On June 29, the Japanese Culture Center participated in a demonstration at the Family Fun Stage at the annual Taste of Chicago. The event welcomed students in for the month-long Kenshusei training and the new uchidechi (live-in students). Members from the Lakeview and Burbank centers and Pathway to Harmony dojo made the demonstration a huge success.
The Japanese Culture Center recently participated in an Aikido and Zen demonstration from the Hostelling International Chicago’s 75 Anniversary, as well as, the 200th Anniversary of Hostels.
It was a great time and celebration!
For the all the photo of the event, please click here.
Please follow the link for pictures for the Aikido demonstration by the Japanese Culture Center at the Chicago Fire Game this past August 23, 2009.
Demonstration Photo Set (flickr)
Demonstration Photo Set II (facebook)
Chicago Fire vs Colorado Rapids on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009.
The Chicago Fire will be celebrating Japanese Heritage at 3:30 pm (the game begins at 5:oo pm). The game will be hosted at Toyota Park at 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455.
COST: $30
Kosuke Kimura on the Colorado Rapids is the first and only Japanese player in Major League Soccer. This is Kosuke’s 3rd season in the MLS after a very successful college career at Western Illinois. Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Kosuke and the Rapids will battle Chicago’s McBride, Blanco and the rest of the Fire!
RESERVED PREMIER SIDELINE SEATS ONLY $30 (15% savings includes access to the pre-game festival)
*Plus $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Aikido International Foundation
As an added bonus, the first 30 tickets purchased for kids 12 years old and younger will participate unaccompanied in the Tunnel of Fire. Each child will receive a free T Shirt and see the players up close by being on the field before the game during the National Anthem and starting line-ups!
Pre-game enjoy FireFest inside Gate B. Entertainment includes Japanese arts demonstrations such as Aikido along with music, food, and interactive games.
Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.aikidoaif.org/chicagofire.php
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