Message from New Interim Executive Director Cori Hallock

October 30, 2023  Dear Friends and Supporters of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth,  I am honored to return to the JASDFW family as Interim Executive Director. As many of you know, I have supported the Society for nearly ten years...

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Energy and Mobility Forum: U.S.-Japan Collaboration on Innovation

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth held its inaugural Energy and Mobility Forum on Friday, September 29th. This highly informative event convened industry experts, startups, and innovators to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in the energy and mobility...

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25th Anniversary Delegation to Sendai

JASDFW board chair Harry Whalen, Sendai Vice Mayor Akira Fujimoto at the "Dallas Friendship Song" On the morning of July 18th, Board members and employees of Japan-America Society of Dallas Fort Worth, joined by four distinguished members of Japanese-America relations...

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Aichi Governor Visits North Texas to Build U.S.-Japan Business Connections

Photos courtesy of Makoto Ueda RICHARDSON, May 30, 2023 – The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) had the pleasure of welcoming The Honorable Hideaki OHMURA, Governor of Aichi Prefecture for a dinner on May 9 with local leaders from business, economic...

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Largest Post-Pandemic Award Dinner Celebrates Distinguished Honorees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14nK7OKeXIE Video Courtesy of Shota Kosuge FRISCO, May 15, 2023 – The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) hosted its annual Sun & Star Legacy Award on April 27 at the Omni Frisco Hotel. Jim Lentz, former CEO of Toyota Motor North America, received the...

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February Events Focus on Security and Economic Affairs in U.S.-Japan Relations

Video from Kosuge Productions. Please see below for photos and links to galleries. PLANO, March 6, 2023 – The Japan-America Society was honored to present two events that helped its audiences explore the state of security in East Asia and...

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Sendai Delegation visits North Texas to Commemorate 25 Years of Friendship

Please see additional photos at https://jasdfw.smugmug.com/Website/n-FMJr7C/202301-Sendai-delegation-selections. If you would like to see a full gallery of specific events, please contact us at info@jasdfw.org. Photos courtesy of Robin Mallon and JASDFW staff. DALLAS, January 30, 2023 – A delegation from the...

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JASDFW 2023 Nengajo Contest

明けましておめでとうございます!Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!Happy New Year!      Thank you to the teachers and students who participated in the JASDFW 2023 Nengajo Contest. For the Year of the Rabbit, we received 113 cards submitted by high schools and universities across the...

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Otsukimi Returns to a September Celebration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMn3XWzMsHc&t=19s Video Courtesy of Shota Kosuge FRISCO, September 10, 2022 – As the full moon rose over Simpson Plaza in Frisco, Texas, thousands gathered under its light to celebrate the many facets of Japanese culture at the 23rd annual Otsukimi...

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Aichi Spotlight: Ichinomiya

This article is courtesy of Ren Ito, who is a Japanese student spending part of his summer in the Dallas area. We are privileged to learn more his hometown of Ichinomiya in Aichi prefecture. Please also visit our Facebook...

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