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November 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] UTD Center for Asian Studies – Asian Culture Forum: Japanese Culture and Society Revealed through the Work of Animator/Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki
Join Nami Kroska, Visiting Assistant Professor in Literature and Languages at the University of Texas at Dallas, for a discussion on modern Japanese pop culture. She will focus on the work of Hayao Miyazaki, a Japanese animator, author, director, manga artist, and screen writer. Miyazaki is a co-founder of the renowned Studio Ghibli and he is widely regarded as one of the world's most accomplished filmmakers in the animation genre. This program is presented by the UTD Center for Asian…
Find out more »December 2020
Giving Tuesday 2020
On this Giving Tuesday, the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is asking you to kindly consider a generous donation to help support one of our signature community outreach programs: Japan-in-a-Suitcase.
Find out more »January 2021
[ONLINE EVENT] 2021 Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
We have few bags left from this year's Mochitsuki New Year's celebration, available for pick-up from our office or shipping (shipping fees will apply). Purchase your Fukubukuro Here! Celebrate the Year of the Ox (牛, ushi) with our first-ever virtual Mochitsuki. Learn about Japan's rich New Year's traditions through music performances, a mochi-pounding demonstration, kakizome - the first calligraphy of the year, origami demonstration and a unique video from Japan! We will also hear special greetings from Consul-General Hideo…
Find out more »February 2021
[Online Event] JASDFW 3/11 Resilience Series: “Voices in the Wind (風の電話)” Film Screening
Free to sign up and watch between Thursday, February 18 and Sunday, February 28.
In her search for answers after the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, 17-year-old Haru sets out on a long journey across Japan to the town where the disaster swept away her brother and parents.
[Online Event] Japan Society – Combating COVID-19: Japan’s Response & Efforts
Many are hopeful that the new coronavirus vaccine will bring an end to the pandemic that has cost more than 1.5 million lives and plunged the world’s economies into decline. However, the virus remains rampant and the world is still engulfed in a health crisis. In Japan, the Japanese government continues to take measures to suppress the spread of the coronavirus. What is the current situation in Japan? Why is the COVID-19 death rate low in Japan compared to other…
Find out more »March 2021
[Online Event] U.S.-Japan Council Remembering March 11, 2011: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Please join the U.S.-Japan Council and other U.S.-Japan-related organizations for a special event to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011. This virtual event will symbolize the United States standing together in solidarity with Japan and underscore the importance of our alliance, friendship and shared values. Japanese simultaneous interpretation will be available. Date and Time Wednesday, March 10, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CST) Location Online Cost Register now Schedule Opening Remarks…
Find out more »[Online Event] Japanese Pop Culture’s Response to COVID-19
Pop culture is one of Japan's most valuable exports and outlets for domestic consumption, both in terms of soft power and traditional economic gains. The financial side is evident from the success of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限列車編), which recently became Japan's highest-grossing film ever, a feat that it achieved in less than three months. This performance is even more remarkable during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited access to theaters. Although Japan has experienced a relatively low number of positive…
Find out more »September 2021
Japanese Language Class
Our popular Japanese language class is back! This course is for beginners who are looking for a general understanding of the Japanese language and to practice some common expressions used in daily conversations. PLEASE NOTE: JASDFW Japanese language classes are currently offered online via Zoom. To participate, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera. Sign up HERE Adults Class (Age 18 +) Every Thursday between September 16 - November 4 (8 weeks course) 8:30 pm…
Find out more »October 2021
Studio Ghibli Fest 2021
For decades Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through masterful storytelling and stunning visuals. Join GKIDS and Fathom Events for the annual Studio Ghibli Fest to experience the wonder of these groundbreaking, beloved animated films. The studio has produced some of the world’s most beloved films, including Ponyo, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Tale of the Princess Kaguya, and Whisper of the Heart.…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Curator Sarah Thompson on the Artwork of Hokusai
About the Program Through iconic images such as the “Great Wave,” Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) not only revolutionized Japanese woodblock printmaking in his own day but continues to inspire artists around the world. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston -- home of the largest and finest collection of Japanese art outside Japan -- is a major repository of the work of Hokusai, with paintings, illustrated books, and woodblock prints representing the full span of the artist’s seven-decade career. The first scholarly presentation of Japanese…
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