Upcoming Event: Tea Time Sutra Copying

Join TIRS on a trip to Kannonyama, home to the Goddess of Mercy statue and other cultural wonders. Participants will try sutra copying at Jigein Temple before heading over to Ichirodo Cafe for tea time and sweets. This event is open to both Japanese and foreign residents.

Date & Time: Saturday, December 7th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Meet up spot: Jigein Temple (Ishihara-machi 2710-1), accessible by bus or car; there is paid parking nearby

Participation fee: 1,000 yen, covers the costs of sutra copying, one drink, and one Japanese sweet at the cafe

Eligibility: 5 Japanese and 5 foreign residents who live or work in Takasaki

Sign ups: Sign ups open from November 11th; please email TIRS at office@takasaki-irs.org and tell us the following: your name (in English and katakana if you know it), nationality, and phone number