Zen Meditation in Kamakura
October 29, 2024
Join Village Connections and other ASIJ parents for a Zen Meditation Workshop with lunch at Jochiji Temple, Kamakura on Tuesday, October 29. More detailed info will be available soon.
Contact villageconnections@pta.asij.ac.jp with questions.
Japanese Candy Making (Amezaiku 飴細工) in Asakusa
April 3, 2025 (Thursday)
Sign-up to learn the traditional craft of amezaiku which dates back to 8th century Japan. Unlike other candies that are shaved from a block, Japanese candies are pulled, cut and bent when the sugar is still soft from the heat. The fee for this event is ¥3100 and participants will make their own candy bunny to take home.
Check out this brochure for full details.
Contact villageconnections@pta.asij.ac.jp with questions.
Indigo Dyeing Workshop 藍染体験
March 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Check out this brochure for full details.
Contact villageconnections@pta.asij.ac.jp with questions.
Bonsai Workshop
November 16, 2025 (Saturday)
Contact villageconnections@pta.asij.ac.jp with questions.
Zen Meditation at Temple in Kamakura in Fall 2020
Village Connections works with ASIJ’s Japan Center to arrange for Japanese cultural activities for ASIJ parents. Because space is usually limited, these opportunities are available only to parents with students currently attending ASIJ.
For more information, contact Village Connections Coordinators at villageconnections@pta.asij.ac.jp.