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I, I .x‘ “Sukiyaki” Luncheon — Sun., Feb. 25th From 12:30PM at Yamagata Kaikan (Society Center) 3608 Park Lake Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Our very popular sukiyaki luncheon is back again this February. Most of you know sukiyaki, but for those who don’t, it’s a “” dish made at each individual table of 8 to 10 people. All the materials, thinly sliced , mushrooms, Napa cabbage, and other ingredients are pre-cut so that you can participate in the final cooking. What’s great about hot pot cooking is that it’s an ideal setting for making conversation. After the sukiyaki, there will be Bingo, so bring along some good luck! RSVP by Friday Feb. 16th. Please let us know your name and the number in your group so

that we will have enough food. RSVP to [email protected] or call Harvey Yamagata at 817- 737-9166 or email [email protected]. Sukiyaki luncheon from February 2017

SOCIETY NEWS — RECENT EVENTS Luncheon. Sunday, November 19th There were sixty-one of us who thoroughly enjoyed the delicious “ ,” primarily prepared by Chef Julia Dunaway, while all of the others from the events committee helped to complete the recipe. Especially important was Sam Sumner who cooked the noodles to its final state. Those who have made noodles before know that it’s got to be cooked just right or else the noodle is either not fully cooked or is cooked too long and the long strands start to break down into short pieced. After that, we began our program to discuss traveling in Japan, with panelists Wesley Noles, Grant Ogata and Dana Salmon and moderated by Harvey Yamagata. Those in attendance heard from well-traveled members on suggestions to make your next trip to Japan well worth the expensive cost of taking a trip to Japan.

Bazaar— Sundav Dec. 3rd We didn’t get an exact count, but this was one of our best attended bazaars ever. For the second time, we held our bazaar at our own kaikan (meeting center) and this gave everyone a chance to sit down, enjoy their food and talk to other members. As always, the , , obento, cooked obento and bake sale Japanese sweets were heartily eaten. Again, we had a few vendors attend so that we could do some Christmas or personal buying of gifts that “Traveling in Japan” panel Dana Salmon, Wesley Noles, Grant were Japanese inspired. Ogata and Harvey Yamagata Oshogatsu (New Year’s) Luncheon Sunday Jan 7, 2018 Some say we had about 130 members attend. Whatever the final count, our kaikan was packed and we had to hurriedly find additional seating for some of us who arrived late. Everyone said that the food displayed along our pot-luck like was the most they’ve ever seen. After feasting on all these delicacies, the children’s Japanese language class entertained us with Japanese songs. The raffle table was packed With many, many prizes. In addition to many ngt items, many members won ngt certiticates to area Japanese restaurants, and bags of Nishiki rice. The two grand prizes of round trip tickets to Japan were won by Ayako Small and Asako Cosby. Japan Airlines generously provided $500 vouchers which will be supplemented by gifts from the Yamagata Foundation to make sure the winners will not have to pay anything for the tickets. UPCOMING EVENTS Luncheon Sunday February 25,2018 from 12:30pm at our kaikan Our very popular sukiyaki luncheon is back again this February. Most of you know sukiyaki, but for those who don’t, it’s a “hot pot” dish made at each individual table of 8 to 10 people. All the materials, thinly sliced beef, mushrooms, Napa cabbage, tofu and other ingredients are pre-cut so that you can participate in the final cooking. What’s great about hot pot cooking is that it’s an ideal setting for making conversation. After the sukiyaki, there will be Bingo, so bring along some good luck! RSVP by Friday Feb. 16th. Please let us know your name and the number in your group so that we will have enough food. RSVP to [email protected] or call Harvey Yamagata at 817-737-9166 or email [email protected].

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THANK YOU for Donating Raffle Prizes Our Oshogatsu Luncheon always has great prizes, but let’s thank those who make the raffle so successful. In addition to Japan Airlines’ generous gift, and our own financial contribution to obtain prizes, the following donated various prizes, from gift certificates to local Japanese restaurants, to housewares, and always highly desired bags of rice” Japan Airlines Toshiko Elick Irene & Matsue Koscal Fort Worth Japanese Society June Everly Mike & Sandra Prachyl Don Cosby Maki Farias Kimiko Rogers Yoko Cotton Sam Sumner & Elishia Flowers Jeff & Ayako Small Mitsue Crow Nobuko Foshee AkikO Sonnenmann Teal Delli Gatti Patsy Cosby Gray JoAnn Trimmier Julia Dunaway Joseph & Haruko Herness Harvey & Mary Yamagata Contributions of your time and money is what makes us successful! If I have forgotten anyone, please let me know so that we can acknowledge your gift.

Weekly or Bi-Weekly Society Activities

Dondoko Taiko (Drum Group) This group performs at many metroplex festivals and special events. Practice every Sunday 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Contact: Asako Cosby 817-737-6581.

Kurumi Ningyo This group makes Japanese crafts and meets from 10:OOam to 2:00pm every other Wednesday. Contact: Nobuko Foshee.

Classical Japanese Dance This is a relatively small group meeting at the Society every Monday morning from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The instructor is Mrs. Keio Miyamoto, . an accredited master of Fujima School. If anyone is interested in Japanese ' dances, please come and join us. The group enjoys dancing with other Fort Worthians at the spring and autumn Japanese Festival. Contact: Teruko Green Cell: 817-723-3213. . Japanese Language Class ‘ Adult classes Mondays 6:00-7:30pm. (There may be other evenings, depending on class size.) Children’s classes Mondays 4:45-5:30pm (must be over 3 years old). Very reasonable tuition. / I‘ Visit our website at www.fsz.org. Contact: Harumi Sharp. Email [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE Luncheon. Sundav. Februarv 25th from 12:30pm at Yamaqata Kaikan The luncheon will feature “sukiyaki.” Chef Julia will talk about this very popular Japanese "hot pot” dish. This will be followed by Bingo. $12 for adults, $8.00 for children 8-12, free for children 7 and under. RSVP by Friday Feb. 16th. Please let us know your name and the number in your group so that we will have enough food. RSVP to [email protected] or call Harvey Yamagata at 817-737-9166 or email [email protected].

Luncheon, Sunday, March 18'h from 12:30pm at Yamaqata Kaikan Learn about growing your own garden of shishito peppers, eggplant, cucumber, etc. “Aeroponically” - the process of growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil. Food will be “gyudon” (beef bowl) roasted shishito peppers and eggplant with strawberries as dessert. RSVP by Friday, March 9th-

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