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October 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is marking its 50th anniversary and you are invited to celebrate with us! This will be an entertaining program including remarks by dignitaries and celebrities, a special video chronicling a half-century of history, performances by North Texas musicians, a silent auction, and even trivia about the Society! Livestream Here Silent Auction Here Remarks and appearances by Performances by Emcee Donate Here Sponsor Here Livestream Here Silent Auction Here The 50th Anniversary Program…
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 Event Flyer Cost Free for…
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
Giving Tuesday 2020
On this Giving Tuesday, the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is asking you to kindly consider a generous donation to help support one of our signature community outreach programs: Japan-in-a-Suitcase.
Find out more »[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…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Bonenkai Forget-the-Year Party
Bid farewell 2020 with our popular Bonenkai celebration, which will be presented online. Festivities and activities will include an interactive trivia contest, a raffle drawing for prizes, Zoom breakout rooms to interact with your friends, and reflections on the positive moments of the past year. We are partnering with a local YouTuber, Makiyo (check out her YouTube Channel: Excuse Me Dallas) and her favorite Ramen restaurant, Ichigoh Ramen. Order your ramen (pick up available from Ichigoh Ramen in Deep Ellum…
Find out more »January 2021
[ONLINE EVENT] 2021 Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
We have few bags left from this year's Mochitsuki New Year's celebration, available for pick-up from our office or shipping (shipping fees will apply). Purchase your Fukubukuro Here! Celebrate the Year of the Ox (牛, ushi) with our first-ever virtual Mochitsuki. Learn about Japan's rich New Year's traditions through music performances, a mochi-pounding demonstration, kakizome - the first calligraphy of the year, origami demonstration and a unique video from Japan! We will also hear special greetings from Consul-General Hideo…
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