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January 2021
[Crow Museum of Asian Art] Divine Spark: Kana Harada
The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas is pleased to present a focused multi-year exhibition series dedicated to making visible the work of emerging and established Texas-based contemporary Asian women artists. The artists presented in this program focus on contemporary issues both in Texas and abroad, giving voice to complex, humanized stories of identity, place, tradition and modernity. Dallas-based artist Kana Harada has forged her own path with artworks that blend messages of hope…
Find out more »[Crow Museum of Asian Art] Born of Fire: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists
The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas is proud to present Born of Fire: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists. Women have traditionally played only a minor role in Japan’s long history in clay. This exhibition features a selection of works by living emerging and internationally established Japanese women ceramic artists. Pioneering new forms and technical and aesthetic innovations in the medium, these remarkable artists are breaking barriers and forging new ways of creating and…
Find out more »May 2021
[Samurai Collection] Iron Men: The Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor
Iron Men: The Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor features over eighty artworks including several masterpieces and many objects that have never before been on display. The exhibition examines the vital role that iron played in Japanese warrior technology and culture for over a millennium. The Museum is free and open to the public Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 5 pm. For select weekday appointments, please call the Museum at (214) 965-1032 for availability. Mask or face coverings are required.…
Find out more »June 2021
Olympic Day Irving-Las Colinas
Please join us for this celebration in the spirit of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, which will take place in Japan this summer. This page currently has basic information and events as part of the Olympic Day will be announced soon. An official program of the International Olympic Committee, Olympic Day was created with the goal to promote participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. More than just a sports event, it is…
Find out more »July 2021
[ONLINE EVENT] Virtual Sake Tasting and Food Pairing with Sake Social
JASDFW's annual sake tasting program is back and once again in a virtual format. This is a rare opportunity for everyone from beginners to seasoned sommeliers to learn about and sample sake. Our Sake Set includes a Junmai, a Nigori, and a Junmai Daiginjo for a well-rounded experience that exposes novice and expert drinkers to a variety of sakes. Each is in a 300ml bottle, which is the best quantity for an enjoyable drinking experience and you can share with…
Find out more »August 2021
2021 Japan America Friendship Night
After a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the Japan America Friendship Night returns in 2021. This is also our first time at the Texas Rangers' new stadium, Globe Life Field! Join us for this fun event to build U.S.-Japan camaraderie, cheer on the Rangers, and see the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese pitcher/designated hitter who is a leading candidate to win the MVP (Most Valuable Player) this year. Tickets will be available in the batter's eye section, which…
Find out more »September 2021
[Online Event] The U.S.-Japan Space Partnership: Fostering Collaboration on Earth and Beyond
Making up two of the five principal countries involved on the International Space Station, the United States and Japan continue to directly work together on exploring the final frontier. This program, led by several esteemed speakers from across the U.S. and Japan, will dive deep into the evolving landscape of historic and startup space industries, the business factors playing into current space exploration, the government policies affecting space regulations, and the benefits of U.S.-Japan joint research. More information will be shared closer to the date of the event. …
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