Japan-America Society of Alabama Blog

Free Summer Cooking Class from Table for Two

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:43:53 GMT

Learn to make Anmitsu! This refreshing summertime Japanese-style parfait is colorful and healthy filled with fruit, mochi, sweet azuki beans, and a dollop of ice cream.

Thursday, July 29, 5:00 PM CST / 6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST

Wa-Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese invites you to join for a free virtual Japanese event to create this favorite Japanese summer dessert. You can cook along or just watch! All participants will receive the ingredient and equipment list in the zoom registration confirmation. Kids & adults of all ages are welcome, it’s a great family activity!

AshaKiran Interpreter Training

JASA Staff — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:59:19 GMT

AshaKiran is a non-profit in Huntsville looking for bilingual people in Alabama to take part in their interpreter training program.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 2, 2019

$25 Application fee required.

Who should attend: Those who are fully fluent bilingual people in Alabama. The individual should be fluent in English and any other language/s.

Course requirements: 42 hours training through a combination of online sessions, full day in person workshop, practicum and video interview.

Benefits: Eligible for paid assignment with AshaKiran. They can also work for other organizations and use their new skills as interpreter. Giving back to the community by helping those with limited English proficiency.

Lead Trainer- Carola E. Green-has 20+ years’ experience in professional interpreting as well as teaching and training interpreters. Other trainers include AshaKiran staff and subject matter experts who have experience working with victims and/or victim service providers.

This will be a great opportunity to put your language skills to good use (and maybe even earn some money).

For Application or questions, email LADV@ashakiranonline.org

Japan-US Grass-Root Business Partnership Forum

JASA Staff — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 07:47:37 GMT

Date: Monday, March 5, 2018**

**NOTE: The date for this event has changed from 3/2 to 3/5!

Location: Gulf Power Facility, One Energy Place, Pensacola, FL 32520

A “Japan-US Grass-Root Business Partnership Forum” will be held by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on March 5th in collaboration with local authorities.

This forum will deepen the essential economic partnership between Japan and the U.S., as well as advocate the creation of new business through bi-directional trade and investment, strengthening cooperative work between Japan and U.S. companies, as well as through business expansion in other countries and regions.

Japan-US Relation Discussion with Dr. Brian Woodall

JASA Staff — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:44:30 GMT

Read more about Dr. Woodall here: https://www.iac.gatech.edu/people/faculty/woodall

We are excited to announce that Brian Woodall, Ph.D., Professor at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and Director of the Georgia Tech East Asia Program, will be speaking at The University of Alabama’s Gorgas Library Rm 205 on January 23rd, 2018 at 3:30pm. Whether you are a student, JASA member, or simply have an interest in Japan or foreign affairs, please join us for Dr. Woodall’s lecture tailored to those with an interest in diplomacy and international relations.

Please RSVP via Facebook, and if you have any questions feel free to message or send an email to intern@jasaweb.org.

Parking details will be posted in the discussion.