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Idaho Japanese Association General Meeting
Using the first 15~20 min of the BBQ, we will have an ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of IJA.
We are always looking for a new BOARD MEMBERS! If you are interested, please contact us or send us email to idahopotatoclub@gmail.com.
Densho Garden
For more information click here.
To donate, click here.
Densho: A Japanese term meaning "to pass on to the next generation," or to leave a legacy.
Note from JACL
History: After hearing that the City of Caldwell was open to participating with local organizations to help
improve and support the Indian Creek Project, members of the community and the Boise Valley Japanese
American Citizens League approached the Caldwell City Council to discuss a possible collaboration.
We learned that there is a triangular shaped site owned by the City on 4th Street and Arthur Street that is
adjacent to the creek and was identified for a small park. With enthusiasm, we knew that we wanted to partner
with the City to develop this site and add to their vision of this area. In January of 2009, Caldwell City
Council and Mayor Nancolas approved our partnership.
Our Vision: We are proposing a park that will emulate a Japanese garden with walking paths, benches and
beautiful landscaping. We feel strongly that this "Densho Garden" should be a “legacy park” honoring all of
the ancestors who settled in this valley and made contributions to our community. This park will be a place
where the entire community can relax, stroll, meditate, contemplate, educate, and even have special
gatherings.
How You Can Help: In order to bring this vision into reality, funds need to be raised. As friends of
Densho Garden, the Boise Valley Japanese American Citizens League has supported this campaign with
a very generous donation. However, in order to begin renovation of this lot, more donations are needed.
We are asking for your support and are grateful for any amount that you can donate.
Japanese Cooking
If you are interested in Japanese cooking, here are some books you can start with.