November- December - Heart of America Japan

2012
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Vol. 51, No. 6
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President’s Corner
2012 has been a year of friendship, of community and of
celebration! During Shinnenkai, as we toasted the new year, JAS
members anticipated that this year would be an exciting one, but
the results far exceeded our imagination. We continued our fun
and interesting programs, the Japanese Language Contest, our
student visits to and from Kurashiki, and the Ethnic Enrichment
and Greater Kansas City Japan Festivals. Those events alone
would have kept us busy.
But this year marked the anniversary of the terrible Great East
Japan Earthquake. The sense of community that brought us
together in 2011 continued as we participated in additional
fundraisers like the JETAA Film Festival and the screening
of Pray for Japan. We took time to grieve and to honor those
whose lives were lost.
We took time to celebrate our continued commitment to
Japanese-American relations in general and to our friendship
with our sister city, Kurashiki, specifically. We had some pretty
special occasions to celebrate—the 40th anniversary of Kansas
City, Missouri’s sister-city relationship with Kurashiki, the 50th
anniversary of the Heart of America Japan-America Society, the
100th anniversary of the gift of cherry blossom trees (sakura)
from Japan to the United States (Kansas City received 24 trees),
and the 15th anniversary of the Greater Kansas City Japan
Festival. Did we have any idea how amazing the turnout for our
July Sakura Celebrations would be? We were indeed honored
with visits from Ambassador Fujisaki, Consul General Okamura,
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Kansas City dignitaries and our many friends from Kurashiki.
And JAS received a Certificate of Commendation from the
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, in recognition of our
organization’s contributions to Japan-U.S. relations.
Lastly, in October, a delegation from Kansas City was able to
visit our sister city and celebrate with city officials and Kurashiki
citizens. For some of us (me included), it was the first time to
visit this lovely place; for others, it was a trip to see longtime
friends. For still others, it was the first time to visit Japan! Read
about our adventures in this month’s issue.
None of the many activities and celebrations would have
been possible without the generosity of time and talent from
HAJAS members. Thank you to all of you for the hard work
and commitment you’ve shown, especially during these last two
years. I’m especially grateful for the leadership of Fran Lemery,
Honorary General Consul of Japan at Kansas City and Executive
Director of the Greater KC Japan Festival; Sachie Stroder
and Masami Willis, our Ethnic Enrichment Commissioners;
Committee Chairs Hiroko Bray, Darlene Jones, Lydia Kanki,
and Steve Woodsmall; and our 2012 Board of Directors
Mickey Coalwell, Jane Drury, Ryan Grass, Jim Kanki, Natsuko
Nishimune, Mari Oba, John Schollenberger, and Jun Shrout.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the November 13
pot luck/elections and the December 16 open house. May you
and your families have a wonderful holiday season!
—Patty Woods, President
JAS Member Annual Meeting November 13
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Loose Park Garden Center. Members will vote for the
2013 board of directors and meet our newest scholarship recipient from JCCC.
As in years past, we ask that all members planning to attend bring something for everyone to enjoy. The main meat dish and beverages
will be provided, but we would like to ask members to bring side dishes based on their last names. Japanese food
is always appreciated! A–E: Breads
F–M: Potato/rice/pasta/casserole, etc. N–S: Salad/Vegetables
T–Z: Desserts
You’ll also have the chance to do some early holiday shopping at our “mini bazaar.” You may pay with check, credit card
or cash (exact change).
Family and friends are always welcome!
JAS Holiday Open House Scheduled for Sunday, December 16
Please join us at the home of lifetime member Sachie Stroder from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Feel free to bring wine and appetizers. If you
need directions, please call 816-803-1621 or write [email protected]
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Nichibei Notes
Heart of America
Japan-America
Society
P.O. Box 22487
KCMO, 64113
Board of Directors
President
Patty Woods
1st Vice President
(Membership)
Ryan Grass
2nd Vice President
(Programs)
Natsuko Nishimune
Secretary
Jun Shrout
Treasurer
Mickey Coalwell
Directors
Jane Drury
Jim Kanki
Mari Oba
John Schollenberger
The mission of the
Heart of America
Japan-America
Society is to further
understanding
between the peoples
of Japan and the
Greater Kansas City
area by promoting
social, cultural
and educational
exchanges.
Our Hearts Go Out to JAS Members
When we can, we hope to share updates on JAS members who have lost a loved one or are ill. This
month we send our best to the following JAS members and friends. If you need an address to send a
card, check the JAS roster or contact [email protected].
• We’re happy to report Eunice Willis is recovering from a recent successful surgery.
• We’re sad to share that Eliot S. Berkley, longtime JAS member and founder of the International
Relations Council, passed away September 16. Dr. Berkley worked over 50 years to educate
and connect Kansas City to the world. He saw the need to bring ambassadors, Foreign
Service officers, authors, and educators, among others, to Kansas City to provide the highest
level and most up-to-date information about international affairs to Kansas Citians. For
more information and the obituary, you can go to http://www.irckc.org/displaycommon.
cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=334
• We also were sad to hear that David James Bauer, longtime associate of many JAS members,
died of a stroke October 15, 2012. Mr. Bauer was a student of Miyo Wagner and taught English
in Kurashiki for many years in the mid-80’s and early 90’s. He also helped out on Kurashiki
Committee programs. Condolences may be left at www.iolafuneral.com. (The obituary is in the
October 24, 2012 KC Star.)
KCUR’s Up to Date Features Former Hiroshima Mayor
& Harry Truman’s Grandson on Nuclear Disarmament
Former mayor of Hiroshima Dr. Tadatoshi Akiba recently came to Kansas City to receive the
Community of Christ’s Peace Award. While here, Up to Date’s Steve Kraske spoke with Dr.
Akiba about nuclear disarmament and his term as president of Mayors for Peace, and with Harry
Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, about Mr. Daniel’s own anti-nuclear stance and
his recent reconciliation trip to Japan. You can hear the podcast at http://kcur.org/post/formerhiroshima-mayor-harry-trumans-grandson-nuclear-disarmament
Watch for 2013 Membership Dues Reminders!
Ryan Grass, JAS board member who has been heading up our Membership Committee, will be
sending dues renewal reminders in the next month. Please remember to pay promptly. Your dues
make all the fabulous programs, events and scholarships possible!
Sakura Trees Planted at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Jan Schall, Ph.D., Sanders Sosland Curator at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, recently reported
to us that the museum planted five Yoshino cherry trees outside of Noguchi Court October 26 (photo
below). Next spring we’ll be able to see their beautiful and fragile blossoms! Like Loose Park, the
museum grounds have a number of cherry blossom trees. We look forward to hearing about the
continued celebration of sakura here in Kansas City—and what a beautiful venue to enjoy them!
The Heart of America
Japan-America Society
is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.
Jan Schall, Jim Kanki, Consul Hisao Inagaki
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Student Ambassador Presentation
Delights and Educates
Other Upcoming Events
Heart of America Japan-America Society members will have
a chance to participate in some other upcoming events. We’ll
provide details as they become available, but you might want to
mark your calendars so you don’t miss the fun!
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: Sushi & More at
Sushi Gin, 9559 Nall, Overland Park, KS 66207. Join us for
a late lunch buffet at Sushi Gin. Cost is $5 for JAS members
and $10 for non-members. Please pay at the door, but RSVP by
December 6 to [email protected].
Kelsey Hendricks, Jordan Whitmore, Sarah Willingham, Maddie Hoyt
One of the most influential and exciting things JAS members do
is provide Japanese and American students the opportunity to
visit another country.
JAS members were delighted to hear from the 2012 Student
Ambassadors who visited Kurashiki this past summer. We heard
stories of their adventures at the JAS meeting September 25. As
in past years, their presentation includes amazing photos, funny
stories, and discussions of the fast and deep connections they
make with their host families.
Watch the JAS website (kcjas.org) for the Student Ambassadors’
essays and the presentation slides. We’ll be posting them on our
site during the next few weeks.
2013 JAS Board of Directors Nominated
During the November 13 meeting of the Heart of America JapanAmerica Society, members will have the opportunity to vote on
a proposed slate of candidates for the 2013 Board of Directors.
Listed below are names of officers and directors nominated.
President.................................................. Patty Woods
First Vice President.................................Ryan Grass
Second Vice President.............................Natsuko Nishimune
Secretary.................................................Tracey Whitman
Treasurer.................................................Mickey Coalwell
Director................................................... Jun Shrout
Director................................................... John Schollenberger
Director................................................... Stephen Woodsmall
Thanks go out to Jim Kanki, chair of this year’s nominating
committee, and committee members Jun Shrout and Jane Drury
(all from the board), and Fran Lemery, Hiroko Bray and Sachie
Stroder (all JAS members).
A HUGE thank-you to all the 2012 board members and
especially to Jane Drury, Jim Kanki and Mari Oba—all of
whom will be stepping down this year. We appreciate your
commitment and leadership in ensuring that JAS continues to
meet its mission.
Saturday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. and Sunday,
December 16, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: An American Basketball
Association game here in the KC area! The Missouri Rhythm
basketball team will play the Shizuoka Gymrats, a team of
players from Japan and the San Francisco Bay area. Both
games to be held at Grandview Christian School, 12340
Grandview Road, Grandview, MO 64030. Order tickets online at
rhythmnationhoops.com
Sunday, January 27 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: 2013 Shinnenkai
celebration at Edokko Japanese Restaurant, 8615 Hauser Court,
Lenexa, KS 66215 (Invitations will go out in December.)
New JAS Bylaws Approved
Also during the September 25 meeting, JAS members
unanimously voted to accept changes to the bylaws as proposed
by the Board of Directors. Because bylaws are essentially the
rules for how to govern the society, the Board of Directors
wanted to address changes needed to reflect how the society
has evolved. The bylaws are now streamlined and updated to
help the Board better represent our membership, manage our
operations, and move our organization into the future.
Japan Online
Have some interesting websites or YouTube videos you’d
recommend? Please send to hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.
com. Thanks to Hiroshi Nishimune’s tip about 360 degree
panoramic view of Tokyo by Jeffrey Martin.
Sky Tree area
http://ev-cdn.digital.asahi.com/special/panorama/20120917heli_
skytree/
Shinjuku area
http://ev-cdn.digital.asahi.com/special/panorama/20120917heli_
shinjuku/
Hama Rikyu (Sky tree and Tokyo Tower)
http://ev-cdn.digital.asahi.com/special/panorama/20120917heli_
takeshiba/
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15th Annual Greater Kansas City
Japan Festival
Once again, people from the greater Kansas City area and even
further away had the chance to experience Japan! On October
6, the Japan Festival held at JCCC hosted professional sumo
wrestlers and featured great music and instruments, including
taiko, koto and KC favorite, Japanese pop singer Aya Uchida.
Cultural exhibits included a display of traditional Japanese dolls,
kids’ activities, Japanese bazaar, workshops, demonstrations,
cultural presentations, unique snacks and treats, traditional
Japanese food, Miyuki the Candy Artist, anime and manga, and
a Cosplay fashion show.
The Heart of America Japan-America Society wishes to
thank Johnson County Community College and the Greater
Kansas City Japan Festival Committee—and the many, many
volunteers—who made this festival possible!!!
Kansas City is well known for our festival. We are fortunate
to have an amazing dedicated committee each year. Thank
you to the continued leadership of Executive Director Fran
Lemery (also the Honorary Consul General of Japan at Kansas
City). This year’s committee included Sheilah Philip (JCCC
Representative), Dianne Daugherty (Director of Performing
Arts), Jim Kanki (Fundraising Chairperson), Joyce Williams
(Treasurer), Hiroko Bray, John Drakey, Dustin Dye, Kaori
Dye, Christina Hoffman, Carolyn Kadel, Denny Kurogi,
Koji Morimoto, Natsuko Nishimune, Carole Owsley, Hideko
Schackmann, Mike Smick, Alan Swarts, Yasuyoshi Ueki,
Mayumi Wagner, Tami Woodsmall and Yoshiko Yamanaka.
Also thanks to Honorary/Advisory Member Shunichi Fujishima
(Japan) and Festival Designer Tadashi Isozaki.
JAS Bazaar
Watch for fun photos on the HAJAS and Festival Facebook sites!
Robert Bray & Kazushi Okada
Jen Rarey models her new hat
Patty Woods & Mickey Coalwell
Festival Torii and Ikebana
Cosplay contest participants
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KC Delegation Visits Kurashiki
As most of our members know, this year has been one for
celebrating special anniversaries, including the 40th anniversary
of our sister-city relationship with Kurashiki! In July, we
welcomed a delegation of city officials and citizens from
Kurashiki as part of our Sakura Celebrations. Now it was our turn!
A delegation from the Heart of America Japan-America Society
visited Japan October 12–23. Delegation members paid their
own way to travel from Osaka to Kurashiki, then on to Miyajima,
Hiroshima, Kyoto and Tokyo. We are all extremely grateful for the
kind hospitality of Mayor Kaori Itō, Chairperson of the Kurashiki
City Council Mamoru Mori and Chairperson of the Kurashiki
International Association Hitoshi Fujiwara. The City of Kurashiki
and the Kurashiki International Association invited us to both
Kurashiki City Hall and a celebration banquet at the Kurashiki
Kokusai Hotel. JAS President Patty Woods was presented with
a beautiful tea ceremony tray that members will be able to enjoy
in the Loose Park tea room. We also were treated to an amazing
day of touring (sake brewery, tatami-beri/tape factory, and school
uniform museum) and a lovely lunch by the sea. We then went
to a special celebration party to see some of the past leaders and
2012 students from the Kurashiki Friendship Delegation!
The delegation included: Fran Lemery, Charlene Lemery, James
Kanki, Lydia Kanki, Russ Amos, Jane Drury, Lolly Buxton, Donna
Maskill, Patty Woods, Natsuko Nishimune, Steve Woodsmall,
Tami Woodsmall, Jun Shrout, Nancy Osborne, Ryan Grass, Carole
Owsley, John Schollenberger, Lorna Blasche, Jamie Kanki.
Kurashiki and Kansas City friends at banquet
Read about the adventures of some of our delegation in this
issue of the Nichibei News. Some members were visiting
Kurashiki (even Japan!) for the first time. Watch for photos on
Facebook and a 2013 program about our visit.
Bikan area in Kurashiki
Kurashiki friends anniversary party
Group at Ohara Museum
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My Trip to Kurashiki by Lorna Blasche
“Wow!” is the first word I think of when I think of my trip
to Kurashiki. When we pulled in front of our hotel, we had a
welcoming party! They greeted us and thanked us for coming
to Kurashiki. After an hour or so of relaxing, I was part of the
group that went to dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Fujiwara and Mr.
Uenishi. We went to the Ryokan Kurashiki. It was a traditional
Japanese Inn. It was a place that I probably would not have
been able to afford if I was not a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fujiwara
and Mr. Uenishi. Since it is autumn time, the meal was themed
with fall dishes. I tried everything that was served. Everything
was delicious (but the eggplant was a bit too squishy for me)
and pretty. It was during this meal that I opened my mouth and
something unexpected happened (more on this later).
Next day was the Bikan trip, the City hall trip and a banquet.
We started off the day with a nice walk around the Bikan area.
The Bikan looks like Japan during the Meiji Restoration. Saw
lots of cute little shops, Ohara Museum and his wife’s home. I
took a ride in a boat along the waterway in the middle of Bikan.
Everyone got to wear the cool triangle–style straw hats. Had
lunch in Bikan and got ready for the meeting with the mayor.
When we arrived at City Hall, they were waiting to greet us like
celebrities! Seriously, city employees were lined up in two rows
with a path in the middle, the Mayor standing at the front of one
of the lines with flowers for Patty. People were taking pictures
of all of us, and they even had someone taping the whole thing!
All that was missing from this was the red carpet. Once we
were all off the bus, we headed up to a conference room for the
meeting with the mayor. After the meeting, Mr. Fujiwara and Mr.
Uenishi took us on a tour of city hall. We saw the councilmen’s
chamber and Mr. Uenishi kept pushing the “attention” button
on the Chairman’s desk. Mr. Uenishi is like the lovable and
goofy grandfather that you want to hang around. Before we left,
they took to the roof to show us all of Kurashiki. It was a really
beautiful site.
After leaving City hall, everyone went to the mall except Tami’s
husband and me. I was going on a special journey. Flashback
to dinner at the Ryokan, when I asked Mrs. Fujiwara if she
knew where I could get a yukata. I was just thinking that she or
someone would be able to tell me where I could purchase one.
Oh no… She started calling people asking them if they had any.
After a few calls she found someone who had some left and she
asked me how tall I was. After I told her, I was going yukata
shopping after meeting the mayor. Back to today, she met me
at our hotel and we walked to the shop. It was not far. Come to
find out that she had talked the owners of the store into opening
their store just for me. Oh my gosh! We went inside the store to
find that the owners had laid out all the yukatas that would fit
me on a table. Double “Oh, my gosh!” So I tried on a couple of
yukatas before settling on a black one with white butterflies and
pink sakura blossoms. It is really pretty. I have a plain red obi to
go with it. One of the owners showed me how to tie my obi in a
simple bow but I do not know how well I would do by myself.
I was so nervous the whole time. When it came time to pay for
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Lorna Blasche buys a uniform
Lorna and her JAS “classmates”
John Schollenberger, Russ Amos & Lolly Buxton on the canal, Kurashiki
Special fall dinner group in Kurashiki
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the yukata, Mrs. Fujiwara talked the owners into giving me a
discount on the price. So now, thanks to Mrs. Fujiwara, I have
an awesome yukata to wear! Thank you, Mrs. Fujiwara!!
Later that evening was the banquet. The hall was really
nice and there was lots of yummy Japanese food. James did
a wonderful job as the translator for all the speeches and
announcements. There were wonderful musical performances and
a commemorative slide show.
Tour Day! We saw a sake factory, tatami-beri factory and school
uniform museum. At the sake factory, I found out that sake is
really green. But you can only really see the green color when
there is a lot of sake together in one place. Then there was a
tasting table and everyone seemed to like the yuzu (citrus)
flavored sake. Right before we left the factory, they gave
everyone their own commemorative bottle of sake. Our names
were printed on the sake bottle labels! When we left the sake
factory, we headed to lunch. We had lunch at a little restaurant
near the inland sea. We were going to have bento box lunches.
The lunch we got just blew my mind. It was one of the prettiest
lunches I had ever seen. Part of me did not want to eat it and just
hang it up on a wall, but I was hungry. After lunch, we headed
to the tatami-beri factory. It was pretty neat, but loud. They have
a cool shoe cleaner. Once the tour was over, we went upstairs
to a room and lined our own tatami mat with tatami-beri (trim)!
It was not that hard once you understood what was going on.
When we were leaving the tatami-beri factory, a good chunk
of the employees came outside to see us off. Then at the school
uniform museum, we learned a lot about the history of uniforms
and Kojima. Upstairs they had uniforms for people to try on. A
bunch of us tried on costumes. I tried on a boy outfit because 1)
I think I am too big for the girl’s outfit, and 2) I am cosplayer.
Before we left I purchased a boy’s jacket from the uniform
company. The owner gave me a free cell phone charm from
Kurashiki (a cute samurai) as a thank-you for my purchase. But
somewhere along my trip I have misplaced it. 
In the evening, there was a farewell party for us at a nice place.
At this party the students from Kurashiki who had visited
Kansas City this summer were there. There was eating, drinking
(for the legal people) and mingling. There was lots of sake
drunk that night! I got to know one of the students, Ryo, and am
now Facebook friends with him! Hi!! Then later I talked with
Notch (city hall employee) about my chopstick usage (which is
now 10 times better than before) and my love of anime/manga,
especially The Prince of Tennis. This started when I pulled out
my phone and he saw my lock screen picture. Right now there
are three of the actors from the Prince of Tennis musical. Some
of my friends were worried that I would “kidnap” myself a
Japanese boyfriend (I was good, and left them all there). After
the party, I went back to the hotel, but I found out the next day
that I missed karaoke fun. Boo! Next time, I will be there!
Delegation at Miyajima
Lydia Kanki, James Benson, Jun Shrout
Musician and JAS friend Jo Yamanaka sponsored a visit to his sister’s
upscale traditional-style restaurant in Kyoto. Delegation members were
served green tea and beautiful sweets!
On the morning we left Kurashiki, we had a big farewell sendoff! It was a sad day. I kinda did not want to leave, but I had to.
But do not worry Kurashiki, I will be back!!!
Tatami fun
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JAS Delegation Members Russ Amos and
Jane Drury Share Impressions of Japan
From Russ Amos:
Lydia with the 2012 exchange students
All I can say is WOW!!!! This was my first time to Japan
and I was truly impressed. We were treated like royalty in
Kurashiki and could do no wrong in all the other cities. It was a
whirlwind trip. To see half of this country in 11 days was hard
but enjoyable. The people went out of their way to help us—a lot
more than people would do in the U.S. The temples, shrines and
castles were wonderful. They were so ornate and open. I, being a
car and motorcycle guy, was impressed by all the vehicles I saw.
Most we don’t have here in the States. I think we traveled by just
about every means of transportation you could imagine except
for rickshaw or horse.
From Jane Drury:
Jim, Jamie and Lydia Kanki
Our Japan trip was fantastic! We got to visit Kurashiki, where
we were treated like dignitaries. We met with city officials in
a formal setting at their modern city hall, and had a wonderful
banquet at the hotel where we stayed. The food was served a
little at a time and was placed on a center lazy Susan, so you
just had to move it to where you could reach what you wanted.
We were also treated to several outings to show off Kurashiki.
We got to see the old historic district and saw a couple of brides
and grooms in traditional dress getting photographed, and had a
gondola type ride on the canal. This is where the famous Ohara
museum is, as well—all a few blocks from the hotel. We were
also able to visit a sake brewery, where we got bottles of Sake
with our own name as the label, had a sea-side traditional lunch,
visited the factory that makes tatami trim and made our own
miniature tatamis with trim we picked. Additionally we saw a
school uniform museum and went shopping.
We also had a whirlwind tour of Miyajima, Hiroshima, Kyoto
and Tokyo. Everything was wonderfully organized with a mix of
arranged tours and free time. Overall an unforgettable experience
shared with some JAS friends
The Kankis and the Lemerys enjoy their tatami-beri factory visit
Koji Shirakawa, Patty Woods and James Benson
Jane Drury and Russ Amos at Ivy Square in Kurashiki
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More Japan Delegation Photos
Dine-around Held at Sakura in Kansas
About 15 JAS members and guests got together October 28 to
enjoy Japanese food and each other’s company. If you’ve never
been to Sakura in Overland Park (75th and Nieman), you’re in
for a treat. They have the “sushi train” (kaiten zushi). The group
had a big percentage of people who were from Osaka or had just
visited!
Lolly Buxton spinning at Mitsukoshi-Tokyo
Be sure to join
us for more fun
chances to enjoy
Japanese food,
including the
general meeting
& pot luck dinner
November 13,
Sushi & More
December 9, our
holiday open
house December
16, and Shinnenkai
(our New Year’s
celebration)
January 27!
Mother-daughter dine-around attendees, Andrea Michiels and former
student ambassador Lauren Caldwell, enjoy kaiten zushi
Curry with Rice
This encore recipe is perfect for the upcoming busy months.
Freezes well and perfect for cold weather!
Ingredients
Fran Lemery, Jim Kanki, JAS President Patty Woods, Mayor Kaori
Itō, Chairperson Kurashiki City Council Mamoru Mori, Chairperson
Kurashiki International Association Hitoshi Fujiwara
14 oz beef
1 medium onion
2/3 c. carrots
1 medium or large potato
Vegetable oil
1 block of curry stock (you can buy it at the Oriental
Supermarket in Overland Park, KS)
21 oz hot cooked rice
Directions
1. Cut the beef, onion, carrot, and potato into bite-sized pieces.
2. Put the vegetable oil into a deep pan and add the diced
ingredients. Stir fry. Add 2 1/2 cups of water. Put the lid on
and reduce the heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes until the
vegetables are tender.
3. Turn off the heat, crumble the curry stock cube, add it to the
stew and stir until it is dissolved. Then cook for 10 minutes on
low heat.
Sporting his new school uniform, Ryan Grass demonstrates his
mathematical sills to his classmates.
4. Put cooked rice on a plate. Pour the curry mix over the rice.
Also, you can eat with udon noodles!
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Heart of America
Japan-America Society
P.O. Box 22487
Kansas City, MO 64113
Label Here
Events: November 2012–January 2013
In This Issue
• President’s Corner
• Student Ambassador Report
• Board of Directors Nominated
• Japan Festival
• Kurashiki Delegation
• Dine-Around at Sakura
If you have ideas or would like
to write an article for the Nichibei
News, email us at
[email protected].
Websites:
kcjas.org
kcjapanfestival.org
japancouncil.org
JAS Elections and Pot Luck
Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Loose Park Garden Center
Sushi and More at Sushi Gin
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
American Basketball Association Game
Saturday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Grandview Christian School
Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 16, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., at the home of Sachie Stroder
Shinnenkai Celebration
Sunday, January 27, 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Edokko Japanese Restaurant
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