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December and January Courses Offered at Hataraku Fujin no Ie (updated Dec.5, 2011)

Various courses are being offered at Hataraku Fujin no Ie for people of all ages. 4 courses have been prepared including 2 cooking classes to prepare you for the new year. Come join the classes and learn how to make your own miso (soy paste) or decorative sushi rolls!
Deadline for application is December 9th, 2011.

Make Your Own Homemade Miso
This is one of the most popular cooking classes which recieves great reviews every time. The contents of "A" and "B" class are exactly the same so please sign up for the class that suits your time.

• Date: December 18 or February 3
• Time: (A) 9:30-12:30 (B) 13:30-16:30
• Instructor: Mr. Akiba
• # of Seats: 20 people / class (Class offered to people who reside or work in Tsukuba)
• Course fee: 300yen
• Fee for ingredients: 4,200yen
  
  
  

Make Decorative Sushi Rolls
This cooking class is taught by a wife of a sushi chef. Celebrate the New Year in January, Setsubun in February and ''Girl's Day" in March with decorative sushi rolls.

• Date: December 19, January 30, February 27
• Time: 10:00-13:00
• Instructor: Ms. Seki (Decorative Sushi Roll Meister Instructor)
• # of Seats: 12 people (Class offered to people who reside or work in Tsukuba)
• Course fee: 900yen (for 3 classes)
• Fee for ingredients: 4,500yen (for 3 classes)
  
  
  
  

Omiya Bonsai Museum Bus Tour
Come and join a bus tour to see real bonsai at Omiya Bonsai Museum. A bonsai specialist will accompany the tour so you can enjoy and appreciate the true beauty of Japanese bonsai.

• Date: January 15
• Time: 8:30-17:00
• Destination: Omiya Bonsai Museum
• Accompanied by: Mr. Minaba (Japan Bonsai Association, Tsukuba Branch)
• # of Seats: 20 people
• Course fee: 600yen
• Other fees:2,000yen (includes bus fare)

The Fascination of German Shoemaking
The instructor will talk about her training in Germany to become the first certified shoemaker in the prefecture. She will also give tips on how to maintain good health through correct shoe fitting.

• Date: January 18
• Time: 10:00-11:30
• Instructor: Ms. Sudo
• # of Seats: 30 people (Class offered to people who reside or work in Tsukuba)
• Course fee: Free
• Day-care provided: 5 chilren (3-month-old ~ below elementary school)
• Pre-registration required

To register, send a Return Postcard or Email with the following information:

• Name of Course
• Address (starting with postal code)
• Name
• Phone number
• Age
• Workplace

※ If number of applicants exceeds the capacity, participants will be chosen by lottery.
※ If you wish to sign up for daycare, write name name and age of your child.
※ You can also register at Hataraku Fujin no Ie in-person. If you wish to register directly, prepare a self addressed postcard with postage.
※ Deadline for application is December 9th.

Contact: Hataraku Fujin no Ie
Address: 300-4353 Tsukuba-shi Numata 40-2
Phone: 029-866-2127
Fax: 029-866-2138
Email:

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