cjs matsuri 2012
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Matsuri 2012 PamphletTRANSCRIPT
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2012年の祭りへようこそ
Dear Friends, Families, and Supporters of CJS, As the 2011-2012 Co-Presidents of the Columbia Japan Society, allow us to take pleasure in welcoming you to our annual spring festival on the Columbia campus: MATSURI 2012. Beyond the simple idea of an event, the Matsuri is first and foremost a tradition - one that our predecessors have helped shape to what it is today and to whose growth we contribute year after year. It is a tradition of community involvement, with the intent to bring the year. It is a tradition of community involvement, with the intent to bring the University population with the ones of New York City and the East Coast to celebrate and appreciate Japan’s rich cultural heritage. It is also a day for individuals from every background and age to get a taste of Japanese traditions and it is our hope to push Matsuri in this direction in the years to come.As the country itself continues to struggle for recovery from the 3/11 triple catastrophes, the Columbia Japan Society takes it upon itself not to stand idly in the face of such disaster. If our precedent Matsuri was dedicated to the in the face of such disaster. If our precedent Matsuri was dedicated to the fundraising by donating all of our proceeds, there is another aftereffect we wish to fight this year: the common memory. Indeed, it is most certain that Japan does not wish to see this earthquake taking too much space in the everyday conception that people have of the country. It has indeed scarred the country itself and its inhabitants, and as such will never be forgotten, but a very important part of overcoming it would be to allow it to become part of the past, despite the everyday reminders. What we wish to insist on is that the past, despite the everyday reminders. What we wish to insist on is that Japan is much more than its earthquake, and Matsuri is a perfect opportunity to remind people of that fact. For the past semester, we have strived to organize an event that is both diverse and inclusive. To embrace the already existing Japanese culture in New York City, we have tried to bring out the best of Columbia, Japan, and New York City, by collaborating with a multitude of local vendors and multinational companies, performers from the local area, and on-campus student organizations. We sincerely hope that this breadth of and on-campus student organizations. We sincerely hope that this breadth of cooperation will lead to a greater appreciation for Japanese culture in its entirety and create a sense of “ichigo-ichie” (one opportunity, one encounter), as to foster friendships among our guests as we indulge ourselves in a fun-packed day.The Executive Board has put in countless hours to realize another annual celebration and is proud to present a culmination of our hard work. In taking pride for our dedication, however, we must not forget the immense support from our co-sponsors, both old and new, whom we have immense support from our co-sponsors, both old and new, whom we have closely partnered with. After all, Matsuri could not have been realized without the support of generous co-sponsors and individuals like yourselves.Today, as you walk through the rows of tables and sidelines activities, we hope that you, too, will appreciate Japanese culture on a whole new level. Thank you again very much for coming!
Yukari Shimizu & Laurent Mazouer2011-2012 Co-Presidents, Columbia Japan Society
Kingyo SukuiGoldfish scooping is an Edo period tradition often seen at matsuris, and is both simple and fun to play! Using a paper, try to scoop as many goldfish into your bowl as you can. Just be careful; your paper scoop gets weaker the more you dip it in the water. Scoop as many as possible, and you may win a prize at the en!win a prize at the en!
JinjaJinja is a Japanese word for a Shinto shrine. Matsuri are traditionally associated with the Shinto activity of enshrining a god. Today, traditional matsuri are still held on shrine grounds. To experience a traditional matsuri, come to our jinja booth and participate in come to our jinja booth and participate in some shrine activities such as writing your wishes on an "ema" and receiving your fortune from an “omikuji.”
Water Yo-yo FishingGoldfish scooping sounds fun…but I can’t raise a goldfish! Well, try the less living alternative, Water Yo-yo Fishing. It's just Yo-yo Fishing. It's just as difficult but with
much less responsibility! Plus, you can play way more with a water yo-yo than with a goldfish. This booth is brought to you by Amnet.
Arts and CraftsEver wanted to learn how to make origami? Maybe you would like to have your own self-decorated lantern? Look no further! Come to the Arts and Crafts booth to let your artistic side shine. Fascinated with pictorial Japanese characters? Ever want to see your name written out in Japanese? Here is your chance! Come to this booth and get Japanese? Here is your chance! Come to this booth and get a free copy for your room and more! You can also have your face painted in any design you wish! This is a great opportunity for both kids and adults alike.
Sweets TablesBuilt up an appetite from all the exciting activities? Indulge your sweet tooth with some chocolate covered bananas, cotton candy, and snow cones.candy, and snow cones.
MangaEver wanted to be a world-renown mangaka? Well, through this big collaborative project that will last throughout the whole festival, now you can! Let your creativity loose by drawing a manga page following a drawing a manga page following a common storyline, enabling YOUto hold the fate of the characters in your hands! We can't wait to see what everyone will create!
The AsterplaceThe Asterplace strives to "create beautiful music like the
blossoming of flowers every year." Every day, when the Sun
brightens the world, The Asterplace engulfs the world with
their music. They have played at many famous New York
City venues, such as Webster Hall and Arlene's Grocery.
They have also played at many anime conventions as guests They have also played at many anime conventions as guests
of honors. Reconnecting with their own heritage, members
of Asterplace fuse their cultures through their music, winning
the hearts of people from all genders, races, ages, and borders.
Columbia NaginataThe naginata is a Japanese battlefield weapon, one similar to a
European halberd. It was originally used on horseback, as a way
to cut the enemy horse's legs, but has evolved over time into a
weaponused mainly by women. After WWII, a modern,
competitive version of the martial art (atarashii naginata) was
developed, believing that it would be more suitable for the developed, believing that it would be more suitable for the
newer generation. Naginata is now a practice that promotes
personal character development, through the mental discipline
learned from naginata training. Today there are currently over
10 countries, outside of Japan, with practitioners, and the
numbers are continuing to grow.
KageroKagero's sound is a melting pot of tonalities
and rhythms from Asia, the Middle East,
South America and Eastern Europe -- "Cultural
Confusion". Sometimes the songs are beautiful
imagery, sometimes sad folk tales, and sometimes
silly songs about drinking. But the tunes are silly songs about drinking. But the tunes are
always fun, and the show is high energy dancing
good time.
Columbia KendoReturning once again to Matsuri, the
CU Kendo Club will showcase some
of their best moves and will amaze you
with with their cool techniques with
their shinai! Watch as they perform
their formations and battle each other! their formations and battle each other!
CU Teacher’s College Taiko SocietyNew York Taiko Aiko Kai is one of the Taiko groups in residence as part of the TC Taiko Society at Teachers College, Columbia University. It began in 2002 when a few families at an Upper West Side public school began practicing Taiko with a hope to pass Japanese culture to their children. The group has always been family oriented, their children. The group has always been family oriented, but many adults including Columbia students and alumni,have also joined the group over the years. NYTAK has performed at various schools and institutions, including the Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Japan in Central Park, and public and private schools in the metropolitan New York area.
10TecomaiThe body goes beyond words. It is neither a full length novel nor a two hour theatrical play. All is dedicated in a song that does not even last a mere five minutes. There,lies an almost tragic, yet passionate expression of emotion. Japanese culture and hundreds of other cultures Our project's foundation is created when these meet. It is based on a traditional yet created when these meet. It is based on a traditional yet contemporary dance form called Yosakoi. While holding a prop called "Naruko" in both hands, The dancers intensely and dramatically dance as the chanter's cryinstigates the piece.Various expression is created when all of the above is combined.
RainybirdsRainybirds is a band centered on a singer-song writer Ryoko Fujimoto. Its sounds are a unique blend of smooth melodies, R&B, Funk grooving with Fujimoto's mellow voice. Have a glass of champagne voice. Have a glass of champagne and let's dance together with Rainybirds!
Yuki and the CutiesYuki and Cuties is a band project started by singer/songwriter, Yuki Ishiwata. Playing mostly Yuki's very own compositions, Yuki and Cuties present a unique form of music -- a genre they simply like to call "happy". They performs a variety of music, ranging from Brazilian to Okinawan tunes. Simply put, they just want to sign to Okinawan tunes. Simply put, they just want to sign with love.
HogakuThe Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies, in
collaboration with the Music Performance Program, the
Center for Ethnomusicology, and the Department of Music
launched the Gagaku-Hogaku Classical Japanese Music
Curriculum and Performance Program in September 2006.
The recent addition of the Columbia Hogaku Instrumental The recent addition of the Columbia Hogaku Instrumental
Ensemble furthers our goal of making it possible for young
student musicians to experience the Japanese music tradition
deeply and to master one or more of its instruments. Students
currently can study either shakuhachi (an end-blown bamboo
flute) or the koto, (a 13-string zither).
Food Items
Hakata Tonton specializes in serving authentic Japanese soul food from Kyushu,one of the four major islands of Japan.
Some of Hakata Tonton’s concoctions may seem strange, but
take a taste of their ramen (noodle soup) at their booth here at
Matsuri andsurely you will encounter an unparalleled culinary
experience! Hakata Tonton speicalizese in wine and sake, and
don’t miss the restaurant’s “collagen cuisine” – food with skin-don’t miss the restaurant’s “collagen cuisine” – food with skin-
friendly benefits.
GO!GO!CURRY! is a popular curry restaurant from Japan that
launched its Manhattan store in 2007. Their most popular dish
is katsu curry, in which the extra thick curry sauce is poured over
Koshihikari rice, steamed to perfection, and is topped with a
crunchy pork cutlet. For the best bang for your buck, try the
Grand Slam Curry! It’s a full portion mealwith every topping
imaginable, from cutlets and sausages to boiled eggs and pickles! imaginable, from cutlets and sausages to boiled eggs and pickles!
UMI NO IE is an authentic Japanese food restaurant located in East Village. They will
be serving yakisoba, a Japanese version of chow mein made of wheat flour topped with
vegetables and other optional ingredients. Yakisoba is often served at festivals in Japan, so
by getting to taste yakisoba at our very own Matsuri, you are already immersing yourself
in an aspect of Japanese culture. The yakisoba that Umi no Ie will serve is called the
Fujinomiya-yakisoba and is made using a special type of oil and is topped with dried fish
flakes. >> 86 E 3rd Street • (646)654-1122flakes. >> 86 E 3rd Street • (646)654-1122
OMS/B (read omusubi) serves a new kind of dish somewhere between
a rice ball (omusubi)and sushi. These delicious little balls are cheaper
than sushi and far more filling. There willbe a large variety of fillings
but don’t take too much time on deciding which to get! Oms/B is
usually the first to sell out so if you don’t want to miss out, you better
decide quickly!
OTAFUKU SAUCE CO. brings okonomiyaki, a Japanese savory pancake made
from avariety of ingredients. The name “okonomiyaki” comes from the word
“okonomi” whichmeans “what you like” and “yaki,” which is “grill” in Japanese.
Thus, while the batter of the pancake is typically made of flour, water, eggs, and
shredded cabbage, there are other ingredients that are optional such as meat,
shrimp, and scallions. The sauce for okonomiyaki is sweet and spicy and is very
rich in flavor. The sauce manufactured by Otafuku Sauce Co. can be found inrich in flavor. The sauce manufactured by Otafuku Sauce Co. can be found in
almost any Asian food store.
Food Items
Gift Items
WUHAO NY specializes in tenugui, which are handmade Japanese cotton towels used for wiping hands as well as other more traditional purposes. Be sure to visit Wuhao’s booth here at Matsuri to see the beautiful tenugui up close and choose one to take home!
TE PLUS TE offers an assortment of delicate handmade goods for the home as well as for fashion purposes. Aromas, ceramics, and jewelry populate the boutiques that hold Te PlusTe’s specialties. Allow the originality of Te Plus Te to bring you to a state of peace and calm as you peruse their collections.
MAGOKORO NY offers feminine accessories ranging from small hand mirrors towooden combs. Created by Yoshimi Arai following the tragedy of September 11th, these goods recall a sense of love, peace, and harmony that Ms. Arai infuses into each piece. Take a look at what Magokoro has brought to Matsuri and you will undoubtedly gain anappreciation for Ms. Arai’s art works. appreciation for Ms. Arai’s art works.
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Many thanks to our
Matsuri 2012 was made possible thanks
to the generous support of:
Amnet, Donald Keene Center, Ito En, KDDI America, Kikkoman, Mainichi Communications USA,
Otafuku Sauce, Weatherhead East Asian Institute
The Columbia Japan Society also extends its sincerest thanks
to the following Columbia University organizations and clubs to the following Columbia University organizations and clubs
for their support:
Asian American Alliance (AAA), Lambda Phi Epsilon, Malama Hawaii, Chinese Students Club (CSC),
South East Asian League (SEAL), SEADS in Cambodia,Anime Club, Hoot, Korean Students Association (KSA),
Liga Filipina, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM),Pi Delta Psi, The Eye, Taiwanese American Students AssociationPi Delta Psi, The Eye, Taiwanese American Students Association
Sponsored in part by the Arts Initiative at ColumbiaUniversity. This funding is made possible through a
generous gift from The Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
Executive Board
Co-Presidents Laurent Mazouer, Yukari ShimizuSecretary Tai Izawa Treasurer Kanako MorimotoEvent Coordinators Ruriko Araki, Kenny Nakazawa
Organizational Committee Members
Mark Greenan, Shikhar Kumar, Johni Licht, Mark Greenan, Shikhar Kumar, Johni Licht, Alexis Liu, Mia McKinstry, Moeko Nakada,
Moeko Tamura, Sayaka Tsuno, Izumi Watanabe, Koji Yamada, Ayo Yoshida-Are
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