Activities 2021
END OF CLASSES LUNCH ACTIVITY
On Saturday, December 18, the Japanese language students (nichigo) had their last class of the year, learning how to cook onigiri, torino karaage, yakisoba, and natto.
EXCURSION OF STUDENTS OF THE BASIC CYCLE OF THE INSTITUTE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE
The students of the basic cycle of Nihongogakko Encarnacion, went on an excursion together with the teaching staff to Pirapó.
PHOTO CONTEST ORGANIZED BY JICA
Our associate Ana Taoka has participated in the Photography Contest, organized by JICA; and she has been deserving of an award.
BEAUTIFICATION OF THE ASSOCIATION
We thank the ladies for beautifying the Association's garden, with that associative, inclusive, open spirit designed to encourage cooperation.
EXCURSION OF STUDENTS OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE INSTITUTE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE
The students who finished the third course of Nihongogakko Encarnación, together with the Director Ko Yamada and Akiko sensei, visited the city of Asunción.
GRADUATION CEREMONY OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
On Monday, December 13, the Sotsugyoushiki or Graduation Ceremony of Nihongogakko Encarnación was held, with the presence of the President of the Association.
NEW MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF LADIES OF THE ASSOCIATION
On December 11, the inauguration of the Ladies' Directive Commission of the Association (Fujinbu) took place.
LAST SESSION AND DINNER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On December 9, the last ordinary session of 2021 of the Board of Directors and the different commissions of the Association was held.
VISIT OF ENG. AGR. TAKU MORI
The Ing. Agr. Taku Mori, Leader of the Study Mission for the Comprehensive Development of the Zones Adjacent to the Yacyretá Dam, has visited the facilities of our Association.
VISIT OF THE STUDENTS OF THE JAPANESE SCHOOL OF YGUAZÚ
On December 6, the students of Nihongogakko Encarnación received a visit from their peers from Yguazú.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE SUFFICIENCY EXAM
On December 5, after two years, the Japanese language proficiency exam (Nouryokushiken) was held in person at our Association.
END OF YEAR DINNER OF THE LADIES COMMISSION
With a fellowship dinner, the Ladies Comission (Fujinbu) celebrated the culmination of a year, which despite the pandemic, was very fruitful.
FOOD FAIR FUNDRAISER
On November 28, a food fair was organized to raise funds for various works to be carried out for the benefit and well-being of the members.
VISIT OF JICA TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORKS
On November 25, we received the visit of Ing. Agr. Mikio Tokunaga, who supervised the works that are being carried out in the Association.
DISPOSAL OF DONATED KIMONOS
The ladies of the association met to order and place in a cabinet built exclusively for the purpose, the more than 100 kimonos and their accessories.
VISITS TO THE PARAGUAYAN NIKKEI IDENTITY CENTER
We received the pleasant visits from Mrs. emi ikenoue and Messrs. Nozomu Morita and Sumiko Koya, in representation of JICA Asunción.
INTERNATIONAL ORIGAMI DAY
In commemoration of International Origami Day, the Co-op. "del Sur Ltda." organized an Origami Workshop at San José Beach in Encarnación
PRESENTATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF JAPANESE CULTURE
On Sunday, October 31, the young members of Seinenbu de Encarnación gave a presentation on the Importance of Japanese Culture.
NATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
We are very happy with what our Nihongogakko Encarnacion students have achieved in the National Speech Contest.
ENCARNACION FAN FESTIVAL
The chuugakusei students excelled at this event with Japanese cuisine.
ORIGAMI AND SHÛJI WORKSHOPS
Second day of the 1st. National Festival of Cultural Encounter with origami and shūji workshops.
NATIONAL FESTIVAL «ENCOUNTER OF CULTURES»
Encarnacion Taiko Club performed with great enthusiasm showing part of the Japanese culture.
COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF REIKO ONARO
Fujinbu Encarnacion has organized an online cooking class broadcasted from Los Angeles USA.
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Fujinbu Encarnacion joins the breast cancer awareness campaign.
TRIBUTE TO THE FORMER PRESIDENTS OF FUNJIBU
The Fujinbu 2021 Board of Directors offered a fair "Tribute to Former Presidents" of Fujinbu Encarnacion.
TRIBUTE TO ALL JAPANESE AND NIKKEI WOMEN
Here we present the documentary "GRATITUDE FOR THE LEGACY OF FUJINBU".
FIRST NATIONAL ENCOUNTER OF FUJINBU PARAGUAY
Fujinbu Encarnación was part of this First National Meeting of Fujinbu of Paraguay; which was held virtually.
CELEBRATING THE OLDER ADULTS ON THEIR DAY
On September 12, the celebration for the day of the elderly (Keiroukai) was held.
VISIT OF THE FORMER MINISTER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE
The Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center has received the illustrious visit of Mr. José Altamirano and his family.
FLOWERING LAPACHOS
In guarani; "Tajy sa`yju mimbi".
Yellow lapachos blooming on the grounds of the Japanese Association of Encarnacion.
COOKING CLASSES WITH CHEF GUSTAVO MIURA
He himself, through the Zoom platform, has taught the preparation of 3 delicious dishes.
KAMBARA FOUNDATION DONATION
We have received as a donation from the KAMBARA IKUEIKAI Foundation, equipment to be used in virtual meetings.
MEETING OF FORMER PRESIDENTS OF FUJINBU
For the first time, several former Presidents of Fujinbu Encarnacion gathered, along with the members of the current Board of Directors.
RECOGNITION TO JAPANESE AND NIKKEI PEOPLE
Awards were given to Japanese and Nikkei people, who have worked for the well-being of the community for more than 10 years.
FIRST IMMIGRANTS VISIT OUR IDENTITY CENTER
We are very pleased to receive people who lived through the first times of migration.
FRIENDSHIP DAY
Being the initiative of a Paraguayan; Dr. Artemio Bracho, Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30 of each year.
«GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF» DISSERTATION
Excellent virtual speech with large attendance; held by German and Gloria Stapf. Let's seek to fill our emotional tank!
READING ON HOLIDAYS
Nihongogakko Encarnacion students take advantage of the winter holidays to go and select books, and take them home to read them.
KIMONOS DONATION
We are happy to announce that we will soon receive 112 kimonos, donated by the Kotobukiya Kimono Shop company.
SOLIDARY CONTRIBUTION
With the solidary contribution of all partners; once again, we were able to reach out to our fellow people.
VISIT OF JICA MEMBERS
With due care of COVID protocols, on July 8, JICA members visited the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center and the facilities of our Association.
TANABATA
Faced with the impossibility of getting together, the children of Nihongogakko Encarnacion remembered this date in a virtual way.
DISSERTATION ON SPEECH THERAPY
As part of the "Learning We Grow" cycle, an important and very interesting talk on Speech Therapy was held.
INTERNATIONAL NIKKEI DAY
Within the framework of the International Virtual Event, held to celebrate the International Nikkei Day; our Association has presented 3 materials that were screened.
FATHER'S DAY
The Ladies Committee of the Japanese Association entertained the parents of our association with a box of snacks prepared with great care and affection.
IKEBANA WORKSHOP
Inaugurating the “Learning We Grow” Cycle, the Ikebana theoretical-practical workshop was held on June 12, by the Master Leticia Tanoue.
VACCINATION AT THE ASSOCIATION
Because we believe that Vaccines Save Lives, we requested the 7th. Health Region, to bring the vaccination closer to our Association.
VISIT OF MR. KOTA UCHIJIMA FROM JICA
We received at the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center, the visit of the Coordinator of the JICA Volunteer Program, Mr. Kota Uchijima.
IWATE PREFECTURE DONATION
We express with joy that we received a donation of a batch of various books and notebooks from the Education Commission of Yamada City, Iwate Prefecture.
DONATION TO THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE
The Japanese Association of Encarnacion wanted to get together to #BePartOf TheSolution, in these difficult times.
VISIT OF THE COORDINATOR OF THE JICA VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
In May, we received a visit from Lic. Masami Nomoto at our center.
MOTHER'S
DAY
It was and is tradition in our Association to honor mothers in their day, so Fujinbu Encarnacion sent all mothers a gift.
EXHIBITION FOR CHILDREN'S DAY
Koi Fish were exhibited at the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center.
CELEBRATIONS FOR CHILDREN'S DAY
For the week of Children's Day, Koi Fish were hoisted in the courtyard of Nihongogakko Encarnacion.
TEACHER'S
DAY
We thank all those people who dedicate their lives to making us better every day.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP OF HANDLOOM ON FRAME
Organized by the Ladies Commission (Fujinbu) of the Japan Association of Encarnacion.
DONATION FROM THE JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF ENCARNACION
to the relatives of Covid-19 patients at the Encarnacion Respiratory Hospital.
VISIT OF ITAPÚA PARAGUAY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
On Saturday March 20, we had the visit of members of the Itapúa Paraguay Convention & Visitors Bureau.
TRAIN TRACK IN
EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
A piece of the rail that was part of the train track that passed in front of the former JICA office has been placed in the Identity Center.
INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN'S DAY
Fujinbu Encarnacion, sends their greetings to all the brave women, for International Women's Day.
MATERIALS FOR
GRANDPARENTS
Fujinbu Encarnacion sent a folder containing entertainment and reading materials to all the grandparents of the Association.
VISITS FROM THE
JAPANESE EMBASSY
On Friday, March 5, we received a visit from representatives of the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Paraguay.
CELEBRATION OF
HINAMATSURI
Hinamatsuri is a traditional festival in Japan, in which all girls are honored every March 3.
TALK BY MR YONEZAKI TO
THE STUDENTS OF NIHONGOGAKKO
On Saturday February 27, Nihongogakko Encarnacion students participated in a talk via zoom.
RECONGNITION TO ALBERTO
Yiro Nishioeda
For having obtained third place in the Isologotype contest in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Federation.
NPIC INAUGURATION
CEREMONY
We were finally able to meet and celebrate the achievement of having inaugurated the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center last year.
NIHONGOGAKKO STUDENTS
VISIT THE NPIC
On February 20, Nihongogakko students toured the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center.
ARTICLE OF THE
PY MAGAZINE
Thank you very much Py Magazine, for the digital article, in reference to our Identity Center.
VISITS TO THE NIKKEI
PARAGUAYAN IDENTITY CENTER
The Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center has received many visits since its establishment.
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
OF THE JAE
The Ordinary General Assembly of the Japan Association of Incarnation was held at the headquarters.
VISIT OF THE
VICE-CONSULS
Visit in the Japanese Association of Encarnacion of the Vice Consuls of the Japanese Consulate in Encarnacion.
REUNION OF
STUDENTS
It was a very happy day for the students who were reunited with their classmates.
INAUGURATION OF THE LECTIVE
YEAR 2021
New students were welcomed and alumni were entertained.
1st VIRTUAL MEETING
OF THE YEAR
Fujinbu Encarnacion virtual meeting of the year. It was a good chance to meet again, learn and have fun!
CELEBRATION OF
SEIJINSHIKI
The guests and their families, as well as the Consul of Japan Mr. Shoichi Katagami, shared with members of the Board of Directors of the association.
ORDINARY SESSION
JAE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
First ordinary session of the year, of the Association's Board of Directors.