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February 2023
2023 Japan Currents Symposium
The Effect of SMEs in U.S.-Japan Economic Exchange and Trade Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are a critical force in both the U.S. and Japanese economies; driving innovation and allowing for highly specialized, distributed manufacturing. The 2023 Symposium will focus on SMEs and how they affect U.S.-Japan economic affairs. 3.58 Million SMEs make up 99.7% of all companies in Japan (SMRJ.go.jp) and in the U.S. 30 million SMEs have accounted for nearly two-thirds of net new private sector jobs in recent…
Find out more »The Red Paper
Join the Japan-America Society of Dallas Fort Worth and the University of Texas at Dallas as we host author Michiko Yoshikawa Johnson, whose earliest childhood memories inspired many of the characters in her historical fiction novel, The Red Paper. Based on real events during WWII and immediately after the war. The novel focuses on the Sekihara Family. Giichi, who has decided to refuse his Japanese military draft notice, a choice that could lead to torture and family dishonor, and Kinuko,…
Find out more »March 2023
March Nichibei Connections
Come join us for our first casual networking event of 2023! This event will be hosted at the outside Biergarten of Community Beer Co., located minutes away from downtown Dallas. This is the second event in our new JASDFW networking series, titled Nichibei Connections, that focuses on creating strong links between Japanese and American companies in the North Texas area. Join us to connect with peers from different companies, expand your network, discover new opportunities for collaboration, and even potential business…
Find out more »April 2023
[Online] Japanese Language Workshop: Learning Japanese through TV Shows
Course Description This 2-day workshop focuses on the listening and speaking aspect of Japanese by learning through popular Japanese TV shows. The instructor will introduce several TV shows which are beneficial for learning Japanese, and share clips to explore common greetings and expressions used in everyday experiences. The course is designed to offer real-world application of the Japanese language and how it is used in platforms that are distributed around the world. Students will learn phrases and sentences that…
Find out more »2023 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner
Join us as we honor exemplary supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. James E. Lentz, former Chief Executive Officer, North American Region, Toyota Motors North America, will receive the 2023 Sun & Star Legacy Award for his accomplishments in fostering economic activity between Japan and the U.S. in almost four decades working for Toyota. Fort Worth Sister Cities International will receive the Bridges-to-Friendship Award for its contributions to North Texas-Japan relations, notably for its relationship with Nagaoka (Niigata Prefecture), which has been Fort Worth's Japanese sister city since 1987.
Find out more »May 2023
Anime Trivia Night Vol. 2
Wednesday, May 10 7-9 PM 05月10日（水） １９００－２１００ AND WE'RE BACK! Anime fans UNITE! And join us for a night of trivia, craft beer, and fun! The Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth has teamed up with Anime Frontier to bring you our first ever trivia night held in the Biergarten at Martin House Brewing Company. We need your help to make it a Texas Smash! Whether you are playing one for all or all for one, you can complete solo or…
Find out more »[Online] Japanese Language Workshop: Japanese for Travelers
Course Description This two-day workshop is for travelers to Japan who are looking for useful travel tips and travel specific expressions. This interactive workshop begins with a brief introduction to Japan and the Japanese language, and moves to travel specific topics, such as Japanese currency, transportation system, buying tickets, and ordering food. Participants will also learn about social customs and etiquettes that will be useful when staying at ryokans (traditional inns) or visiting Japanese homes. Prior knowledge of hiragana/katakana/kanji is…
Find out more »53rd Annual Meeting & Members’ Social
Join us to celebrate another outstanding year for Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth! This is our second in-person Annual Meeting & Members' Social since 2019.
Find out more »June 2023
2023 Destination Japan – A Japanese Language and Culture Camp for Kids
Explore Japan in a one-week summer camp!
Explore the wonders of Japan in the week-long Japan-America Society Summer Camp ! This summer camp is for children (ages 8 to 12, grades 3 through 7) who are interested in learning Japanese language, customs, traditions, and modern Japan!
Find out more »[Online] Japanese Language Classes -Summer 2023 Japanese Fundamentals 1 Tuesdays
The Japanese Language Program at JASDFW offers beginning level Japanese classes to help learners build foundations of learning the Japanese language. The focus is on conversational Japanese and learning the language in social context. Classes will cover familiar topics regularly encountered in daily life and friendly social situations. The goal is for learners to have a basic understanding of how the language is used in different social circumstances while learning some essential Japanese language structures and cultural/social values. The…
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