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October 2020
[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 »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 Cost Free for Fort Worth…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] UTD Center for Asian Studies – Asian Culture Forum: Japanese Culture and Society Revealed through the Work of Animator/Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki
Join Nami Kroska, Visiting Assistant Professor in Literature and Languages at the University of Texas at Dallas, for a discussion on modern Japanese pop culture. She will focus on the work of Hayao Miyazaki, a Japanese animator, author, director, manga artist, and screen writer. Miyazaki is a co-founder of the renowned Studio Ghibli and he is widely regarded as one of the world's most accomplished filmmakers in the animation genre. This program is presented by the UTD Center for Asian…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] SMU Tower Center – China and the Japanese Multinational: Politics and the Risks of Doing Business
Co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia at SMU’s Tower Center for Public Policy and International Studies. In the context of a changing balance of regional power and economic interdependence between Japan and China, this talk will examine how Japanese multinational companies try to minimize damages and manage their own fear and uncertainty to sustain their overseas business interests. Professor Vekasi will discuss which kinds go businesses get…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] A Conversation with Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama
This program is in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth The role of ambassador of Japan to the United States is a distinguished post that has existed since 1860, with the exception of a brief period in the mid-20th century. The person chosen to serve often has had a long and successful career, as well as being one of Japan's most respected diplomats. The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth proudly presents a conversation with H.E. Shinsuke Sugiyama,…
Find out more »December 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Godzilla’s Enduring Popularity
Godzilla has introduced generations around the world to Japan, its culture, and its society. The character has also evolved from a destroyer in its early days to become a savior and hero. Interestingly, Godzilla has a markedly different depiction in Japanese films versus American films. This program will also focus on how Godzilla movies address issues of environmental challenges, diseases and pandemics, political leadership, and natural disasters. Join us for a discussion on why international audiences continue to flock to Godzilla…
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