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July 2018

Young Ambassadors Depart for Sendai
On July 2, six Dallas-area high school students will depart for Sendai to learn first-hand about Japanese culture through the Young Ambassadors exchange program. While in Japan, the students will experience a homestay and visit schools and other landmarks in Sendai, Dallas' friendship city. The program is designed to cultivate a new generation of leaders interested in U.S. - Japan relation. The Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors is part of the TOMODACHI NAJAS Exchange Program funded by the TOMODACHI Fund for Exchanges…
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Summer Luncheon: Celebrate Sendai – Meet the 2018 Young Ambassadors & Dallas Runners
August 18, 2018Join us to celebrate our strong bond with Dallas’ friendship city, Sendai. The six Young Ambassadors who visited Sendai in July will share their memories. You’ll also meet runners, Kim Richards and Kiran Gyr, and hear about their experience at the Sendai International Half Marathon in May. Enjoy a casual Japanese lunch and hands-on craft activities. Fun for the entire family.
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Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival 2018
Celebrate the full autumn moon at Klyde Warren Park. Enjoy Japanese music and dance, haiku, art and cultural activities, and much more!
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A Symposium on Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and the Role of the U.S. & Japan
Following President Trump’s election in 2016 and subsequent American withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), new questions have been raised about the future of economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region. Can CPTPP (TPP11) function without the participation of the United States? What is the future of regional agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between ASEAN, China, Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand and Japan?
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Rakugo in English by Sanyutei Ryuraku
Rakugo is a comic storytelling art that has been entertaining the Japanese for over 400 years and is still wildly popular in Japan today. Rakugo is a very special form of comedy. The lone storyteller, wearing kimono and kneeling on a cushion, plays any number of characters. All come to life in Rakugo – with a slight turn of the head or the raise of an eye brow! The storyteller uses only two small props–a Japanese fan and a hand towel – plus the most important element, the audience’s imagination. Each character represents qualities within all of us, parts of the human personality.
Read more »November 2018
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2018 Sun & Star Golf Classic [SOLD OUT]
A day of golf, networking, and U.S.-Japan friendship. The Sun & Star Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, October 13 at Cowboys Golf Club, rated one of GolfAdvisor's top courses in Texas. The tournament features a buffet lunch, Shotgun Start/Scramble Format play, skill contests, and an award presentation dinner.
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Bonenkai Forget-the-Year Party
Close out 2018 with food, drink, and good company! Bid the year farewell with your fellow members as we celebrate new friendships and opportunities on the horizon.
Join the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth this year at Izakaya RoMan in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood and enjoy a buffet of Japanese appetizers, sushi rolls, your choice of ramen or udon noodles, delicious desserts, and more! Featuring music by special guest Dr. Capital in his first appearance in the DFW area.
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Movie Screening: SHOPLIFTERS (SOLD OUT)
Join the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and friends for a free advance screening of Shoplifters, the 2018 Cannes Film Festival Palme D'Or Winner - before its public release on December 21 at the Magnolia Theater. Limited seats available on a first come, first served basis.
Read more »January 2019

Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
An unforgettable New Year's experience for you and your family! Celebrate the Year of the Boar 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!
Read more »February 2019
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Japan Update Symposium [SOLD OUT]
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 current issues in U.S.-Japan relations. The afternoon panel will focus on the commercial relationship between Japan and the North Texas region.
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