http://japaneseclub.blog109.fc2.com/ Welcome to our web site of Japanese Language and Culture club! Japanese Language and Culture Club is a student-based organization at Texas State University-SanMarcos. ja http://japaneseclub.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-66.html Good Evening JLC Members,I'm sorry for my absence at the last couple of meetings however I assure you they were for a good reason. However, while I was gone, the wheels of the club continued to spin as the lesson for the day consisted of the different genres of Japanese music. Many examples of musicians were given such as for Pop:Utada (of Kingdom Hearts fame), Morning Musume, Arasha, and B's.For
I'm sorry for my absence at the last couple of meetings however I assure you they were for a good reason. However, while I was gone, the wheels of the club continued to spin as the lesson for the day consisted of the different genres of Japanese music. Many examples of musicians were given such as for Pop:

Utada (of Kingdom Hearts fame), Morning Musume, Arasha, and B's.

For Akiba:

AKB46

For Visual Kei:

Japan X, and Abingdon

For Hip-Hop:

Dabo and the Teriyaki Boys

Keep in mind these are only some of the genres of music and musicians that were discussed.Feel free to do you own research and discover what your own preference is. Next week we willbe pairing off into small groups and begin to dissect how to properly introduce ones self in Japanese. As always, we will be selling Rice Balls on Wednesday so come out and support the cause! Remember, it has been proven that JLC rice balls cure cancer, reduce risk of getting theflu, AND increase overall beauty...sooooo BUY THEM!

Until Next Time,
Avery, Secretary and Historian of JLCC ]]> 未分類 2009-10-12T17:31:59+09:00 Japanese Language and Culture Club at Texas State University San Marcos FC2-BLOG http://japaneseclub.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-65.html Good Morning JLC!At this past weeks meeting, we entered the world of sound and ettiquette as Taylor-san (aka Wyatt) explained Japanese onomonapeia. So, in the case that you missed it, please do not meso meso however we encourage you to feel free to don don all the way to the next meeting. After the onomonopeias, things became heavy as a discussion over social statuses and faux paux began. Wyatt ex Good Morning JLC!

At this past weeks meeting, we entered the world of sound and ettiquette as Taylor-san (aka Wyatt) explained Japanese onomonapeia. So, in the case that you missed it, please do not meso meso however we encourage you to feel free to don don all the way to the next meeting. After the onomonopeias, things became heavy as a discussion over social statuses and faux paux began. Wyatt explained that in Japan, if someone is even one year older than you, they are your senior, or Sempai. Because you are beneath them, you are their junior, or Kouhai. Alongside of this, certain people govern certain titles. Individuals such as teachers and your boss have the suffix -san added to their names to show respect while, in a strange turn of events, a customer at a fast food restaurant has the suffix -sama added to their names to signify they are like royalty!

Wierd, huh?

Besides this, dues will be coming up soon. It will be 15 dollars for the entire year and it will cover your fees to the events that we host as well as your t-shirt. This money does not go to supplementing Wyatt's personal finances as many might believe, instead it goes towards our social events as well as our end of the year extravagenza, the Sakura Festival.

We thank you all for attending another JLC event and encourage that you continue to attend!

Until next week,
Avery Krushall

]]> 未分類 2009-09-19T12:13:42+09:00 Japanese Language and Culture Club at Texas State University San Marcos FC2-BLOG http://japaneseclub.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-63.html JLC meeting on September the 8thEveryone, おはようございます！！ (O HA YOO GO ZA I MA SU)!!! Does everyone remember what this means? I hope so since it was part of our discussion on how Japanese people greet each other. Well, more literally it means "good morning" however some situations like between members of the same club (クラブ KU RA BU)、おはようございます　can be used at other times of the JLC meeting on September the 8th

Everyone, おはようございます！！ (O HA YOO GO ZA I MA SU)!!! Does everyone remember what this means? I hope so since it was part of our discussion on how Japanese people greet each other. Well, more literally it means "good morning" however some situations like between members of the same club (クラブ KU RA BU)、おはようございます　can be used at other times of the day.

About the origami, we showed many kinds of origami. There was a lotus flower, pig, shuriken, frog, and ball. And Wyatt showed 2 videos about origami. In one of the videos was an insanely impressive origami of a dragon.

I also spoke about the Japanese conversation practice. Next meeting, I will be able to announce what day the practice will take place! If you have not signed up, you can still do so next meeting. It is a great opportunity to learn from Japanese students how to speak and listen to Japanese!

Next meeting we will teach about a very important aspect of Japanese culture. That is the relationship between senpai (先輩）、and kouhai　（後輩）, that is seniors and juniors in terms of actually age. We will also show Japanese manners and finally, Japanese onomatopoeias!

See you all later!
Jason

]]> 未分類 2009-09-12T10:56:51+09:00 Japanese Language and Culture Club at Texas State University San Marcos FC2-BLOG http://japaneseclub.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-62.html 1st JLC meeting of 2009-2010Hello everyone! We had many returning members and many new faces at the meeting today. Everyone had a chance to introduce themselves and then we relaxed and talked amongst each other. Wyatt also showed us Jan-Ken-Pon. This is like rock-paper-scissors but Japanese style.Next meeting we will start jumping right into Japanese culture. The topics will be origami; the art of 1st JLC meeting of 2009-2010

Hello everyone! We had many returning members and many new faces at the meeting today. Everyone had a chance to introduce themselves and then we relaxed and talked amongst each other. Wyatt also showed us Jan-Ken-Pon. This is like rock-paper-scissors but Japanese style.

Next meeting we will start jumping right into Japanese culture. The topics will be origami; the art of folding paper, and how Japanese people greet each other. We will also discuss setting up a separate time for Japanese conversation practice.

See you guys next time!
Jason


]]> 未分類 2009-09-01T21:25:36+09:00 Japanese Language and Culture Club at Texas State University San Marcos FC2-BLOG http://japaneseclub.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-61.html Welcome back returning members and welcome new members!First, I like to thank everyone for doing such a good job last year and especially at the 2009 Sakura Festival! The Sakura Festival was awesome!This semester, our weekly meetings will be at the same time. Every Tuesday at 5:00pm on the 2nd floor of Lampasas. The Lampasas building is next to Old Main Building.Lets continue learning and sharing Welcome back returning members and welcome new members!

First, I like to thank everyone for doing such a good job last year and especially at the 2009 Sakura Festival! The Sakura Festival was awesome!

This semester, our weekly meetings will be at the same time. Every Tuesday at 5:00pm on the 2nd floor of Lampasas. The Lampasas building is next to Old Main Building.

Lets continue learning and sharing Japanese Culture and Language! Be sure to check back for weekly updates!

See you guys there!
Jason


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