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Newsletter April Issue Published
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An Update on Kumamoto Fundraiser
To Friends of Tortoise, I want to provide an update on the situation in Kumamoto, as well as an update on the decided recipients of our fundraiser. As mentioned in my previous blog, my friends and...
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Newsletter May Issue Published
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Thank you for your big support!!
We hosted a special market for Kumamoto this past weekend and it was a big success! Thank you to the amazing vendors who donated products to the market — 100% of the money raised from the donated items...
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Sachi’s Trip to Japan with a Report from Kumamoto!
Last month we raised over $7000 for Kumamoto Relief with long-time TGS member, Sachi Itabashi. Sachi is back from Japan and below is a report on her time in Kumamoto City, along with an update on the...
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Newsletter June Issue Published
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Kumamoto Relief Update! Food and Happiness for Earthquake Victims
Many thanks again to everyone who helped raise money for Kumamoto Earthquake Relief! We have another update from Kyushu, but this time from the recipients of our donations. They have sent us pictures...
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Newsletter July Issue Published
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Seto is Back at TGS!
Katakuchis are used in Japan to serve alcohol, sauces and dressing. This is a collection of nesting katakuchis. Seto was the first kiln in Japan to use glaze with their ceramic-ware. For this...
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Newsletter August issue published
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Newsletter September issue published
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Newsletter October Issue Published
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Newsletter Event Reminder published
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Niime Arm Warmers and Scarves for Fall
Niime, named after the designer, specializes in a style of weaving and dying called Banshu-ori – a method that originated in Hyogo and is an ancient Japanese technique of making textiles where the...
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Newsletter November Issue Published
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Kyoto’s Ippodo Tea Returns to Tortoise!
The most popular tea shop in Kyoto is visiting us again! Tea experts from Ippodo will teach several small group workshops both Saturday and Sunday, 11/12 and 11/13 for those who want to learn more...
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Newsletter January Issue Published
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February Schedule (updated 2/2/2017) 2/4 Saturday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm 2/5 Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm 2/11 Saturday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm 2/18 Saturday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm 2/19 Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm...
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Newsletter February Issue Published
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Newsletter March Issue Published
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