Columbia Japan Society
| Columbia Japan Society | |
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| Founded: | 2000 |
| Recognition: | ABC |
| Membership: | ~150 |
| Executive Board: | 5 |
| Category: | Cultural |
| Website: | http://www.columbia.edu/cu/japansociety/ |
| Contact: | japansociety@columbia.edu |
The Columbia Japan Society (CJS) is the Japanese cultural group on campus. It is a recognized student group under the Activities Board at Columbia. Membership is open to students from any undergraduate school.
Events
CJS is known for several events over the course of the year:
- Matsuri, the group's annual culture show on Low Plaza
- Sushi Night, all-you-can-eat sushi prepared by CJS members
- Curry in a Hurry, all-you-can-eat curry prepared by CJS members and members from other cultural clubs
The group also sponsors several Japanese movie screenings and outings to Japanese cultural events in the city.
Executive Board
2010-11
- President: Aki Terasaki, CC '12
- VP: Tracy Thai BC '12
- VP Barnard: Yukari Shimizu BC '13
- Treasurer: Kanako Morimomto SEAS '13
- Secretary: Maya Inamura CC '13
2009-10
- President: Kate Schultz CC '11
- VP: Minori Takahashi BC '11
- VP Barnard: Mari Mizoguchi BC '10
- Treasurer: Aki Terasaki CC '11
- Secretary: Meghna Prasad CC '11
2008-09
- President: Sayuri Shimoda CC '10
- VP: Hanako Maeda CC '10
- VP Barnard: Minori Takahashi BC '11
- Treasurer: Kyle Armington SEAS '11
- Secretary: Yurina Ko BC '11
