New Logo

Many thanks to Nipponkai member Greg for designing our new logo.  This is a work in progress as we want to try out different colour combinations and incorporate a kanji motif in the next version.

Member's Yoga Class

Our thanks to Yoga sensei Michie-san for leading Nipponkai's first member's yoga class today.

Yoga Class

Member's Yoga Class with Michie-san.  
Class dates: January 12th & 19th


Starts at 1pm finishes at  2pm Thursday  at the Unity Centre.  
Wear something suitable and bring a mat if you have one.  
If you're not yet a member application forms will be available before class starts; so please come early.
Sorry - but no children allowed.  Michie-san will be conducting the class in Japanese.

Flash Mob - Chester City Centre

Flash Mob practice at the Unity Centre

Chester's Unity Centre Launch a Big Success

Miwa-San, Keiko-San & Kana-San demonstrating ayatori (cat's cradle).

Chester's first multicultural centre at the Unity Centre, Cuppin Street is now open to all !
At the launch ladies from Nipponkai and Japanese Mums & Tots Group showed off their colourful yukata and demonstrated ayatori.

Chester's First Multi Cultural Centre Opening 29 Oct.

        Everyone welcome to come join in the launch of Chester's first multicultural centre ! 
                11am to 4pm this Saturday 29 October at the Unity Centre, Cuppin Street.

Sunday 13th of November 2011 Manchester Doki Doki Festival

Link - Manchester Doki Doki Festival

Brief video outlining some of the challenges faced by Japanese communities, with a focus on their kids education.

Video - Japanese community in Alabama, USA

Marrying an Alien

Link - Marrying an Alien
Nearly 100 years ago, Chinese seaman Stanley Ah Foo arrived in Liverpool to start a new life. He soon fell in love - but laws at the time meant that his English bride, Emily, was only able to marry if she gave up her British nationality and became a so-called alien herself.