Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School

It’s March 3 — Girl’s Day. Are you celebrating?

The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum celebrated Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) on March 3 with a creative cultural display. Figures of Fukuiraptor and Fukuisaurus were dressed in elaborate kimono to resemble traditional hina dolls, combining Japanese seasonal tradition with Fukui’s identity as a dinosaur research hub.

The Youth Fall Term begins soon. Class schedule is below:

SEPTEMBER
13 Class, first day of semester
20 Class
27 Class

OCTOBER
4 Class
11 Class
18 Class
25 -UNDOKAI

NOVEMBER
1 Class
8 Class
15 Class
22 Class
29 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BREAK

DECEMBER
6 Class
13 Class
20 Class
27 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

JANUARY
3 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
10 Class NEW YEAR EVENT
17 Class, last day of semester
24 NO SCHOOL
31 NO SCHOOL

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Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School Questions? Email: Youth Program Dean, Tomomi Flesuras Sensei: [email protected] Program Dean, Masako Thomas Sensei: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: Youth Program | Adult Program

Enjoying culture and fun at Sacramento State University’s Japan Day event today!

May be a great opportunity for the right high school student.

High school students studying Japanese – apply now for a life-changing Japan study abroad experience! 🌏

The 2025 application period for the Asia-Kakehashi Project + (Plus) is now open.

This program is hosted by AFS Intercultural Programs in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (文部科学省 MEXT). Eligible high school students studying Japanese in Asia and G7 member countries have the opportunity to study in Japan for 5 months, attending a Japanese high school while staying in a dormitory or with a host family.

For detailed information, please visit ’s website: https://www.afsusa.org/programs/asia-kakehashi-project/

Please direct any questions about the program to AFS-USA:
1-800-237-4636
[email protected]
http://www.afsusa.org/

Feel like a Monday morning stroll?

Our Youth Sensei and volunteers will be doing mochitsuki as part of our Oshogatsu ceremony on January 4. Sakura Gakuen includes cultural events as well as language classes as part of our 17-week terms.

Families and friends are welcome to join us.

How Japanese mochi brings communities in America together Mochi, a doughy cake made from steamed sweet rice, is more than just a nostalgic taste of Japan; the very act of making mochi – a "mochitsuki" – takes on special significance on New Year's Day. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports.

Free screening of the Polar Express at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento on 12.22

All Aboard The Polar Express — Buddhist Church of Sacramento All Aboard for a Free Screening of The Polar Express

Register for Fall Term https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLScTocZG4wz82rzGeQ3jRp78k_NVZgzQHLMsO079NKs5v0DK2w/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link&pli=1

Schedule for the upcoming Youth Fall 2024 semester:

SEPTEMBER
7 Class, first day of semester
14 Class
21 Class
28 Class

OCTOBER
5 Class
12 Class
19 -UNDOKAI
26 Class

NOVEMBER
2 Class
9 Class
16 Class
23 Class
30 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BREAK

DECEMBER
7 Class
14 Class
21 Class
28 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

JANUARY
4 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
11 Class NEW YEAR EVENT
18 Class, last day of semester
25 NO SCHOOLSchedule

The tent and lanterns are up from Obon and we’re getting ready for the Annual Food Bazaar on Saturday August 10. Please mark your calendars!

https://facebook.com/events/s/78th-food-and-cultural-bazaar/1012408680589753/

Enjoy some quality Japanese films online.

Exploring the Best Films and Series at Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 Hello and welcome to our third Japanese Film Festival Online , where you can enjoy watching Japanese movies from the comfort of your own home! We invite you to explore the various facets of Japanese culture through different genres of movies ranging from documentaries, fiction, animation, and films....