Bloomington/Normal Japanese Saturday School

06/27/2025

06/24/2025

Yes, we will continue our classes in the fall semester. We will begin a new class for the beginners, too. Please let us know your interest.

06/01/2025

春の大運動会

07/23/2024

We will begin new session from September. Please contact us if you are interested. [email protected]

We have been working in the education of students from both Japanese and local families to study Japanese language and cultures. Contact us for the beginners' classes to more advanced classes.

11/07/2023

MOCHI-TSUKI is Back!! Our annual tradition for experimenting rice pounding is in the second SATURDAY OF DECEMBER. Anyone is welcome to join this event.

11/07/2023

The classes are growing! We will continue next year starting on the 6th of January 2024. New students are welcome. Please get in touch with us for more details.

07/27/2023

2023 2nd Semester will begin on Sept. 2 for 15 sessions. Please contact us for details.

05/08/2023

Thanks to 2023 School Year Teachers!

04/30/2023

岩手県盛岡市から当地訪問中の伝統工芸品「南部鉄器」製造職人の八重樫亮様（株・岩鋳）に半日時間を割いていただき本校を訪問して、生徒・保護者に南部鉄瓶などの歴史・製造方法などについて説明していただくことができました。非常に興味深いお話しや鋳型への文様の刻み方の体験など、生徒たちは大変貴重な経験をすることができました。

01/14/2023

Yummy Mochi is being prepared now.

01/14/2023

Mochi making is under way. We will start serving at 1pm, with pounding demonstration which anybody can try. Please drop by at Metcalf School cafeteria.

12/06/2022

MOCHI-TSUKI (RICE CAKE POUNDING PERFORMANCE) is returning New Year, 2023!
Anybody is welcome to experience this unique performance to celebrate New Year in Japanese style. Looking forward to seeing you all.