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May 2021
[Online Event] DMA and World Affairs Council – Daniel James Brown on “Facing the Mountain”
Program presented by The Dallas Museum of Art Arts & Letter Live and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Promotional support provided by JASDFW. Daniel James Brown has collaborated with a nonprofit that preserves the oral histories of formerly interned Japanese Americans to produce Facing the Mountain, a heartbreaking and eye-opening account of four Japanese American families whose sons volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, deploying to the frontlines of Europe while their families were imprisoned at home.…
Find out more »June 2021
The Power of Washoku: Facts about Umami
This program builds on a similar event from summer 2020 titled “The Power of Washoku: You Are What You Eat” as we continue our conversation about Japanese food education. As the popularity of Japanese cuisine has increased in the U.S., the word umami has gained notoriety. It was first identified in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda, who is one of the two founders of the Ajinomoto Group, a Japanese food and biotechnology corporation. Umami is often described as the fifth basic taste after sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. In this interactive and informative session, you will learn about umami from both a historic and scientific background. This year,…
Find out more »[SOLD OUT] 2021 Sun and Star Golf Classic
Tickets are SOLD OUT.
Would you like to be on the waiting list? Please send your name, company, number of player(s) and phone number to Madoka Leonetti at madoka@jasdfw.org.
Find out more »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
[SOLD OUT] 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 »The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth – Anime at the Modern
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth welcomes you to journey into the visually stunning, richly imaginative, and poetic universes of Japanese anime. With a series of four hit films - cult classic Mind Game, sci-fi Patema Inverted, Studio Ghibli's new Earwig and the Witch, and rom-com Ride Your Wave - you’ll experience the wondrous diversity anime has to offer. Special guest speakers will also introduce and discuss the films. Only one screening per movie will be offered, so go online or visit the…
Find out more »[Online Event] Summer 2021 Family Program: Japan-in-a-Suitcase
Sakura's Summer Vacation in Japan Have you been watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Have you seen the images of Tokyo and Japan on TV? Join the Japan-America Society to learn more about this city and country as we follow Sakura, who is a 4th grader living in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Her summer vacation just started on July 22nd and although it is different than in other years, she has much to explore and enjoy around her. She goes to…
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. …
Find out more »Japanese Language Class
Our popular Japanese language class is back! This course is for beginners who are looking for a general understanding of the Japanese language and to practice some common expressions used in daily conversations. PLEASE NOTE: JASDFW Japanese language classes are currently offered online via Zoom. To participate, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera. Sign up HERE Adults Class (Age 18 +) Every Thursday between September 16 - November 4 (8 weeks course) 8:30 pm…
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