Learn about Child-Raising in Japan fom Clinical Psychologist Mrs. Abe. 

A relaxed event for anyone! 

Wed. 13th March 12:00-13:00

※Fee：Free Please bring your own lunch!

◆Location：Okitama Culture Centre YIRA Plaza ‘Arcus’

Kia Ora! Murray from New Zealand will be giving a talk about the customs and culture of New Zealand!
You can also get a chance to try the traditional Maori ceremonial dance - the Haka.

Date: Sun. 10th March 13:30 - 15:30
Location: Okitama Culture Centre 3F Room 301
Fee: Members 300 Yen, Non-Members 500 Yen, Ages 3 - Elem. School 200 Yen, JHS - Uni. Students 300 Yen

Your chance to learn about China! Come enjoy lunch with YIRA

◆Chinese Lunch   Tue. 19^th Feb. 12：00-13：00

※Fee: Free (Please bring your own lunch!)

◆Location：Okitama Culture Centre YIRA Plaza ‘Arcus’

 This year exchange students from Yamagata University will be holding an event where you can learn about New Year traditions and try Karaoke and Chinese food!　

◆Date：Mon. 11^th Feb. (Pub. Hol)12:00-

◆Location：Yonezawa Intl Relations Hall 1F Meeting Room　（Yonezawa Rinsenji 2-1-5）

◆Fee：1000 *Meet at Nichuu JHS Emerg Contact：090-2849-9145

Enjoy the Yonezawa tradition of making Snow Lanterns!　
Both making the shape and carving are FREE!
◆Date：

★Shape Making Thur. 7th Feb.18:00-
★Carving Sat. 9th Feb. 10:00-
◆Location：Uesugi Shrine Grounds　Please bring Warm Clothes!
Look out for the YIRA Flag. This year we're just past the big Torii Gate!