This is a new event that Arai Academy of Japanese Studies is starting from this year. Many of the members have their special knowledge about Japan, such as literature, martial arts and music. It would be wonderful to share their knowledge. I am sure that deeper understanding on Japan will facilitate your language learning.
 
     Topic: Japanese Budou and its use in everyday life & Gender issue in Japan
      Presenters: Niccolo Salvatori (PhD student at King’s college of London) &
                            Dr Megumi Watanabe (Visiting Scholar at SOAS)
       Date: Saturday  3rd September 2016
               10:00-10:30 presentation 1 (in English)
               10:30-10:50 group discussion (groups in English & in Japanese)
               10:50-11:00 a break
               11:00-11:30 presentation 2 (in English)
               11:30-11:50 group discussion (groups in English & in Japanese)
      Location: Waterloo
      Free of charge
 
Please remember you can help with organising and support the continuity of this event with your contributions.  Your contribution will be given to the presenters to show courtesy. The contribution box will be on the table during the event.
 
​If you are interested in the event, please contact me.
I look forward to seeing you on 3rd September.
 
Warm wishes,
 
Mineko Arai
Managing Director
Arai Academy of Japanese Studies

The topic of the month is 'Japanese arts (music/paintings/films...)'. However, please enjoy any topics with native speakers if you wish. I hope this will provide a cross-cultural learning platform for you to exchange information, opinions and help your deeper understanding of different cultures with native Japanese speakers. Please attend the session(s) that you are interested in.
 
Date    : 20th of August 2016 (the 3rd Saturday every month)
Time   : Japanese Speaking Session   10:00 am – 10:55 am
            Break                                10:55 am – 11:05 am
            English Speaking Session    11:05 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Waterloo, London
Free of charge
 
Please remember you can help with organising and support the continuity of these events with your contributions – the contribution box will be on the table during the event. Your contribution is used to show courtesy (e.g. to purchase Japanese snacks) to the native speakers who kindly attend to talk with you. In the case of surplus, I would like to donate to the Japanese government organisation which helps people who suffer from the natural disasters in Japan.

​Please contact me if you are interested. I look forward to seeing you then.
Warm wishes,
 
Mineko Arai
Managing Director
Arai Academy of Japanese Studies