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🥋 Intro to Kendo 剣道 – Learn Japanese & Samurai Swordsmanship!

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  Sponsored by the Japan-America Society of Oklahoma (JASO) and OKC Kendo Dojo Discover the language and discipline of traditional Japanese Kendo —the way of the sword! This 2-week course will introduce you to: Reiho (Etiquette) Kamae (Posture & Guard) Suburi (Fundamental Sword Movements) 🔹 Dates : May 13, 15, 20, 22 🔹 Location : Santa Fe Family Life Center 📍 6300 N Santa Fe Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 🔹 Youth Class (Ages 8–15) : 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🔹 Adult Class (Ages 16+) : 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Classes will be taught in both Japanese and English . No Japanese language skills are required to join. 🎽 Please wear: T-shirt Shorts A face mask during practice ⚔️ Shinai (bamboo practice swords) will be provided 🎟️ Limited seats available! 👉 Sign up here : https://forms.gle/usa1VdTP4MYmFGe3A 💳 Payment link : https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/VVSRYR874VP2S 🥋 剣道入門クラス – 日本語と侍の剣術を学ぼう！ 主催： オクラホマ日米協会（JASO） 日本の伝統武道「剣道」を体験しながら、 日本語 と 礼儀作法 を学び...
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Mochitsuki & Setsubun event

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  Sunday, February 23. 1-3pm Putnam City West High School Please stay tuned for more information! #mochitsuki   #setsubun   #恵方巻き   #日本文化   #oklahoma   #japan   #オクラホマ   #オクラホマ日米協会   #japanese   #節分   #おもち   #おもちつき   #おもちつき大会
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JASO Traditional Craft Workshop Series Feb 14

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  JASO Traditional Craft Workshop Series①: February Event つまみ細工 Tsumami Zaiku Friday, February 14, 2025, 6:00–7:30 PM Location: Tamashii Ramen House, Norman (126 W Main St, Norman, OK 73069) Registration: $15 | $12 Special Offer for JASO Japanese Winter 2025 Language Students Limited to 20 participants—register now through the Google Form! https:// www.japanoklahoma.org/traditional-craft-workshop-2025 Age: 10+ | No prior experience required 2nd Friday Art Walk in Norman Downtown is happening at E Main St 6-9 PM near us!　（ https://www.2ndfridaynorman.com/ ） We’re excited to announce the start of JASO’s Traditional Craft Workshop Series this February! Each month, we’ll explore and celebrate Japanese traditional crafts. This month, we’re featuring Tsumami Zaiku. ************************************************ Tsumami Kanzashi (つまみかんざし) is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the Edo period (1603–1868). It involves folding small square pieces of fabric to create intricate ...
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2025 Winter Japanese Language Course

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  Sign up NOW JASO Japanese Course Winter 2025 Registration is now OPEN First day of the class: January 7, 9, or 14 Registration deadline: Friday, January 3, 2025 We offer only 12 spots for each class, please sign up as soon as possible to secure your spot! More information and registration : https://www.japanoklahoma.org/japanese-language-course If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to studying with you! #日本文化 #oklahoma #japan #オクラホマ #オクラホマ日米協会 #japanese #日本語教室 #japaneseclass
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