TAIHEISAN BREWERY & BLUE HOLE GALLERY TOUR for IWA members and friends on Wednesday 6th October 2010. Meeting at Goshono Aeon Shopping Mall, Mr Donuts at 9.30 a.m. Transport sorted. Taking lunch at Blume Messe Akita, Michi no Ekki. Should be back to Mr Donuts by 3 p.m. or preferred time.
Please don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to share a guided tour by the owner in English and Japanese, of the sake brewery, miso and soya sauce making facilities. We shall also enjoy the Blue Hole Art Gallery which has only recently opened on the premises. Chance will be given for purchasing miso, soya sauce, sake and other items.
Please reply to Mrs Ic whether or not you will be joining this tour as soon as possible. Thank you. Mrs Ic’ sister from UK will also be joining this tour. JI
16 Jul 2010
Information
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA
As of 16 June 2010 suggestions for the Constitution for IWA in Akita
1. THE AIM: To exchange international experiences. Make friends. Expand networking between members. Speak English. Enjoying time together in a learning and friendly environment. IWA is a Non-Government Organization/Non-Profit Organization and Non-religious.
2. ENGLISH shall be the FIRST, WORKING LANGUAGE of the IWA. JAPANESE the SECOND.
3. Membership open for Japanese women who have lived/worked/studied outside Japan for more than 3 months and who have a sound, working knowledge of English. Japanese who are married to a foreign national. Any foreign woman with a working knowledge of English. Any foreign national married to a Japanese national.
4. MEETINGS: Once a month. (Can change.)
5. MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS: Limited to 25 maximum membership. Further applications will be considered and a Waiting List made.
6. MEMBERSHIP FEE: As of June 2010: Yen 500 for one year, commencing June each year. Members joining late may be able to receive a 6 months’ late fee.
7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) will be held once a year.
8. MEETINGS HELD AT MEMBERS’ RESIDENCES: The resident should only provide the venue and refreshments.
9. POT LUCK LUNCH/SUPPER. All members are requested to bring a little food to share with other members and enjoy free chatting time together.
10. YOUNG CHILDREN may accompany members with permission of the Meeting Leader.
11. NON-ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS: Apologies of absence should be given, in advance of the meeting. to the Meeting Leader.
12. GUESTS: Members may bring a GUEST once to a meeting. Thereafter, if the guest wishes to come again a MEMBERSHIP FEE will be requested.
13. FAMILY GUESTS/SPOUSE: Some meetings will be open to FAMILY GUESTS at a small fee.
14. POSITIONS FOR IWA: Secretary/Treasurer/Public Relations/Programme Manager on a voluntary basis.
15. EXPENSES: Those members incurring expenses in order for the running of IWA shall be reimbursed.
16. PROGRAMME: The years’ programme will be set at the AGM with all members attending with their suggestions and on a voting system. Members with ideas for future events and invitations of SPEAKERS should voice their wishes.
17. MEMBERS’ WISHES: Members with ideas and wishes should not feel shy to put their ideas forward. This is an association for each one of its members.
18. Members receiving transportation should remember to contribute to petrol expenses.
19. All work in preparing and serving foods at venues like BBQ etc should be equally divided.
As of today Mrs Kubota is Treasurer. Mrs Shoji/Mrs Ichikawa programme organizers.
Many thanks for the time they will spend for the IWA in Akita.
If any member would like to be involved on a COMMITTEE for IWA please let us know.
This document will be posted on the http://iwaakita.blogspot.com
As of 16 June 2010 suggestions for the Constitution for IWA in Akita
1. THE AIM: To exchange international experiences. Make friends. Expand networking between members. Speak English. Enjoying time together in a learning and friendly environment. IWA is a Non-Government Organization/Non-Profit Organization and Non-religious.
2. ENGLISH shall be the FIRST, WORKING LANGUAGE of the IWA. JAPANESE the SECOND.
3. Membership open for Japanese women who have lived/worked/studied outside Japan for more than 3 months and who have a sound, working knowledge of English. Japanese who are married to a foreign national. Any foreign woman with a working knowledge of English. Any foreign national married to a Japanese national.
4. MEETINGS: Once a month. (Can change.)
5. MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS: Limited to 25 maximum membership. Further applications will be considered and a Waiting List made.
6. MEMBERSHIP FEE: As of June 2010: Yen 500 for one year, commencing June each year. Members joining late may be able to receive a 6 months’ late fee.
7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) will be held once a year.
8. MEETINGS HELD AT MEMBERS’ RESIDENCES: The resident should only provide the venue and refreshments.
9. POT LUCK LUNCH/SUPPER. All members are requested to bring a little food to share with other members and enjoy free chatting time together.
10. YOUNG CHILDREN may accompany members with permission of the Meeting Leader.
11. NON-ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS: Apologies of absence should be given, in advance of the meeting. to the Meeting Leader.
12. GUESTS: Members may bring a GUEST once to a meeting. Thereafter, if the guest wishes to come again a MEMBERSHIP FEE will be requested.
13. FAMILY GUESTS/SPOUSE: Some meetings will be open to FAMILY GUESTS at a small fee.
14. POSITIONS FOR IWA: Secretary/Treasurer/Public Relations/Programme Manager on a voluntary basis.
15. EXPENSES: Those members incurring expenses in order for the running of IWA shall be reimbursed.
16. PROGRAMME: The years’ programme will be set at the AGM with all members attending with their suggestions and on a voting system. Members with ideas for future events and invitations of SPEAKERS should voice their wishes.
17. MEMBERS’ WISHES: Members with ideas and wishes should not feel shy to put their ideas forward. This is an association for each one of its members.
18. Members receiving transportation should remember to contribute to petrol expenses.
19. All work in preparing and serving foods at venues like BBQ etc should be equally divided.
As of today Mrs Kubota is Treasurer. Mrs Shoji/Mrs Ichikawa programme organizers.
Many thanks for the time they will spend for the IWA in Akita.
If any member would like to be involved on a COMMITTEE for IWA please let us know.
This document will be posted on the http://iwaakita.blogspot.com
28 Jun 2010
IWA TRIP TO JIZAIYA
May 22nd, 2010
IWA had a trip to JIZAIYA, a place where Mr. and Mrs. Kawai lives in the unique rural life.
After gathering at Mr.Dounuts, we split in two cars and headed for this wonderful place.
Jizaiya is a place where we can experience rural life. Jizaiya emphasizes that the most luxurious life we could live is to wait for the time to blankly watch mountain and rivers and relax.
First, we went to the mountain to gather Sansai, which is an edible wild plant. There were many kinds of Sansai; Mr.Kawai taught us many things about it. For example, the sour Sansai Suiba, in English, Rumex acetosa, you can use it as a lemon for your tea. We also call it Sukanko, or Suippa. Tarano-me is famous for tempura. It’s a luxurious food in Japan. The appearance is similar to Urushi. The difference with Tarano-me and Urushi is if it has prickle or not. Tarano-me doesn’t have prickles. We also learned about animals and history in Akita; there are bear, deer and rabbit, but no wild boar. In one of the rumors, the long time known temple, Kinkaku-ji’s gold came from Akita.
After gathering Sansai, we headed back to the Jizaiya house, and made damako. Damako is Akita’s local specialties which are made from smashed rice. It is put into a delicious soup after shaped into a ball. Mrs.Kawai had already finished cooking lunch when we came back. She was ready to fry fresh Tarano-me that we took, into a tempura. There were all sorts of Sansai food for lunch. The cooked fish was a rare fish called Iwana. Smoked with apples and cherry blossoms, Iwana smelled really good and the bones were eatable. All the foods were delicious.
Jizaiya has had many visitors from all over Japan. It is popular on the media too. The perfect match of Mr.Kawai’s rural sense and Mrs.Kawai’s good cooking draws attention. We should appreciate nature and the history.
JIZAIYA web site
http://homepage3.nifty.com/jizaiya/
puratto web site http://puratto.com/philanthropy/2010/06/03/group-83/
IWA had a trip to JIZAIYA, a place where Mr. and Mrs. Kawai lives in the unique rural life.After gathering at Mr.Dounuts, we split in two cars and headed for this wonderful place.
Jizaiya is a place where we can experience rural life. Jizaiya emphasizes that the most luxurious life we could live is to wait for the time to blankly watch mountain and rivers and relax.
First, we went to the mountain to gather Sansai, which is an edible wild plant. There were many kinds of Sansai; Mr.Kawai taught us many things about it. For example, the sour Sansai Suiba, in English, Rumex acetosa, you can use it as a lemon for your tea. We also call it Sukanko, or Suippa. Tarano-me is famous for tempura. It’s a luxurious food in Japan. The appearance is similar to Urushi. The difference with Tarano-me and Urushi is if it has prickle or not. Tarano-me doesn’t have prickles. We also learned about animals and history in Akita; there are bear, deer and rabbit, but no wild boar. In one of the rumors, the long time known temple, Kinkaku-ji’s gold came from Akita.After gathering Sansai, we headed back to the Jizaiya house, and made damako. Damako is Akita’s local specialties which are made from smashed rice. It is put into a delicious soup after shaped into a ball. Mrs.Kawai had already finished cooking lunch when we came back. She was ready to fry fresh Tarano-me that we took, into a tempura. There were all sorts of Sansai food for lunch. The cooked fish was a rare fish called Iwana. Smoked with apples and cherry blossoms, Iwana smelled really good and the bones were eatable. All the foods were delicious.
Jizaiya has had many visitors from all over Japan. It is popular on the media too. The perfect match of Mr.Kawai’s rural sense and Mrs.Kawai’s good cooking draws attention. We should appreciate nature and the history.JIZAIYA web site
http://homepage3.nifty.com/jizaiya/
puratto web site http://puratto.com/philanthropy/2010/06/03/group-83/
23 Jun 2010
Oyster Eating Day Out
IWA ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mrs Ka will be taking the lead to take members to the OYSTER EATING DAY OUT on
Wednesday 4th August. Meeting time 9.30 a.m. at Mr Donuts, Aeon Shopping Mall, Goshono.
RSVP asap = PLEASE REPLY TO MRS I. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Thank you!
Mrs Ka will be taking the lead to take members to the OYSTER EATING DAY OUT on
Wednesday 4th August. Meeting time 9.30 a.m. at Mr Donuts, Aeon Shopping Mall, Goshono.
RSVP asap = PLEASE REPLY TO MRS I. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Thank you!
Origami Workshop
The ORIGAMI WORKSHOP was a huge success. 6 ladies attended. We all learnt something new about origami and enjoyed making many items. The potluck lunch was a huge success, consisting of salads, cold soup and home made cookies. A lovely day, weather wise, with the cool, balmy breeze through the house, which added to the relaxing experience. Thank you to Mrs Ku for taking the workshop for IWA.
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