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The Japan
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Other Japanese related Clubs and Societies
Aikido of Champlain Valley in Burlington, Vermont is committed to teaching traditional aikido in Vermont by providing safe, focused and enjoyable training. They schedule weekend seminars in verbal conflict resolution and aikido. They also offer classes in meditation and aiki bokken (wood sword) and aiki jo (staff).
Bakuretsucon (Burlington Anime Convention and more)
Burlington Taiko (Japanese Drumming) Classes for beginners and advanced, kids and adults. Great performances!
JKA (Japan Karate Association of Vermont).
Karmê Chöling Buddhist Meditation Center - Karmê Chöling is a Buddhist meditation center in northern Vermont. They occasionally offer Kyudo (Zen Archery) classes
Mandala Vermont is an organization devoted to the study and practice of Shingon Buddhism as presented by Ajari Jomyo Tanaka.
RMKC (the Riley Memorial Karate Club) in Hartland, Vermont instructs students in Ryukyu Kempo Karate.
Shambhala Meditation Center - St.Johnsbury Vermont - A non-residentual center in rural Vermont offering regular meditation practice sessions and study programs in the Shambhala Buddhist contemplative forms.
Shobu Aikido Vermont (Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art) was founded in 1992 by Sensei Ralph Malerba, 5th dan. The dojo is located on Route 4 (463 Woodstock Road) in Woodstock, Vermont (driving directions are available). Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00pm, Thursday at 7:00pm, and Saturdays at 9:00am. Visitors and beginners are always welcome.
The Vermont Go Club meets regularly every Wednesday night in Burlington: at Uncommon Grounds on Church Street from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. and then at Mr. Mike's from 9:00 - 11:00 P.M. or so. There are occasional meetings in Middlebury and one or two Go tournaments each year as well (which are officially sponsored by the American Go Association).
Founded in 1972, Vermont
Aikido brings a tradition of open and
constructive practice to Burlington. Visitors are always welcome in
our dojo, so feel free to come and observe a class.
Vermont Kyudo
offers classes and workshops in Kyudo, or the Way of the Bow, at the
Barnet Tradepost Wellness Center
The Vermont Zen Center in Shelburne, Vermont has workshops and courses in Buddhism, meditation and zen.
The Zen Affiliate of Vermont offers events, training and a newsletter.
Nearby Organizations
JSB (Japan Society of Boston)
Restaurants
Koto Japanese Restaurant-792 Shelburne Road-South Burlington, VT 05407
Sakura Japanese Restaurant - 2 Church Street-Burlington, VT 05401 (802-863-1988)
Sakura - Tafts Corners Shopping Center
Japanese Food Shopping
Japanese Information and Misc.
Japan Zine - They have a great email newsletter with Japanese news and gossip. Often has news that doesn't make the Japanese newspapers.
Japan Today - a good news site with discussion boards
Boston Consulate - Information about Japan and New England, visa information, etc.
The National Association of Japan-America Societies
The National Clearinghouse for U.S.-Japan Studies - lots of information about Japan, great for teachers and lesson plans
Douglas Brooks Boat Building - Japanese Boats in Vergennes, Vermont
Samadhi Japanese Arts online and in Barnet, VT - Ikebana, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Supplies
Garden Arts Vermont Asia designs, builds and maintains Asian-themed gardens. They also have supplies at their shop in Danby Four Corners.
The Paper Crane online and in Hardwick, VT sells origami jewelry, ornaments and mobiles.
Local Classes & Schools
There is sometimes information about courses for non-degree students
on the calendar
page.
Useful Sites
Last update: February 6, 2005