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  • 2nd class of National Study is “Emirate Foods”

    Ms Sara explained Japanese ladies about Emirati Foods on May 1st.

    There were so many traditional Emirati foods, which are made by knowledge and experiences of how to keep the foods safe and longer under this hash weather.

    Those genuine products smell delicious and look healthy.

    Japanese ladies enjoyed tasting many traditional foods, thanks to Ms Sara.

  • Arabic Art Course “Madhan” on April 29th

    On April 29th, Japan Center held Arabic Art Course for Japanese ladies.

    Ms. Rania, an art teacher of Dubai Women’s Association, taught how to decorate Madhan with Arabic Design.

    Japanese ladies enjoyed so much and the time was extended for 2 & 1/2 hours!

  • National Study Course for Japanese Ladies “Emirati Protocol”

    Japan Center started the “National Study” course on April 24th.

    This is a part of the Arabic Cultural Course for Japanese residents to learn UAE culture.

    Ms Sara Ahmed from Dubai is a lecturer for this course.

    The Theme of the first day was “Emirati Protocol”.

  • Japanese Language Course Term 3 started April 13

    Term 3 of Japanese Language Course 2023-24 started on April 13th.

    There are 2 courses: Starter A1 and Elementary1-A2.

    In cooperation with Art For All Center Sharjah, more than 15 students from all over the Emirates studying Japanese.

    It will continue till the middle of  June.

     

  • 21 people participated in Japan Center Iftar Gathering for 2024

    The Japan-UAE Cultural Center has recently organized an Iftar gathering for language learners and Japanese residents to enjoy a cultural exchange session in the spirit of Ramdan. As many as 21 people participated in the event that took place in a restaurant in Sharjah, yesterday (4th of April).

    It is part of the continuous effort to offer more opportunities to get together as members of the center’s community.

  • Japanese Language Course Term3

    Japan Center is happy to announce the Term 3 of Japanese Language Course. It will start right after Ramadan on April 13th, so do not hesitate to register now.  (We order your textbooks from Japan)   The detail is as below: Course: Starter A1 (First Half, Lesson 1 to 9) Date :  April 13th  to June 8th on every Saturday Mornings for 9 weeks Timing : 9:30am to 12:30pm Venue: Art For All Center Falaj, Sharjah Teacher : Japanese native, qualified speaker Fee : AED 3000 (including Registration, course fee, 2 textbooks, 1 workbook, and M-post)   Course: Elementary 1 A2 (First Half, Lesson 1 to 9) Date :  April 13th  to June 8th on every Saturday Mornings for 9 weeks Timing : 9:15am to 12:15pm Venue: Art For All Center Falaj, Sharjah Teacher : Japanese native, qualified speaker Fee : AED 3200 (including Registration, fee, 2 textbooks, and 1 workbook, M-post)   Registration : Fill the attached Registration Form and send it back by the end of March 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. Once you register for the course, the transfer of the fee should be made to secure the seat. Upon receiving 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!

  • ナショナルスタディ講習のお知らせ(4月中頃より)

    日本UAE文化センターから新講習のお知らせ

     

    ラマダーンの後、National Study講習を行います。

    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。

    『UAEナショナルスタディ』講習

    日にち:2024年4月17日、24日、5月1日、8日(毎週水曜日)

    時間:午前10時~11時半

    場所:デイラ地区にあるドバイ女性福祉団体(Dubai Women’s Association内の教室)

    費用:1回ごとAED 120

    内容:

    • UAEのプロトコール――お茶と珈琲、デイツ、香料などを使って来客を歓待する方法、UAE家庭の接待のルールなど。茶と香料を使ったおもてなしのやり方を、皆さん自身が体験します。
    • UAEの衣生活全般について――男性、女性の民族衣装、行事の衣装、アクセサリー、髪型などを解説します。アバーヤとシェーラ、ガラビーヤなどを実際に着て、写真を撮ってみましょう。
    • UAEとイスラームの食生活——朝食、昼食、夕食、ラマダーン食などの紹介。家庭の食事、男女分かれた正式な食事の際のルールなど。山岳地帯や砂漠地帯など生活状態によって変わる食生活。実際のUAE特有のメニューを試食します。
    • UAE女性の一生——建国から50年、激変するUAEでは、祖母、母、娘と各世代の一生は全く違うものになっています。変遷した部分と、変化がない部分、それぞれを解説し、今後の女性の一生も予見します。

    講師:サラ先生、ドバイ出身で長らく教育事業に勤務。現在はお菓子屋さんで起業。

    講師は今まで多くの異文化交流事業、自国の説明に従事してきた専門家です。UAEの発展を実際に体験してきた方であり、全回とも体験型の授業なので、きっと楽しい有意義な講習になることでしょう。講義は英語で行われますが、随時、日本語で解説が付きます。

    全4回出席の方には最終日に修了証が渡されます。これは開催場所である女性福祉団体が発効する、ご自身のお名前が書かれたアラビア語の終了証です。日本へお持ち帰る良い記念になります。(以前の講義は全出席が前提でしたが、さまざまな事情で全出席できない方が多いことを知り、各回の申し込みを受け付けることにしました。修了証は、福祉団体の意向で以前と同じに全出席の方に限ります。)

    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

    締め切り:4月初週

    皆様のご参加を楽しみにしております。

    日本UAE文化センター代表 岸田

  • Japanese Language Course completed on Feb 13

    The Japanese Language Courses of “Starter A1”, has been completed on February 14th, 2024.

    This course started September 2023, and all students have successfully passed the final exam.

    We are proud of our students and appreciate their effort to learn Japanese.

    The new courses will be announced soon.

     

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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 !!!