July 11th, 2010 Japanese anime, cosplay (costume play) and otaku have all become quite popular in the United States and recently the Nippon Kan office was contacted by “Tokyo Pop” staff seeking to film at Nippon Kan for an upcoming special on the “Best Otaku in the USA”. Some of the younger Nippon Kan staff thought this was very cool …
Minoru Yasui Inn of Court 5th Annual Garden Party at Nippon Kan
June 10, 2010
June 10th, 2010 Over 125 Denver judges, lawyers and other members of the legal community in Denver gathered in the Nippon Kan gardens for this annual event. For the last five years, Judge Kerry Hada, a long time supporter and friend of AHAN has hosted this prestigious event. Every year, Homma Kancho, who is also head chef at Nippon Kan’s …
New Patio Addition Finished
May 23, 2010
May 23rd, 2010 For the last few years, a traditional Mongolian ger (Mongolian nomadic house) has been on display in the Nippon Kan gardens. This year Homma Kancho decided to change the exhibit, turning the space into a traditional Japanese styled garden gazebo. The ger was first erected in 2004, for a visit to Nippon Kan by the President of …
State of Colorado Governors Proclamation; Nippon Kan Day
May 16, 2010
May 16th, 2010 Nippon Kan’s long-time dedication to community service in Denver was recognized by Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter with a proclamation declaring May 16th, 2010 “Nippon Kan Day”.
Nippon Kan General Headquarters and Homma Kancho highlighted in the Denver Post Newspaper
May 15, 2010
May 15th, 2010 Colorado’s largest daily newspaper, the Denver Post, did a feature article on Nippon Kan and Homma Kancho, published May 15th, 2010. The interview was conducted by Tina Griego, a popular Denver Post reporter and editorial contributor. Link here to read the article.http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_15090772 .
Denver City Council Recognizes Homma Kancho and Nippon Kan
May 12, 2010
May 12, 2010 Homma Kancho and Nippon Kan were recognized in chambers at the Denver City Council monthly assembly at the Denver City and County Building on May 12, 2010. Councilwoman Judy Montero read the proclamation recognizing Homma Kancho and Nippon Kan’s 20 years of service and 60,000 meals served at the Denver Rescue Mission to the televised assembly. In …
19th Annual Spring Volunteer Project
May 5, 2010
June 5th, 2010 Nippon Kan students gathered in the early morning hours at Bear Creek Park in south Denver on June 5th, 2010. About 70 students, family and friends set about spreading crusher fine on paths, clearing river trails and painting railings along the Bear Creek bike path and park. This project was organized in conjunction with the Denver Parks …
Minoru Yasui Inn of Court Joins AHAN Humanitarian Efforts in Myanmar
May 3, 2010
May 3rd, 2010 One of the American Inn of Courts, the Denver-based Minoru Yasui Inn of Court is active throughout all of Colorado. On May 3rd, 2010 a ceremony was held at Nippon Kan General Headquarters to accept the donation of five new computers for the Myanmar AHAN Learning Center by the Minoru Yasui Inn of Court Foundation. The Minoru …
Denver Japanese Film Festival Support
April 8, 2010
April 8-11, 2010 The Denver Film Society held a Japanese cinema film festival in Denver this past April. Nippon Kan’s Domo Restaurant served as sponsor and host for the film festival’s opening reception for about 80 guests. Written by Marjorie Garner Nippon Kan Office Staff
Nippon Kan General Headquarters Computer and School Book Donation Campaign
April 1, 2010
Spring 2010 This spring, Nippon Kan General Headquarters launched a new computer and school book donation campaign in Denver. Donated computers are to be used to support student study at the new AHAN Learning Center in Yangon, Myanmar and to create a new youth internet center in Malawi, Mindanao, Philippines. According to United Nation export regulations, Nippon Kan can only …
Nippon Kan on Facebook.
January 15, 2010
January 15th, 2010 Nippon Kan is now on Face book! Check it out! Aikido Nippon Kan
The New Year begins with Keiko Hajime; a Nippon Kan Tradition
January 4, 2010
Jan 4th, 2010 As is tradition, 2009 drew to close with keiko osame (last practice of the year) and the transition from the old year to the new was recognized with toshi koshi geiko (New Year Eve practice). The New Year was celebrated with keiko hajime (first practice of the year) held in the dojo decorated with red and white …
From the Editor
January 1, 2010
There have been many projects and activities at Nippon Kan both at home and abroad already this year and it is hard to believe that it is May! While we work to complete these 2010 activity report updates for the website, the Nippon Kan garden is in bloom. Today the Nippon Kan garden is alive with the beauty of …
Nippon Kan School Fieldtrip Season Begins for 2010.
January 1, 2010
Jan-April 2010 The school fieldtrip program has been part of the Nippon Kan curriculum for over 35 years and started as a way to introduce Japanese culture to the Denver community. In the earliest days, Nippon Kan was called Japan House Culture Center and offered classes in Japanese language, shodo (brush calligraphy) kado (flower arranging), Japanese cooking classes and of …
AHAN Nippon Kan General Headquarter Homeless Meal Service Project
January 1, 2010
January-April 2010 This year, Nippon Kan will celebrate 20 years of service and 60,000 meals served at the Denver Rescue Mission. This is a very unique accomplishment for a martial arts dojo; I don’t believe that has been done anywhere before. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, Homma Kancho and a staff of student volunteers work from 7:00 am to …