Fumiya Tanikawa, a player for the Encarnación Béisbol Club, is one of the JICA Paraguay scholarship holders who will travel to Japan using a Nikkei Society Scholarship.
ACTIVITIES 2023
Visit of SEPRELAD Technicians
On December 19, we received the Attorney Inspectors. Rubén Cristaldo, Javier Chaparro and José Romero, from the General Directorate of Standards and Supervision of SEPRELAD.
Renewal of the Ladies Commission
On December 19, the renewal of the Fujinkai Ladies' Board of Directors of the Japanese Association of Encarnación took place.
Bounenkai Fujinbu
On Friday, December 1, the Fujinbu Bounenkai (New Year's Eve Dinner of the Ladies Commission) was held at the Hiroshima Restaurant.
Bounenkai of Nikkai areas
The different groups of Nikkai associates met in their areas to say goodbye to the year. Hoping to receive a year 2024 with many blessings.
END OF THE YEAR
of Youth
A group of young people from Asunción have come to Encarnación for an integration meeting with young students.
Visit of the Resident Representative of JICA
On December 14, we received a courtesy visit from the Resident Representative of JICA PY, Ms. Takahatake Chika.
Last session of the year of the Board of Directors
On Monday, December 11, the last ordinary session of the year of the Association's Board of Directors took place.
Otomarikai in Nihongogakko
And the big day of the Otomarikai in Nihongogakko arrived. Children are always happy in this type of activity. There are two days of coexistence between students and teachers.
Closing of the School Year
On Tuesday, December 12, the Closing Ceremony of the School Year and Graduation of Nihongogakko Encarnación.
Bounenkai Nikkai
On Friday, December 8, the Bounenkai was held in our Association. President Aiko Kurosu gave her message to everyone present.
Nouryokushiken
The Nouryokushiken (Japanese language proficiency test) was taken on the first Sunday in December.
Farewell to the year for Nichigo students
The Nichigo students said goodbye to the year with a pleasant meeting, where they also had the experience of preparing the sômen
International Open in Santa Rita de Bádminton
Encarnación Badminton Club participated in the International Badminton Open held in the city of Santa Rita, the last weekend of November.
Women's Volleyball Champions
The Encarnacion women's volleyball team participated in the Nikkei Itapúa Championship, held in the city of La Paz
Celebration Lunch at Koyi Nakatsuka
The Japanese Association of Encarnación offered a lunch to Mr. Koyi Nakatsuka. On the occasion, the thanks of President Aiko Kurosu and the Board of Directors were expressed to him.
Scholarships offered by JICA
On November 22, a talk was held on the different scholarships that JICA offers for residents in our country.
Tanjoukai
The Tanjoukai for Seniors who have birthdays in the second half of the year was held. Everyone had a talk about oral hygiene by Dentist Naomi Kita
Conversation on the Generational Change
Last Saturday, November 18, at the Paraguayan Japanese Center in Asunción, the Conversation was held: “Effective Strategies for Generational Change in the Nikkei Society”
Social Welfare Training
On November 17, the training for Itapúa was held in the Hall of the Japanese Association of Encarnación.
Paraguay's first sensory tapestry
The Japanese Association of Encarnación thanks the artists Rubén Sykora, Liliana Sykora and José Quevedo for the invitation to the Presentation of the First Sensory Tapestry of Paraguay.
Drawing on the Costanera
The students of Shougaku, from Nihongogakko Encarnación, learned to draw on the Costanera, from Mr. Yasuhiro Mizuguchi.
Sports Luncheon
The sports group, made up of athletes and parents of the various sports practiced in the Japanese Association of Encarnación
The museum night
On Saturday, November 11, the Night of the Museums was held, with our Association being one of the venues.
JICA National Voluntary Mission Term
Ms. Ana Taoka, finished her duties as a JICA National Volunteer in Paraguay
Launch of the book The underhanded discrimination
The Japanese Association of Encarnación was present at the presentation of the Book: Underhanded Discrimination
Visit of students from the Pirapó Language School
On November 4, we received a pleasant visit from the preschool students (youchien) of the Pirapó Japanese Language Institute.
National and International Badminton Championship
Encarnación badminton club, competed in the National and International Badminton Championship, held in the City of Coronel Oviedo
SAWAKAI 2023
The SAWAKAI was held last Sunday, October 22, from 14 to 16 p.m., led by Ms. Yumiko Mitsui and Fujinbu Encarnación.
Undoukai 2023
Last October 15, the traditional sports competition of the Japanese Association family, the Undoukai, was held.
National Queen of the Communities
Lía Tachibana Bauer, daughter of members of the Japanese Association of Encarnación, was elected National Queen of Collectives last night; Miss Friendship; Miss Photogenic and 1st Best Suit.
Keiroukai 2023
On September 24, the Day of Respect for the Elderly "Keiroukai" was celebrated at the Japanese Association of Encarnación.
Representative of the Japanese Community
The Queen of the Japanese Community, this year; It's Lia Tachibana Bauer. She is the daughter of members of our Association.
Nikkei Women's Meeting
Our JICA partner and national volunteer, Chiyuki Taoka, participated as a speaker at the 11th Nikkei Women's Meeting of Paraguay
Badminton classes at the Association
The Encarnación Badminton Club group has started classes in this sport with the hiring of teacher Jean Paul Ferrand.
Farewell to Mrs. Emi Ikenou
Last Friday, September 1, the Japanese Association of Encarnación said goodbye to Ms. Emi Ikenou, Deputy Resident Representative of JICA Paraguay
Representative of the Japanese Community at Expo Yguazu
The beautiful incarnacena Lía Tachibana Bauer, represents the Japanese community in the Festival of Collectives.
Donation of books from the Japanese Consulate
The Japanese Language Institute received numerous books as a donation from the Consulate of Japan in Encarnación, through the management of Mr. Consul Akira Ikarashi.
Badminton clinic
A Badminton sports clinic was held in the sports center of our association, this activity was organized by the Encarnación Bádminton Club
Visit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Members of the Board of Directors of the Japanese Association of Encarnación and the teaching staff of Nihongogakko Encarnación were invited by the Consul of Japan in Encarnación Mr. Akira Ikarashi.
Honor to Former Ambassador of Japan in Paraguay
The President of the Japanese Association of Encarnación, Mrs. Aiko Kurosu, offered a dinner to the Former Ambassador of Japan in Paraguay, Mr. Yoshi Hisaueda.
Farewell to Mrs. Yoko Hama
Part of the Association's Board of Directors, together with the Director of Nihongogakko Encarnación, fired Ms. Yoko Hama.
Fabric Flowers Course
The Fabric Flower Course was held, led by Mrs. Chikako Nonomura, who patiently taught the members of the Association how to make them.
Taiko at the Itapúa Expo
To the rhythm of drums and dances, the Encarnación Taiko Club was present at the 2023 edition of the Itapúa Expo held on the Paseo de los Aromas in the city of Encarnación.
Hanami with Nihongogakko students
The students of Nihongogakko from Encarnación amalgamated Japanese culture with Paraguayan culture.
Visit of Professors from Japan
We received a visit from a delegation of teachers from Japan, through JICA Paraguay, to learn about the Association.
The Grand Bazaar of the Association
Last August 6th our Grand Bazaar took place. Many people entered and took advantage of the opportunity to purchase clothes.
Youchien Snack
The Nihongogakko preschool students (youchien) have prepared their favorite snack themselves: Onigiri.
Repairs in the Association
The Roof is a symbol to speak of dignity. And our Association completely renovated its roof, to strengthen the dignity it has.
Nihon Buyo Classes
The Japanese Association of Encarnación offers its members an opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture, with the Nihon Buyo classes, taught by Professor Michiko Yamada.
Speech Contest July 2023
The students of Nihongogakko Encarnación competed in the national Speech Contest in the city of Asunción.
Donation Fumiko Yamada
Koinobori has been received as a donation from Mrs. Fumiko Yamada, from Japan. She was an Expert from JICA Paraguay, in our Association.
Association Sports
The third weekend of July was pure competition for Encarnación Bésbol Club and Encarnación Bádminton Club.
70 years Colonia Federico Chavez
Mrs. Aiko Kurosu, president of the Japanese Association of Encarnación, participated in the Commemoration Ceremony of the 70th Anniversary of Japanese Immigration to the Federico Chávez Colony.
2nd. Tea Ceremony Edition
The 2nd was carried out. Edition of the Tea Ceremony adding experiences, wearing the Kimono and enjoying the art of Chabana flowers, with Sensei Michiko Yamada.
Tabanata celebration
The students of Nihongogakko Encarnación celebrated Tanabata, each writing their wishes on paper called Tanzaku and then hanging them on the bamboo plants.
tanojukai
ON July 2 at the Association, the Tanjoukai of the Akebono Group was held with the presence of the Consul of Japan in Encarnación, Mr. Akira Iraikarashi.
Solidarity Day in favor of Lazos del Sur
On Sunday, July 2, there was a solidarity day in favor of the Lazos del Sur foundation. The Japanese Association of Encarnación could not be absent and prepared its now traditional seafood paella.
Cooperatives Expo
The Japanese Association of Encarnación was present at the Third Edition of the Expo Cooperatives 2023.
Getting to know our association
On June 30, a talk was held for the new members of the Association, so that they could learn more about everything that a Japanese Association is.
Father's day
With a pleasant lunch offered by the ladies of Fujinbu Encarnación, in the Association's auditorium, the parents were honored on their day.
speech contest
The Speech Contest was carried out at the local level. The students who won a place to compete at the national level, soon, were also announced on the occasion.
Visit of Dr Takuhiro TaKii
Prof. Dr. Kazuhiro Takii, from Kyoto University, paid a visit to our Association, touring the entire property, before giving a Conference at UNI.
Honoring the President of JICA
Dr. Kiyomi Kumagai, representing the Japanese Association of Encarnación, attended the lunch offered by JICA Paraguay, in Asunción.
View of Pennsylvania-United States
We have received the visit of Maestro Drue Bullington, from the music education area of Pennsylvania, United States.
Presentation to JICA
JICA Paraguay National Volunteer, Ana Taoka, made a presentation of the work she does to disseminate and promote both the Paraguayan Nikkei Identity Center and the Tea Ceremony House.
Asunción Japanese School Mobile Class
In Encarnación, students from the Asunción Japanese School visited.
Farewell Mr. Morita
We received a farewell visit from Mr. Nozomu Morita, a JICA Paraguay official, who is returning to Japan due to the end of his mission.
Inauguration Hotel Mako's
The Japanese Association of Encarnación, represented by Dr. Kiyomi Kumagai, was present at the inauguration of MAKO'S Hotel.
Ending of Mission
Mr. Fukui Yasushi finished his mission as Resident Representative of JICA Paraguay; For this reason, the Japanese Association of Encarnación organized a farewell dinner.
Congress of Grandparents
On Sunday, May 21, the Eleventh Meeting of Nikkei Older Adults of Paraguay was held in the town of Pirapó.
Dinner for mother's day
The Mother's Day celebration was held, organized by Fujinbu Encarnación, with an emotional dinner held at the Green Park Restaurant.
Wearing Kimonos
Within the framework of the Kodomo no hi festivities, the Kindergarten children were dressed by the member Kazumi Sasaki.
shodō workshop
Master Hamano Ryuho, who visited us from Japan, developed a Shodo workshop, given at the Japanese Association of Encarnación.
Cycle of Talks "Young people teach us"
The Japanese Association of Encarnación, has seen fit to present the children of professional members who are about to become professionals.
Nature Nihongogakko
"Being close to nature helps us maintain physical, emotional and spiritual health." At Nihongogakko Encarnación, children are encouraged to learn in an environment surrounded by vegetation.
Children's Day
Children's Day is celebrated on May 5 in Japan. For this reason, a very special celebration was prepared to entertain the children of our Association.
Teacher and Worker's Day
In the Japanese Association of Encarnación, both the students, the Parents Commission and the Board of Directors of the Association, entertained the teachers of Nihongogakko.
Talk about Menopause
When we add knowledge to our lives, we have options from which we can choose.
Visits at Easter
The Nikkei Paraguayan Identity Center and the House of the Tea Ceremony received numerous visits during Holy Week. We thank everyone for the kindness.
Easter
The students of Nihongogakko Encarnación were very prepared to receive the Easter Bunny.
Donation of books for Nihongogakko of the Consulate
The Japanese Association of Encarnación expresses its enormous gratitude to the Consul of Japan in Encarnación, Mr. Akira Ikarashi.
Easter Chip
In Paraguay, the Chipa'Apo is a tradition during Holy Week. For this reason, the preschool students prepared some delicious Chipas!
Taiko at the Creative Party
The Association's Encarnación Taiko Club group was present with its show in the artistic segment of the sixth edition of the Creative Party.
JICA Trainings
Days of pure training for the national volunteer of JICA Paraguay, Ana Taoka; and, for the young Yuri Horiuchi and Anyu Tanikawa.
Exhibition of Traditional Japanese Dolls
The sample was highly visited by the public, so the days of the exhibition had to be extended.
natsumaturi
The traditional Natsumatsuri festival was celebrated with thousands of people who enjoyed Japanese culture and gastronomy.
70 years of Director Ko Yamada
March 10th was the 70th birthday of our Japanese Language School Director Mr. Ko Yamada.
girls day
Elementary students from Nihongogakko Encarnación celebrated Hinamatsuri by wearing yukata and relishing sweets and tea.
General Assembly of the Association of Commissions of Japanese Ladies and Nikkei of Paraguay
The former and current President of Fujinbu Encarnación participated in the Assembly.
Yukata course and
Kimono
Volunteer Tomoko Miyamura gave a workshop on how to wear Yukata and Kimono.
chabana workshop
A Chabana (Japanese floral art) and gift wrapping art workshop was held in our Association.
Learning the Bon Odori
Several people were interested in learning this dance and attended the classes at our Association.
Birthday of the Emperor of Japan
Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Naruhito on his birthday!
Ordinary general meeting
The Ordinary General Assembly of the Association was held, with the attendance of numerous partners.
National Volleyball Championship
The women's team of Encarnación Volleyball Club, became runner-up in the National Tournament.
Visit of Kaigai Nikkeijin Kyukai
During his stay in Encarnación he was accompanied by members and directors of the Association.
Badminton Summer Tournament
The members of Encarnación Badminton Club, won several prizes in the championship.
NihonGOgakko Fraternization Day
The boys played different games, enjoyed the pool and a delicious snack.
ARGENTINE CONFRA 2023
Days past, children of members of our Association, went to compete in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Extension of the Association gym
The Aso's gymnasium has been expanded and today offers a spacious, fresh and pleasant place for all members.
Opening of the school year in Nihingogakko
The students of Nihongogakko Encarnación were working towards the day of the Opening Ceremony of the school year.
Michi no eki for Itapúa
The Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Itapúa, called for a meeting on various topics.
Pan American Seminar of Japanese Language Teachers
The teacher of our Japanese Language Institute, Ms. Peggy Bottger participated in the 37th Pan-American Seminar for Japanese Language Teachers.
Tea ceremony
The event on the Tea Ceremony, organized by the Japanese Association of Encarnación, was carried out with complete success.
Baseball Workshop
Konitan Project and Kochi Fighting Dogs offered the players of Encarnación Béisbol Club a baseball workshop.
Visits about the Michi no Eki Project
Officials from JICA, SENATUR and the Government of Itapúa visited us to talk about the visit of Japanese experts.
Visit of a delegation from Kochi Prefecture
We have received a Delegation from the Kochi Prefecture – Japan, headed by Mr. Jun Kitakomi.
Itapúa Table Tennis Championship
The First Itapúa Table Tennis Championship was launched, in the Itapúa Governorate.
Meeting with Gorom Association
Members of the Board of Directors of the Association and of Seinenbu, met with Directors of GOROM Association.
National Baseball Championship
The Asunción Baseball Association was in charge of organizing the National Summer Championship.
Gift of the Association to the Seijinsha
These are Photobooks, gifts that the Association made to each of the seijinsha.
seijinshiki 2023
A ceremony to honor those who are coming of age this year was held in the hall of our Association.
All for Cenade
The Japanese Association of Encarnación, was part of the campaign all for CENADE, organized by the Rotary Encarnación.
Argentine Fatherland Day
At the Argentine Consulate in Encarnación, a celebration was held for that reason; being the Japanese Association of Incarnation, represented by Dr. Kiyomi Kumagai, who brought the greetings of the President.
Donation of books from Nihonjingakko of Asunción
We thank Nihonjingakko from Asunción for the generous donation of books for our Nihongogakko Encarnación, from the Coordinator Mr. NorihitoMogi.
Visit of the director of the Japanese School of Asunción
At the end of last year, we had the pleasant visit of the director of the Japanese School in Asunción, Mr. Yuji Michifuji