J Club

While #MeToo movement has emerged as a significant global phenomenon since late 2017, Japan initially exhibited a notably muted response. This stands in stark contrast to neighboring South Korea, where the movement ignited a powerful wave of revelations, empowering women to break their silence. However, the persistent efforts of courageous women like Shiori Ito, coupled with a series of controversial not-guilty verdicts in sexual assault cases, eventually catalyzed a shift in Japan.

Join J-Club for a night of fun as we watch a Japanese movie and enjoy ramen imported specially from Japan!

Join the J-Club as we present the anime screening, “Golden Kamuy” where Russo-Japanese veteran, Saichi Sugimoto is on a mission to locate the treasure of an indigenous group of Japan called the Ainu. Screenings will be focusing on Ainu culture, language, traditions, and provide history of the Ainu people living in Japan. 

Join the J-Club as we present the anime screening, “Golden Kamuy” where Russo-Japanese veteran, Saichi Sugimoto is on a mission to locate the treasure of an indigenous group of Japan called the Ainu. Screenings will be focusing on Ainu culture, language, traditions, and provide history of the Ainu people living in Japan. 

The Middlebury College J-Club has the extraordinary opportunity to invite traditional Japanese boat builder Douglas Brooks. Douglas Brooks has been working independently since 1990, building custom boats, designing and directing museum boat-building projects, writing about his projects, and researching historic boats and boat-building techniques. He is one of the few people alive today who hold this knowledge about Japanese Boat-building.

Join the J-Club as we present the anime screening, “Golden Kamuy” where Russo-Japanese veteran, Saichi Sugimoto is on a mission to locate the treasure of an indigenous group of Japan called the Ainu. Screenings will be focusing on Ainu culture, language, traditions, and provide history of the Ainu people living in Japan. 

Join the J-Club as we present the anime screening, “Golden Kamuy” where Russo-Japanese veteran, Saichi Sugimoto is on a mission to locate the treasure of an indigenous group of Japan called the Ainu. Screenings will be focusing on Ainu culture, language, traditions, and provide history of the Ainu people living in Japan. 

Join us to enjoy our yummy Daifuku Delight!

Together, we will be cooking up some Daifuku, a Japanese treat that consists of mochi with some delicious filling. and guess what? There is also a MOVIE!! 

Calling all interested in Japanese food!

Today we will be making the classic Japanese snack: Onigi! Join us in Coltrane Lounge for the chance to make this lovely treat!

The RSVP link will be sent out on November 6th to all members of the J-Club, so check your email then to sign up!

Come join J-Club at the AFC for the Autumn of Appetite Traditional desert event!!

We will be cooking Yakiimo, baked sweet potatoes, Taiyaki, a lovely and fun Japanese desert, and Ringoame, a Japanese take on the Candy apple. We will also be watching Midnight Diner while we engage in the lovely fall festivities.

RSVP Required and will be sent out to all those on the J-Club email list!