From natural hot springs (onsen) to public bath houses (sento), bathing in piping hot water (yu) is firmly embedded in Japanese culture and daily life. So why do Japanese people love taking baths? The beautiful bath houses are an art unto themselves, and have historically provided an inviting space for communities around the country. Plus, […]
Hanaiku (花育) is Japanese education for kids to foster a sense of beauty and appreciation of life through experiences with plants and flowers. All you need are your favorite flowers, empty plastic bottles, and scissors! Motoko Ishihara, Japanese Culture Consultant at Motoko Japan LLC, will teach us the beauty of flowers and show us […]
The coronavirus pandemic has humbled humanity and shed light on the fragility of the world and the health systems built to deliver care. At the same time, rapid advances in technology and medical science have shown potential new paths forward to building a healthier future. With its rich health data and global leadership in technology, […]
The Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants play at the Tokyo Dome on June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Co-presented by Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and Japan Society (New York) Baseball plays a significant societal role in Japan and the United States, acting as both a respite from daily challenges and a source of unity […]
Natsuo and Natsuko are visiting their grandparents. Let's take a look how they spend a day, and learn some Japanese summer traditions from them. You will explore Radio taiso (Japanese calisthenics), Ohaka mairi (visiting family grave), Japanese special summer foods, a Japanese summer festival and more! We will also demonstrate a couple of special […]
(Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) 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 Policy Policy and International Studies. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected billions across the globe and has forced governments to act rapidly in order to ensure public […]
Tea has been an essential part of life in Japan for centuries. More recently, a symbol of health and wellness, for its antioxidants & immune boosting properties. It has been the centerpiece of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, called cha-no-you (茶の湯) or chadō (茶道), the artfully choreographed ritual of preparing and serving finely ground green tea […]
This program is co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Japan-America Society of Georgia Since the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic air travel has slumped, international passenger traffic has decreased by 95% in some markets, and losses amount in the billions of dollars. As the airline industry grapples with uncertain […]
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Celebrate JASDFW's 21st Otsukimi from the comfort of your home!
第21回 ダラス/フォーオートワース日米協会 バーチャルお月見フェスティバル！
Kathy Matsui, vice chair of Goldman Sachs Japan, will speak on her new book “How to Nurture Female Employees.” Over 20 years ago, Ms. Matsui coined the phrase Womenomics when she began her research on how empowering women could bolster Japan’s rapidly aging society. Prime Minister Abe’s Third Arrow for economic revitalization included women’s empowerment […]
Join JASDFW for a program addressing the introduction of anime into the Western market, the importance of anime for Japanese cultural diplomacy and soft power, the integration of Japanese history and folklore into contemporary pop culture, the use of Japanese style and sensibilities in pop culture outside of Japan, and the state of the industry given recent disruptions caused by COVID-19.
