The document announces a variety of Japanese cultural classes and activities being offered throughout February at the Misawa Air Base in Japan, including classes on survival Japanese, Hiragana/Katakana writing, attending a Setsubun bean scattering party, learning to wear a kimono, touring a hot springs resort, going grocery shopping, cooking a Girls' Day dish, and doing Japanese paper crafts. Most events are free but some require advanced sign-up by calling or visiting the specified location.

1. All classes require advanced sign-up.
Call 226-4735 or visit the A& FRC in the Torii Bldg 656
SURVIVAL JAPANESE
konnichiwa!
 Date & time: 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb, (4 sessions) 900-1000 or 1730-1830
はい  Where to meet: Misawa Inn Conference Room (Small children are not allowed)
Arigatoo! Learn basic Japanese in a series of four sessions throughout the month. This is a great way to learn
enough to navigate on your own or interact with the local population!
LUNCH AND LEARN - HIRAGANA / KATAKANA WRITING
 Date & time: 4 and 11 Feb, (2 sessions) 1100 - 1215
 Where to meet: Misawa Inn Conference Room (Small children are not allowed)
Learn how to read and write Japanese characters. You will learn how to write your name and greeting
cards in Japanese.
SETSUBUN PARTY AT THE MISAWA INTERNATIONAL
CENTER
 Date & time: 2 Feb, 1000 – 1130 (Children are allowed.)
 Where to meet: Misawa International Center
Learn Japanese culture! Enjoy Setsubun, the Bean-scattering events with local Japanese.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Great opportunity for you and your children to make new
friends!
KIMONO DRESSING CLASS
 Date & time: 15 Feb, 1800-1930 (Children are allowed.)
 Where to meet: A&FRC classroom (Torii Building)
Learn how to wear a Japanese summer kimono called a yukata. We provide yukata for men,
women and even children. Be sure to bring your camera!
KOMAKI ONSEN RESORT TOUR
 Date & time: 25 Feb, 1000-1200 (Children are allowed)
 Where to meet: Misawa Inn Conference Room
Visit a beautiful indoor & outdoor hot bath, Japanese garden, picturesque lake, Nebuta festival
exhibition, & more. People come from all over Japan to visit this famous resort!
GROCERY SHOPPING IN JAPAN
 Date & time: 8 Feb, 1000-1130 (Children are not allowed)
 Where to meet: A&FRC front desk
Having trouble reading the label? Go shopping on a guided tour at a local grocery store in Misawa City.
Learn to pick out and buy all kinds of new grocery items!
JAPANESE COOKING CLASS – HINAMATSURI (GIRLS’ DAY) DISH
 Date & time: 28 Feb, lunch time (1000-1200); 1 Mar, evening (1800-2000)
 Where to meet: A&FRC kitchen (Torii Building) (Children are not allowed)
Learn from local professionals how to make hinamatsuri dish. Attendees will actually participate in the
food preparation and cooking process. (cutting and cleaning etc. alongside the instructors)
JAPANESE PAPER CRAFT
 Date & time: TBD Please call 226-4735 for more information. (Children are allowed.)

2.  Where to meet: A&FRC classroom (Torii Building)
Rekindle your creative abilities. Learn how to make Japanese Paper Doll. Great for the entire family!