BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Japan America Society of DFW - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Japan America Society of DFW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jasdfw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Japan America Society of DFW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T195146Z CREATED:20260105T181112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T195146Z UID:51119-1771588800-1771601400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:2026 Japan Currents DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/2026-japan-currents/ LOCATION:Southern Methodist University – Prothro Great Hall\, 5901 Bishop Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States CATEGORIES:Business & Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/01_JC-japan-currents-icon-600x600-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260202T213136Z CREATED:20260202T211858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213136Z UID:53048-1771351200-1772137800@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Japanese Movies in the Dallas–Fort Worth Area DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/japanese-movies-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-area/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Image_JASDFW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260202T171853Z CREATED:20260105T175959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T171853Z UID:51113-1770919200-1770926400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Business Outlook in 2026 DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/business-outlook-in-2026/ LOCATION:The Bonadio Group\, 7557 Rambler Road\, Suite 600\, Dallas\, TX\, 75231\, United States CATEGORIES:Business & Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PZ6_2898-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260109T222138Z CREATED:20260109T221108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T222138Z UID:51741-1769889600-1769974200@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Katsura Sunshine: Live in Fort Worth DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/katsura-sunshine-live-in-fort-worth/ LOCATION:Big Laugh Comedy Club Fort Worth\, 604 Main St\, Suite 100\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Katsura-83e20892-main-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260111T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20251226T215353Z CREATED:20250105T210512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T215353Z UID:39572-1768140000-1768150800@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/mochitsuki-new-years-celebration/ LOCATION:Crow Museum of Asian Art on the UT Dallas campus\, 777 Loop Road SW\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Image-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260120T201914Z CREATED:20260120T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201914Z UID:52156-1765562400-1765573200@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Inaugural JASDFW Pickleball Social & Bonenkai Year-End Celebration DESCRIPTION:Senbazuru Dallas is a free\, community-centered multimedia-music festival presented by Nova Pangea that uses collective art making and immersive performance to promote peace\, healing\, and cross-cultural understanding in Dallas. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of  Senbazuru—the folding of 1\,000 origami cranes as a symbol of hope and healing—and the legacy of  Sadako Sasaki\, whose wish for world peace has become an international symbol of resilience and nonviolence\, the project responds to the negative growing effects of resentment and social division within our communities. Part 1. Community Crane-Making Workshop [August\, 15 • 1-3 pm at Forest Green Branch Library] Nova Pangea will invite community members of all ages and backgrounds to collaboratively fold  1\,000 origami cranes. This free\, hands-on workshop emphasizes accessibility\, dialogue\, and collective creation. Each participant contributes to a shared artwork that represents a collective wish for peace\, healing\, and unity. No prior artistic experience is required. Between events\, Nova Pangea will prepare the cranes—reinforcing\, and stringing them—to transform community participation into a cohesive multimedia experience. Event Details:Date: August 15\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue Location: Forest Green Branch Library | 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas TX 75243 (Map↗︎)Organizer: Nova PangeaPhone: 214.457.5480Email: uriel@novapangeamusic.comWebsite: NovaPangeaMusic.com The project unfolds in two interconnected public events: Part 2 event Information is below \n \n \n \n Information about Part 2 Event URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/inaugural-jasdfw-pickleball-social-bonenkai-year-end-celebration/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pickleball-Bonenkai-768x432-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR