The 30 issues of the newsletter, spanning the period 1986-1993, contain articles on a variety of topics in Japanese second language instruction and the Japanese language teaching profession at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. Topics include recent and upcoming workshops, creating interest in Japanese, creative class activities, instructional materials and software, research projects, new or innovative programs, curriculum design, vocabulary development, pen pal programs, high school Japanese programs, summer instructional programs, building school and community support for a program, elementary school Japanese immersion, cultural education, networking opportunities, test development, classroom techniques, cooperative learning, group travel planning, and student skill evaluation. A recipe for a Japanese food is included in most issues. Announcements of job opportunities, conferences, travel and exchange opportunities, professional development programs, and/or information sources are also made in each number. (MSE)