Membership

Want to become a member of CSULB Nikkei Student Union? Although not required to participate in our meetings and events, those who are members get discounts and are prioritized for our events such as our socials, basketball tournaments, and retreats!We typically offer memberships in the first few weeks of each semester. Memberships are often bundled with a CSULB NSU t-shirt, which we design and produce every year. Check our Instagram regarding information on how to sign up!

CSULB NSU について

CSULB Nikkei Student Union は、1991年に California State University Long Beach 校で設立されたサービス指向の学生団体です。社交・文化交流 ・地域貢献 を通じて、日本文化・日米文化を探求しています。私たちのミッションは、友好的 な関係をNSU の内外で築くことで日本・日米 間における文 化や社会題の議論を促 進し、地域コミュニティに関与することです。また、良好な人間関係を形成することができる開放的 で多様性のある環境を築くために、CSULB NSU では日系人や日本人だけでなく、興味のある方はどなたでもイベントに参加することを推奨しています。毎週、木曜日 の１ ８時から約1時間行っているミーティングでは、メンバーに最新の情報を届け、社交的なアクティビティをします。そしてミーティング後は、地域の様々なスポットやレストランを巡るアフターイベントも開催しています。ミーティング以外にも、先輩・後輩プログラム、レクリエーションナイト、毎年行われる文化祭、などのイベントを運営します。私たちは南カリフォルニア州の日米コミュニティと深く連携しており、ボランティア活動やイベントを通して地域 コミュニティの機能と成長に貢献しています。CSULB NSU 公式SNSアカウントと元キャビネットでは、質問や相談を歓迎しています。ぜひ各公式 SNS(インスタグラム、フェイスブック、ティックトック)をフォローして、クラブの最新情報をチェックしてください。

CSULB Nikkei Student Union の元ロゴ・家紋は, Madi Tanaka によってデザインされました。

キャビネット

CSULB Nikkei Student Union の役員会はキャビネットと呼びます。様々な運営活動を企画・実行し、活動目標と CSULB NSU の成長に尽力します。以下がキャビネットにおける、各役員の仕事内容になります:

• キャビネット

会長

会長は、クラブ活動を指揮し、目標達成と活動目的の維持を行います。

副会長

副会長は、会長のサポートを行い、日系コミュニティとのより強い関係を構築するためにボランティア活動の機会を探します

Intercollegiate Nikkei Council 代表者

Intercollegiate Nikkei Council 代表者は、毎月行われるINC会議に参加し、他のINC団体とのコミュニケーションをサポートします。

会計マネージャー

会計マネージャーは、クラブの経費を記録・報告し、会計帳簿を管理します。

ソーシャルマネージャー

ソーシャルマネージャーは、CSULB NSUの旅行・宴会・イベントの企画・実行を行います。

カルチャーマネージャー

カルチャーマネージャーは、メンバーに日本・日米文化を紹介し、毎年行われるイベントである「Culture Night」を企画・実行します。

広報マネージャー

広報マネージャーは, CSULB NSU が実施する様々なイベントで写真を撮影し、公式SNSを管理します。

スポーツマネージャー

スポーツマネージャーは、毎年行われるスポーツ大会と、定期的なイベント「Rec. Night」を企画・実行します。

会員関係マネージャー

会員関係マネージャーは、「先輩・後輩プログラム」を企画・実行し、CSULB NSUのOB・OG学生との良好な関係を維持します。

学生顧問

学生顧問は支援を必要とする役員と協力する事と、クラブ及び役員が CSULB NSU の任務を従ってる事を確認する役割があります。

貢献者

Csulbnsu.com は湊稔也と他の2022・2023年度のキャビネット、さらに Vatika Tech の創立者,
エマニエル・タフェセのコラボレーションにより構築された CSULB Nikkei Student Union のホームページ
です。原田幸太と湊稔也によって日本語へ翻訳されました。

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About

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CSULB Nikkei Student Union is a social, cultural, and service-oriented student organization, and was established on the campus of California State University Long Beach in 1991. We are a club that explores the Japanese and Japanese-American cultures, with Nikkei translating to Japanese or Japanese-related.Our mission is to develop positive social interactions within and outside the club to promote and educate ourselves and others of Japanese/Japanese-American culture and issues, and to render our services to the community. CSULB Nikkei Student Union has never been or ever will be exclusive to those of Japanese ancestry and encourages anyone and everyone to join and participate in its functions. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where people can participate in community activities and build everlasting bonds.General meetings are held every Thursday at 6:00 pm where we update general members on events, volunteering activities, and ongoing programs. These meetings typically last for an hour, and are followed by after events, where we explore the city and take general members to various locations and food hotspots. Other than general meetings, we organize additional community-building activities such as senpai-kouhai events, recreational nights, our annual culture night, and much more! We are also heavily involved with the wider Nikkei community in Southern California, and contribute to the functions and growth of the community through volunteer work and events.Please feel free to reach out to CSULB NSU or any present cabinet members with any questions or concerns! Make sure to follow our Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok for updates on our functions!

Culture Night

First organized by Jason Fujii in 2016, one of our biggest events is our annual culture night. Directed and organized by our Cabinet's Culture Night Producer(s), Culture Night is a collaboration involving the assistance of other cabinet members and general members, typically organized into committees, as well as numerous Japanese/Japanese-American organizations and businesses. Our mission with Culture Night is to represent our heritage and to give back to the community.

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Senpai - Kōhai Program

CSULB NSU's Senpai - Kōhai is our mentorship program between a member who has been in the club for over a semester, and a newly joined member or anyone looking to be a Kōhai. The name of the program is derived from Senpai - Kōhai relationships in Japanese Culture/Society.

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History of CSULB NSU

The current CSULB Nikkei Student Union was established in 1996 by James Matsuki. It is currently unknown when the first Japanese-American organization at CSULB was established. By the time James had transferred to CSULB, the organization had become inactive, prompting James to re-start it. By the 1997-1998 school year, CSULB NSU had become an active club on campus, with a booth at Week of Welcome.The constitution of CSULB NSU was in large part modeled after the constitution of The Young Buddhists Association (YBA), due to James's heavy involvement in the organization. General Meetings were held monthly at the time, and were organized similarly to YBA meetings.

The current logo/Kamon of CSULB NSU was designed by Madi Tanaka in 2019.

Cabinet

The governing body of CSULB Nikkei Student Union, termed Cabinet, is responsible for carrying out the functions of the organization and to maintain effective continuity of the organization’s progress, goals, and growth. CSULB NSU's cabinet typically consists of the following positions:

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President

The president directs and ensures that the club achieves the objectives and maintains the purpose of the club.

Vice President

The Vice President assists the president in managing the club, and finds volunteering opportunities to build relationships in the Japanese American Community.

Intercollegiate Nikkei Council Representative

The Intercollegiate Nikkei Council Representative is responsible for attending monthly INC meetings and upholds communication among INC organizations.

Treasurer

The treasurer is responsible for reporting club expenses and maintains a financial reccord of CSULB NSU's transaction history.

Social Chair

The Social Chair plans CSULB NSU's hosted retreats, banquets, and events.

Culture Chair

The Culture Chair(s) are in charge of educating members on Japanese and Japanese-American culture, and organizing our annual Culture Night.

Historian

The Historian is responsible for taking pictures at every event and managing the club's social media accounts.

Sports Coordinator

The Sports Coordinator(s) host at least one sport tournament every school year, and are responsible for regularly hosting recreational nights.

Director of Member Relations

The Director of Member Relations is responsible for organizing the Senpai-Kouhai program and maintaining positive relations with our Alumni.

Student Advisor

The Student Advisor is in charge of aiding any cabinet members who require assistance, and ensures that the club and cabinet members are following our mission statement.

Csulbnsu.com is the current website of CSULB Nikkei Student Union, produced by James Minato and the rest of Cabinet for the 2022 - 2023 school year, in collaboration with Emanuel Tafese, founder of Vatika Tech. Translated to Japanese by Kota Harada and James Minato.

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Senpai - Kōhai Program

CSULB NSU's Senpai - Kōhai is our mentorship program between a member who has been in the club for over a semester, and a newly joined member or anyone looking to be a Kōhai. The name of the program is derived from Senpai - Kōhai relationships in Japanese Culture and Society.Our Senpai - Kōhai program is directed and organized by our Director of Member Relations with the assistance of the rest of Cabinet.

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Culture Night

First organized by Jason Fujii in 2016, one of our biggest events is our annual culture night. Directed and organized by our Cabinet's Culture Night Producer(s), Culture Night is a collaboration involving the assistance of other cabinet members and general members, typically organized into committees, as well as numerous Japanese/Japanese-American organizations and businesses. Our mission with Culture Night is to represent our heritage and to give back to the community.Culture Night 2024 will be our ninth annual Culture Night. The event is currently in production, being organized by Charley Soo.

Past Culture Nights

Here is a list of our past Culture Night productions.

Ichigo Ichie

2023

Ichigo Ichie (一期一会) is a popular Japanese phrase meaning "one time, one meeting" or "once in a life time." Returning to tradition, Ichigo Ichie is a performance organized by members of CSULB Nikkei Student Union. Ichigo Ichie took place on April 21st, 2023, from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Hajimari

2022

Hajimari（始まり) is a collaboration between CSULB Nikkei Student Union and JACL Pacific South West District, hosted at the Japanese American National Museum, organized by Kellie Yada and Seia Watanabe. Meaning "beginning" in Japanese, Hajimari was named after our desire to foster new relationships within the Japanese American Community. Contrary to past CSULB NSU Culture Nights, which have traditionally been performances, Hajimari was a cultural festival, involving a diverse roster of activity booths and community organizations. Hajimari took place on April 23rd, 2022, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Hajimari is our 7th annual Culture Night.

Arise

2021

Arise is a collaboration between CSULB Nikkei Student Union and CSUF Nikkei Student Union in the format of a fully virtual five episode web-series organized by Maya Shimizu, Nina Cereno, and Amy Kubo. The performance focuses on three main characters, Camille Kataoka, Nathan Taylor, and Yumi Yamazaki, each representing different identities within the Japanese American Community.

Culture Night 2020

2020

Culture Night 2020 is an unnamed Culture Night production by CSULB NSU which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Organized by Seia Watanabe, this performance follows two friends, Hinata and Kaoru, who are separated when Hinata moves to Japan due to her parents job. Culture Night 2020 highlights the differences between Japanese & Japanese - American cultures, and the characters' struggles with their self-identities.

Tsunagu

2019

Tsunagu (繋ぐ), meaning "to connect", is CSULB NSU's 2019 Culture Night performance. The story follows two long lost siblings, Luke Chiba and Kana Fujimiya, who were raised in California and Japan respectively. This story is about family meaning more than just blood; family is about love, patience, understanding, and acceptance. The production also included Soran Bushi, and a special performance by Miharu Okamura and Dylan Hunt. Tsunagu took place on April 13th, 2019 at the USU Beach Auditorium from 6:00PM.

Momotaro

2018

Momotaro (ももたろう) is CSULB NSU's 2018 Culture Night performance. The performance took place on May 5th, 2018 at the USU Beach Auditorium and started at 7:00 PM.

Okaeri

2017

Okaeri (おかえり) is CSULB NSU's 2nd Annual Culture Night performance. The performance took place on May 6th, 2017 at the USU Beach Auditorium and started at 6:30 PM.

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Cabinet

The governing body of CSULB Nikkei Student Union, termed Cabinet, is responsible for carrying out the functions of the organization and to maintain effective continuity of the organization’s progress, goals, and growth.

2023 - 2024 Cabinet

(Current)

2022 - 2023 Cabinet

2021 - 2022 Cabinet

2020 - 2021 Cabinet

2019 - 2020 Cabinet

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Past Cabinets

Here is a list of past cabinets of CSULB Nikkei Student Union.

2022 - 2023

2021 - 2022

2020 - 2021

2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017

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Contact

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Events

As a service-oriented club, CSULB Nikkei Student Union organizes a variety of events.

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Culture Night

Annual I Spring Semester

One of our biggest events is our annual Culture Night. Organized by our Cabinet's Culture Night Producer(s), Culture Night is an involuntary collaboration involving other cabinet members and general members, typically organized into committees. Our mission with Culture Night is to represent our heritage and to give back to the community.

List of Events

Here is a list recurring current events/activities hosted by CSULB Nikkei Student Union.

NSU Modern

Bi-Weekly I Mondays I 6:00 pm

CSULB NSU Modern is a casual, beginner friendly dance workshop lead by Gabby Teh and Ana Espinosa.

Rec. Night

Bi-Weekly I Mondays I 5:30 pm

Rec. Nights are recreational events planned by our sports coordinator, and serves as an opportunity to participate in various activities/sports, and meet new people.