Tribute to the Godfather of Sudoku
MAKI KAJI
"The man behind the Sudoku phenomenon"
Thank you for your support of "Japan in Schools"
Japan Society of Northern CA welcomes Maki Kaji back to San Francisco.
You are a wonderful "Japan in Schools" ambassador to the the classroom sharing SUDOKU puzzle games, history, strategies and Japanese ingenuity with students. You are SO popular !
A glimpse of Maki Kaji's presentation:
What is the difference between a quiz, puzzle, magic and games?
The jig saw puzzle was invented by a teacher in England for the purposes of teaching geography.
Approach Sudoku by first finding the easy starting point- there are at least 3 such entries in
the Nikoli sudoku puzzles.
Enjoy the process of solving a puzzle. This is what makes it fun.
Once you figure out the puzzle, it's no longer a puzzle. It becomes knowledge.
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A glimpse of Maki Kaji's presentation:
What is the difference between a quiz, puzzle, magic and games?
The jig saw puzzle was invented by a teacher in England for the purposes of teaching geography.
Approach Sudoku by first finding the easy starting point- there are at least 3 such entries in
the Nikoli sudoku puzzles.
Enjoy the process of solving a puzzle. This is what makes it fun.
Once you figure out the puzzle, it's no longer a puzzle. It becomes knowledge.
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| Maki Kaji and Megumi Inouye with Japanese Language Instructors Koichi Sano (left) and Rie Tanaka Feroz (right). Thank you for your dedication as teachers and for coordinating a welcoming visit to your classrooms at Lincoln High School San Francisco! |
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| Maki Kaji shares Sudoku strategies. Lincoln High School students ask for autographs! |
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| One of five Japanese language classes at Lincoln High School who experience Maki Kaji's presentation. Total of 180 students! October 5, 2011 |
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| Solved the puzzle! |
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| Showing the Link and Chain Puzzle |
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| Maki Kaji at Herbert Hoover Middle School October 4, 2012 |
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| Sharing Puzzle Solutions with Herbert Hoover Middle School Students November 29, 2011 |
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| Demonstrating the fun in solving challenging puzzles Clarendon Elementary School Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program May 14, 2012 |
CHERRY BLOSSOM TREE PLANTING
May 16, 2012
Thank you Herbert Hoover Middle School and the Consulate General of Japan office
for inviting us to participate in the Cherry Tree Planting Ceremony
honoring the promotion of Japanese Language Education
"Japan in Schools" Commemorative Declaration
We will continue in our mission to support Japanese Language and Cultural Education
in the Public Schools in the Bay Area
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| Deputy Consul General Michio Harada officially begins the Tree Planting Ceremony President of Japan Society Andrew Neuman in attendance |
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| Thank you to Rie Tanaka Feroz, Japanese Language Instructor at Hoover Middle School! |
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| Andrew Neuman and Megumi Inouye Japan Society of N. CA |
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| Sumi Kato Japanese Consulate |
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| Grace Dodgen Japanese Language Student |
Japanese Language Students of Herbert Hoover Japanese Program
join in the tree planting
INTRODUCING ORIGAMI on ELECTRONIC PADS
May 4, 2012
"Japan in Schools" facilitates Taro's Origami Studio's participation in Clarendon Elementary's School's Community Arts and Science Day
introducing Origami using the modern technology of the Electronic Pad
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| Japan Society President Andrew Neuman impressed with the childrens ability to learn so quickly |
THANK YOU
Clarendon Elementary School Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program
Michi Kanno for your generous contribution on behalf of Taro's Origami Studio to "Japan in Schools" and students of Clarendon; Sydney Nakamura, Chair for Community Arts and Science Day for coordinating a well organized event and support of Japan Society's participation. Yuko Hashimoto, Language Coordinator for Clarendon's Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program for all your assistance and translation help. Thanks to your help the children had a chance to experience learning origami utilizing the modern technology of an electronic pad.
Clarendon Elementary School Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program
Michi Kanno for your generous contribution on behalf of Taro's Origami Studio to "Japan in Schools" and students of Clarendon; Sydney Nakamura, Chair for Community Arts and Science Day for coordinating a well organized event and support of Japan Society's participation. Yuko Hashimoto, Language Coordinator for Clarendon's Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program for all your assistance and translation help. Thanks to your help the children had a chance to experience learning origami utilizing the modern technology of an electronic pad.
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| Michi Kanno of Taro's Origami Studio helps in the Classroom with Andrew Neuman |
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| Students engaged in learning origami from an electronic pad! |
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| Putting the final touches on the origami creations! |
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL OF NORTHERN CA
April 22, 2012
Hebert Hoover Middle School Students march in the Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco's Japantown. Japan Society "Japan in Schools" program donates T-shirts for students to wear in the Parade in support of their Japanese Langauge Program
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| Japanese Language Instructor Rie Tanaka Feroz THANK YOU for all your hard work. What a wonderful opportunity you organized for the students to take part in the Cherry Blossom Festival! Thank you for inviting "Japan in Schools" to take part! We loved being part of the festivities.  |
Board Chairman Steve Matsuura join the students in marching in the parade!
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| Thank you for inviting "Japan in Schools" to be part of the parade! We had a great time! |
Donation to Elementary Schools
Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Programs
and
We were so impressed with the Performance Presentations of Rosa Parks and Clarendon Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Programs.
Students from all backgrounds singing, performing, making speeches in Japanese.
These children have been introduced to Japanese language and culture from kindergarten!
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| Chairman of the Board Steve Matsuura and President of Japan Society Dana Lewis present a $1000 check to Clarendon Elementary School to support their Performing Arts Night Principal Peter Van Court and Parent Group Committee Representative Lina Garcia. Special thank you to Madoka Hamaoka PAC Co-Chair December 15, 2011 |
JAPAN SOCIETY ANNUAL AWARD OF HONOR GALA November 5, 2011
The Gala raises over $12,000 for "Japan in Schools" through Fund A Cause
Please join us in our first "Japan in Schools" event supporting Japanese Language and Cultural Programs in the Public Schools
San Francisco Unified School District
Herbert Hoover Middle School
October 19, 2011
Japanese Language Students at Herbert Hoover Middle School
JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY
Tea Demonstration and Instruction by Urasenke Foundation
Thank you to Christy Bartlett , Director of Urasenke Foundation and Tea Volunteers
Student comments:
"I learned how to drink tea properly from a Tea Master"
"I never knew about making tea by using a small wisk like tool"
"I learned how to be a guest in a tea ceremony. If everyone in Japan followed rules like that, I would say Japan is pretty much the most polite country in the world!"
THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Flower Arrangement Demonstration and Instruction by Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America
Tohan you to Professor Nobu Kurashige Director of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America and her assistant volunteer Louis Owe Ling
Student Comments:
"I learned about the origin of Ikebana, Japanese style of flower arrangement- representing diffferent "freedom" styles. I wanted to learn why there are so many different containers for the flowers."
"It was fun to work with nature...and arrange flowers..."
"The flower arrangement was nice because you could style it your own way and give it your personality."
ORIGAMI: THE ART OF PAPER FOLDING
Origami Demonstration and Instruction by Expert Henry Kaku
Thank you to volunteer assistant Dorothy Yuki
Student Comments:
"It's amazing how a simple piece of paper can be folded into a complex, beautiful masterpiece!"
"I learned how Origami was created and that if you have 1000 origami cranes with you it will bring you good luck!"
"I learned how to make a heart and butterfly out of origami... overall I enjoyed going to a japanese cultural event very much and would love to do it again!"
"I learned that origami literally means paper(kami) and folding(ori) and that people discovered new ways of folding things."
Thank you to Community Supporters and Guests
and Parent Volunteers
and Parent Volunteers
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| Superintendent of Schools San Francisco Unified School District Mr. Carlos Garcia
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JAPAN SOCIETY OF NORTHERN CA
awards a donation of $10,000 to Herbert Hoover's Japanese Language Program
which would allow their program to continue for one additional year.
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| Check Presentation to Herbert Hoover Middle Schools' Japanese Language Program San Francisco Unified School District by Chairman of the Board Steve Matsuura Japan Society of Northern CA |
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| Principal Thomas Graven enjoys a bowl of tea |
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