Activities 2021

Activities 2021

Class closing lunch

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.

student excursion

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.

Spread of Japanese culture

DISSEMINATION OF JAPANESE CULTURE

At the Residential Country Club Aguavista, members of the Japanese Association of Encarnación were present to spread the Japanese culture.

 

photography award

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

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 Japanese School

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.

Japanese School Graduation Ceremony

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.

 

Change of the Association's Ladies' Board of Directors

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

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 Ing. Agr. Taku Mori

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 Students of the Japanese School of Yguazú

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 Proficiency Exam

JAPANESE LANGUAGE SUFFICIENCY EXAM

On December 5, after two years, the Japanese language proficiency exam (Nouryokushiken) was held in person at our Association.

Ladies Commission New Year's Eve Dinner

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

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 to works

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.

kimono arrangement

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 center

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.

origami day

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

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.

Oratory contest

NATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST

We are very happy with what our Nihongogakko Encarnacion students have achieved in the National Speech Contest.

 

Encarnacion Festivan Fan

ENCARNACION FAN FESTIVAL

The chuugakusei students excelled at this event with Japanese cuisine.

Birthday

GRANDMA SAKAE ODA'S BIRTHDAY

Not everybody turns 99 years old every day!

Origami

ORIGAMI AND SHÛJI WORKSHOPS

Second day of the 1st. National Festival of Cultural Encounter with origami and shūji workshops.

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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.

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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.

Fujinbu Legacy

TRIBUTE TO ALL JAPANESE AND NIKKEI WOMEN

Here we present the documentary "GRATITUDE FOR THE LEGACY OF FUJINBU".

 

Fujinbu meeting

FIRST NATIONAL ENCOUNTER OF FUJINBU PARAGUAY

Fujinbu Encarnación was part of this First National Meeting of Fujinbu of Paraguay; which was held virtually.

Entertainment

CELEBRATING THE OLDER ADULTS ON THEIR DAY

On September 12, the celebration for the day of the elderly (Keiroukai) was held.

Visit to CINP

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.

Lapachos with flowers

FLOWERING LAPACHOS

In guarani; "Tajy sa`yju mimbi".

Yellow lapachos blooming on the grounds of the Japanese Association of Encarnacion.

Chef Gustavo

COOKING CLASSES WITH CHEF GUSTAVO MIURA

He himself, through the Zoom platform, has taught the preparation of 3 delicious dishes.

Equipment donation

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

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 of Japanese

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.

Visits to the CINP

FIRST IMMIGRANTS VISIT OUR IDENTITY CENTER

We are very pleased to receive people who lived through the first times of migration.

Friendship's Day

FRIENDSHIP DAY

Being the initiative of a Paraguayan; Dr. Artemio Bracho, Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30 of each year.

Charla

«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!

Sakura

BLOOMING OF OUR SAKURAS

The Sakuras are blooming in our Association.
Beautiful flowers!

Reading

READING ON HOLIDAYS

Nihongogakko Encarnacion students take advantage of the winter holidays to go and select books, and take them home to read them.

Donation

KIMONOS DONATION

We are happy to announce that we will soon receive 112 kimonos, donated by the Kotobukiya Kimono Shop company.

Solidarity Contribution

SOLIDARY CONTRIBUTION

With the solidary contribution of all partners; once again, we were able to reach out to our fellow people.

Visit Jica

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

TANABATA

Faced with the impossibility of getting together, the children of Nihongogakko Encarnacion remembered this date in a virtual way.

Phonoaudiology

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

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

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

IKEBANA WORKSHOP

Inaugurating the “Learning We Grow” Cycle, the Ikebana theoretical-practical workshop was held on June 12, by the Master Leticia Tanoue.

VACCINATION

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-de-la-JICA

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.

Donation

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 of beds

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.

JICA visit

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

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.

Koi-fish-in-the-AJE

EXHIBITION FOR CHILDREN'S DAY

Koi Fish were exhibited at the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center.

GIFTS

CELEBRATIONS FOR CHILDREN'S DAY

For the week of Children's Day, Koi Fish were hoisted in the courtyard of Nihongogakko Encarnacion.

Teachers

TEACHER'S
DAY

We thank all those people who dedicate their lives to making us better every day.

Loom workshop

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP OF HANDLOOM ON FRAME

Organized by the Ladies Commission (Fujinbu) of the Japan Association of Encarnacion.

Donation

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.

BEGINNING
OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES

Japanese language classes for beginners started!

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

TALK BY MR YONEZAKI TO
THE STUDENTS OF NIHONGOGAKKO

 On Saturday February 27, Nihongogakko Encarnacion students participated in a talk via zoom.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ALBERTO YIRO NISHIOEDA

RECONGNITION TO ALBERTO
Yiro Nishioeda

For having obtained third place in the Isologotype contest in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Federation.

CINP INAUGURATION CELEBRATION

NPIC INAUGURATION
CEREMONY

We were finally able to meet and celebrate the achievement of having inaugurated the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center last year.

NIHONGOGAKKO VISIT AT CINP

NIHONGOGAKKO STUDENTS
VISIT THE NPIC

On February 20, Nihongogakko students toured the Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center.

Magazine-Article-Py

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 IDENTITY CENTER

VISITS TO THE NIKKEI
PARAGUAYAN IDENTITY CENTER

The Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center has received many visits since its establishment.

ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE AJE

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.

RE-ENCOUNTER OF STUDENTS

REUNION OF
STUDENTS

It was a very happy day for the students who were reunited with their classmates.

INAUGURATION OF THE 2021 SCHOOL YEAR

INAUGURATION OF THE LECTIVE
YEAR 2021

New students were welcomed and alumni were entertained.

1st VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE YEAR

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!

SEIJINSHIKI CELEBRATION

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

ORDINARY SESSION
JAE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

First ordinary session of the year, of the Association's Board of Directors.