場所:ドバイ女性福祉団体(Dubai Women’s Association内の教室)

    費用:AED 680(4回分)。どうしても出席できない日がある場合は、代用の方が出席しても構いません。人数分の準備をするので、基本的には個別の日だけの出席は叶いません。

    内容:(1週目)アラビック珈琲用のガラスのコップをアラブ風に装飾します。ステンドグラスのような仕上がりになります。乾くまで時間が必要なので、翌週に持ち帰れます。

    (2週目)カリグラフィー絵画 小さなカンバスにカリグラフィーを描きます。世界に一つきりの自作のカリグラフィー絵画を描きましょう! 乾くまで時間が必要なので、翌週に持ち帰れます。

    (3週目)3D絵画 さまざまなアラビア風の小物をつかって、3D絵画を小さなカンバスに描いてみましょう。翌週に持ち帰れます。

    (4週目)お香焚きペインティング 小さなお香焚きに、アラビア風のデザインを入れていきます。箱に入れて気を付ければ当日に持ち帰れます。

    お申込み:参加される人のお名前、メールアドレス、携帯電話番号を書いて、以下のメールアドレスに送信してください。

    jpncenterapplication@gmail.com

    先着15名まで受け付けますので、早めにお申し込みください。

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    毎年、ラマダーン中は講習はお休みです。

    ラマダーンの後は、National Study講習を予定しています。

    日本でいう「社会科」のようなクラスで、UAEの習慣・風俗・生活などについて学びます。

    募集は4月になってから行います。

     

    『UAEナショナルスタディ講習』

    日にち:4月23日、30日、7日、14日(毎週火曜日4回)

    時間:午前10時~11時半

    場所:ドバイ女性福祉団体(Dubai Women’s Association内の教室)

    費用:AED 400(4回分)

    内容:①UAEの服飾について、②UAEの食生活について、③UAEとイスラームの祭事・風俗について、④UAE女性の生活と結婚について

     

    皆様のご参加を楽しみにしております。

  • Term 2 of Japanese Language Course starts soon

    Japan Center will start 2nd term of Language Course from January 20th.

    There are 2 courses ready to start.

    Starter A1: (for new Beginner)

    Period: Jan 20th to Mar 16th for 9 weeks

    Timing : 9:30am to 12:30pm every Saturday Mornings (3 hours)

    Teacher: Japanese native qualified teacher

    Venue : Classroom of Art For All Center, in Sharjah Art District

    Fee : AED 2000 (Registration Fee AED 100 +Fee AED 1620 + 3 texts AED 250 + M-Post AED30). The same text will be used in next course, too.

    Elementary A1: (for students who completed Starter A1 course):

    Period :  Mar 2nd to May 18th (Mar 16 & 23 will be online-course. Mar 30, Apr 6 & 13 are stopped for Ramadan)

    Timing : 9:30am to 12:30pm

    Venue: Art For All Center

    Teacher : Japanese native, qualified teacher

    Fee :  AED 2000 (Registration AED 100 + Fee AED 1620 + Textbooks AED 250 + M-post AED 30)

     

    Registration : Fill the Registration Form (attached here) and send it back to jpncenterapplication@gmail.com

    Attention :

    1) The completion certificate be given at the end of full course.

    2) This course is for above 15 years old.  It is not made for small children under 15 years old.

    3) During Ramadan, first 2 weeks will be online-classes, then 3 weeks holidays, and resume class from April 20th.

     

    We are looking forward to having you in our new course!

    Enjoy learning Japanese!

     

  • Japanese New Year Event on January 13th, 2024

    Dear friends and students,

    Japan Center will hold “Japanese New Year Event 2024” on January 13th, Saturday.

    Your family and friends are all welcome to join.

    Date:  January 13th, Saturday

    Timing : 10am to 12:30pm

    Venue : Art For All Center, Falaj, Sharjah

    Entry : AED 50/person (above 10 years old)-cash only

    Content: Introducing traditional Japanese New Year.

    Japanese Traditional Dance-Nichibu (Nippon Buyou) will be performed by the professional lady.

    Furoshiki wrapping Workshop / Kendama Workshop / Calligraphy Workshop / Origami Workshop

    (including Fukuwarai / Wanage / Hagoita / Koma-mawashi / Daruma-otoshi / othelo games)

    We will make a report of our Japan Study Tour.

    Bring your family and friends!

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

     

  • Beginner for Japanese Language Course

    Japan Center will start new language course for Beginners from January.

    The details are as below:

    Period: Jan 20th to Mar 16th for 9 weeks

    Timing : 9:30am to 12:30pm every Saturday Mornings (3 hours)

    Teacher: Japanese native speaker (experienced and certified teacher)

    Venue : Classroom of Art For All Center, in Sharjah Art District

    Fee : AED 2000 (Registration AED 100 + Course Fee AED 1620 + 3 texts AED 250 + M-Post AED30). The same text will be used in next course, too. 

    Registration : Fill the Registration Form  and send it to jpncenterapplication@gmail.com

    Attention :

    1) The completion certificate be given at the end of full course.

    2) The course is for above 15 years old. It is not made for small children under 15 years old.

    Once your registration is accepted, the transfer the fee should be made to secure the seat.

    As soon as we receive the fee, we will arrange the delivery of the textbooks to your physical place.

    One week before the course starts, the detail will be announced to the students.

     

    We are looking forward to having you in our new course!

    Enjoy learning Japanese!

     

  • 1st Almni Assembly was held in Tokyo

    Japan Center made 1st Alumni Assembly in Tokyo on Dec 3rd.

    37 participants from all over Japan, have gathered for the first time for this occasion.

    All of them stayed in UAE in the past and have attended the activities of UAE-Japan Cultural Center.

    There were fun quiz and games about UAE, challenged their memories of UAE.

    However, so many changes happened in last 15 years in UAE and made them confuse about their memories.

    The director made a speech about a new project to establish “Islamic Science Museum in Tokyo”.

    They had great fun and got a nice gift from UAE.

  • Japanese Language Course Term 2 will start on De 9th

    Japan Center starts Second Term of Language Course.

    One course start from Dec 9th, The other course starts from January 13th.

    Please find the detail below:

     

    Course: Starter A1 (Second Half, Lesson 10 to 18)

    Date :  Dec 9th to Fe 10th, 2024

    Timing : 9:30am to 12:30pm

    Venue: Art For All Center

    Teacher : Japanese native, qualified and experienced speaker

    Fee : AED 1750 (Fee AED 1620+ Certificate AED 100 + M-post AED 30)

     

    Course : Starter A1 (1st half) for Beginners

    Period: Jan 13th to Mar 9th for 9 weeks

    Timing : 9:30am to 12:30pm every Saturday Mornings (3 hours)

    Teacher: Japanese native, qualified and experienced speaker

    Venue : Classroom of Art For All Center, in Sharjah Art District

    Fee : AED 1900 (Fee AED 1620 + 3 texts AED 250 + M-Post AED30). The same text will be used in next course, too.

     

    Registration : Fill the Registration Form and send it back to jpncenterapplication@gmail.com

    Attention : Both courses are for above 15 years old. It is not made for small children under 15 years old.

    Looking forward to having with us!

  • 6th , 7th, and 8th day of Japan Study Tour 2023

     

    The participants of Japan Study Tour 2023 visited Metro cities of Tokyo.

    They enjoyed Glass Blowing Workshop, Tea Ceremony Workshops, and explored the shopping districts of Tokyo.

    The participants happily went back to UAE on Nov 26th

  • 4th &5th day of the Japan Tour 2023

    On 4th day of the tour, the participants of Japan Study Tour 2023 have enjoyed strolling Kurashiki Historical Area.

    Kurashiki is a very beautiful and quiet city, full of artisan and tradition.

    After Kurashiki, they walked through Okutsu Mountain looking at Autumn leaves.

    Finally the bus reached Matsue City in the evening.

    Some participants stayed Onsen Ryokan for the first time to experience the hot springs.

    On the 5th day, the participants visited Adachi Museum, which is famous for its beautiful garden.

    They paid tribute to Izumo Shrine, the highest ranked temple of all over Japan.

    Coincidentally, that was a starting day of one-week-long discussion of 8 million spiritual gods of Japan.

    So the shrine was full of worshippers.

    In the evening, they reached Tokyo to enjoy 3 days of modern Japan.