Tom Gorman http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/1/a/c/b/member_11646859.jpeg
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Phoenix Japanese Language and Culture Group http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/2/5/0/global_11232880.jpeg 20070220
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Location:

Phoenix, AZUSA 85044

Member since:

January 4, 2011

Introduction

Hello! I have had an interest in Japanese culture ever since as a boy I watched the Shogun mini-series on NBC television.

How well can you speak, read, write or understand Japanese?

Ten one-hour Japanese language lessons in 1992 and I can remember how to give a greeting and say my name :-)

What about Japan or Japanese culture interests you?

Sushi!! Traditional aspects, particularly those influenced by zen values (simplicity, awareness, self-discipline) like chanoyu, ikebana, samurai culture, swordsmanship, aikido, kyudo. Also, kaizen, anime, and crazy gameshows! :-)

Have you ever been to Japan? Where? If not, is there an area that you'd like to visit?

I have not (yet!). I would like to visit Tokyo, of course, and also Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.

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  • Welcome Tom! We will look forward to meeting you at one of our events (which are always fabulous - LOL!). We have a GREAT group of people and have a lot of fun together. We hope to see you soon. - Shirley

    Jan 08, 2011 3:15 AM

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Japanese lessons by native Japanese teacher at Le Tutor Language School.

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