Tag: Japanese Club at USF

  • In Memory of Lisa Tian, Joy of Tokyo in New Tampa restaurant owner

    I stumbled upon Joy of Tokyo in New Tampa one day in January of this year when a friend and I were heading to SoHo Sushi North and found it closed at 2PM. We decided to try a new restaurant we had seen on Bruce B. Downs by Acropolis, Joy of Tokyo. Once inside we…

  • Hope For Japan: Charity Dinner and Candlelight Vigil @ USF Tampa

    “We all know of the devastation that happened in Japan on March 11, 2011. -A deadly 8.9 earthquake and a massive 23 foot tsunami stormed the country -The effects of this natural disaster has killed over 10,000 innocent people and left over 500,000 homeless and thousands have been without power -The effects of these disasters…

  • Japan Day: Japan Relief in Tampa

    Many local Tampa Bay residents ran a relief event yesterday called Japan Day. Volunteers included Japanese teachers, exchange students, Japanese Club at USF members, and many more. Many booths were at the event and including an origami booth, food stands, kimono (yukata) photo booth, and performances. The event raised over $2,600 for Japan Relief and…