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In collaboration with Matsumoto Junior College in Japan, we are hosting Language Lounge, in which you can meet with Japanese students from Matsumoto Junior College and discuss your interests in Japan and practice your Japanese language (in exchange of helping …
Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese golfer to win the Masters, a U.S. major title. Apparently he played video games just before playing the final rounds of golf to control his emotional state. Quote: “Maybe it relieved some of the …
Cherry trees are in full blossom in New York City this week. There are a few beautiful cherry trees in the courtyard of LaGuardia Community College (only if we could go to campus to see them!).
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This is an interesting talk discussing the experience of Latino immigrants in Japan. If you missed it, the recording is still available on YouTube.
Professor and author Araceli Tinajero will present on her book, A Cultural History of Spanish Speakers …
Contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has a special exhibition at New York Botanic Garden from Saturday, April 10 – Sunday, October 31, 2021.
The New York Times published this featured article on the up-coming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021. The article answers frequently asked questions about the Tokyo Olympics 2021.…
IACE Travel, a local travel agency specializing Japan, is hosting this virtual tour event for Japan.
A NYT Opinion video about a high school student who shares her experience as an Asian American during COVID-19.
She links her experience as a Chinese American to the history of xenophobia during previous pandemics in the U.S. (such as …
The recording of “Asian Voices: Advocating for our Rights in NYC” is available online now. This event is hosted by the NYC Commissions of Human Rights and community-based organizations (such as AABANY), NYC CCHR, NYC MOIA, NYC OPHC, and Queens …
The recording of “Combating Anti-Asian Hate Crimes” is available online now. This event is hosted by DA’s office and NYPD and presents a criminal justice perspective toward anti-Asian hate crimes/incidents.
An exhibition Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (https://www.jcch.com) presents twelve Japanese words that the first wave of Japanese American immigrants in Hawai’i about 150 years …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced another round of the International MANGA Award in for 2021. The purpose of this award is to “expand international exchange and mutual understanding through the MANGA culture which is widely accepted around the world”.…
Due to a fire in Jackson Heights on April 6, 2021, all of the 133 units in a building were damaged and over 400 people have been displaced. The affected community is made up of majority low-income, working class, immigrant …
NYC is hiring 10,000 workers for its new City Cleanup Corps with a pay at $15 per hour.
Everyone who visited Japan was surprised to see clean streets in Japan’s major metropolitan cities like Tokyo and Osaka. This New York …
Rikako Ikee, a star swimmer in Japan, had to give up her hope for the Tokyo Olympic Games when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019. She was able to resume her swimming practice in mid 2020 and just won …
Hostos Community College is hosting this speaker series in Spring 2021. The third talk features three alumni from the JET Program, the most prestigious international exchange program employing young Americans to teach in Japan. The guests will talk about their …
The Centre for Japanese Studies at the University of East Anglia and the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures are hosting a special Online Summer Programme in Japanese Cultural Studies from Monday, July 12 – Friday, …
We are pleased to announce a virtual international exchange opportunity for the Japanese Option students in Spring 2021.
This is a pilot project in Spring 2021 and anyone who is interested in virtual exchange with Japan can participate. We are …
This is a great undergraduate research opportunity for students who are interested in Linguistics. The application deadline is Friday, April 30, 2021.
The REU Site Intersection of Linguistics, Language and Culture Program is recruiting talented undergraduate students residing in the …
The deadline for US-Japan Bridging Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship is on Friday, April 16, 2021. This is for study abroad to Japan in Fall 2021, but you can defer the award to Spring 2022 too.
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a prestigious national study abroad scholarship, which covers all costs for an intensive summer study abroad to develop national talents in languages of critical need (such as Japanese).
The scholarship covers all the cost …
Paolo’s YouTube channel has a lot of travel and food information in Japan with a stunning visual presentation. He also started a new series “Day in the life: Japanese xxx,” which introduces a typical day of Japanese in different professions …
Kim Dao, a Vietnamese Australian, moved Japan and started her YouTube channel featuring Japanese cosmetics (skincare etc), fashion, travel & tourism, and language.
This is one of her most popular movie clip “100 Things to do in Tokyo.”
Here is …
“That Japanese Man Yuta” is a very popular YouTube channel (with nearly 1 million subscribers) both in and outside of Japan. Yuta is the most famouse Japanese YouTuber who introduces Japanese culture, life, language, and everyday events in English.
This …
Edward Norton has studied Japanese at college and spent some time in Japan after his graduation.
Bill Murray talks about his favorite Japanese phrasebook that he used while taking his film Lost in Translation.
Hugh Jackman spent some time in Japan for his movies, Logan and The Wolverine, and speaks some Japanese.…
Tiffany Haddish, an actress, comedian, and author, speaks several languages, including Japanese.
Comedian and TV host Trevor Noah has this comedy skit using his Japanese-speaking skill.
James Remar in Sex and the City (1998) and Dexter (2006) has a Japanese-speaking spouse and speaks Japanese fairly well.
Asian American Advancing Justice is hosting virtual bystander intervention training sessions almost everyday. This will be a great opportunity if you want to learn how to support the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community.…
The touch relay for the Tokyo Olympic Games kicked off on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The 2021 Olympics is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 23, 2021. Some believe the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games can become a symbolic event …
Friday, March 26, 2021 is Virtual National Day of Action and Healing
On March 26, 1790, the Naturalization Act was signed into law, prohibiting non-white people from becoming citizens of the United States. Over 200 years later, Asians in the …
If you know any prospective students interested in Japan Studies at LaGuardia, this is a great event to learn more about different options available to them.
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Come and learn more about the Liberal Arts majors and Liberal Arts Options …
The following event is hosted as part of the Asian Heritage Celebration in 2021.
This panel discussion will revolve around Asian American students in teacher education programs and current Asian American educators’ experiences as future and current teachers. The discussion …
CUNY BA Program is a CUNY-wide individualized degree program and they accept transfer students from CUNY community colleges. In CUNY BA, each student develops their own curriculum (called Area of Concentration or AOE) and complete their BA degree through selecting …
AnimeJapan 2021 is one of the world’s biggest anime events in Japan (Japaense version of ComicCon) and this year’s AnimeJapan will be held online for the world audience. The live-streaming events and on-demand recordings of the events will be available …
The following event is hosted as part of the Asian Heritage Celebration in 2021.
With the Covid-19 Pandemic we are seeing an increase in instance of violence against Asian Americans. This disturbing development calls for an unequivocal response from the …
The following event is hosted as part of the Asian Heritage Celebration in 2021.
Please join us for a 60-minute workshop examining the history and impact of the perpetual foreigner stereotype, with an emphasis on how that stereotype continues to …
ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs) is still recruiting students for the Spring 2021 semester. Here is the list of eligibilities:
The New York Times’s travel series 36 hours has several video clips featuring Tokyo.
This 360-degree video is especially amazing. With a cheap VR case (e.g., Google Cardboard for $5) for your cellphone, you can feel that you are doing …
A group of scholars, writers, and researchers will discuss the importance of pop culture for Japan’s current society. The event takes place at 8:00pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in the Eastern (New York) time.
The recording of the presentations …
Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) The Movie: Mugen Train will arrive in the U.S. theaters on April 23, 2021. The movie will become available on Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Vudu, Google Play, PlayStation Store, and Amazon.com on June 22.
This …
Do you know any Asian American who is willing to share their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic for this oral history project? If so, please share this information with them.
How Can I Participate In Or Contribute To This Project?…
Typical rules include a ban on dating and a requirement to have black hair. Some even require that students wear white underwear.
“Nearly half of Tokyo’s public high schools require students whose hair is not black and straight to submit …
Counselors Stacey Chen and Shirley Chen at LaGuardia Community College are hosting a weekly support group for Asian-American students. Asian-American Wellness Group aims to co-create a safe space where students can share how they’re feeling amidst the pandemic and connect …
New York Japanese Restaurant Association is organizing “Japanese Restaurant Cherry Blossom Week” from Monday, March 8, 2021 to Sunday, March 21, 2021. Each restaurant identify one item at a discount price to celebrate and promote Japanese food, culture, and ingredients.…
Learn about various Liberal Arts majors and options and their career paths. During this panel discussion, you will have an opportunity to discuss your interests and possible academic career path at LaGuardia Community College. The Japanese Option will also be …
The Asian Heritage Celebration (AHC) Committee is organizing this year’s Asian Heritage Virtual Celebration on Wednesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 6, 2021. See the attached flyer, the AHC website (http://www.laguardia.edu/ahc/), or AHC’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LaGuardiaCCAHC) …
William Collis is a professional gamer in e-sports, a newly emerged 27-billion dollar field, which is growing every day. In his TED talk, he discusses three skills that you need to become a professional gamer and master video games like …
