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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…
Find out more »[Online Event] ACCJ/NAJAS Business Leaders Series: A Conversation with Boeing Japan President Will Shaffer
Boeing, with customers in more than 100 countries and six continents, is a global leader in not only aviation, but also logistics and analytics. The company has a strong presence in North Texas with Boeing Global Services, headquartered in Plano. Boeing Global Services offers innovative services in engineering, maintenance, flight operations, parts, supply chain logistics, and training. Join us for a special conversation with Will Shaffer, Vice President of Boeing International and President of Boeing Japan, as he discusses the…
Find out more »February 2021
[ONLINE EVENT] 2021 Japan Currents Symposium
The Future of the Alliance under President Biden and Prime Minister Suga The U.S.-Japan alliance is one of the strongest bilateral relationships in the world today. All the same, it often encounters times for necessary reflection and a reassessment of its most important pillars. As we enter 2021, there are many questions about the how the Suga government in Japan and the Biden administration in the U.S. will work together. Among the major agenda points are securing peace and stability…
Find out more »[Online Event] JASDFW 3/11 Resilience Series: “Voices in the Wind (風の電話)” Film Screening
Free to sign up and watch between Thursday, February 18 and Sunday, February 28.
In her search for answers after the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, 17-year-old Haru sets out on a long journey across Japan to the town where the disaster swept away her brother and parents.
[Online Event] JASDFW 3/11 Resilience Series: A Mission of Kataribe – The Memory of the Earthquake Should Not Be Forgotten
Wednesday, February, 24 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Thursday, February, 25 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am (JST)
Please join us for a special conversation with Seietsu Sato, a survivor of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. During the tragedy, he was an assistant fire chief of Kesennuma (気仙沼市) in Miyagi
Find out more »[Online Event] Japan Society – Combating COVID-19: Japan’s Response & Efforts
Many are hopeful that the new coronavirus vaccine will bring an end to the pandemic that has cost more than 1.5 million lives and plunged the world’s economies into decline. However, the virus remains rampant and the world is still engulfed in a health crisis. In Japan, the Japanese government continues to take measures to suppress the spread of the coronavirus. What is the current situation in Japan? Why is the COVID-19 death rate low in Japan compared to other…
Find out more »March 2021
[Online Event] U.S.-Japan Council Remembering March 11, 2011: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Please join the U.S.-Japan Council and other U.S.-Japan-related organizations for a special event to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011. This virtual event will symbolize the United States standing together in solidarity with Japan and underscore the importance of our alliance, friendship and shared values. Japanese simultaneous interpretation will be available. Date and Time Wednesday, March 10, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CST) Location Online Cost Register now Schedule Opening Remarks…
Find out more »[Online Event] JASDFW 3/11 Resilience Series: A Resurgent Region – Tohoku’s Recovery Since 2011
Planned harbor reconstruction in Onagawa (Miyagi Prefecture) - photo courtesy of City of Onagawa The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami devastated large areas of the Pacific coastal areas in Japan's Tohoku region. This catastrophe resulted in thousands of deaths, the displacement of entire communities, and a lasting memory in the history of northeast Japan. However, Japanese society and its people are also remarkable in their ability to rebound, rebuild, and recover. Please join us for this special conversation with…
Find out more »[Online Event] Japanese Pop Culture’s Response to COVID-19
Pop culture is one of Japan's most valuable exports and outlets for domestic consumption, both in terms of soft power and traditional economic gains. The financial side is evident from the success of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限列車編), which recently became Japan's highest-grossing film ever, a feat that it achieved in less than three months. This performance is even more remarkable during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited access to theaters. Although Japan has experienced a relatively low number of positive…
Find out more »April 2021
[Online Event] 7 Rules of Successful Remote Working
Will your company ask employees to go back to the office post COVID-19 or keep the option of working from home? Join Shinji Koshikawa, CEO of Cross River Ltd. and author of best seller “Habits of Top 5%”, “Modern Work Style” and 13 more work style innovation books. He will teach us how to engage with your clients or team members while efficiently working from home. This full program will not be available later on our YouTube channel.…
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