29 Sept 2010

13th IWA MEETING

13th IWA MEETING on Friday 5 November 2010 from 7 p.m. will be held at 6-8-2 Motomachi, Goshono, Akita.

We are very pleased to welcome Professor Hiromi Maenaka who has very kindly agreed to talk to us on her knowledge of BEARS in AKITA. It will cover aspects of her studies, experiences and understanding of the problems concerning bears in the community.
Professor Maenaka is a Director of the Global Business Programme at AIU Akita.

Please don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn so much.

As usual, members are asked to bring a little something to share for a potluck supper after the talk. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions and relax together. Refreshments will be provided.

The meeting will close around 9 – 9.30 p.m.
Please reply to Mrs I as soon as possible (RSVP).

Taiheisan Brewery and Blue Hole Gallery Tour

VISIT TO TAIHEISAN BREWERY Wednesday 6th October 2010-09-29
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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We are very pleased to announce that our group will be shown the very private garden, which has been in the family for generations. This garden is very old and has been awarded a National Heritage Award. We are so lucky for this very wonderful opportunity and very thankful to the family for inviting us all for a viewing.

3 Sept 2010

Taiheisan Brewery and Blue Hole Gallery Tour No2

TAIHEISAN BREWERY OUTING: Further information for this IWA meeting on Wednesday 6 October…
We shall meet at Mr Donuts at 9.30 a.m. and drive to
AKITA PREFECTURAL MUSEUM by approximately 10 a.m. free entrance.
Tel: 018-873-4121
URL: http://homepage3.nifty.com/akitamus/
Those members wishing to meet the IWA there rather than joining the group at Mr Donuts please let me know.
After about 30 minutes and a coffee there we shall drive to Blume Messe Akita where we shall enjoy a delicious lunch together. Restaurant Tel: 018-855-5587. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Leaving there we shall visit the Blue Hole Gallery at the brewery and then attend the conducted tour with Mrs Kodoma of the sake, soya sauce and miso making processes. At approximately 1 p.m. Time will be given for sake tasting and buying!
I do hope as many members can join this exciting IWA event. Look forward to seeing you all then!