Japan’s U.S.–imposed postwar constitution renounced the use of offensive military force, but, as Sheila Smith shows, a nuclear North Korea and an increasingly assertive China have the Japanese rethinking that commitment, and their reliance on United States security.
In the age of COVID-19, restricted international travel and exchanges, U.S. non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting and strengthening U.S. relations with the rest of the world have an ever more important role to play and must overcome current challenges. Please join us for a conversation with the leaders of Japan Society, Asia Society, and the […]
The U.S. and Japan have adopted very different approaches to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including on testing, tracking, social distancing, procurement of medical materials and devices and treatment of the illness. We will know in the next weeks how successful these varying approaches have been. Please join us for a webinar on April 28 […]
The spread of COVID-19 has drastically altered everyday life for hundreds of millions around the globe. In Japan, coronavirus numbers were maintained at a relatively low total after being exposed in early 2020, however cases have now seen a significant rise since early April. The U.S. has experienced a rapid increase, now holding one of […]
This event is part of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth’s celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In celebration of Japanese American heritage, JASDFW is sharing opportunities to watch films from the comfort of your home! These movies present stories of prominent Japanese Americans and major moments in recent Japanese American history. All fees […]
This event is part of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth's celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. On May 5th, the Pacific Council and Japanese American National Museum (JANM), in partnership with Skylight Books, will host a conversation with John Tateishi about his recent book, Redress: The Inside Story of the Successful Campaign for Japanese […]
This program is presented by the Japan America Society of Colorado. Join our friends at the Japan America Society of Colorado for an enlightening look at Japan's response to COVID-19 from two specialists in Tokyo. David Wagner is President of David Wagner & Company, a crisis management firm specializing in communications strategies and media management. A […]
Employers are facing continually changing regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel of attorneys experienced in counseling Japan-based companies in the U.S. presents the current status of executive and regulatory actions in the U.S., as well as high-level overviews on leave, safety, wage-hour, and privacy issues. This webinar is designed to provide the most […]
JASDFW is glad to share this program presented by the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Zen Buddhist priest Rev. Takafumi Kawakami will join a global audience, live from the Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto, to lead a session in the practice of self-cultivation. This practice begins with meditation and according to tradition, helps us create more […]
Join us to celebrate another outstanding year and for our first-ever virtual annual meeting and members' social. Although we cannot share delicious Japanese cuisine during this year's meeting, we encourage you to support Japanese restaurants around the Dallas/Fort Worth area and order food for take-out. Please visit our suggested restaurant list for some ideas. This […]
