Arabic looks and sounds very difficult to learn. But some Japanese ladies are taking the Challenge to learn in the intensive course. This time, the course does not teach any grammar, but only how to read and write Arabic Alphabet. Teacher, Mrs. Aisha, put a lot of effort to prepare many papers, worksheet and photos that show different sign board in Dubai. Thanks to her effort as well as students’ serious attitude, at the end of the course, all of them can read the road signals, write their own name in Arabic Alphabet.
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Arabic Reading and Writing Course
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“Basic Islamic Course”
In October 2010, some Japanese ladies have taken Basic Islamic course. This is the special course done by Japanese Language in order for them to understand more about Islam. The topic talked in the course were about History of Islam, the Way Islam spread into the different parts of the world, 5 pillars and 6 believes, and so on. All the participants were very eager to know UAE’s national religion. -
“Japanese Flower Arrangement – Ikebana” Workshop
13 ladies from Dubai Airport Free Zone took Ikebana Workshop organized by Japan Center. Teacher Mrs. Fujiko is the high ranked Sogetsu Ikebana Teacher holding the courses in Dubai for more than 15 years. 13 ladies were previously given the paper to study basic Ikebana Theory, as it is a short intensive workshop. As soon as the class starts, teacher shows how to measure and cut the flower of appropriate length according to the vase. Then learn how to set the flowers in the base with appropriate angle from the surface of the table, how to arrange the color, how to fill the space in between and so on. Some of the ladies are already familiar with Japanese language and culture. So it went very smooth with complicated order of the flowers. Each took flowers back home to practice. It was a very enjoyable moment.
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Japanese Language Course
UAE-Japan Cultural Center will start the new Japanese Language Course from coming October 9th, Saturday. There will be beginner course and intermediate course. Both course will be taught by Japanese experienced teachers.
The detail are as follows:Japanese Language Course:
Period: October 9th – Dec 25th
Timing:10am – 12 noon
Place: Boy Scout Sharjah (Bypass Road #611, near Shk.Sultan’s Palace)
Location map is attached.
Fee: Dhs1200(Adult) Dhs1000(Students)
Registration : 9:30am at Boy Scout Hall or send you name and contact number to jpncenterapplication@yahoo.comPeriod: October 9th – Dec 25th
Timing:10am – 12 noon
Place: Boy Scout Sharjah (Bypass Road #611, near Shk.Sultan’s Palace)
Location map is attached.
Fee: Dhs1200
Registration : 9:30am at Boy Scout Hall or send your name and contact number to jpncenterapplication@yahoo.com
Both Course start with more than 4 students.
Orientation at the first class on Oct 9th at 10am.
Please join us and learn more about Japan!
Forward this mail to your friends and family members!Registration on line:
jpncenterapplication@yahoo.com
any inquiry
uaejapancenter@yahoo.comWe are looking forward to meeting you soon.
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UAE-Japan Cultural Center is awarded
UAE-Japan Cultural Center awarded “Dubai Women’s Association” for its great support through accademic year of 2009 – 2010.
We appreciate their understanding and cooperation.
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Summer Camp 2010 report & Photos
On June 17th, 19th and 20th 2010, UAE-Japan Cultural Center held the annual “Japanese Summer Camp” at American University of Sharjah
Many young people participated from all over the emirates as Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and even from Abu Dhabi!Camp started with Greeting by the Director.
The lecture “About Japan” started at 10:00am.
This lecture consisted wide range of general information of Japan such as its Geography, History, People, Society, Government system, Imperatorial system, Education, Workforce, Average age of marriage and so on.
People asked many questions according to their interests.At 11:00am, the participants were separated into two rooms. Most of the ladies go to “Kimono”, and others go to “Shodo – Japanese Calligraphy”.
“Kimono Lecture & Demonstration”
At first, the lecturer talked about general information of Kimono, its image, history, social habit, rules and regulation of how to wear, and so on. Then teacher demonstrated on Japanese model how to wear.
After that, each participant chose “Yukata- Japanese Summer Kimono” and practiced how to wear it on herself. It is not complicated to wear Yukata, but you must know the rules. Each participants took very nice photos by her own mobile, then took back home to show her family.“Shodo – Japanese Calligraphy”
At first, the Shodo teacher introduced each tools that are used in Shodo.
Then she demonstrated how to write Japanese letters by brush. Some easy letters for starters, some more complicated letters for challengers.
Many participants were very committed and wanted to practice more, so that class has extended hours.
After the practice, each participant chose One Special Letter to write on frame. They wrote their masterpiece and brought back home.
The lecture “Famous Tourist Spots of Japan” started at 10:00am.
The lecturer talked about many famous visiting spots of Japan with its historical and geographic background. Not only historical places but the lecture also talked about newly made-up spots like Akihabara, Shibuya, Odaiba and so on.At 11:00am, the participants chose one demonstration class from Sushi or Shogi –Japanese Chess”
“Sushi”
Teachers briefly explained the history of Sushi, its healthiness and how it became a typical Japanese cuisine all over the world. Many ingredience that you can wrap inside the rice were introduced. Teacher also demonstrated how to make egg-roll in the class.
At first, participants learnt how to make Sushi-rice with vinegar. Then they learnt how to make Hosomaki (small size wrapping) and Futomaki (big size wrapping).
At last, teacher made competition of “Who made the most beautiful sushi rolls”“Shogi- Japanese Chess”
Participant and his/her partner face to face, started learning how to play “Shogi”. It is like Chess, but it has its own rules. Each Shogi piece has Kanji written on it. These kanji shows names of work or characters like “King General”, “Dragon King”, “Cassia Horse” or “Foot Soldier”. Participants carefully learnt each movement and how to win. Some participants even beat the Japanese helpers in the first class!
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“Language and Game” class started at 10:00am
Teacher introduced herself in Japanese. Then participants all learnt how to introduce him/herself for the first meeting. Then the teacher taught how to count 1 to 10 in Japanese.
After some lesson of language, teacher and assistant introduced the Bingo Game. Participants were separated into many groups with different colors, then each team competed to make one straight line on Bingo. Questions were not always asking about Japan. It sometimes asked to demonstrate “Chopstick picking game”, “Badminton-style Japanese tennis”, and so on. It was a challenging and really fun game.
Finally Blue Team won and got gifts!“Grand Lecture” by Panasonic
Lecture was done by Mr. Kato, the General Manager of Corporate Planning Department.
Its theme was “Panasonic’s Corporal Ethics and its Contribution in Middle East”. Panasonic will be celebrating its 100th anniversary after a few years. Since its establishment in 1917, Panasonic has been always reflecting people’s need and demand for home appliance. Its attitude never changed since its founder Kounosuke Matsushita started from the tiny factory.
After the lecture, participants tried on the brand-new 3D eyeglass and watched new TV before it goes to market. Other products were also presented and introduced in the Camp. All of the participants enjoyed seeing its new products before they go to market.At 12:30pm, Camp finished with Closing Ceremony, and certificates were presented by the director.
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Social day – July 3rd, 2010
Summer ２０１０ – Social day
The UAE-Japan Cultural center is organizing the final Social Day of this Academic year. This time the event will be focusing on the UAE food and culture.
We would like to extend our invitation to our friends to come and enjoy this event with us.
Date: July 3rd, 2010
Time : 4:00 pm to 6:00pm
Location: Multifunction room in The Greens, Dubai
(Detailed map will sent to participants who registered)
Fee: Adults Dhs. 30, Children Dhs. 10
Registration : by June 26th
Contact: jpncenterapplication@gmail.comWe would like our UAE participants to bring some home cooked Emirati food, Drinks or Snacks since this social day theme is “UAE food” which Japanese participants are looking forward to experience.
After the ceremony, we will have free time where both UAE and Japanese nationals can share thoughts over snacks and drinks.
Please come join the fun, together with your friends and family!
UAE-Japan Cultural Center日本ＵＡＥ文化センター主催
ソーシャルデーのお知らせ日本ＵＡＥ文化センターは定期的に日本とＵＡＥの文化交流会を開催しております。
この度は、ＵＡＥの家庭から軽食とお茶・お菓子を用意して頂き、説明を加えながら両国の皆さんの交流の時間を設けます。
普段レストランでは食べることのできないＵＡＥ料理、そして親日家のＵＡＥの皆さんと出会う良い機会です。
今回は日本人の皆さんにお越し頂きやすいようにドバイで開催することに致しました。ご家族・ご友人をお誘いの上、是非お越し下さい。日時：2010年7月3日（土曜日） 午後４時から６時
場所：グリーンズ アパート：Fairways内 Multifunction room
（お申し込みの方には詳しい地図と連絡先をご案内致します。）参加料： 大人30 Dh 子供10 Dh
定員：３０名
（申し込み締め切り：６月２７日）
尚、アパート内に十分なゲストパーキングがない為、お車でお越しの方は各自、グリーンズ内アパート周辺の公道に駐車をお願い致します。皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。
お申し込み・お問い合わせ先： jpncenterapplication@gmail.com
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AUS hosts Summer Camp 2010
“أمريكية الشارقة” تحتضن المخيم الصيفي للنادي الإماراتي – الياباني
احتضنت الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة فعاليات المخيم الصيفي الذي يقيمه النادي الياباني الإماراتي للمرة الثالثة على التوالي، الذي يسعى إلى إيجاد علاقة ثقافية مشتركة بين مواطني الإمارات والجالية اليابانية، ويقام برعاية شركة “بانسونيك” وبدعم من السفارة والقنصلية اليابانيتين، ويأتي وسط إقبال متزايد وتفاعل من مختلف الفئات المشاركة .
تؤكد المواطنة ناؤوكو كيشيدا طحنون من أصل ياباني مؤسسة ومديرة النادي الإماراتي الياباني، أن فكرة إقامة النادي تبلورت لديها منذ عامين، حيث وجدت أنه من الضرورة بمكان البحث عن صيغ تساعد على التواصل والمحبة بين أبناء الإمارات والجالية اليابانية، لا سيما أنه لا توجد صورة واضحة لدى شعبي البلدين عن بعضهما بعضاً .
وتضيف كيشيدا أنه ورغم قله الامكانات ظلت تلك الفكرة تراودها حتى تمكنت من تحقيق حلمها وتأسيس النادي، الذي كان مقتصراً عليها، فهي المتطوعة الوحيدة آنذاك، فيما الآن بات هناك 15 متطوعاً من الإمارات واليابان، كما أن أعداد المشاركين ضمن فعاليات النادي في ازدياد مطرد، حيث تضاعفت أعدادهم خلال أقل من عامين .
وتضيف إنه سنوياً يتم عمل مخيم صيفي يستمر لمدة ثلاثة أيام في إحدى الجهات المؤسسية أو التعليمية، حيث تم العام الماضي تنظيم مخيم في جامعة الشارقة، وهذا العام في الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة، التي وفرت مختلف العوامل والخدمات اللوجستية للمساهمة في إنجاحه .
وتوضح أن المخيم الصيفي الذي تم تنظيمه في الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة يتضمن باقة متنوعة من الأنشطة الموزعة على مدار ثلاثة أيام، ويستهدف طلاب الكليات والمدارس الثانوية العامة، إذ يتم في اليوم الأول إعطاء تصور عام عن اليابان، وما يتعلق بها من عادات ومظاهر أخرى كاللباس الياباني المعروف “كيمونو”، إلى جانب التدريب على كيفية كتابة الخط الياباني .
وتتابع ناؤوكو كيشيدا: في اليوم الثاني يتم تنظيم محاضرات تتمثل في شرح نبذة عن المعالم السياحية في اليابان، وأكلة “السوشي”، فضلاً عن تعليم المشاركين لعبة الشطرنج الياباني .
وفي اليوم الأخير يتم تعليم الجميع بعض الألعاب، ودروس في اللغتين العربية واليابانية، وتنظيم مسابقات ثقافية شائقة، إلى جانب محاضرة يلقيها مدير شركة “بانسونيك” تتمحور عن أهداف الشركة في الشرق الأوسط، والتكنولوجيا ثلاثية الأبعاد، مشيرة إلى أن برامج النادي متواصلة ومستمرة على مدار العام .
وفي السياق ذاته يقول الطالب أنس مالك أحد المشاركين في المخيم الصيفي، إنها المرة الأولى التي أشارك فيها في هذا المخيم، بهدف الاطلاع على ثقافات الشعوب الأخرى، وبالأخص اليابانية التي تتميز بالعديد من الأمور المختلفة الشائقة، حيث أعجبت كثيراً بالجو العام للمخيم وفقراته المفيدة، وكذلك باليابانيين، فهم متعاونون، ومنظمون، ويغلب عليهم طابع البشاشة والرحابة .
ويضيف: لفت انتباهي من خلال مشاركتي تنوع الأطعمة لديهم، واختلاف ثقافتهم، وتعرفت إلى كثير من الأمور المتعلقة بحياتهم، وبت أفكر جلياً في زيارة اليابان للتعرف أكثر إلى هذا البلد المتطور .
وتشير الطالبة كلثم يوسف: استمتعت كثيراً بهذه الفعالية، خلال ثلاثة أيام، وأنصح الجميع بانتهاز مثل هذه الأنشطة والمشاركة فيها، حيث إنه بالإمكان أن نجد العديد من الأمور الرائعة المفيدة لنتعلمها، ونطبقها في حياتنا . -
Japanese SummerCamp 2010
Experience Japanese Culture
After the success of Summer Camp in 2008 and 2009, the UAE-Japan Cultural Center offers young people a great opportunity to glimpse Japanese Culture.
During the camp, The Center offers many different lectures and cultural demonstrations.
Lectures include “General information”, “Pop culture”, “Geography & History”, “Tourist spots”.Last year Students particularly enjoyed the performance and demonstrations of “Calligraphy”, “Kimono” and “Sushi Cooking”. You cannot easily have such an opportunity elsewhere in UAE.
This Camp is officially supported by Japan Foundation and Japanese Consulate in Dubai.
At the end of the Camp, there is a Grand Lecture by the prominent Japanese Businessman. This year, Mr. Kato, General Manager of Corporate Planning Deptartment of Panasonic Middle East will come and stimulate your mind.
Registration starts online from May 15th. Send your name, contact number and e-mail address : jpncenterapplication@gmail.com
The maximum number for each demonstration is 30. Hurry! First person who paid for registration secures his/her seat. Take great opportunity to experience Japanese Culture in UAE.
http:// http://www.jp.ae
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