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<h3 style="font-family: 'Noto Sans JP';">『ワンダフルライフ』</h3>
<h5>In-Person Screening </h5>
<p><strong>Friday, August 12 at 7 pm</strong></p>

<p>In Kore-eda’s international breakthrough film, the recently deceased find themselves in a limbo-like realm where they must select a single cherished moment from their lives to be recreated on film for them to take into the next world. <em>After Life</em>’s high-concept premise is grounded in Kore‑eda’s documentary-like approach to the material, which he shaped through interviews with hundreds of Japanese citizens. What emerges is a panoramic vision of the human experience—its ephemeral joys and lingering regrets—and a quietly profound meditation on memory, our interconnectedness, and the amberlike power of cinema to freeze time. (Criterion Collection)</p>

<p><em>Dir. Hirokazu Koreeda, 1998, 119 min., DCP, color, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Arata, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima, Sayaka Yoshino, Takashi Naito, Kei Tani.</em></p>

<p><strong>Tickets:</strong> $15 / $5 members</p>

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In Kore-eda’s international breakthrough film, the recently deceased find themselves in a limbo-like realm where they must select a single cherished moment from their lives to be recreated on film for them to take into the next world. 

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<p><strong>Friday, August 19, 6:30-8:30 PM EDT</strong> | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> </p>

<p><strong>This workshop will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>.</strong> To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).</p>

<p>Did you know Japanese has more onomatopoeia than almost any other language in the world, next only to Korean? Virtually everything you experience—sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste–-can all be vividly expressed with onomatopoeia. In this workshop for adult learners (age 16 and above), students learn different groups of onomatopoeia such as <em>giongo</em> and <em>gitaigo</em>, covering many topics including animal sounds, weather, health, action, and of course, food! Students will act out a scene from manga, explore fun sound effects, and feel the power of descriptive writing using onomatopoeia.</p>

<p>Although it is not required to show your face or video online, we highly recommend having your video on if possible. Seeing each other’s facial expressions is a part of conversation and language learning. We also ask that every participant be able to participate via their microphone. If you do not have one of these capabilities or would like to discuss accommodations, please contact us at <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org">language@japansociety.org</a>. </p>

<p>For a printer friendly version, please click here: <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/7ye1LpxoZ1gUneOktw2s7B/9eaa7654342b357bf5ae0abfec0843a3/2022_Fall_Onomatopoeia_Workshop_as_of_06-27-2022.pdf" target="_blank">Workshop Information (PDF)</a></p>

<h3>Instructor:</h3> 

<p><strong>Ms. Kazue Kurahara</strong> holds a BA from Hunter College and an MA in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and TESOL from NYU. She holds teaching certificates in both Japanese and ESL. She has taught Japanese at various institutions, including New York University, Hunter College, Pace University, and The New School. She is the scriptwriter and host of Japan Society’s YouTube series "Uki Uki NihonGO! + Culture”.</p>
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<h2>How To Register</h2>

<p><strong>Tuition:</strong> $37 nonmembers /$30 Japan Society Individual and Corporate members</p>
<p><strong>Registration may be completed online (recommended) </strong>or by phone at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. At the moment, we are only taking payment in the form of credit or debit cards (no checks or cash).<br><br> Registrants will receive a <strong>Welcome Email and the Zoom link</strong> by email from <a href="mailto:language_inquiries@japansociety.org">language_inquiries@japansociety.org</a> in the afternoon of the business day before the workshop.</p>
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<h2>Please Note</h2>

<p><strong>Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until 12 pm ET, the business day before a workshop begins.</strong> With a cancellation, a refund of tuition minus a service charge ($5 for workshops) will be provided. After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted.  Cancellations are accepted by phone only. We do not accept email cancellations.  Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any workshop if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge). </p>

<p><strong>By registering for a workshop, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Students must be age 16 or older.</strong></p>

<p><strong>We do not record our workshops, and recording of this workshop is prohibited.</strong></p>

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Learn different groups of Japanese onomatopoeia and discover the Japanese sounds for animals, weather, health, action, and food in this online workshop.

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Japanese Onomatopoeia Workshop


<p><strong>Tuesday, September 13, 6:30-8:30 pm EDT (Hiragana)<br>
Thursday, September 15, 6:30-8:30 pm EDT (Katakana)</strong><br>| <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> </p>

<p><strong><span style="color: #ff3600;">PLEASE NOTE:</span> This workshop will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>.</strong> To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).</p>

<p>These mini-workshops offer the beginning student of Japanese the opportunity to quickly and efficiently master the reading of the two Japanese syllabaries, hiragana and katakana. It is these two writing systems, in combination with the more complex kanji (ideograms which represent meaning), which constitute the written Japanese language.</p>

<p>Due to this being a language learning workshop, we highly recommend having your video on if possible. We do ask that every participant is able to participate via their microphone. If you do not have this capability, please contact us at <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org">language@japansociety.org</a>. </p>

<p>For a printer friendly version, please click here: <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/6nZ9A7RvUuc6vDEzmiwEn6/094487253c9d2f59c8a64a6343749928/2022_Fall_Hiragana_Katakana_Workshops_info___reg_as_of_6-27-2022.pdf" target="_blank">Workshop Information (PDF)</a></p>

<h3>Instructor:</h3> 

<p><strong>Ms. Kazue Kurahara</strong> holds a BA from Hunter College and an MA in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and TESOL from NYU. She holds teaching certificates in both Japanese and ESL. She has taught Japanese at various institutions, including New York University, Hunter College, Pace University, and The New School. She is the scriptwriter and host of Japan Society’s YouTube series "Uki Uki NihonGO! + Culture”.</p>

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<h2>How To Register</h2>

<p><strong>Tuition:</strong> $37 nonmembers /$30 Japan Society Individual and Corporate members (per workshop)</p>

<p><strong>Registration may be completed online (recommended) </strong>or by phone at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. At the moment, we are only taking payment in the form of credit or debit cards (no checks or cash).<br><br>
Registrants will receive a <strong>Welcome Email and the Zoom link</strong> from <a href="mailto:language_inquiries@japansociety.org">language_inquiries@japansociety.org</a> in the afternoon of the business day before each workshop.</p>
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<h2>Please Note</h2>
<p><strong>Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until 12 pm ET, the business day before a course or workshop begins.</strong> With a cancellation, a refund of tuition minus a service charge ($20 for courses, $5 for workshops) will be provided. After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted.</p>

<p>Cancellations are accepted by phone only. We do not accept email cancellations.</p>  

<p>Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge).</p>

<p><strong>By registering for a workshop, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.</strong></p>

<p>Students must be age 16 or older.</p>

<p><strong>We do not record our workshops, and recording of this workshop is prohibited.</strong></p>


These mini-workshops offer the beginning student of Japanese the opportunity to quickly and efficiently master the reading of the two Japanese syllabaries, hiragana and katakana.

Learn to Read Hiragana & Katakana Workshops at Japan Society

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Learn to Read Hiragana & Katakana Workshops

<p>Tuesday, August 16, 7-8 pm EDT | ８月 １６ 日（火）、午後７時―８時（アメリカ東部時間）<br>
Wednesday, August 17, 8-9 am Japan Time | ８月 １７ 日（水）、午前８時－９時（日本時間）<br>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #ff0037">PLEASE NOTE</span>: <strong>This free event will be conducted <u>online</u> via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>.</strong> To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET). このオンライン語学交換会は「Zoom」というアプリを使って施行されます。事前にパソコン、タブレット、スマホのいずれかにアプリのダウンロードをお願い致します。</p>

<p>Join Japanese-language students and native Japanese speakers at this informal <strong>virtual language exchange</strong> to practice your Japanese. We will use breakout rooms grouped by level to chat. Levels include introductory, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. 日本に興味のある人たちや日本語を勉強中の人たちと気軽に会話を楽しみましょう。日本語、英語のレベル別にグループに分かれて語学交換を行います。日本人の方、英語を勉強中の方、ふるってご参加ください！</p>

<p><strong>Admission:</strong> This is a free event, with advance RSVP required. Participants must be age 16 or older. 参加費無料。事前のお申し込みが必要です。</p>

<p><strong>Further event details, including the Zoom link, will be sent the morning of the event.</strong>　<br />
Zoomのリンクを含む詳細は、イベント当日の朝にメールにてお知らせ致します。</p>

<p>Questions? Please contact <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org" target="_blank">language@japansociety.org</a> or (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293.</p>
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<p><em>Please consider making a tax-deductible <a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/5fbefdcb-a236-8efb-a7b9-cc9b0d3d0bf4" target="_blank">donation</a>. Your gift enables our continued development of innovative programs, keeping the spirit of arts, culture and language alive.</em></p>


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Join Japanese-language students and native Japanese speakers at this informal virtual language exchange to practice your Japanese.

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Nihongo Chat: 日本語と英語の語学交換会

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      <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 10px;" width="50%" ><h4>日本語教師養成講座 見学説明会  (Japanese-Language Teacher Training Program Open House)</h4>
        <p><strong>８月１７日（水）、午前１１時（アメリカ東部夏時間)</strong></p>

        <p>ジャパン・ソサエティーでは、日本語教師養成講座についての説明会をオンラインで開催致します！ぜひご参加ください。Learn about the Japanese-Language Teacher Training Program!</p>

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      <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 10px;" width="50%" ><h4>Japanese Onomatopoeia Workshop</h4>
<p><strong>Friday, August 19, 6:30-8:30 PM EDT</strong></p>
        <p>Virtually everything you experience—sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste–-can all be vividly expressed with Japanese onomatopoeia. In this workshop, students learn different groups of onomatopoeia such as <em>giongo</em> and <em>gitaigo</em>, covering many topics including animal sounds, weather, health, action, and of course, food!</p>

        <p><a class="primary-button" href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-onomatopoeia-workshop-fall-2022">View Details &rarr;</a> </p></td>
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<p><strong>Monday, August 22, 6:30 PM EDT<br>Wednesday, August 24, 12 PM EDT</strong></p>

        <p>Japanese Trial Lessons are structured for complete beginners of Japanese and taught by the Language Center’s Director, Tomoyo Kamimura.</p>
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  <p><strong>Fri, August 26, 6:30 pm EDT (Part 1)<br>
Wed, September 14, 6:30 pm EDT (Part 2)
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<p>Why is stroke order important? Why are there multiple readings of the same kanji? Is there an efficient and less painful way to learn new ones? What can I do to overcome my “kanji allergy?”  Recommended for students in Levels 1-9, or anyone wishing to revisit the fundamentals of kanji to reinforce their kanji knowledge.</p>
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        <p><strong>Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 pm EDT (Hiragana)<br>
Thursday, September 15, 6:30 pm EDT (Katakana)</strong></p>
        <p>These mini-workshops offer the beginning student of Japanese the opportunity to quickly and efficiently master the reading of the two Japanese syllabaries, hiragana and katakana. It is these two writing systems, in combination with the more complex kanji (ideograms which represent meaning), which constitute the written Japanese language.</p>
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<p><em>Schedule subject to change.</em>

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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>英会話体験講座<br>English Trial Lesson</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered about twice per year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/english-trial-lesson">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>日本語教師養成講座 見学説明会<br>
Japanese-Language Teacher Training Program Open House</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered about once per year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-language-teacher-training">View Past Listing (August 2021) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Japanese Onomatopoeia Workshop</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered three times a year, around January, April/May, and August/September.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-onomatopoeia-workshop-spring-2022">View Past Listing (January 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Japanese Trial Lesson</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-trial-lesson">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Learn to Read Hiragana & Katakana Workshops</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered three times a year, around January, April/May, and August/September.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/hiragana-katakana-spring-2022">View Past Listing (January 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Fundamentals of Kanji Workshops</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered three times a year, around January, April/May, and August/September.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/kanji-workshops-summer-2022">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Survival Japanese Workshop
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<em>Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/survival-japanese-summer-2022">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Japanese Business Etiquette Workshop
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<em>Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-business-etiquette-workshop-summer-2022">View Past Listing (June 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>英語の冠詞　ワークショップ<br>(English “A/The” Workshop)</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered about twice per year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/english-workshop-spring-2022">View Past Listing (January 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Shodo for Beginners Workshop</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered a few times a year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/shodo-workshop-for-beginners">View Past Listing (July 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Nihongo Chat
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<em>Language exchange events, sometimes with J-culture guests. Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/nihongo-chat-202206">View Past Listing (June 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<h2>How to Register</h2>

<p>Please register early to ensure enrollment in your first choice of class. </p>

<p>At the moment, registration is accepted <strong>online (recommended)</strong> or by phone only, and we are only taking payment in the form of credit or debit cards (no checks or cash). Acceptance will be acknowledged by email.</p>

<p>To register at the member price, the membership must be <strong>under the student’s name (Student Membership)</strong>, or the student should be part of a <strong>Family Membership</strong>. To purchase or renew a membership, please visit the <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/join-and-support/become-a-member" target="_blank">Membership</a> page and pay online or call 212-715-1270. 

<p>Registrants will receive a Welcome Email and Zoom link from <a href="mailto:language_inquiries@japansociety.org" target="_blank">language_inquiries@japansociety.org</a> on: <strong></p>
<ul class="bullet">  <li>the afternoon of Monday, June 27, 2022 (for classes beginning on Tuesday, June 28, 2022)</li>
  <li>the afternoon of Tuesday, June 28, 2022 (for classes beginning on Wednesday, June 29, 2022).</li></ul>
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<p>For more information, please email us at <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org" target="_blank">language@japansociety.org</a>, or call (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. Please note that while we are working remotely, we may not always be reachable by phone.</p>
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<h2>Please Note</h2>

<p><strong>Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until <u>12 pm ET, the business day before a course or workshop begins.</u></strong> With a cancellation, a refund of tuition minus a service charge ($20 for courses, $5 for workshops) will be provided. After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted.</p> 

<p>Cancellations are accepted by phone only. We do not accept email cancellations. </p>

<p>Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge).</p>

<p>By registering for a course, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy. </p>

<p><strong>We do not record these classes, and recording of these classes is prohibited.</strong> If a student misses a class, it may be possible to arrange a make-up class in the same semester, if available. More information will be provided in the Welcome Email.</p>

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<h2>Required Textbooks</h2>

<p>A limited supply of textbooks are available for purchase at the Language Center on select days. Please contact the office to arrange purchase and pick-up. The price at Japan Society is $45.  Otherwise, please purchase your book from an outside vendor. Either a digital or print textbook is fine.</p>

<p>Please have your textbook in advance of the first class.

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          <td style="padding-bottom: 7px;"><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/6XbyvfPAgAXFNXhTLJMo2Y/934923cfb30b7a8a103e28a5e5e8016d/Genki_I_3rd_Edition_cover.jpg" style="max-width: 200px;" alt="Genki I 3rd Edition Cover"></td>
            <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p><em>GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese),<br /> 3rd Edition</em>;
              published by The Japan Times<br> ISBN: 978-4789017305</p></td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
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<p>We strongly recommend purchasing the 3rd Edition. Please note that the 2nd Edition has some differences, including page numbers, examples, etc., and is not recommended for this reason.</p>
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<h2>Instructors</h2>

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          <td style="padding-bottom: 7px;"><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/2HxicYZAroeeCmyIRy8X3B/dbf82c98b598a3dd0b15fa5a6fff1449/LANG-instr-yuki-aizaki-200px.png" style="max-width: 200px; border-radius: 50%;" alt="Yuki Aizaki"></td>
            <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p><strong>Ms. Yuki Aizaki</strong> holds a BA in Theatre from The City University of New York and is a graduate of the teacher training program at The Japan Society. She has taught Japanese privately to beginner and intermediate students.</p></td>
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Japanese for Youth

Summer Japanese for Youth: Ages 12 to 15

Japanese for Youth: Ages 12 to 15

<h2>How To Register</h2>

<p><strong>Registration may be completed online (recommended) </strong>or by phone at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. At the moment, we are only taking payment in the form of credit or debit cards (no checks or cash).</p>

<p>Registrants will receive a <strong>Welcome Email and the Zoom link</strong> from <a href="mailto:language_inquiries@japansociety.org">language_inquiries@japansociety.org</a> on the afternoon of the business day before courses begin, <strong>Friday, July 15, 2022</strong>.</p>
<p>Please register as soon as possible as seats fill up quickly.</p>
<br>
<h2>Please Note</h2>
<p><strong>Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until 12 pm ET, the business day before a course or workshop begins.</strong> With a cancellation, a refund of tuition minus a service charge ($20 for courses, $5 for workshops) will be provided. After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted.</p>

<p>Cancellations are accepted by phone only. We do not accept email cancellations.</p>  

<p>Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge).</p>

<p><strong>By registering for a course or workshop, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.</strong></p>

<p>Students must be age 16 or older.</p>

<p><strong>We do not record our classes or workshops, and recording is prohibited.</strong></p>
<br>
<h2>Required Textbooks</h2>

<p>The following textbook is required. A limited supply of textbooks are available for purchase at the Language Center on select days. Please contact the office to arrange purchase and pick-up.</p>

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          <td style="padding-bottom: 7px;"><p>Levels 1 and 2:</p></td>
            <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p><em>GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese),<br /> 3rd Edition</em>;
              published by The Japan Times</p></td>
          <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p>3rd Edition <br />
            ISBN: 978-4789017305</p></td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>

<p>For students entering Levels 1 or 2, we strongly recommend purchasing the 3rd Edition. Please note that the 2nd Edition has some differences, including page numbers, examples, etc., and is not recommended for this reason.</p>
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<h2>Instructors</h2>

<p>All of the Language Center’s instructors are native Japanese with extensive experience. For more information about our instructors, please see the <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/language-center/instructors" target="_blank">Instructors & Staff</a> page.</p>

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Intensive Weekend Japanese

2022 Summer Intensive Weekend Japanese

Language Center

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<h3>Become a Member</h3>

<p>Individual Members are central to what we do and why we do it. This is why you’ll always be front and center for exhibitions, series, festivals, performances and more as a member.<br>
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Members at Japan Society enjoy exclusive benefits, invitations to special events and discounts on hundreds of performances, films, lectures and classes annually. Learn more about membership levels and related perks below, and visit our <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/join-and-support/become-a-member/frequently-asked-questions">FAQ page</a> for additional information about our dynamic program.

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<span style="font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold;">Individual ($60) *</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold;">Dual ($100) **</span>  <em>Benefits for 2</em> <br />
<span style="font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold;">Family ($125)</span>      <em>Benefits for 2 adults and up to 4 children</em>
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  <li>Free Gallery admission</li>
  <li>$5 member tickets to <em>Monthly Classics</em> and <em>Monthly Anime</em> film series</li>
  <li>20% or greater discount on ticketed programs</li>
  <li>Up to 15% off on language courses &amp; workshops</li>
  <li>Access to Member presales</li>
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<p>* $20 Discount for Students, Seniors, or persons with disabilities<br />
** $20 Discount for Seniors or persons with disabilities</p>
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<strong>Notes:</strong>
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  <li>Student (full-time students with valid ID)</li>
  <li>Senior (age 65 and older with verification)</li>
  <li>Disabled (documentation may be required)</li>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f" target="_blank"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1" target="_blank">Renew</a></strong> <br />
  <em>100%&nbsp;tax-deductible</em>
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 <h5><a name="sustaining-members" class="" style="color: #000000">Sustaining ($250)</a></h5>
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<em>All Family benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Complimentary tickets to all “virtual” programs ***</li>
 <li>Complimentary rentals for 2 JAPAN CUTS and ACA Film Series online films</li>
   <li>Complimentary tickets for you and a guest to one JAPAN CUTS and ACA Film Series in-person film screening of your choice</li>
    <li>$5 Gallery Admission for your guests</li>
</ul>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong> <br />
<em>$21 non-deductible</em> <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: 11px">*** Excludes workshops, language and education courses, and select special events, series and festivals.

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<h5>Sponsor ($500)</h5>
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<em>All Sustaining benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Complimentary Individual Membership to share</li>
    <li>Invitation to Gallery tours or meet the artist receptions</li>
    <li>Recognition in the Performing Arts Playbill</li>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong>  <br />
<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h3>Circle of Friends</h3>

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    <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">Circle of Friends</span> Members receive all the perks of membership, plus access to the Society’s team of experts on Japan. Giving at these levels provides philanthropic support that enables Japan Society to fulfill its mission and share its love of Japan globally!</p>
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<h5>Patron Circle ($1,000)</h5>
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<em>All Sponsor benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Complimentary Gallery admission for 2 guests</li>
    <li>Access to LIVE “virtual” Leadership Briefings</li>
        <li>Opportunity to designate your gift as direct program support, with option to join an Affinity Group (<a href="/join-and-support/become-a-member#affinity-groups">see below</a>)</li>
            <li>Recognition in Japan Society’s Annual Report</li>
  <li>Complimentary exhibition catalogue(s) <em>(when available)</em></li>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong> <br />
<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h5>Benefactor Circle ($2,000)</h5>
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<em>All Patron Circle benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Complimentary Gallery admission for 4 guests</li>
    <li>One-on-one conversation with Program Director of choice</li>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong> <br />
<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h5>Leadership Circle ($5,000)</h5>
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<em>All Benefactor Circle benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Opportunity to earmark support for a specific event or production</li>
    <li>Private Gallery tour - or - Meet’n’Greet with artists, performers or speakers for up to 6 guests, upon request</li>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong> <br />
<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h5>Director's Circle ($10,000)</h5>
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<em>All Benefactor Circle benefits, plus:</em>
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    Complimentary Gallery admission for 6 guests</li>
    <li>Sponsor recognition for specific event or production support, upon request</li>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong> <br />
<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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  <h3><a name="affinity-groups" class="anchor" style="color: #000000">Affinity Groups</a></h3>
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    <p>Circle Members may choose to directly support Japan Society programs by joining one of four Affinity Groups with a minimum gift designation of $1,000. Affinity Group members are recognized as a “Friend of...” their designated program area and invited to curated events. Please email <a href="mailto:membership@japansociety.org">membership@japansociety.org</a> if you would like to join an Affinity Group.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY</strong><br />
    Provide critical financial support that sustains Japan Society’s dynamic exhibitions and related lectures and workshops. Established in 1971, the Gallery is one of the few North American public venues that exclusively showcases a full spectrum of Japanese art and its influence on the global artistic scene.</p>

    <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Gallery and collection visits, private exhibition viewings, studio trips with artists, and first access to art fair VIP passes.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS</strong><br />
      Is a community of passionate theater-goers, music enthusiasts and dance lovers dedicated to Japanese performing arts. Since 1953, Japan Society has presented over 700 performances of the finest in traditional and contemporary dance, music, theater and puppetry arts. From traditional noh plays to commissioned new works from cutting-edge artists, Japan Society is committed to bringing innovative artists of the highest caliber to New York and the U.S.</p>

    <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Advanced notice of performing arts outings, special invitations to private rehearsals, intimate chats and post-show toasts with artists.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF FILM</strong><br />
      Are avid film-lovers who celebrate the country’s rich cinematic culture. Since its first screening in 1922, the Film Program has become the leading pioneer introducing Japan’s rich and diverse films to American audiences. From retrospectives of classics by seminal film-makers, to JAPAN CUTS featuring international, U.S. and New York premieres of the most current releases, Film at Japan Society has something to enchant everyone.</p>

      <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Private invitations to intimate receptions with prominent film actors, directors, and industry professionals, special screenings, among other film-related events.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF EDUCATION AND FAMILY PROGRAMS</strong><br />
      Have a strong desire to make a difference in international education. Sparking interest in Japan through a suite of family, school and educators programs, our Education department connects classrooms around the world.</p>

<p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Special invitations to the Junior Fellows Student Exchange program semi-annual receptions, among other education-related receptions and events. </p>

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