Japan Culture Day

presented by Yasuda Women’s University (HIBISCUS Program)

Friday, November 19, 2021
10:00am – 12:00pm HST
Virtual presentations via Zoom

Students of Yasuda Women’s University in Hiroshima, Japan are studying at the Hawai’i English Language Program (HELP). As their way of giving back to UHM for this study abroad experience, they will present a cultural fair of all things Japan!

Please come and join the fun virtually on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10am-12pm (HST) and learn about many aspects of Japan, traditional and modern!

Schedule at a glance

Session Time
10:00am – 10:30amHiroshima kanko (sightseeing spots in Hiroshima)

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/89216247552
Meeting ID: 892 1624 7552
Passcode: Hibiscus
Pop Culture of Japan

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96449511079
Meeting ID: 964 4951 1079
Passcode: Hibiscus
Convenience Stores

Zoom link: 
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94567806554
Meeting ID: 945 6780 6554
Passcode: Hibiscus
Nihon mukashi banashi (Stories of ol’ Japan)

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91543125053
Meeting ID: 915 4312 5053
Passcode: Hibiscus
10:30am – 11:00amHiroshima meibutsu (regional specialities)

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/89216247552
Meeting ID: 892 1624 7552
Passcode: Hibiscus
Anime

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96449511079
Meeting ID: 964 4951 1079
Passcode: Hibiscus
Good Points of Japan

Zoom link: 
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94567806554
Meeting ID: 945 6780 6554
Passcode: Hibiscus
Mythology of Japan

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91543125053
Meeting ID: 915 4312 5053
Passcode: Hibiscus
11:00am – 11:30amHiroshima vs Osaka okonomiyaki

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/89216247552
Meeting ID: 892 1624 7552
Passcode: Hibiscus
Nintendo characters

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96449511079
Meeting ID: 964 4951 1079
Passcode: Hibiscus
Hiroshima dialects

Zoom link: 
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94567806554
Meeting ID: 945 6780 6554
Passcode: Hibiscus
*Schedule and Zoom links are subject to change. Please check back on the day of the event for updated information!

Detailed Schedule

Session Time: 10:00-10:30am

Hiroshima kanko (sightseeing spots in Hiroshima)

Presenters: Nanako A., Rina H., Mana T., Shuri M.

Learn about the most famous sightseeing spots in Hiroshima, Japan.

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/89216247552
Meeting ID:
892 1624 7552
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Pop Culture of Japan

Presenters: Mayumi M., Juri H., Yuino W., Misaki T.

From popular movies, to games and cosplay, learn all about pop culture in Japan.

Zoom link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96449511079
Meeting ID: 964 4951 1079
Passcode: Hibiscus

Convenience Stores

Presenters: Yui N., Hana Y., Suzuka S., Misaki Y., Mina S.

Japan has some of the best convenience stores in the world! Learn about the different konbini, special features, and best foods of each store!

Zoom link: 
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94567806554
Meeting ID:
945 6780 6554
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Nihon Mukashibanashi (Stories of Ol’ Japan)

Presenters: Mayu K., Mei H., Natsuki Y., Rio S., Kotoha Y.

There are many famous Japanese folktales. Learn about classic folktales that have been handed down from ancient times.

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91543125053
Meeting ID:
915 4312 5053
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Session Time: 10:30am – 11:00am

Hiroshima meibutsu

Presenters: Sayaka M., Yuka S., Karin K., Natsuki K., Momoko S.

Every prefecture in Japan has its own meibutsu, or local specialties. Learn about Hiroshima’s local specialties and you will know what to buy when you visit!

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/89216247552
Meeting ID:
892 1624 7552
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Anime

Presenters: Sakie Y., Chihiro I., Shiho Y., Kotone U. Kanako I.

Japanese anime is popular around the world. Learn about some of the most popular series and movies.

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96449511079
Meeting ID:
964 4951 1079
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Good Points of Japan

Presenters: Noriko Y., Mae Y., Wakana H., Yusa M., Mina O.

Japan is a unique country with many great features. Learn about the good points of Japan that make the country special.

Zoom link: 
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94567806554
Meeting ID:
945 6780 6554
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Japanese Mythology

Presenters: Miku N., Sawa H., Koyuki I., Yuka I., Marina Y.

Learn about Japanese legends and myths from the Kojiki, including the stories of Izanagi and Izanami, and how Japan was born.

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91543125053
Meeting ID:
915 4312 5053
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Session Time: 11:00am – 11:30am

Hiroshima vs Osaka okonomiyaki

Presenters: Mae M., Miyuki W., Rikako Y., Miyu M., Riko Y.

Okonomiyaki is often described as a Japanese savory pancake. There are different styles of okonomiyaki in different regions of Japan. Learn about the differences between the two most popular styles from Hiroshima and Osaka. Which one do you prefer?

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/89216247552
Meeting ID:
892 1624 7552
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Nintendo characters

Presenters: Yuka I., Manami M., Momoka H., Rion A., Ena H.

From Mario to Tom Nook, learn about many popular characters from Nintendo!

Zoom link:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96449511079
Meeting ID:
964 4951 1079
Passcode:
Hibiscus

Hiroshima dialect

Presenters: Nana S., Sawa N., Wakana K., Moe A., Yumi S.

Japan has many regional dialects. Learn some of the intonations, sounds, and special words used in Hiroshima dialect and how it differs from standard Japanese.

Zoom link: 
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94567806554
Meeting ID:
945 6780 6554
Passcode:
Hibiscus