"Shinbokukai" (dinner get-together) is always a great time to relax and enjoy the company of friends. This time, Shinbokukai will be at Sushi Axiom (there are two Sushi Axiom’s in Fort Worth; this gathering will be at Montgomery Plaza, 2600 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107). Everyone pays for themselves. RSVP by March 31st to Harvey Yamagata […]
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.
Visionary, environmentalist, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Yoshioka Tatsuya founded Japan's sailing university, Peace Boat, in 1983. Since then, more than 60,000 passengers have traveled the globe on the boat learning about diplomacy, humanitarianism, and ecological issues. Tatsuya's current endeavor is Ecoship, the world's "greenest" cruise ship, set to sail in 2020. Mr. Tatsuyu will […]
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.
"The serene beauty of the Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden serves as a backdrop for a fest featuring Japanese music, Sakura dancers, sword and martial arts demos, bonsai and ikebana displays, vendors selling artwork, jewelry and gifts, and a food court. Activities for children include kimono dress-up, Japanese story time, orgami, calligraphy, […]
The U.S.- Japan Council is pleased to host the Japan-Texas Economic Summit, to be held in Houston, Texas May 7 - 9, 2018. Following the highly successful Japan-Hawaii Economic Summit in 2017, the Japan-Texas Economic Summit will bring together business leaders, investors, state and local officials, and economic development organizations from across the Lone Star […]
In 1942, Sam Mihara and his family were removed from their home in San Francisco and sent to Heart Mountain Internment Camp in northern Wyoming. Come hear Sam tell his family's story and share his dedication to preventing civil rights violations like these from every happening again.
Friday, June 29 | 6:30 PM Saturday, June 30 | 6:00PM General Tickets: $20 | Advance Tickets: $15 (RSVP by June 25) Akira Esashika delights audiences with his renowned shamisen skills. Your ticket price includes one drink and hors d'oeuvres. For more information, call 469-986-4905 or email shamisendallas@hotmail.com Presented by Yama Izakaya & Sushi.
Now the top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame impossible odds to bring her radical artistic vision to the world stage. For decades, her work pushed boundaries that often alienated her from both her peers and those in power in the art world. Kusama was an underdog with everything stacked against her: the […]
This event will highlight the accomplishments and challenges of women in leadership. The panel will discuss personal successes and challenges, and how building a leadership network for women and men can help one’s career. The event also features two experienced executive coaches and trainers who will conduct career and skill-building exercises that assist with upward mobility.
