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Bonenkai Forget-the-Year Party
Close out 2017 with food, drink, and good company! Bid the year farewell with Cori Hallock and Adam Black, valued staff members who are leaving to pursue exciting new paths in life, and welcome Sendai runners participating in the BMW Dallas Marathon.
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Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
An unforgettable New Year's experience for you and your family! Celebrate the Year of the Dog with delicious mochi (rice cakes), music and dance performances, and authentic cultural activities. Learn about Japan's rich New Year's traditions, and connect with the local Japanese community. Get a taste of Japan's most important holiday!
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Japan Update Symposium
February 27, 2018
Learn about recent developments in U.S. Japan relations — and how they affect North Texas. During the luncheon, experts from both countries will examine the state of the relationship one year into the Trump administration. The afternoon panel will focus on the commercial relationship between Japan and the North Texas region.
Young Ambassadors Program: TRAVEL TO SENDAI
Application Deadline: March 16, 2018 (Deadline extended!)
Be a leader. Be a world traveler. Be a Young Ambassador. A life-changing international experience. This week-long exchange program immerses high-school students in another culture. Students travel to Sendai, Japan, staying with a host family and engaging in leadership, service, and cultural activities.
TAO: Drum Heart
April 15, 2018
The world famous Japanese percussion group will perform their modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming that have transfixed audiences worldwide. Tao: Drum Heart combines highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes.
Japanese Spring Food Festival – Haru Matsuri
April 22, 2018
Come celebrate spring at a fun food festival highlighting some of Japan’s signature dishes, including yakitori, ramen and sushi. Enjoy a taiko drum performance by Dallas Kiyari Daiko.
Author Talk: Masatsugu Ono
Masatugo Ono, winner of Japan's most prestigious literacy award, the Akutagawa Prize (2014), is professor of modern Francophone literature at Rikkyo University in Tokyo. Lions Cross Point is his first full-length novel published in English.
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Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner 2018
May 10, 2018
Join us as we honor outstanding supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Mr. Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture, will receive the Sun & Star Legacy Award for fostering cooperation and friendship between the two countries, specifically between Aichi Prefecture and the State of Texas.
48th Annual Meeting & Members’ Social
May 31, 2018
Join us to celebrate an outstanding year! Participate in the election of JASDFW Officers and Directors. Mix and mingle with JASDFW members and as you enjoy sushi rolls and other traditional Japanese fare in the elegant setting of Kawai Piano Gallery.
Sake Tasting & Discussion – with Premium Sake Brewers from Japan
June 13, 2018
A rare opportunity for everyone from beginners to seasoned sommeliers. Taste a variety of premium sake from Japanese breweries, and enjoy Japanese appetizers. Co-hosted by Japan Sake Export Association, UT Dallas Asia Center, and Japan Society in New York.