Wednesday, March 19, 2008
by: Shigeru Osuka, Ed.D.

Japan Week 2008: Opportunity in the Midst of Crisis - A New Path to an International Community, a week celebrating Japanese culture from April 7-11, seeks to build a bridge between cultures, so knowledge and experiences of Japan can be shared through lectures, symposia, workshops and other events.

According to Japan Week Director Shigeru Osuka, Japan Week 2008 demonstrates an ongoing commitment to help bring people of different races, religions, cultures and ethnic backgrounds in one world together.

Events for Japan Week 2008 include:

• Monday, April 7, 11:30-12:30
  Kite Contest
  University Green
  

• Tuesday, April 8, 11:30-12:30
  Japanese Calligraphy - Beck Room
  

• Wednesday, April 9, 2:30-3:45
  Tofu Workshop - Duffy Hall Room 60
  

• Thursday, April 10, 11:30-12:45
  SHU- Japan Exchange Program - A & S Hall 102
  

• Thursday, April 10, 2:30-3:45
  Kyudo Workshop - Duffy Hall 60
  

• Friday, April 11, 11-12 noon
  11th Annual Japanese Symposium - Beck Room

Japan Week Sponsorship
Sponsorship for Japan Week 2008 is provided by Seton Hall University’s Department of Asian Studies in cooperation with the Asia Center, Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Office of International Programs, Multicultural Programs, Asian Studies Club, Consulate General of Japan in New York, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, House Foods America Corp., ONKYO USA, NY/NJ Kendo Club, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and Seton Hall University Art Gallery.

For more information please contact:
Shigeru Osuka, Ed.D.
(973) 275-2712
osukashi@shu.edu