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Daikons in the Rough: Making Friends in Japan
Anthony Palmer reflects on the ups and downs of trying to make freinds in a foreign culture. Check it out in our Writer's section!
On Stereotypes and Trust
Anthony Palmer takes a look at stereotypes in Japan on both sides of the looking glass. Read about his thoughts on the subject in our Writer's section!
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Black History Month Tribute 2008
The Japan African American Friendship Association (JAFA) Tokyo, and The Institute of Contemporary Japanese Studies (ICJS); Temple University, Japan Campus presents a Black History Month Tribute 2008: Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism.
At
The Pink Cow Restaurant in Shibuya
In celebration of Black History Month 2008,
Soul Food buffet - a finger lickin' good spread of Southern specialties including
- Fried chicken
- Homemade macaroni & cheese
- Southern pulled pork B-B-Q
- Black eyed peas
- And many other delectable items
- Featured guest
- Mr. Malcolm Adams; Adams has had an illustrious career as a TV and Radio News correspondent, TV Producer/Director, Broadcast Journalist and Media Artist for forty years. In 1984 Adams was recruited by Ted Turner to start the Cable News Network in Japan and launched the weekly CNN series "This Week In Japan" for the worldwide CNN Network.
- DJ Ike & DJ King Tone (ZULU Nation Japan)
- (and dancing, if you like!)
- Special Invited Guest
- Mr. Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant; Former NBA player and WNBA Head Coach of the Los Angeles Sparks. He is the father of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. Currently, Head Coach of the Tokyo Apache and Celebrity Coach in Japan.
- Vocal performance
- TUJ Students A.J. Sajeev & Satsuki
- Poetry & music performance
- Mr. Marcellus Nealy
- Photo Exhibit
- Harold 'Harry' Maison
- Photo slide show
- Scott Larson w/ Kenyan vocalist and guitarist Anekeya H. Were
Entrance: 4,000 yen per person (Students 3, 500); cash bar
Doors open at 5:30pm. From 7:30-10pm dinner buffet
Stay as late as you'd like after the buffet!
Seating is limited
Please email reservations to: owner-jafatokyochapter@groups.mac.com or kurojin@mac.com
For directions see: http://gmap.jp/shop-912.html?&uid=197621
Japan African American Friendship Association (JAFA) Tokyo http://www.jafa.org/english/index.php
Institute of Contemporary Japanese Studies (ICJS) Temple University, Japan Campus
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/icjs/about.html
http://www.thepinkcow.com/NewHome_e.htm
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The Japan African-American Friendship Association (or JAFA) is a citizens' group with chapters located in both Tokyo and Osaka. JAFA is primarily focused on the promotion of educational and cultural exchange activities between Japanese and African-Americans. In addition, the pursuit of business activities between our respective groups shall remain an important focus.
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As part of its activities, JAFA seeks active participants on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in joining one of our events, please go to our Sign-Up Page.