Logistics and Supply Chains in U.S.-Japan Business and Trade The annual Japan Currents Symposium returns as in-person event. For 2022, the conversation will focus on logistics and supply chains, which represent both challenges and solutions to recent global trade shortages. As the COVID pandemic has drastically affected the availability of key products […]
This event is presented by Sogetsu Ikebana Dallas Branch. Promotional and registration assistance provided by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Partners and sponsors include the City of Plano's Multicultural Outreach Roundtable, the Dallas Japanese Association, Jinbeh, Plano International Festival, and Virtuous Capital. An introduction to Japanese art and culture including Ikebana, Haiku, Tea Ceremony, Koto Music, […]
The speed at which our world has been changing and the diversity of the people we work with is unprecedented and has brought more challenges to many leaders. And in order to find our pathway forward, we need to adapt and navigate through the boundaries. The solution is not just working harder to solve the […]
The word kansha, or "appreciation," is evident in many aspects of Japanese society and daily living. In the kitchen, kansha expresses gratitude for both nature’s bounty and for the efforts of clever people who bring that bounty to table. Practicing kansha in the kitchen means creating nutritionally sound, aesthetically satisfying meals while avoiding waste, conserving energy, and […]
Join us to celebrate another outstanding year in which we persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic! This is our first in-person Annual Meeting & Members' Social since 2019. Mix and mingle with JASDFW members as you enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and special guided tour of the newest exhibition, IRON MEN: The Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor.
Join us as we honor exemplary supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, will receive the 2022 Sun & Star Legacy Award for fostering economic exchange, cooperation, and friendship between the U.S. and Japan. Hideto Nishitani will receive the Bridges-to-Friendship Award for his commitment to North Texas-Japan relations as a business executive and his ongoing support to several U.S.-Japan grassroots organizations.
Explore Japan's language, culture, and traditions 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, daily life, and holiday customs.
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is excited to partner with Arigato Japan Travel on a virtual exploration, especially as tourists will soon be able to return to the country. We will venture to the Tsukiji Market, an area of Tokyo known for generations as a destination for fresh fish, produce, and a flavor of […]
Our Annual Sake Program is Back! After successful online programs in 2020 and 2021, the sake tasting and lecture returns as in-person event. This is one of the Society's most popular annual programs and a highlight of our summer schedule. We will have a guided experience led by our friends at Sake Social, complemented […]
This course is for beginners who are looking for a general understanding of the Japanese language and to practice some common expressions used in personal conversations. Students will learn some basic Japanese grammar and sentence structures as they learn how to introduce themselves and share simple personal details in Japanese. They will also learn familiar […]
The Japan-America Society is excited to partner with Rollertown Beerworks on a special family-friendly event. Join us to celebrate summer with family activities, such as Japanese culture bingo and traditional drumming from Dallas Kiyari Daiko, and learn about Japan from our amazing staff. There will be food available for purchase from a food truck. […]
Our popular Otsukimi program returns to Frisco! Our 23rd annual Otsukimi will return to its normal in-person September schedule for the first time since 2019. This event has become one of the region's largest Japanese cultural celebrations. Festivities include musical performances, haiku readings, vendors selling Japanese food and collectibles, themed art and family-friendly activities. Looking […]
