Last year JASO members Tim & Denise Wilson from Denison Wines, and community members Stephen & Stephanie Lanning, each won a pair of plane tickets for a trip to Japan through our Golden Ticket Raffles courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
Click on REGISTER to purchase NOW and we'll write your name on one Raffle Ticket for each $40 purchase you make. This is not to win 1 round-trip ticket. This is to win A PAIR OF ROUND-TRIP TICKETS!
With our thanks to Delta Air Lines.
Only 250 raffle tickets total will be available, and we'll pull the winning Golden Ticket from a bowl at our Annual Gala at The Redd on Salmon at 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214, on Thursday June 5. You do not have to be present to win.
If you're thinking of a trip to Japan right now, here's the perfect opportunity to get TWO ROUND-TRIP TICKETS for just one $40 raffle ticket.
Plus, you're doing a good thing and supporting JASO in our work at the same time. The seats are main cabin, current value is $4,540.
You must be 18 or over, and an Oregon resident to be eligible to win.
You do not have to be a JASO member to participate.
Full details below:
Rules: Transportation is valid on Delta Air Lines and booking certificate expires one year from date of issue. Redemption details will be emailed to the winner. Tickets must be used together. This raffle is open only to Oregon residents who are 18 years old or older. If you are not in Oregon or are under the age of 18, you are not eligible to purchase a raffle ticket, to be entered into the drawing, and to claim the prize (Note Washington State residents are NOT eligible). If the ticket of an ineligible entrant is drawn, JASO will continue the drawing until the ticket of an eligible entrant is selected. Purchaser does not have to be present to win. Winner will be contacted at the Gala, or shortly afterwards.
Agreement:The winner will sign an affidavit of eligibility and publicity/liability release and a publicity/liability release from the travel companion of each travel prize winner, which documents will include adequate provisions that (1) grant Delta the right to use the name, likeness, voice, and biography of the winner (and travel companion) for promotional purposes, and (2) release Delta and its affiliated companies from and against any and all liability arising from the use of the prize awarded to the winner or otherwise in connection with the Contest.
By registering here and purchasing one or more tickets you agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions.
If you are an adult and work with Japanese colleagues or you’re planning a future trip to Japan for business, our group Japanese Language Classes for Business on Zoom will help.
We cover business situations in all classes, and also conversation after work and getting to know each other.
Our Philosophy: Class is intense! We’re busy working professionals and come to class to study. We use the immersion method – don’t expect to hear much English once class has started. We demand that you learn by preparing for class beforehand, then we practice and expand in the classroom setting. Then review again at home. Expect up to 2 hours preparation each week!
Class study at JASO is a benefit of membership, so you or your company must be a current JASO member to participate. All membership details at www.jaso.org.
Group Class Information
Small group classes run 8 weeks total, 75-minute classes (10 hrs contact time)
Maximum 10 students. Minimum 4 needed for class to run.
Classes held online through Zoom or Google Meet (Teacher’s choice).
Week 1 starts from Monday April 21, Week 8 finishes Friday June 13, with the following week in case emergency make-up needed due to unavoidable teacher cancellation.
If your class is held on Mondays, please note NO class on Memorial Day, class added on Monday June 16.
It is the student’s responsibility to use an up-to-date operating system, camera, headphones and microphone to ensure you can engage effectively and responsibly in the classroom. Quality connectivity is also the student’s responsibility, not the instructor’s. The instructor will try to make a reasonable effort in case of a student’s connectivity trouble. However, the instructor will not pause, halt or interrupt class in a way that overly impacts other students.
Process
Sign-up online. Select your class. Pay the fee.
We make every effort to ensure you are placed correctly and we will check on new students. We do reserve the right to move you after first class. We also want you to talk to us if you think you need to move.
We communicate using Dropbox. Once assigned to a class, you’ll receive notification that you are added to this class Dropbox folder. Inside this folder is course textbook, welcome letter, meeting codes to enter class, and class preparation.
Find a quiet space for class, so as not to disrupt others.
You are always expected to prepare for class in advance. Instructors place class preparation notes in Dropbox several days prior to class. You will receive notification from Dropbox when materials are placed there – you’ll need to set up your Notifications, so keep checking anyway.
Our Levels Structure
Beginner level classes are for students who are new to Japanese, or have only a little self- or class-based study. Plan to start at Beginner 1 even if Beginner 2 or 3 seems more suitable. If you do NOT have a reasonable understanding of the ーて verb form, do NOT sign up for Beginner 6 or beyond.
Choose your level by signing up. If you’re new, we’ll contact you to check your level before class starts.
Our Classes
Beginner 1
Instructor: Kayo Niimi Day & Time: Wednesday 5:45-7pm
Description: Students will be introduced to concepts around working at a Japanese company including introductions, basic situational cultural expressions and language, pronunciation, and the building blocks of starting to speak.
Students are expected to have very little knowledge of the language. Textbook provided.
Beginner 2
Instructor: Rieko Shimada Day & Time: Wednesday 5:30-6:45pm
Students should have completed Beginner 1. Textbook provided.
Beginner 3
Instructor: Kana Ito Day & Time: Monday 6-7:15pm
Students should have completed Beginner 2. Textbook provided.
Beginner 5
Instructor: Tetsuko Sugawara Day & Time: Tuesday 6-7:15pm
If you have a solid understanding of hiragana and katakana, and a basic but imperfect grasp of numbers, time, directions, greetings, adjectives, plus present and past tenses, this is a good place to enter the course. The -て verb form is introduced during this course. Ideally, students should have completed Beginner 4. Textbook provided.
Beginner 7
Instructor: Shoko Parker Day & Time: Tuesday 6-7:15pm
If you have a solid understanding of hiragana and katakana, and excellent recall of numbers, time, directions, greetings, and adjectives, plus present and past tenses, and some understanding of the -て verb form, this is a good place to enter the course. Ideally, students should have completed Beginner 6. Textbook provided.
Our teachers are highly qualified and experienced language teaching professionals. You can read about them HERE.
Refund Policy Course will run with minimum 4 students signing up. If course does not run, 100% of fees refunded. Cancellation after April 15, no refund if your cancellation causes numbers to drop below 4 in total. 50% refund otherwise. Refund processed after classes start. We will communicate with you as sign-up windows close regarding number of sign-ups.
We understand business people sometimes have work commitments that cause them to miss class. Many students end up missing 1 or 2 classes because of work commitments. We price these classes affordably to take this into consideration. We do not give refunds because “work became busy”.
Join us as we open up our textbooks and practice Japanese together in conversation based around traveling and vacationing in Japan. We have 2 in-person classes this term. Term runs for 8 weeks with 75-minute classes, from Tuesday April 22 to June 10. Ito-sensei is a well-qualified, experienced Japanese language instructor.
Class TV1 is for absolute beginners (or those with a little self-study only). You have not had the opportunity to speak out loud or practice any study with others or a teacher. You don't recognize the hiragana or katakana alphabets. This class takes place Tuesdays in-person at our office in downtown Portland from 5:30-6:45pm. (SOLD OUT. 2nd overflow class on Wednesdays from 5:30pm now open, only 4 spaces left)
We will study Chapters 1 & 2 of the Genki 1 - 3rd edition textbook and workbook.
Class TV2 is for improving beginners. You must have completed our TV1 Course, or if not, be prepared to show that you recognize and can say words written in both hiragana and katakana with some speed and confidence, before class starts. You have some ability to speak simple sentences out loud, with confidence. This class takes place Tuesdays in-person at our office in downtown Portland from 7-8:15pm.
We will study Chapters 3 & 4 of the Genki 1 - 3rd edition textbook and workbook.
Note: additional costs - JASO Membership (from $33/yr) https://jaso.org/individual-membership, Genki 1 3rd edition textbook and workbook (around $65). You must purchase membership AND textbook AND workbook in advance of first class.
Refund Policy
Course will run with minimum 4 students signing up. 10 maximum. If course does not run, 100% of fees refunded. Cancellation after April 13, no refund if your cancellation causes numbers to drop below 4 in total. 50% refund otherwise. Refund processed after classes start. We will communicate with you as sign-up windows close regarding number of sign-ups.
Join us and let's study and practice Japanese together in conversation, led by Hiromi Lathrop. Hiromi is a qualified Japanese language instructor with over 11 years teaching experience. These classes are in-person, in downtown Salem on Wednesdays from April 23 to June 11, 8 weeks, 75-minute classes, 10 hours contact time.
Class TV2 is for improving beginners - for those who studied last term, or who have a reasonable understanding, recognition and recall hiragana and katakana. You have probably done some study in a group setting before, or perhaps significant self-study, but aren't able to express a range of basic structures without support. Note this class is not for ABSOLUTE beginners. To reiterate, you should be able to recognize hiragana and many katakana characters (albeit not perfectly) BEFORE class starts. If you're not sure, this class is not for you.
We will study Chapters 3 & 4 of Genki 1 textbook. Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:45pm.
Class TV3 is also for improving beginners especially those who have studied TV1 and TV2 with us. If you are new with us, you should have an understanding of present and past tenses, time, frequency, counting, subject and object markers, and a very solid recognition and reproduction of hiragana and katakana.
We will study Chapters 5 & 6 of the Genki 1 - 3rd edition textbook and workbook. Wednesdays 7-8:15pm.
Course will run with minimum 4 students signing up. If course does not run, 100% of fees refunded. Cancellation after April 13, no refund if your cancellation causes numbers to drop below 4 in total. 50% refund otherwise. Refund processed after classes start. We will communicate with you as sign-up windows close regarding number of sign-ups.
Join us at our largest annual gathering as we celebrate and learn about the amazingly varied connectivity between our community and Japan, and help us in our work through your donation or sponsorship. Our Gala theme this year is our bonds, our kizuna.
From business, trade and welcoming Japanese investment here, through an amazing array of authentic culture to starting and building personal relationships and friendships. Let's spend time together, learn about educational opportunities, community Japanese heritage, and eye-opening Japan-related businesses.
A true celebration of Japan always embraces mouthwatering cuisine, and this year we've created a truly unique foodie experience with an authentic Toyama bento packed with kombu-wrapped wagyu beef, trout masuzushi on bamboo leaf, Toyama snow crab, hamachi and anago kamaboko, and hotaru ika (firefly squid) flown in from Toyama via the world-famous Toyosu Market in Tokyo for fresh, authentic deliciousness!
Our networking-focused format enables you to connect widely - you can walk and greet, stop and chat, or sit a while longer and talk. We also host a silent auction, and we'll draw the winner of a Golden Ticket Raffle for two round-trip main-cabin tickets PDX-Tokyo courtesy of Delta Air Lines during the evening. Raffle tickets still available HERE.
Our Gala is also our General Meeting, so you can meet our new and returning Board members in-person. For all details on the event such as food and beverages, booths, parking, and attire, click HERE.
The Gala is our main fundraiser for the year. Your sponsorship or ticket purchase brings vital outcomes. We focus on business, education, culture, community, women and NEXT Gen in our programming - developing a stronger relationship with Japan in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Your commitment counts. Join us and let's celebrate kizuna together.
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