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Ema Workshop 12/29/17

Let’s create a Japanese wishing plate (Ema) together!  You can write in English or Japanese.  I will help.  We are asking minimum …

歌舞伎 – Kabuki

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese style of drama that is still very popular today, not only among Japanese people but also with …

SCETA Learn Japan

Facebook reminded me that I had a Yōkai event on 11/11/16 and I remember that I was very grateful for all your …

Miss International Beauty Pageant

Miss US International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland.  She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pageant.  I have …

Calligraphy Classes

First time?  Welcome!!! A calligraphy brush included.  Please contact me to schedule.

Miss U.S. International

Miss U.S. International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland.  She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pageant.  I have …

妖怪 – Yōkai

In Japanese folklore Yōkai are supernatural beings of many kinds including monsters, spirits, ghosts, and demons.  Some of them are friendly and …

Bonin Flying Fox

The Bonin flying fox (オガサワラオオコウモリ) is endemic to Japan and has been found in a few islands of Ogasawara (known as the …

Tipping in Japan

The custom of tipping is not common in Japan as it is in the U.S.  While you can tip a personal driver, …