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February 2022
Human Rights Past and Present: Reflecting on 80 Years since Japanese American Internment
Following Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Japanese Americans living on the West Coast were removed from their homes under the terms of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066. Nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens, were stripped of their civil rights and forced into incarceration camps across the western and southern United States. Join us for a discussion on the origins and legacy of Executive Order 9066 and hear stories of Japanese…
Find out more »[Online] Japanese Class 2 – FULL
This class has reached its capacity of students. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please email your name and contract details to ikuko@jasdfw.org. This course is a continuation of Japanese Language Class 1 and designed for beginning level learners who have some or very little knowledge of basic Japanese. This course is recommended as a next step to those who have taken any of the JASDFW basic Japanese classes offered in 2021.The course focuses on…
Find out more »March 2022
Sogetsu Ikebana – Explore Japan workshops and demonstrations
This event is presented by Sogetsu Ikebana Dallas Branch. Promotional and registration assistance provided by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Partners and sponsors include the City of Plano's Multicultural Outreach Roundtable, the Dallas Japanese Association, Jinbeh, Plano International Festival, and Virtuous Capital. An introduction to Japanese art and culture including Ikebana, Haiku, Tea Ceremony, Koto Music, Calligraphy, and more. Daily schedule 9:30 am - Program start 10:00 am - Demonstration 12:00 to 1:00 pm - Lunch 1:00 to 3:30 pm…
Find out more »April 2022
[ONLINE EVENT] Kansha in the Kitchen: The Japanese Approach to Sourcing, Preparing, and Partaking of Food
The word kansha, or "appreciation," is evident in many aspects of Japanese society and daily living. In the kitchen, kansha expresses gratitude for both nature’s bounty and for the efforts of clever people who bring that bounty to table. Practicing kansha in the kitchen means creating nutritionally sound, aesthetically satisfying meals while avoiding waste, conserving energy, and sustaining natural resources. This program will focus on one important aspect of kitchen kansha: ichi motsu zen shoku 一物全食 (one food, used entirely). This age-old custom of using all edible…
Find out more »May 2022
52nd Annual Meeting & Members’ Social
Join us to celebrate another outstanding year in which we persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic! This is our first in-person Annual Meeting & Members' Social since 2019. Mix and mingle with JASDFW members as you enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and special guided tour of the newest exhibition, IRON MEN: The Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor.
Find out more »2022 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner
Join us as we honor exemplary supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, will receive the 2022 Sun & Star Legacy Award for fostering economic exchange, cooperation, and friendship between the U.S. and Japan. Hideto Nishitani will receive the Bridges-to-Friendship Award for his commitment to North Texas-Japan relations as a business executive and his ongoing support to several U.S.-Japan grassroots organizations.
Find out more »June 2022
Destination Japan – A Japanese Language and Culture Camp for Kids
Explore Japan's language, culture, and traditions in a one-week summer camp!
Explore the wonders of Japan in the week-long Japan-America Society Summer Camp ! This summer camp is for children (ages 8 to 12, grades 3 through 7) who are interested in learning Japanese language, daily life, and holiday customs.
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Journey to Tsukiji Market: A Neighborhood and Food Virtual Tour
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is excited to partner with Arigato Japan Travel on a virtual exploration, especially as tourists will soon be able to return to the country. We will venture to the Tsukiji Market, an area of Tokyo known for generations as a destination for fresh fish, produce, and a flavor of authentic Japan. Although several wholesale fish sellers moved to the new Toyosu facility, 65 specialty vendors and hundreds of traditional businesses are still here, which…
Find out more »July 2022
2022 Annual Sake Tasting and Lecture
Our Annual Sake Program is Back! After successful online programs in 2020 and 2021, the sake tasting and lecture returns as in-person event. This is one of the Society's most popular annual programs and a highlight of our summer schedule. We will have a guided experience led by our friends at Sake Social, complemented with local Japanese cuisine. For the first time in the event's history, we will also add shochu to our menu. This distilled alcoholic beverage typically…
Find out more »[Online] Summer Japanese Class 1
This course is for beginners who are looking for a general understanding of the Japanese language and to practice some common expressions used in personal conversations. Students will learn some basic Japanese grammar and sentence structures as they learn how to introduce themselves and share simple personal details in Japanese. They will also learn familiar and basic expressions, and a variety of greetings useful in daily conversations. While this course is focused on conversational Japanese, by the end of the…
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