Escape From Manchuria Book
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Our former president, Paul Maruyama, has written a book, Escape from Manchuria, which we invite you to read. It is a compelling story of Japanese civilians struggles and hardships toward the end of WWII in Manchuria, available on Amazon (English and Japanese). So, what is the book about? Quoting from the press release: "In the closing days of WWII, the Soviet Union attacked and occupied Japanese-controlled northern China, then called Manchuria. Immediately, misery and death from cold, hunger, disease, and brutality descended upon the Japanese civilians at the hands of the Soviet Army and revenge-seeking mobs and bandits. Nearly 2,500 Japanese died daily." |
(published by iUniverse), Paul K. Maruyama, Lt. Col., USAF (Retired), the son of one of the three men, narrates for Western readers the compelling true story of the rescue and repatriation of nearly 1.7 million Japanese that began almost a year after the surrender of Japan."
This book at the request of public radio and television system Japan Broadcasting Corporation NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai) has produced into a two part docudrama which aired in Japan March 2018, to much praise receiving a national broadcasting award - NHK Comment on Broadcast Award (and its translation). And JASSC with Mr Maruyama as event host at Colorado College in fall 2018 showed the drama to interested local residents (see details on Part 1 and Part 2).
You can find this fascinating book at Amazon.com, or contact Paul Maruyama directly (pmaruyama@earthlink.net or 719-440-0599)
A short article about Paul's many lifetime achievements can be found on Olympian and Author.
facing the mountain Book
| From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat, Daniel James Brown, a gripping World War II saga of patriotism and courage: the special Japanese-American Army unit that overcame brutal odds in Europe; their families, incarcerated back home; and a young man who refused to surrender his constitutional rights, even if it meant imprisonment. |
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Japanese Language Classes
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Japanese Dance Classes
Learn Yosakoi, a very upbeat, energetic Japanese festival dance that doesn't require any special skill or athleticism. All ages are welcome! Taught by Laura Powell, who was a member of a community Yosakoi group in Japan for 3 years and performed in several local and prefecture events and festivals. The dance is so much fun that she wanted to continue it in America. Members can learn a few Japanese phrases, some games, tidbits about culture and life in Japan, and its an engaging way to exercise. Who knows? This may lead to eventually inviting a group from Japan to come to America or travel to Japan to perform with them!View Demonstration
Instructor:Laura Powell
Contact: Laura Powell, 719-930-1071, bobbyneko@gmail.com
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Kendo Classes
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Instructor: Robert Boman
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Cost: Free
Location: 1943 S El Paso Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado, CO 80906
Contact: (719) 505-6376
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Aikido Classes
We focus solely on teaching and practicing Iwama Style Aikido.Instructor: John Wiley
Date/Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Cost: $70 per month. See website for further details
Location: 1863 N. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Contact: info@cos-aikido.com
Website: http://cos-aikido.com/cosaikido/
CONVERSATION OVER COOKIES
Hosted by JASSC
At this event, Japanese speakers will stay in place at a table with a board/card game and English speakers will jump around where they want to play. We will try to speak in Japanese as much as possible! Any level of speakers are welcome.
Cost: Free to JASSC membersNon-members are welcome to join with $5/family donation to JASSC
一緒にゲームをしてくれる日本人ボランティアを随時募集しています！
Contact: Sachi Snow, s.snow2207@gmail.com
Please see "Upcoming Events" on our website for dates, locations and more details
JAPANESE CONVERSATION KAIWA CLUB
The Colorado Springs Kaiwa Club meets several times a month to practice conversation, trade stories, and maybe learn something new!Contact: Jennifer Basco
CoSpringsKaiwaClub@gmail.com