Free Scoop Night @ Baskin Robbins tonight
I apologize for such short notice. Today's the "Ice Cream Day" and Baskin Robbins Free Scoop night at Tsukuba Creo (Jusco) has started at 5pm tonight. Free Scoop Night at Tsukuba Creo is from 5pm to 7pm, and you get one single cone when you make a donation to UNICEF. Please visit their website for details.
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Lecture by a Nobel Prize Winner
There will be a lecture by Dr. Robert B. Laughlin of Standford University this Thursday at Epochal Tsukuba (Tsukuba International Congress Center).
Lecture by a Nobel Prize winner Dr. Robert B. Laughlin
When: February 28, Thursday from 6:30PM
Venue: Epochal Tsukuba
Contact the Ibaraki Prefecture’s Science and Technology Promotion Office to register or inquire about this lecture.
・ Phone: 029-301-2532,
・ Fax: 029-301-2539
・ E-mail: kikaku7[at]pref.ibaraki.lg.jp
Ref:
Tsukuba Science Academy
http://academy.fureai.or.jp/news.cgi?mode=detail&num=20080212171108
Ibaraki Virtual Science Museum
http://www.kagakukan.pref.ibaraki.jp/cgi-local/news/newsview.cgi?dnum=0&category=news
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Lecture on Japanese etiquette for women
Lecture on Japanese etiquette for women:
“Manners Nowadays”
Date: May 17, Sunday, Time: 11:00 (registration starts at 10:00)
Venue: Hotel Grand Shinonome (Onozaki 488-1, Tsukuba City)
There will be a lecture on manners by Kayou Mori, who is the author of many books and often appears on Japanese TV programs, right here in Tsukuba this month. She will talk about manners women should know these days.
This lecture will be entirely in Japanese and no English interpretation will be provided. However, I believe this kind of lecture is beneficial to many women in Tsukuba’s int’l community, especially to those who are working or raising children. Have you ever had a moment when you didn’t know what the proper manner was when dealing with your co-workers, or when you were invited to someone’s house or company? If you can speak or understand Japanese, please feel free to participate!
Registration/Contacts:
Office of Yuya Niwa, member of the House of Representatives
Enokido 793-2, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki 305-0853
Phone/Fax: 029-837-2849
E-mail: tsukubavoice[at]niwayuya.net
Website: http://www.niwayuya.net/blog/
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So you think you can “food fight”
In Japan, "food fight" doesn't mean throwing food at your classmates It means eating something in a competitive setting, and occasionally, the competitive eaters are referred to as "food fighters.”
One very famous Japanese “food fighter” would be Takeru Kobayashi, who competes in the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition. However, as many of you know, his record was beaten by Joey Chestnut of USA this year.
- Nathan’s Famous official website
- Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (wikipedia)
- Watch Takeru Kobayashi and Sonya Thomas, a Korean American “food fighter” compete in this credit card ad
Another competitive eater you see often on Japanese TV is “Giant Shirota” of Tochigi. He’s a tall, soft-spoken guy, and his good nature made him very popular.
Giant Shirota Blog
Well, guess what.
You have a chance to meet him…, better yet, compete with him!!
There’ll be eating contests from 2pm at Creo Square Q’t as a part of their summer festival on August 11, Saturday, and Giant Shirota will be there to compete! The event organizer is accepting applications until August 4, Saturday, so if you think you are a big eater, download the application(pdf) form and send it in!
Tsukuba Creo Square Summer Festival page
Participation Fees:
Free
Number of Participants:
10 each for
1. Curry and Rice eating competition
2. Snow Cone eating competition
Qualifications:
1. Must be over 15 y.o. who is in good health, and must have confidence in consuming a lot of food
2. Must not be a competitive eater, professional or non-professional
3. Must not be pregnant, ailing, or allergic to some food
4. Must have the guardian’s consent
The event organizer will screen all the applications and contact only the ones who passed the screening after August 5.
As you can see on the Tsukuba Creo Square's summer festival page, there will be a yukata contest on August 18, Saturday from 5pm. The deadline of this competition's application is August 11.
The winners of these two competitions will receive 10,000 yen gift certificate and all the participants will receive goodies.
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TABS Boarding Schools Fair in Tokyo
TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools) Asia Boarding Schools Fairs will kick off in Tokyo this weekend. You can see the list of participating schools here.
TABS Asia Boarding Schools Fair, Tokyo
Date: Sunday, October 25
Time: 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Venue: ANA InterContinental Hotel
The next TABS TABS Asia Boarding Schools Fair will be held in Seoul, Korea on Oct. 27. For the precise details of this fair in Tokyo and fairs in other Asian countries, click here, or visit TABS website: http://www.boardingschools.com/
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