Irasshai, Georgia Public Broadcasting's Japanese language and culture distance learning program, will start its 11th season in August. Over the past 10 years, more than 5,000 students have traversed the Irasshai hallways with Tim Cook-sensei, the Emmy award-winning, nationally recognized distance educator. Detailed information about the program and how to register can be found on our Irasshai Web site. Click on "how to register" to locate the appropriate forms for your school.
Come visit the Irasshai booth at JapanFest in Stone Mountain September 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event offers visitors an introduction to Japanese food, culture and arts. For more information, check out http://www.japanfest.org. Free tickets for your students are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who register before September 1. We hope to see you there!