The Japan-America Society of Vermont
Toshi Saitoh
1 Concord Green
South Burlington, VT 05403
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JASV new Year part (1/11)
JASV new Year part (1/11)
Ikebana Lecture and Workshop at UVM (2/8)
Ikebana Lecture and Workshop at UVM (2/8)
Ikebana Lecture and Workshop at UVM (2/8)
Ikebana Lecture and Workshop at UVM (2/8)
Ikebana History Lecture at South Burlington Community Library (3/11)
Participation in YMCA/Kid's Day (4/25)
Participation in YMCA/Kid's Day (4/25)
Participation in YMCA/Kid's Day (4/25)
Participation in YMCA/Kid's Day (4/25)
Spring Japanese Language Class (3/17 - 5/19)
One Day Japanese Book Library (First Sunday of the Month)
Participation in America Independence Day Parade in Montpelier (7/3)
Participation in America Independence Day Parade in Montpelier (7/3)
JASV Picnic and Annual JASV Member Meeting at Sand Bar (7/12)
Ikebana Demonstration at the VPAL's Dinner Party at the North End Studio (7/19)
Ikebana Demonstration at the VPAL's Dinner Party at the North End Studio (7/19)
Participation in the Japanese New Year Greeting Card contest by the Consulate General of Japan in Boston, as one of the judges. (Jan 9)
Received a grant award e-mail from Japan Foundation, Center for Global Partnership (Jan 17)
Shin\'nen Kai (New Year Party) at JASV\'s Office - Jan 26, Noon 4 PM
Japanese Language Intermediate Class for Children started 3/15
One Day Consulate by the Consulate General of Japan in Boston at JASV Office (3/30, 10:30am - 1:30pm)
Japanese Pottery Lecture at Shelburne Art Center (3/20. 6:30pm - 8:00pm)
Japanese Language Intermediate Class for Children started 3/15
Japanese Culture Lecture to Children at Shelburne Art Center (Apr 2, 9:30 to 11:00 am)
Ikebana Demonstration at Middlebury College, Haru Matsuri (Apr 26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Japanese Pottery Lecture at Middlebury College, Haru Matsuri (Apr 26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Open Office/Japanese Doll Display at the JASV Office (Apr 27)
Participation in YMCA/Kid's Day (May 3, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Open Office for Children (Jun 14, 10:00 to 12:00 am)
2014/potluck Picnic and the Annual JASV meeting (Jun 22, noon to 4:00pm)
Origami with Clay /Workshop at the Shelburne Craft School (6/24, 9:00am to 12:00pm)
Toshi Saitoh lectured about the History of Japanese Pottery at UVM, 10/1
JASV had Annual Tsukimi (Moon Viewing) at a Clubhouse near Veterans Memorial Park in So. Burlington, 10/5
JASV had Annual Tsukimi (Moon Viewing) at a Clubhouse near Veterans Memorial Park in So. Burlington, 10/5
Toshi Saitoh lectured about the History of Japanese Pottery at CVU High School, 10/23
Toshi Saitoh lectured about the History of Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement) at CVU High School, 11/6
Lisa Carter attended Open Office run by Masak Carter, 11/
Alan Chu-sensei taught Japanese Language to children during Fall Semester
Toshi Saitoh had Origami Pottery Workshop for Children, 11/20
Toshi Saitoh had Origami Pottery Workshop for Children, 11/20
Larry Solt awarded a prize to the Vermont Japanese Speech Contest winners at UVM, Introductory Level, 12/4
Larry Solt awarded a prize to the Vermont Japanese Speech Contest winner at UVM, Advanced Level, 12/4
JASV participated in the Vermont International Festival --- Origami, 12/5, 6, and 7
JASV participated in the Vermont International Festival --- Calligraphy, 12/5, 6, and 7
JASV participated in the Vermont International Festival --- Pokemon Game, 12/6, and 7
Linda Sukop-sensei taught Japanese Language to Adults during Fall Semester
Masako Gibeault playing the Shamisen. Masako Gibeault played two seasonal songs on the Shamisen. It was so professional, and the doll next to her ALMOST started to dance. I was imagining? Photo by Toshi Saitoh.
Introducing Chiro Umezaki, board member and translator. I would like to introduce Chiro, who was translating. He is a UVM graduate, and speaks both languages very well. His wife Melinda is a director of an acting group in Vergennes Opera House. Photo by Toshi Saitoh.
1,300 Audiences
Consul General of Japan from Boston
Koto Performance
Shamisen Performance & Dance
Taiko Performance by Burlington Taiko Group
Kimono Try-On Booth by SMC
Japanese Traditional Kyudo / Archery Booth by Vermont Kyudo
Calligrapy & Origami Booth by UVM and SMC Students
Mini-Japanese Language Class Booth
Mini Japanese Art Museum
Tsukimi set-up and preparations. Well before the party begins, JASV president Toshi Saitoh arrived to set up the buffet table and party chairs. Photo by Toshi Saitoh.
Tsukimi Potluck Buffet Table Party goers enjoying moon viewing treats - nom nom! Photo by Toshi Saitoh.
Tsukimi First Appearance of the Moon After a long bout of trying to guess where the moon was hiding, a small break in the clouds allows us our first peek! Photo by Toshi Saitoh.
Tsukimi Moon in Full Glory. Do you see the rabbit in the moon? Photo by Toshi Saitoh
Tsukimi Continues. Maybe you can see the rabbit better here ? Photo by Toshi Saitoh.
Toshi Saitoh lectured about Japanese Pottery and Ikebana history, Photos by Susan Saitoh
Toshi Saitoh lectured about Japanese Pottery and Ikebana history, Photos by Susan Saitoh
Toshi Saitoh lectured about Japanese Pottery and Ikebana history, Photos by Susan Saitoh