Naoko Mitsui Shirane Foundation

The Shirane Scholars volunteered at JASSA’s Aki Matsuri, immersing themselves in Japanese culture by enjoying traditional Japanese food and participating in Bon Odori, the traditional Japanese dance.

We are accepting applications for 2025 Shirane Foundation Scholarship Trip to Japan in summer. Don’t miss this great opportunity. www.shiranefoundation.org

2024 Hiroshima Visit Recap with the Consul General of Japan in Houston: During this meaningful meeting, the students shared their reflections and insights gained from their time in Hiroshima. Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This visit serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of peace and remembrance.

2023 Shirane Scholar in downtown Houston, enjoying college life at Rice University!

Call for Highschool juniors in Bexar county, TX! The Shirane Foundation will have an information table at the upcoming Japanese festival hosted by JASSA. If you’re a high school junior in Bexar County and interested in applying for the 2025 Shirane Foundation Scholarship trip to Japan, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the program! ** Applications will be accepted starting on October 13th, 2024. www.shiranefoundation.org,

We unexpectedly ran into Daigo at Okazaki Park, Okazaki City, Aichi.

Nagoya: Courtesy visit to Governor Omura and Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.

Visit to Kaiyo Academy in Gamagori, Aichi.

Nagoya: Visit to SCMaglev&Railway Park.
https://museum.jr-central.co.jp/sp/en/

Kyoto: Ryoanji, Kiyomizudera, Yasaka jinjya, Kinkakuji, Fushimiinari and Yukata experience.

WCI activities: visit to Elementary school, Oguchi Shuzo factory tour and lunch, Sho-ga yaki, Sabushabu with local pork. Thank you so much for another amazing day!

Visit to Nara: Todaiji, Nara Park. park

Visit to Mr. Philip Roskamp, Public Affairs Officer, US Embassy in Japan in Roppongi, Tokyo.

Late Ms. Shirane’s grave site visit at Yanaka-Bochi, Nippori, Tokyo.

2024 Shirane Japan Trip: We visited Keimei Gakuen in Akishima City, Tokyo.

2024 Shirane Japan Trip: We visited Keimei Gakuen in Akishima City, Tokyo.