I have a letter from a 15-year-old girl in Germany. She has blue-gray eyes and dark blond hair. She speaks English, French and German. She tells me of her school and her hobbies. She has a cat called Blacky. She is looking for pen-friends in Japan.

Actually, the letter was not sent to me. It was sent to the Foreign Correspondent's Club. Seeing the name, her assumption would be logical; it could be a center for pen-friend contacts. Not so long ago I wrote two columns on this subject and have sent them to her. If any of you are around that age, or have children who are, and would like to write to her, here is her name and address: Nadine Poniewa, 924 Am Vogelsang 30, 29640 Schneverdingen, Germany. Or just send her a postcard. It will be a nice surprise from Japan.

If you would like information about joining the Foreign Correspondent's Club, you can call Iwamura-san at (03) 3211-4392 or stop in and ask for a tour of the facilities. In addition to its foreign correspondent members, there are professional associate and associate categories. Located near Yurakucho Station, the club attracts members with prominent luncheon speakers, varied evening entertainments, an extensive library and a dining room with a view, for lunches and dinners. It also provides a prestigious setting for private parties.

Almost from the start, I have been writing about David Bull's "One Hundred Poets" woodblock print series, a 10-year project completed last year. Like others who have collected his works, I wondered what he would turn to next. Now we know. He will be doing reproductions of surimono, a type of print that first appeared in the mid-1700s. Unlike the more familiar ukiyo-e, they were not made to be sold or generally distributed. Instead, they were privately published to be used as gifts or for making announcements and were rarely available to the public. Those who saw his surimono announcement of the new series -- a crow perched on a torii against a brilliant rising sun -- know how dramatic they can be. The crow picture actually changed a friend's attitude about those often annoying birds. He never thought he would welcome a crow to his living room.

Prints were made of the highest-quality materials by top-ranking artists and craftsmen, a tradition David is continuing. Some are embellished with poems in beautiful calligraphy. In fact, poets often used surimono for poetry exchanges. They are not well known although you can see them in various art history books or volumes of print illustrations. The decision to give selected ones a new life became increasingly appealing. Now his first collection of 10 prints is ready for exhibition. Sales are on a subscription basis. Collectors subscribe to the annual set receiving one print a month for 10 months. You can see his new works at the Gallery Shinjuku Takano on the third floor of the #2 Takano Building near the East Exit of Shinjuku Station Jan. 20-25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. If you need directions or a map, call the gallery at (03) 3352-8893 or contact David at his home workshop in Hamura-shi, (0425) 55-2918, fax (0425) 55-3916. David adds that they will not be displayed under harsh modern lights but rather as they were then, with soft Edo illumination to bring out their true beauty.

Another event will be appreciated by parents who must decide where to start when it comes to their children's education. The Women's Group of the Tokyo American Club is once again holding a preschool/kindergarten information day with 25 international schools participating. It is open to the public and admission is free. The date is Jan. 23, 1-3 p.m. on the fourth floor of the American Club, a short walk from Kamiya-cho subway station, exit 2, or Tokyo Tower where parking is available. If you have questions, call (03) 3224-3691.

Perhaps you are seeking a more advanced education. Temple University will be having information sessions for its Executive MBA program on Jan. 29 and Feb. 26, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call (0120) 86-1026 for more information or fax (03) 5441-9822. Temple also has a wide-ranging adult-education program for continuing education. Ask for a catalog.