2016 J-CAP – Students registration started!
J-CAP stands for Japanese Culture and Academic Proficiency.
The goal of J-CAP is to reward and encourage the study of the Japanese language by offering a full day of challenging and enjoyable competitions. Teams of students compete in two activities that test their knowledge of facts and communication skills. J-CAP also celebrates the study of Japanese through experiential learning, interactions with students from other schools, and Japanese cultural presentations when students are not competing.
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 8:00am ~ 1:00pm
Place: San Diego State University
“Cool” Japan Club – Unique Culture
Second “Cool” Japan Club Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 20
Time: 5:30pm ~ 7:00pm
Place: Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana, 4883 Ronson Court, Suite A
Fee: JSSDT Member – Free Non-Member – $10
Calling all San Diegans! The Japan Society will be hosting an evening of entertainment for people interested in learning more about Japanese culture. We will be showing a video from a series called “Cool Japan”, a television show dedicated to delving into specific aspects of Japanese culture. During our meeting, you’re invited to come to our office, try some Japanese snacks, and watch a video about unique Japanese culture. Following will be the topics.
- Why do Japanese people wear masks?
- Why do parents sleep beside their young children?
- Why do Japanese people like to line up?
- Why not pour a full cup of coffee?
This event will be open to all ages, and we hope that it can be an ongoing project with different themes and meetings every few months.
Support the Japan Society
As we celebrate the holiday season, I hope that you will consider to make a gift to the JSSDT in support of these important programs listed below. Every gift, from $10 to $5,000 makes a difference and allows the JSSDT to continue providing outstanding services within our community. Please click Donate Now! to make your gift.
Japan Society’s Educational Activities & Events
- J-CAP (Japanese Cultural and Academic Proficiency) Competition – High school students participating in fun and rewarding language competitions and cultural activities.
- San Diego-Yokohama Youth Baseball Exchange – Middle school students participating in a full intercultural exchange over 2 years with baseball as the common activity.
- The TOMODACHI/NAJAS Ofunato – San Diego Youth Baseball Exchange – Providing positive intercultural experiences and forging new and lasting friendships with the Tohoku region of Japan are the true goals of TOMODACHI.
- Kyoto Laureate Symposium – The Kyoto Prize is Japan’s highest award for human achievement. Each year, Kyoto Prize laureates gather in San Diego in the spring for a 3-day series of events and presentations that are attended by thousands of students and adults from all over the San Diego-Tijuana region.
- City of Kagoshima “Wings of Youth” Program – Sports and cultural exchanges for students from both cities.
- Kiku Gardens Senior Outreach Luncheons – JSSDT staff and volunteers create the menu and prepare lunch for seniors every other month.
- Casa Hogar School Supplies – Supplies collected at our annual Bonenkai and delivered to needy children at Casa Hogar in Tijuana.
- Japan-In-A-Suitcase – Cultural demonstrations and performances at schools, libraries, and senior centers.
- Internship Program – The JSSDT accepts high school and college students as interns every year.
