A delegation selected by the Prime Minister's Office of Japan and led by Ambassador Shotaro Oshima, Chairman of the Institute for International Economic Studies, will examine the U.S.-Japan relationship from many angles and engage in dialogue with the audience
Celebrate the full autumn moon at Klyde Warren Park. Enjoy Japanese music and dance, haiku, art and cultural activities, and much more!
Learn the characteristics, future, and role of Japanese companies in the Texas economy. This forum will feature The Honorable Tetsuro Amano, Consul-General of Japan in Houston, and other distinguished speakers
Close out 2017 with food, drink, and good company! Bid the year farewell with Cori Hallock and Adam Black, valued staff members who are leaving to pursue exciting new paths in life, and welcome Sendai runners participating in the BMW Dallas Marathon.
An unforgettable New Year's experience for you and your family! Celebrate the Year of the Dog 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!
February 27, 2018
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 state of the relationship one year into the Trump administration. The afternoon panel will focus on the commercial relationship between Japan and the North Texas region.
Application Deadline: March 16, 2018 (Deadline extended!)
Be a leader. Be a world traveler. Be a Young Ambassador. A life-changing international experience. This week-long exchange program immerses high-school students in another culture. Students travel to Sendai, Japan, staying with a host family and engaging in leadership, service, and cultural activities.
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.
April 22, 2018
Come celebrate spring at a fun food festival highlighting some of Japan’s signature dishes, including yakitori, ramen and sushi. Enjoy a taiko drum performance by Dallas Kiyari Daiko.
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.
