Japan Club meets every Monday after school at 2:05 p.m. in C23, Ms. Kleinʻs room. The club offers hands-on experiences like cooking Japanese food and folding origami, all while thinking about it from a Japanese perspective. They also sometimes will sell whatever they cook out in the halls.
Japan Club isn’t just about learning but also doing. Members participate in cooking events, explore traditional crafts, and even cook for the school. Through these activities, students get a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.
“We hope to participate in Falcon Fair with a food booth,” Ms. Klein says. “We also hope to have a Christmas party and then engage in maybe two or three more cooking events of Japanese food.”
Every club meeting, the group discusses upcoming events and decides what they will cook next. With around 10 members, this club provides a community where students can share their ideas and cooking projects.
At their last event, they made a dish called ʻʻtakoyaki,”ʻ a dough ball with a piece of octopus, or “tako” inside. They didn’t sell it or give it out; it was just for the experience.
These activities help strengthen students’ understanding of Japanese traditions while giving them a creative perspective.
The next event is a cooking session where students will choose the recipe themselves and bake it. Ms. Klein doesn’t know the exact date but most likely they will discuss it at the next meeting and also don’t know if it will be out to the school.
If you’re interested in joining, Ms. Klein encourages you to stop by a meeting after school in C23 to learn more and get involved.
