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August 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] U.S.-Japan Council – Coronavirus: Opportunity for a New Health Paradigm
The coronavirus pandemic has humbled humanity and shed light on the fragility of the world and the health systems built to deliver care. At the same time, rapid advances in technology and medical science have shown potential new paths forward to building a healthier future. With its rich health data and global leadership in technology, life sciences, and precision manufacturing, Japan has the capacity to play a leading role in designing a new health paradigm. What does the future of…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Air Travel Today and Tomorrow
This program is co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Japan-America Society of Georgia Since the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic air travel has slumped, international passenger traffic has decreased by 95% in some markets, and losses amount in the billions of dollars. As the airline industry grapples with uncertain revenue streams and government stimulus packages, it must also adopt new measures to ensure health and safety on aircraft and in airports. Additionally, many potential…
Find out more »September 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] North Texas Giving Day 2020
Please consider donating to the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth today so we may continue to provide the quality programs that we have created over the last half century, highlighting the strong connection between North Texas and Japan.
Find out more »October 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] U.S.-Japan Networking Night
Co-presented with the Japan-America Society of Georgia Join Japan-America Society members and supporters from Georgia, Dallas/Fort Worth, and across the U.S. for a casual networking event. This is a chance to meet and mingle with people interested in Japanese culture and the U.S.-Japan relationship. This program will have a unique connection with participants in the Grassroots Exchange Network Japan (GEN-J) Program, who recently returned to Japan after two years of sharing Japanese language and traditions to Americans in Atlanta, Chicago,…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society – Japanese History through the Lenses of Arts, Design & Pop Culture
In this course, teachers will explore how different types of visual forms have been used from pre-modern to contemporary Japanese history, and how these visual primary sources can engage their students. Divided over four interactive online units, this 30-hour online course will help participants develop the resources and skills to create and refine lesson plans for middle school and high school social studies, art, English and Language Arts, Global History and Geography classes by utilizing primary sources, focusing on visual…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] A Conversation on Leadership with Mitsuru Claire Chino
Co-presented by Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and Japan Society (New York) In 2013, Mitsuru Claire Chino became the first female executive of a major Japanese trading company, known as sogo shosha and are among the largest businesses in Japan. The humble Chino acknowledges her historic position, but she is also quick to champion people from all demographic backgrounds at the ITOCHU Corporation and ITOCHU International. In the years since her promotion, she has represented her company across the world…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japan-America Society of Indiana – A Conversation with Lilly Leaders Japan: A Benchmark for Global Operations
The Japan-America Society of Indiana is pleased to present the inaugural program in the ACCJ/NAJAS Business Speaker Series, a collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. The series highlights the Japan-based businesses of global corporations, focusing on business strategies in Japan, successes and challenges, and current perspectives from Japan. This special program will feature a conversation with Simone Thomsen, President of Lilly Japan, live from Kobe; and Patrik Jonsson, Senior Vice…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society – The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: How Will It Affect U.S.-Japan Relations?
The 2020 U.S. presidential election is right around the corner, with Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee facing the incumbent president, Donald Trump, in November. In this webinar, a panel of experts from Japan and the United States zero in on the emerging themes of the presidential election, discussing the possible outcome and its impact on businesses and U.S.-Japan relations.
Find out more »November 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Japan America Society of Southern California – 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Counts Conference: Activating Your Kaizen Mindset
From the Japanese words of “kai-” meaning change, and “-zen” meaning good, kaizen has been widely utilized in corporate settings for the past +70 years as a systematic approach towards on-going, business improvements. However, this simple concept can also be applied to leadership and our everyday lives, enabling us to achieve & view transformative change as the continuous process of gradual, incremental improvements. Kaizen, therefore, is not just a tool and technique for obtaining successful results - it is a…
Find out more »[Fort Worth Japanese Society] Japanese Fall Festival
Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, demonstrations, and more at the beautiful Japanese Garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden. This year, some activities may be modified to adhere to social distancing measures. NO tickets will be sold onsite, all tickets must be purchased online to adhere to admission limits. Date and Time Saturday, November 7, 2020 Sunday, November 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location Fort Worth Botanical Gardens Event Flyer Cost Free for…
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