Idaho Japanese Association

08/23/2026

The picnic is tomorrow! See you there!

🌞 You’re Invited to Our Summer Potluck Picnic! 🧺

Hi everyone!
We warmly invite you to join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun!

🍽️ What to Bring

👤 If you are attending individually: Please bring one main dish.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you are attending with your family: Please bring one main dish and one side dish.
🥤 Please bring your own beverages.
✨ We encourage you to invite your friends and family to join us!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

🎉 There is no admission fee!

📝 Registration
To help us prepare for the picnic, we kindly ask everyone to sign up in advance.

The sign-up helps us:
✅ Ensure the safety of all participants
🍲 Coordinate the potluck dishes
🌧️ Communicate promptly in the event of a weather-related cancellation

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 😊

🔗 Please register using the link or the QR code below.
📲 Feel free to share the QR code with others who may be interested in joining us.

We look forward to seeing you there! ☀️

🌞 サマー・ポットラック・ピクニックのご案内 🧺

🍽️ お持ち寄りについて

👤 お一人でご参加の方：メインディッシュを1品お持ちください
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ご家族でご参加の方：メインディッシュ1品＋サイドディッシュ1品をお持ちください
🥤お飲み物は各自でご用意ください
✨ぜひご友人やご家族もお誘い合わせのうえ、ご参加ください

📅 日付： 2026年8月23日（日）
🕚 時間： 11:00〜14:00
📍 場所：Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

🎉 参加費：無料

📝 事前登録のお願い
本イベントは事前のサインアップ制となっております。

登録の目的は以下の通りです：

安全な運営のため
お持ち寄り料理の調整のため
悪天候による中止時の迅速なご連絡のため
ご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

🔗サインアップはリンクまたはQRコードよりお願いいたします。

皆さまのご参加を心よりお待ちしております☀️

https://forms.gle/f8CkUq856TKPZ1AS7

08/18/2026

~Reminder~
Our picnic is right around the corner. Join us this Sunday, 8/23! 🍱
Please sign up if you haven't already.
Everyone is welcome — we'd love to see you there!! ✨
ピクニックは今週の日曜日（8/23）です！🍱
まだお申し込みでない方はこちらからどうぞ♪
どなたでも大歓迎！
たくさんのご参加をお待ちしています！✨
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19RTtD8rL5/

🌞 You’re Invited to Our Summer Potluck Picnic! 🧺

Hi everyone!
We warmly invite you to join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun!

🍽️ What to Bring

👤 If you are attending individually: Please bring one main dish.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you are attending with your family: Please bring one main dish and one side dish.
🥤 Please bring your own beverages.
✨ We encourage you to invite your friends and family to join us!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

🎉 There is no admission fee!

📝 Registration
To help us prepare for the picnic, we kindly ask everyone to sign up in advance.

The sign-up helps us:
✅ Ensure the safety of all participants
🍲 Coordinate the potluck dishes
🌧️ Communicate promptly in the event of a weather-related cancellation

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 😊

🔗 Please register using the link or the QR code below.
📲 Feel free to share the QR code with others who may be interested in joining us.

We look forward to seeing you there! ☀️

🌞 サマー・ポットラック・ピクニックのご案内 🧺

🍽️ お持ち寄りについて

👤 お一人でご参加の方：メインディッシュを1品お持ちください
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ご家族でご参加の方：メインディッシュ1品＋サイドディッシュ1品をお持ちください
🥤お飲み物は各自でご用意ください
✨ぜひご友人やご家族もお誘い合わせのうえ、ご参加ください

📅 日付： 2026年8月23日（日）
🕚 時間： 11:00〜14:00
📍 場所：Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

🎉 参加費：無料

📝 事前登録のお願い
本イベントは事前のサインアップ制となっております。

登録の目的は以下の通りです：

安全な運営のため
お持ち寄り料理の調整のため
悪天候による中止時の迅速なご連絡のため
ご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

🔗サインアップはリンクまたはQRコードよりお願いいたします。

皆さまのご参加を心よりお待ちしております☀️

https://forms.gle/f8CkUq856TKPZ1AS7

07/14/2026

🌞 You’re Invited to Our Summer Potluck Picnic! 🧺

Hi everyone!
We warmly invite you to join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun!

🍽️ What to Bring

👤 If you are attending individually: Please bring one main dish.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you are attending with your family: Please bring one main dish and one side dish.
🥤 Please bring your own beverages.
✨ We encourage you to invite your friends and family to join us!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

🎉 There is no admission fee!

📝 Registration
To help us prepare for the picnic, we kindly ask everyone to sign up in advance.

The sign-up helps us:
✅ Ensure the safety of all participants
🍲 Coordinate the potluck dishes
🌧️ Communicate promptly in the event of a weather-related cancellation

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 😊

🔗 Please register using the link or the QR code below.
📲 Feel free to share the QR code with others who may be interested in joining us.

We look forward to seeing you there! ☀️

🌞 サマー・ポットラック・ピクニックのご案内 🧺

🍽️ お持ち寄りについて

👤 お一人でご参加の方：メインディッシュを1品お持ちください
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ご家族でご参加の方：メインディッシュ1品＋サイドディッシュ1品をお持ちください
🥤お飲み物は各自でご用意ください
✨ぜひご友人やご家族もお誘い合わせのうえ、ご参加ください

📅 日付： 2026年8月23日（日）
🕚 時間： 11:00〜14:00
📍 場所：Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

🎉 参加費：無料

📝 事前登録のお願い
本イベントは事前のサインアップ制となっております。

登録の目的は以下の通りです：

安全な運営のため
お持ち寄り料理の調整のため
悪天候による中止時の迅速なご連絡のため
ご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

🔗サインアップはリンクまたはQRコードよりお願いいたします。

皆さまのご参加を心よりお待ちしております☀️

https://forms.gle/f8CkUq856TKPZ1AS7

07/09/2026

Hello everyone!
We're back with Part 3 of our IJA Board Member Introduction series which is the last one!
If you see any of our board members at Japan Day 2026, please don't hesitate to come say hello. We look forward to meeting you!

Self Introduction Questions
1. Name
2. Hometown
3. Favorite Places in Idaho
4. What kind of “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorite things/places/people) are you currently into?

A picture with Sakura tree
1. Keiko Flugel
2. Kochi, Japan
3. Jump Creek (Local easy hiking. After walking along with clean creaks, big rocks and trees, you will find a tall waterfall.), Shoshone Falls (Dynamic view of the waterfall in Twin Falls), fishing (handy outdoor activity in Snake River)
4. Traveling, Nattoh (納豆), Youtube, Yoga and light weight training for staying in health.

A picture in the street
1. Towako Tamano (Secretary)
2. Born in Japan, raised in Boise, Idaho
3. Hiking up Table Rock at sunset! The view is amazing, and you can see all of Boise!
4. Since starting college and living on my own in Japan, I’ve really gotten into cooking for myself, interior decorating, and shopping!

07/08/2026

Hello everyone!
We're back with Part 2 of our IJA Board Member Introduction series!
If you see any of our board members at Japan Day 2026, please don't hesitate to come say hello. We look forward to meeting you!

Self Introduction Questions
1. Name
2. Hometown
3. Favorite Places in Idaho
4. What kind of “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorite things/places/people) are you currently into?

Right Corner (Black Hoodie)
1. Thomas Stevens (Treasury)
2. I was born and raised in Boise.
3. I like trying delicious drinks; mostly coffees and sodas. I always like when a new coffee shop opens around.
4. I am an animal-loving cat parent and enjoy watching movies in my free time.

Second from the right (Yellow jacket)
1. Atsuko Baxter
2. Tokyo Tachikawa & Tokyo Kita Ward
3. Shoshone Falls, Kirkham Hot Springs, Gold Fork Hot Springs. Go there, and you’ll see guaranteed.
4. Searching for all sorts of things to find out what I should do to live a long life (lol)

Third from the right (light blue outfit)
1. Miki Bigley
2. Tokyo, Japan
3. Sawtooth Range: It is a magical area that cheers me up
4. Rockhounding: I love rocks!

07/06/2026

Hello, Everyone! 🌞
We're excited to announce that Japan Day 2026 will be held on Sunday, September 27 at Gene Harris Bandshell, Julia Davis Park! !
Our team is working hard to make this year's Japan Day the best one.
Be sure to follow our Facebook, Instagram, and website for the latest updates and event information.
Over the next few days, we'll be introducing the board members who help organize Japan Day. (From left to right in the photo.)
If you see us at Japan Day, please don't hesitate to come say hello! we'd love to meet you!

Self Introduction Questions
1. Name
2. Hometown
3. Favorite Places in Idaho
4. What kind of “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorite things/places/people) are you currently into?

Left Corner (Brown jacket)
1. Hisashi Tatsumi (Vice President)
2. Adachi Ward, Tokyo
3. Idaho IceWorld because I love watching my son practice hard there.
4. The “Noburock Channel” on YouTube.

Second from the left (Red outfit)
1. Sonia West (President)
2. Ibaraki but have been in Boise for almost my entire life
3. The mountains, trees, rivers, and feel very lucky to call this place my home. I have enjoyed camping trips in Stanley and Cascade especially.
4. I absolutely love cats and enjoy spending my free time gaming, listening to music, and doing art. I enjoy going out for coffees and good company

Third from the left (Cream white outfit)
1. Hikari Gallagher
2. Kochi City, Kochi Japan
3. Morley Nelson Snake River Bird of Pray! When I first saw this view before deciding to relocate to Boise, I honestly thought why this is not recognized as National Park yet. It is absolutely beautiful place to check it out.
4. Sumo. I have been watching Sumo on TV for 2 years and this is my recent hobby. I love a lot of Rikishi, especially Aonishiki, Ichiyamamoto, Wakatakakage and Fujinokawa. My dream now is watching sumo in Japan at Kokugikan!

06/11/2026

在ポートランド領事事務所からのお知らせ。
Information from the Consular Office of Japan in Portland
(For Japanese citizen)
領事出張サービスについて日程が決まりましたのでお知らせします。
日時：2026年10月17日（土）午前8時30分から午後1時30分まで
場所：Hampton Inn & Suites Boise / Downtown
（1階Gold Fork Room）
495 S Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
注意事項など詳細は以下のリンク先からご確認下さい。
https://www.portland.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101041734.pdf
お問い合わせは在ポートランド領事事務所まで直接お願いします。

05/19/2026

Even though it was cold and windy, we appreciate you for coming out to our picnic!
🌸🍱

寒くて風が強かったにもかかわらず、ピクニックに来てくださって本当にありがとうございました！
🌸🍱

05/17/2026

Picnic event starts in half an hour today 😄 Please be prepared to wear warm clothes because the wind is strong today🎏
See you soon 😊　今日のピクニックイベントですが、風が大変強いので暖かくして来てくださいね😊

05/12/2026

Our picnic is right around the corner, please sign up if you haven't already! 🍱

アイダホ日本人会では、春のポットラック・ピクニックを開催いたします。

個人で参加される方はメイン一品、ご家族で参加される方はメインとサイド各一品をお持ちいただきますようお願いします。飲み物は各自でご持参下さい。
皆様お誘い合わせの上、ぜひご参加ください。

日時　5月17日（日）11時～2時
場所　Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

参加費は無料ですが、サインアップをお願いします。
今回のイベントでは、事前のサインアップ制を導入いたします。
主な理由は、悪天候などでイベントを中止する際に迅速にご連絡を差し上げるため、また、各参加者に確実に料理をご持参いただくため、そして全体の安全を確保するためです。
皆さまのご理解とご協力をよろしくお願いいたします。

サインアップシートには、このリンクまたはQRコードからアクセスできます。

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQPuW0ET9IZkG-V-q7mrv_2dzl5ZaNxH23qFD4eDsTWKCrCw/viewform?pli=1

Hello IJA members!

We are having our spring potluck picnic! Please bring one main dish per person or one main dish and a side dish per family to share. Please bring your own beverages.

Please come and enjoy!
Date: May 17th (Sun)
Time: 11:00am ~ 2:00pm
Venue: Meridian Discovery Park Green Shelter

There is no entrance fee!

We will be using a sign-up system for this event.
The main reasons are to ensure overall safety, to make sure everyone brings their assigned dishes, and to ensure prompt communication in case of bad weather cancellations. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
You can access the sign-up sheet via this link or the QR code. Please use the QR code to share information about the picnic with others.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQPuW0ET9IZkG-V-q7mrv_2dzl5ZaNxH23qFD4eDsTWKCrCw/viewform?pli=1