Another group JYPG attendees might want to check out is NAAAP (National Association of Asian-American Professionals) who continue their monthly First Friday mixer series tomorrow in Seattle at PNK Restaurant and Lounge.
Details from NAAAP's website at
http://seattle.naaap.org/ :
600 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
"We have had a great begining of the year 2012 and a great success of new year mixer in Bellevue in Jan. For our first mixer in Seattle, we would have it@ PNK.
PNK Lounge offers us an extended Happy Hour from 6pm -9pm and we reserved a great section. We are having a 100 people crowd at each event!
Admission is free for our members and $5 for non-members."
-Chris/Team JYPG
Have you heard of the Japan Business Network? They started up last year but already offer monthly opportunities for networking with active professionals who are proficient in Japanese. I attended their event in January in Lynnwood and had a great time and I think their programming may appeal to our JYPG members.
Their meetup group is at www.meetup.com/JBNSeattle/ and their next event is February 7th in Bellevue at Cascades Grille at Embassy Suites (3225 158th Avenue SE).
Hope a few of the JYPG crowd can make it out!
-Chris/Team JYPG
Did you know Washington state is getting a new 10th congressional district? In a busy election year, this will add another layer on to the onion of political drama.
But the other big election event of the year is a bit closer to home, and who needs a November election when you can make your voice heard now?
We will be holding our annual committee elections on January 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at:
1511 Third Ave, Ste 805, Seattle, WA 98101.
This is the 8th floor of the Melbourne Tower building in Seattle just between Pike Place and downtown. So if you have something to say or an event that's on your mind, or you just want to volunteer or make a difference, now is your chance!
If you arrive and the DOORS ARE LOCKED, please call 206-374-0180 to contact the office and be let in.
Here is a run-down of the positions:
PRESIDENT: Responsible for communications between JYPG planning committee and the leadership of the Japan America Society. Tasked with introducing speakers at events and making opening comments regarding upcoming and current activities. Opens and closes planning committee meetings and keeps discussion moving.
-VICE PRESIDENT: Backup for President if they are unable to fulfill responsibilities due to illness or absence. Second-in-command in relations and deliberations with Japan America Society leadership.
-SECRETARY: Responsible for taking and archiving minutes at monthly JYPG planning committee meetings. Emails minutes to committee members. Presents minutes to Japan America Society Board for review and archival.
-TREASURER: Responsible for coordinating planned costs of JYPG programming with the Japan America Society office. Keeps tabs on the JYPG Budget and expenses and reports to committee.
-COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR [2+ positions]: Responsible for creating and fostering an information environment for JYPG by creating Facebook, blog, and Twitter entries with interesting topics relating to the goals of the group. Reports on website traffic and significant events relating to the Facebook, blog, and Twitter feeds, to the committee.
Note also that we may discuss the formation of additional committee positions, as our scope has grown over the past year.
Best regards and hope to see you next week,
Chris C/Team JYPG
Here are some photos from the Shin-Nen-Kai (New Year's Party) this Wednesday at O'Asian Kitchen in Seattle.
This year's new year's party was a joint event with Japan America Society. Consulate General Kiyohiko Ohta made a toast.
Guests enjoyed food and conversation.
Chris delivered the new year speech.
Hey JYPGers, just can't wait until next Wednesday to get your networking on?
The National Association of Asian-American Professionals, NAAAP, is having their First Friday Mixer event tonight in bellevue! Check it out on facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/events/345840005429650/ or check it out on their website at seattle.naaap.org. Admission for non-members is only $5!
Full details:
1/6 6-9 pm at
"Sky Ultra Lounge 550 106th Ave NE Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98004
Sky Ultra Lounge offers us an extended Happy Hour from 6pm -9pm! We are having a 100 people crowd at each event!
Admission is free for our members and $5 for non-members.
For membership information, please go to our official website: seattle.naaap.org. We also will take membership enrollments at the event. It is only $25/year. All our proceeds go to our scholarship funds."
-Team JYPG out.
Hello JYPGers,
I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing holiday season. Things are underway for a great 2012, starting with our Shinnenkai next week. This is always a popular event and we draw people from a variety of professions and walks of life. A must-go if you want some quality networking!
Our last event of 2011, on the topic of Sustainable Sushi with Chef Hajime Sato of Mashiko in West Seattle, was a great success and thank you again to everyone for attending. As a result, I have really started watching out for the sushi I eat...it has been a great sacrifice but I have even considered making it a New Year's Resolution not to eat Maguro, Unagi, and other types of sushi that I really love.
Have you made a New Year's Resolution for 2012?
Speaking of sushi, a new record bid for a bluefin tuna was made at Tuskiji, the famous fish market in Tokyo. This bid was for nearly $736,000; almost double the previous record from last year. Japan eats about 80% of the Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tuna caught worldwide.
Is this an example of waning supplies causing a rise in price? Not necessarily so, as the winning bidder, Kiyoshi Kimura, said his bid was both to liven up Japan on the road to recovery, and also keep the 269 kg/593 lb bluefin tuna in Japan where it was originally caught.
But, there does remain concern that bluefin tuna is being overfished. Thus, stories like these are very worthwhile to watch.
The article on this record-breaking bid may be found at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16421231
Best wishes to all in the New Year and I wish you the best on your Resolutions!
-Chris
Japanese unique and traditional
mochitsuki event is back! JCCCW (Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington) will hold annual mochitsuki event free to public on Dec 29th (Thu). Learn the art of pounding a steamed dough of sticky rice in wooden vessel to its silky and delightful perfection.
Event is free, but to be able to bring mochi back home, you need to pre-order mochi. It is still much cheaper than market price, you shouldn't miss this bargain opportunity!
For details click JCCCW website
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dERESEUyckxqSURwUGtzRUxIaDZZb2c6MQ#gid=0
Rabbit to Dragon: New Year's Celebration
01/11/2012
Mark the turn of the calendar with this two-part program from the Japan-America Society. Consul General Ota casts his eye back over thispast year and beyond, shaping his presentation with his long experience in Europe, leading an intimate gathering through expectations for 2012. Includes refreshments and Shinnenkai admission.
Next all members and friends are invited to ring in the New Year at the Shinennkai with the Japan Young Professionals Group. Enjoy catered hors d'oeuvres and great conversation with like-minded people. Celebrate what was good about the Year of the Rabbit and what will be great about the Year of the Dragon.
DATE:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 2012
TIMELINE:
RABBIT: (LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS)
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING: 4:45 - 5:15 PM (INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS)
CONSUL GENERAL OTA'S PRESENTATION: 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Q&A 5:45 - 6:00
DRAGON:
SHINNENKAI REGISTRATION: 5:30 - 6:00
SHINNENKAI 6:00 - 8:00 PM (INCLUDES BUFFET HORS D'OEUVRES)
ADMISSION FEE:
JYPG or Japan-America Society Members
Rabbit and Dragon: $25
Dragon Only: $20
Non-Members
Rabbit and Dragon: $35
Dragon Only: $30
LOCATION:
O'ASIAN KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT 800 5TH AVENUE, SUITE PLAZA 1, P LEVEL SEATTLE, WA 98104
Registration: Please click
here to register.
Not your ordinary chip – imagine piping hot, crisp potato chips, right off the fryer. Snack lovers’ dream can come true at
Calbee Plus in Harajuku, Tokyo, which is the third antenna shop of Japanese popular snack maker. The shop opened a week ago, and already enjoy a lot of attention.
Menu seems to offer a bounty of unusual – if not kooky – culinary experiences. Toppings like cheese, burnt salt, whipped cream, or chocolate will definitely pique your interest. If you are those who keep up with Japanese snack trend, you know Jagariko is a long-time popular line (available in salad, cheese, potato-butter, and cheese-fondue flavor). Here you can meet its brother, Poteriko, a little bit chubby and short.
A shop next to the restaurant offers limited or new products. One of them is named as happy butter flavor potato chip. My mouse is watering just imagining what’s inside…!
If you are going to visit Tokyo over the holiday season, be sure to check out this new snack heaven, and more importantly, remember to bring omiyage for me! Tee hee.
Calbee Plus
Jingumae 1-16-8 Shibuya, Tokyo
http://www.calbee.co.jp/newsrelease/111206.php
.shino
I have been looking forward to this day ever since I received an invitation with gold-embossed symbol and swirly elegant lettering. This marks my first visit at the house of Consule General Kiyokazu Ota. When I arrived, a beautiful Tudor style mansion appeared on a scenic hill in Queen Anne. I queued up in coat-check line, and Lori Matsukawa with King 5 was standing before me. Mr. Ota and his wife greeted each guest in front of golden byobu (folding screen) like king and queen. I was about to collapse with overwhelming sensation…!
The reception started and the grand hall was absolutely packed. Chandeliers were sparkling and the view was breathtaking. Photograph is not allowed at anywhere in the house. (Boo!) I couldn’t see where the voice was coming from over the sea of heads, but I knew it was Mr. Ohta. He made a really good speech about Japan and US relationship. His congenial and warm personality is coming out from his speech.
The US-Japan relationship started long time ago when Lady Washington sailed from Washington and visited Kobe harbor in 1791. Back then Japan was still closed for foreign commerce. From that time, now 82% of Japanese have favorable impression to Americans in general. This is the highest of all other countries. (A replica of Lady Washington was built in Aberdeen, WA, and was used as a model in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl )
Mr. Ota also touched about the great disaster in Northeastern part of Japan. An one-year memorial event will be held at Seattle Center on March 11th next year.
Next year is just right there - merely three weeks away. This year was truly rough. Japan got a huge blow, and US economy is sinking without a hope. I can't help wishing for better wind next year.
::: Shino
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