| Events Happening in 2008 |
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 Events with the JICA interns
Click here to see the events that were held for the February interns.
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| Welcome JICA Participants! |
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On February 17, 11 interns from 7 countries came to Kosaka. These interns
all came from African countries to attend the African region focused course
on Geology and Mineral Resources Information Equipment. Unfortunately,
the course was only three weeks long, but thanks to the Japanese culture
experience event and Japanese language class, we were able to get to know
these interns.
This August, interns are scheduled to come to Kosaka for a stay of three
months. As soon as they arrive we'll introduce the interns and events planned! |
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English Class
| Intermediate： |
Every Thursday
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Mine Office 2F
Tourist Salon
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| Beginner： |
Every Thursday
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Sepamu |
| Cost： |
|\1000 for one year
(first time is a free trial!) |
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 As always, KIS is holding English classes for anyone who wants to attend.
There is a beginner's class for those who want to practice simple phrases
and be able to do simply conversations. Then, there is an intermediate
class that features more difficult and detailed aspects of English grammar.
All classes are on Thursday. They are free for KIS members, otherwise they
only cost \1000 for one year, so come on by and give it a shot. |
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KIS General Meeting
| When： |
April 19 (Sat)
starting at 1:30 pm |
| Where： |
Tenshikan |
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On April 19 KIS held its annual General Meeting. There were reports on
the the budget for the previous fiscal year, and the events that were held,
along with other topics. In addition, the budget for the new fiscal year
and the new members of the KIS board were introduced. These topics can
be found in the May 2008 KIS Newsletter. To read the newsletter, click
the above link. |
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14th Junior/Senior High School Students' Overseas Experience Trip
America's Capital: Washington, DC！
Mar. 22〜April 1, 2008 （１１ days）
| Cost： |
\100,000 |
| No. of Participants： |
6 |
| Trip Leader： |
CIR
Andrew |
Click here to read the participants' thoughts of the experience
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| Date |
Schedule |
Lodging |
| 22（Sat） |
Leave Japan, arrive in Washington, DC |
Homestay |
| 23（Sun） |
Zoo、Free time with host family |
Homestay |
| 24（Mon） |
Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian, etc |
Homestay |
| 25（Tues） |
Library of Congress, Supreme Court, the Capitol, etc |
Homestay |
| 26（Wed） |
High school visit, White House, Spy Museum, National Archives, etc |
Homestay |
| 27（Thurs） |
Arlington Cemetery, Jamestown Settlement, etc |
Hotel |
| 28（Fri） |
Colonial Williamsburg |
Homestay |
| 29（Sat） |
Service activity, Free time with host family |
Homestay |
| 30（Sun） |
Leave America on a late plane |
Airplane |
| 31（Mon） |
Arrive in Japan |
Hotel |
| 1（Tues） |
Arrive in Kosaka |
Home |
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Easter Party
| When： |
April 20 (Sun)
from 1:00 |
| Where： |
Tenshikan |
| Cost： |
\200 |
※only elementary school
students and below |
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 We're a little late, but we held an Easter party on April 20. Fortunately,
the weather was very nice so we were able to have a fun Easter egg hunt
outside. In addition, we decorated eggs, played some Easter games, and
had some American Easter candy. The kids seem to be getting more and more
used to American candy. The candy is really sweet, and the kids couldn't
finish the candy last year, but this year there was nothing left! |
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Spanish Class
| When： |
First class：June 17 (Tues)
7:15 - 8:30 pm
There will be classes everyday Tuesday until July 29, 7 classes in all |
| Where： |
Sepamu |
| Cost： |
\1000 for one year
First time is a free trial！ |
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 Along with English, KIS is also offering English classes. Being the third most spoken language in the world, it would be useful to know even a little Spanish. Classes start at the very most basic level, and those with absolutely no experience are very much welcomed to attend. JICA interns from Spanish speaking countries frequently come to Kosaka, so let's learn at least a few easy phrases! |
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