Yurika Tarui, a junior at Newton North High School, is the founder of Boston Sakura Kids, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to fostering cultural awareness through the Japanese and English language and culture. Since their founding in July 2020, they have served 90 students in the Greater Boston area, providing over 300 hours of live instruction. The initiative has several volunteers from NPS and many NPS students participate in the programs.

This Japanese Language and Culture program (JLC) may be of interest to your family as an engaging, educational opportunity for students to stay connected with peers while learning this spring.

The virtual program is is entirely free and is aimed at kids ages 3-12 who are interested in learning more about Japan. No prior experience is necessary.

Registration is open until March 28th via this Google form. For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact bostonsakurakids@gmail.com

April 1th – June 10th via Zoom