8th Meeting of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA
After a time spent relaxing members had a meeting and discussed many new ideas for the IWA. We decided an outline for the new programme for 2010. Some members hoped that:
Using a DVD of Lupin the 3rd as a backdrop, Dr Ashmore began with the historical roots of modern manga. Using pictures and anecdotes from history, he outlined the development of a uniquely Japanese drawing style, focussing on the 12th century Choujuu giga (lit. 'animal-person caricatures'), and the famous 19th century artist Hokusai's character portraits. He also detailed the inspirations provided by Japanese culture, history and religion. After the arrival of Commodore Perry in the 18th century, some Japanese manga artists began to apply their skills to political satire, as seen in publications such as The Japan Punch.
A pot luck dinner followed the lecture, and IWA members feasted upon a wide range of beautifully-presented international foods including Japanese, local Akita, Italian, Indian, and general Western food; salads and vegetables, followed by coffee, cake and fruit for dessert.
Members are invited to Mrs I’s home on Wednesday 9 December from 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a CHRISTMAS THEME POTLUCK LUNCH.
6th IWA Meeting held at Goto San’s family orchard farm on Friday 16 October 2009.Off the Route 13 past Kawabe I.C. left before Coco Cola Factory.
Attending: Ms. Ku/As/Ic/Tax2/G/Kub. A very rainy day but dried as the day progressed and we were able to see the orchard in between the rain showers.
A slight problem in setting off for delays but once sorted the day ran very smoothly.
Members are again reminded to be punctual for events as it is not fair for other members to be kept waiting. Thank you for your co-operation with this request. Please make sure you have the contact mobile numbers with you for the event.
Don’t forget that this farm was used for the location for the famous South Korean film star Lee Byonhen and film crew in May 2009. We were able to see the photos of this very memorable event.
Friday 16th October 2009.
5 ladies set off from Mr Donuts at 9.35 a.m. Mrs K drove us expertly to the Oyster Shop at Kisakata. Mrs K has been visiting this particular shop for 15 years and it is highly recommended.
he IWA GAKI (Iwa Oysters) are very large and delicious and at their best during August. In Europe Oysters tend to be avoided in the months without an ‘R’ in them, so I was rather nervous as July and August don’t have the ‘R’.
Programme change of dates and venue. As of 2 July 2009 J.I.
Wed. 16 September 09. Meeting change. IWA meeting for eating your own
OBENTO LUNCH at Yugakushya
Time: from 9:30 to 13:30
Free room rental. Please let Mrs Shoji know by email as soon
possible if you are/not attending. This helps the IWA run
well.
Wed. 7 October 09. Meeting change. Outing to NABBEKO PARK near Goshono
for DO IT YOURSELF BBQ. Bring your own food to cook
and eat. Bring your own plates, cups, chopsticks, drinks etc.
Helpers needed for sharing the organization of this event.
Time and address to be posted on the blogg later.
J.I. will bring a large sided tent + 3 chairs/1 Parasol. 1 large
ground sheet.
CANCELLED IF RAINING
MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES IN YOUR DIARIES.
COULD EACH MEMBER PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING/CONTRIBUTING TO THE IWA SO THAT THE ORGANIZATION OF EVENTS IS NOT LEFT TO A FEW MEMBERS BUT SO THAT ALL MEMBERS CAN ENJOY A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE WITH EACH OTHER. Events shall be kept to a minimum of preparation from September. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Despite the rain, which eventually stopped, we arrived at JUMONJI SAKURANBOU MATSURI. Telephone number for navigation 0182-23-9320.
Also, that the farm is roughly 50 years old and has been in the same family. We met 3 generations of the family there picking and sorting the cherries by size and type.
Lunch was taken at a very authentic Japanese restaurant, in Furusato Mura, serving traditional Akita udon(Inaniwa udon), which was delicious! Here wonderful conversation between the ladies took place, sharing many ‘international experiences’ and making a firmer bond of friendship between members of IWA.
Through an introduction of Mrs S 13 members of the IWA attended the 4th meeting at KENKO NO MORI and were hosted by Mr Seitaro San. Mrs I/K and S arrived very early to start the cooking as the ladies had decided to prepare Thai chicken noodle soup and Thai chicken. This involved lots of work, bringing all their own utensils and ingredients. Some ladies met at Mr Donuts and arrived by 10 a.m.
On arriving at the forest we had to knock on a placard to announce our entering and ask for permission to enter. Perhaps this was a kind of Shinto Animism practice?
http://homepage2.nifty.com/611028/
Please check the place !
Date:June the 19th(Friday) Time:9.30am~14pm starting from Aeon Shopping Mall Goshono, Mr Dounuts entrance.
What we need:lunch(rice balls or bread)/ drinks / dish / coffee cup/ soup cup/chopsticks or knife and fork
*Please come to the Aeon Mall Goshono, Mr Dounuts, meeting place at 9.30 a.m. There we shall orgainize transport with cars and go altogether. Nobody getting lost. If need be cars can be parked and left there.
*You had better wear long sleeves and rain boots aginst insects, bugs or snakes.
Remember WE ARE MEETING EVEN IF IT IS RAINING.
*We will join the activity of Akita Kodomo no Mori http://yaplog.jp/kodomonomori/, by about 10 a.m. We will walk together(with small children and babies) and have a barbecue party at Mr.Seitaro Sato's garden!
*Please bring 300yen for the barbecue cost.
*Stuffs of Kodomo no Mori will cook us pizza ,bread,coffee. We will cook chicken soup for us all. If any member wishes to cook something else on the BBQ please bring it. Just bring enough for 2 or 3 only to share. Please keep in your mind that we don't have to bring a lot of rice balls or bread.
*If there is someone who can please small children with magics, singing songs, picture reading or so on, please show us your entertainment! Stuffs of Kodomo no Mori show us "Ohanashi-Kumiki-story telling with wooden dolls"
Through the introduction of Ms S.S.the IWA in Akita (for its 3rd meeting) was introduced to a wonderful experience, visiting JIZAIYA http://homepage3.nifty.com/jizaiya/
Whilst at Jizaiya we had a lot of friendly conversation, mainly English and Mr Kawai demonstrated how we would make KIRITAMPO and Salmon Rice Balls(DAMAKO). They had already made a wonderful vegetable stew/soup, which had been cooked over the traditional charcoal, open fire(the origin of the name Jizaiya comes from Jizai-kagi at the open fire). There we toasted the Kiritampo. Then with the cool breeze drifting through the house we sat on tattami and had a real banquet with many dishes Mrs Kawai had prepared whilst we were out walking.
