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The Return of the Yakisoba Sale!

Sunday, Jan 15th, 2012

Announcing the return of the Yakisoba Sale! Only $3 per bowl. The Japanese Student Association works hard to cook this delicious dish from Japan at least once a year just for you.
Stop by Cobb Hall on Tuesday, Jan 17th between 10AM and 3PM to get yours while it lasts! It’s the perfect meal to grab in between classes. Vegetarian options available.


See you there!

Upcoming Event: JSA @ MEChA Dia De Los Muertos Event

Friday, Oct 14th, 2011

JSA will be participating in the annual tradition that is practiced in various Latin American countries! The event is held on:

  • Sunday, October 31st, 2011. 5:00pm
  • Reynolds Club, Hutchinson Commons, 5706 S. University.

Wait around for more updates!

Exploring Nuclear Weapons and Energy

Monday, May 17th, 2011

The Atomic Age Symposium will be held this Saturday to discuss nuclear weapons and energy, featuring new documentaries by two women filmmakers, one from the U.S. and one from Japan. They will be joined by a panel of experts for discussion after each screening, with a roundtable to conclude the day. Find out more about the day's programs.

T-shirts will also be sold to promote the conference in Bartlett for $10 each. All proceeds will go towards Japan Relief & Rebuild.

The Atomic Age from Hiroshima to the Present symposium

  • Saturday, May 21 | 8:30am-5:30pm
  • International House, the University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th St.
  • RSVP on the The Atomic Age website »

Announcing: JSA's First Annual Spring Event, MATSURI

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Come to our very 1st Annual Spring Matsuri! We will recreate the festive feeling of Japanese Matsuri with various performances, including music, dance and a comedy show!

Dinner catered by SHINJU SUSHI will be served from 5:30-6:45pm, (Sushi! + other authentic dishes) and the show will start from 7:00 until 8:30pm. (We will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options as well.)

  • Saturday, May 7th | Dinner 5:30 pm / Show 7:00 pm
  • International House at the University of Chicago - 1414 E. 59th Street
  • Find out more on Facebook »

Tickets are now on sale $10 at Reynolds Club, and $12 at the door.
$2 for 1 $5 for 3 Raffle tickets with TWO complimentary Limited Edition Meiji Chocolates.
Prizes:
1. Two Shinju all you can eat gift cards + 30 minute massage at Japanese Spa Zen
2. One gift certificate for the SitDown + 30min Medicinal bath from Japanese Spa Zen

All proceeds will go to JAPAN Relief & Rebuild. Find out more about the event!

Eat for a Cause PART 2 - A new round of restaurant promotions!

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Below are additional partnerships established with local restaurants who have agreed to donate a portion of their sales to earthquake relief! Simply eat at our featured restaurant on their promotion day, and 10-20% of your bill will go to JAPAN Relief & Rebuild. You can download the new flier here.

THE SITDOWN:

  • Wednesday April 27th
  • 1312 E. 53rd Street (near Kimbark)
  • Mention us and 10% of your bill goes to Japan Relief & Rebuild!

THE SNAIL:

  • Thursday, May 5th
  • 1649 E. 55th Street (between Hyde Park and Cornell)
  • Eat at Snail and 15% of your bill goes to Japan Relief & Rebuild!

Eat for a Cause: Restaurant promotions!

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

JAPAN R&R has now established partnerships with local restaurants who have agreed to donate a portion of their sales to earthquake relief! Below are the upcoming featured restaurants and promotion days. You can download the flier here.

ZBERRY:

  • Sunday, April 17th & Monday, April 18th
  • 1368 1/2 E. 53rd Street (between Kenwood and Dorchester)
  • Just walk in and buy a froyo! 10% of every sale goes to Japan Relief & Rebuild

CEDARS:

  • Thursday, April 21st
  • 1206 E. 53rd Street (between Woodlawn Ave & Kimbark Ave)
  • Mention JAPAN Relief & Rebuild during order (also applicable for phone orders.) 20% of the sale will go to Japan Relief & Rebuild

Letter from the Iwate University President

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

We now have a translated letter from the president of Iwate University expressing his gratitude for the support here at the University of Chicago. You can download a pdf of the letter here.

Footage from Iwate University

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Just now, we received photo footage of our Iwate University students volunteering to clean up a local elementary school. While we cannot join them in Japan, we can continue to support them here -- some students have lost the means to continue their education, and our funds will help their scholarship. You can view the photos on our media/links page and find out more about our fund here.

TEDx Presentation

Monday, April 11th, 2011

JAPAN R&R will be showing a slideshow during talks, collecting donations, and folding paper cranes at TEDxUChicago in Mandel Hall on Sunday. Find out more about the event!

MODA designed T-shirt now available!

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

MODA will now be selling T-shirts to fundraise for JAPAN Relief & Rebuild! Check out the amazing design here »

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