Archive for July, 2010
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Posted on July 29, 2010 |
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Ambassador Nishimiya’s Residence July 23, 2010 More photos
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Check out this article in the Washington Post (free registration required to view the entire article) about the future of the JET Program. The article mentions our very own JetWit.com creator and member of the Board of Directors, Steven Horowitz, as well as photos of Vice-President Monica Yuki, and US Country Representative Shree Kurlekar! Unfortunately, according to the article, the future does not seem to bode well for the future of the JET Programme. Said Motoyuki Okuda, head of the budget review panel examining JET, “our opinion has been issued, so (JET) will probably shrink.” It was his view that JET exists to maintain “amakudari” (a plush place where senior bureaucrats are sent to retire.) Read it for yourself and […]" title="JETAANY in the Washington Post" />
Posted on July 29, 2010 |
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Check out this article in the Washington Post (free registration required to view the entire article) about the future of the JET Program. The article mentions our very own JetWit.com creator and member of the Board of Directors, Steven Horowitz, as well as photos of Vice-President Monica Yuki, and US Country Representative Shree Kurlekar! Unfortunately, according to the article, the future does not seem to bode well for the future of the JET Programme. Said Motoyuki Okuda, head of the budget review panel examining JET, “our opinion has been issued, so (JET) will probably shrink.” It was his view that JET exists to maintain “amakudari” (a plush place where senior bureaucrats are sent to retire.) Read it for yourself and […]
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What: A day of demonstration and competition to show case Shorinji Kempo Where: 55 Lexington Avenue, Baruch College Gymnasium Admission: Open to the public, $5 Shorinji Kempo is a totally unique non-competitive Japanese martial way, designed to help practitioners realize their potential, by exercising three elements; healthy mind, healthy body and effective self-defense. The system is based around realistic, challenging and enjoyable training, incorporating punches, kicks, blocks, locks and throws combined with seated meditation, philosophy and remedial massage. Practitioners work in harmony with others creating confident well-intentioned individuals that will leave a positive effect on society. Message from a member: Dear JETAANY, During my stay in Kanazawa I was introduced to a very interesting Japanese martial art called Shorinji Kempo. I’ve been practicing for […]" title="2nd Shorinji Kempo North American Taikai" />
Posted on July 27, 2010 |
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What: A day of demonstration and competition to show case Shorinji Kempo Where: 55 Lexington Avenue, Baruch College Gymnasium Admission: Open to the public, $5 Shorinji Kempo is a totally unique non-competitive Japanese martial way, designed to help practitioners realize their potential, by exercising three elements; healthy mind, healthy body and effective self-defense. The system is based around realistic, challenging and enjoyable training, incorporating punches, kicks, blocks, locks and throws combined with seated meditation, philosophy and remedial massage. Practitioners work in harmony with others creating confident well-intentioned individuals that will leave a positive effect on society. Message from a member: Dear JETAANY, During my stay in Kanazawa I was introduced to a very interesting Japanese martial art called Shorinji Kempo. I’ve been practicing for […]
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