Japan Day 2015 was held on August 29th. Many enjoyed Japanese Drums (Shadow Taiko), Aikido and Kendo, Flower Arrangements, Japanese lion dance, Japanese Calligraphy, Origami, Flea market and Sushi. Thank you so much for our Raffle Sponsors! Idaho Credit Union Maysco Dance Supply Joyful Tea Mai Thai Restaurant&Bar Smoky Davis Read more…
After 60 years, Godzilla finally landed in Boise! This was the original 1954 monster classic. The movie was shown the day before the newest Godzilla release. It was such a great experience for us to know how Boise loved Original Godzilla. Behind the original Godzilla suit If you’ve seen Read more…
Idaho Japanese Association was at the Hyde Park Street Fair on September 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) to celebrate Japanese culture in Boise. We participate in the event as a part of local NPO Global Village. Many visitors enjoyed Japanese Drums, Aikido and Judo demonstrations, flower arrangements, Japanese Harp, Japanese Read more…
IJA participated Boise 150th Sesqui-Party with Global Lounge. We enjoyed variety of performance from all over the world including Japanese koto and Kamishibai (Japanese picture story telling). We also celebrated Tanabata star festival by hanging our wishes to the bamboo tree.
On March 11th, exactly after two years after 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, IJA held a FREE movie event “Light up Nippon.” Nearly 100 people came to this event. Download Flyer http://lightupnippon.jp/en/
IJA joined with Global Lounge to host Origami and Calligraphy workshop at 2012 Hyde Park Street Fair on September 15th. Visit official Hyde Park Street Fair page for more information.
5th Annual Idaho Japan Day 2012, a cultural event was held on Friday, May 18th, 2012. The event started from free film screening “Setting Sail from the Ruins” (30 min) “Éclair” (1 hr 45 min) The evening event was filled with Taiko, Sanshin music, Japanese SoundEscape by a guitar, Koi Read more…
IJA has participated in Flashlight Vigil held on Sunday March 11 2012 to honor nearly 20,000 individuals who lost their lives during or immediately after the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011.
IJA has participated in Ohio University’s Japanese exchange students “I Love You Japan” project. This project is to show our support to all the people recovering from 2011 March Earthquake in Japan.
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