jisai, or hydrangea, are usually associated with the rainy season here in . Their other Japanese name, shichihenge (七変化),was given because of their many different colors, which change according to the properties of the soil.

The 2016 Members Meeting, Lecture, and Dinner

Saturday, June

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Ken Noguchi is an alpinist and environmental activist. His father was a diplomat, so he lived in the US, the UK , , and Japan. In 1999, at the age of 25, he became the youngest person (at that time) to scale the , the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. Since then, he has worked on various mountain clean-up projects around the world. His work has had a notable effect on efforts here in Japan, where he has given many lectures to promote better environmental practices.

Panelists: Ken Noguchi, Chinthaka Wijesinghe and a Global Human Resource Development Project high school student Chinthaka Kumara Wijesinghe The Global Human Resource Development Project

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Donation Request from the AWIA The Association is preparing for a variety of activities and celebrations this year. To that end, we would like to ask you, members and non-members alike, for your support. If possible, please consider making a donation. All donations will go towards the 20th Anniversary event preparation, and towards the 2016 International Festival. If you have questions or would like to make a donation, contact the AWIA. Thank you. Save the Date! The International Festival is back for 2016. Join the AWIA and the international community here in Aizu for games, performances, and food on Saturday, October 1st. More information to come in proceeding issues of the JTF!

The 30th Annual Furusato Aizu Craft Festival in Mishima

Come to Mishima Town for the annual local craft festival this month! Over 170 booths will be selling local artisanal crafts, pottery, glassware, accessories, food, and more.

三島町生活工芸館 :

Rag Jazz Café Aizu University UBIC 3D Theatre Gachimaya

If you are interested in an event, please contact Kim Rockwell at 090-7654-3448, or at [email protected]

Aizu Hotaru Aizu Bus Wakamatsu no Mori Wakamatsu Station Park Station Bus 3 11:50 12:24 13:14 Extra Bus 1 13:20 13:54 14:44 Bus 4 14:40 15:22 16:04 Extra Bus 2 15:20 16:02 16:44 Bus 5 16:30 17:04 17:54 Extra Bus 3 17:50 18:32 19:14 Bus 6 18:30 19:12 19:56 Extra Bus 4 19:30 20:04 20:56 Extra Bus 5 21:10 21:52

Free Phone Consultations in Spanish and Portuguese, June 12th Problems may include: ◆ on the job accidents ◆ unjustified firing/ lack of compensation ◆ threats of deportation ◆ problems with salary or unpaid overtime ◆ harassment/sexual harassment

Sunday, June 12th: 1:00pm-6:00pm

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