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September 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Japan-America Society of Washington DC – 160th Anniversary: Japan’s First Diplomatic Delegation to the U.S.
Join Japan-America Society of Washington DC for a discussion with Kristi Jamrisko Gross, focusing on her research into the Japanese delegation of 1860 through the lens of a diary of watercolor sketches, Meriken kōkai nikki ryakuzu 米利堅航海日記略圖 (Journal and Sketches from the Voyage to America), from the collection of the Library of Congress. Robin Berrington, JASWDC Trustee and former cultural attaché of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, will moderate the interactive session. In 1858, five years after Commodore Matthew Perry’s…
Find out more »October 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] U.S.-Japan Networking Night
Co-presented with the Japan-America Society of Georgia Join Japan-America Society members and supporters from Georgia, Dallas/Fort Worth, and across the U.S. for a casual networking event. This is a chance to meet and mingle with people interested in Japanese culture and the U.S.-Japan relationship. This program will have a unique connection with participants in the Grassroots Exchange Network Japan (GEN-J) Program, who recently returned to Japan after two years of sharing Japanese language and traditions to Americans in Atlanta, Chicago,…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society – Japanese History through the Lenses of Arts, Design & Pop Culture
In this course, teachers will explore how different types of visual forms have been used from pre-modern to contemporary Japanese history, and how these visual primary sources can engage their students. Divided over four interactive online units, this 30-hour online course will help participants develop the resources and skills to create and refine lesson plans for middle school and high school social studies, art, English and Language Arts, Global History and Geography classes by utilizing primary sources, focusing on visual…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] A Conversation on Leadership with Mitsuru Claire Chino
Co-presented by Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and Japan Society (New York) In 2013, Mitsuru Claire Chino became the first female executive of a major Japanese trading company, known as sogo shosha and are among the largest businesses in Japan. The humble Chino acknowledges her historic position, but she is also quick to champion people from all demographic backgrounds at the ITOCHU Corporation and ITOCHU International. In the years since her promotion, she has represented her company across the world…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japan-America Society of Indiana – A Conversation with Lilly Leaders Japan: A Benchmark for Global Operations
The Japan-America Society of Indiana is pleased to present the inaugural program in the ACCJ/NAJAS Business Speaker Series, a collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. The series highlights the Japan-based businesses of global corporations, focusing on business strategies in Japan, successes and challenges, and current perspectives from Japan. This special program will feature a conversation with Simone Thomsen, President of Lilly Japan, live from Kobe; and Patrik Jonsson, Senior Vice…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society – The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: How Will It Affect U.S.-Japan Relations?
The 2020 U.S. presidential election is right around the corner, with Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee facing the incumbent president, Donald Trump, in November. In this webinar, a panel of experts from Japan and the United States zero in on the emerging themes of the presidential election, discussing the possible outcome and its impact on businesses and U.S.-Japan relations.
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] SMU Tower Center – The Business Reinvention of Japan
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. How have Japan’s leading companies reacted to the rise of China, and the need to compete differently in a globalized economy? As they lost their competitive advantage in consumer end products, many Japanese corporates have quietly repositioned to supply critical input components and advanced materials to various industries. Even…
Find out more »[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…
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