Please join us for this celebration in the spirit of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, which will take place in Japan this summer. This page currently has basic information and events as part of the Olympic Day will be announced soon. An official program of the International Olympic Committee, Olympic Day was created with […]
JASDFW's annual sake tasting program is back and once again in a virtual format. This is a rare opportunity for everyone from beginners to seasoned sommeliers to learn about and sample sake. Our Sake Set includes a Junmai, a Nigori, and a Junmai Daiginjo for a well-rounded experience that exposes novice and expert drinkers to […]
After a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the Japan America Friendship Night returns in 2021. This is also our first time at the Texas Rangers' new stadium, Globe Life Field! Join us for this fun event to build U.S.-Japan camaraderie, cheer on the Rangers, and see the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese […]
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth welcomes you to journey into the visually stunning, richly imaginative, and poetic universes of Japanese anime. With a series of four hit films - cult classic Mind Game, sci-fi Patema Inverted, Studio Ghibli's new Earwig and the Witch, and rom-com Ride Your Wave - you’ll experience the wondrous diversity anime has to […]
Sakura's Summer Vacation in Japan Have you been watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Have you seen the images of Tokyo and Japan on TV? Join the Japan-America Society to learn more about this city and country as we follow Sakura, who is a 4th grader living in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Her summer vacation just […]
Making up two of the five principal countries involved on the International Space Station, the United States and Japan continue to directly work together on exploring the final frontier. This program, led by several esteemed speakers from across the U.S. and Japan, will dive deep into the evolving landscape of historic and startup space industries, the business factors playing into current space exploration, the government […]
Our popular Japanese language class is back! This course is for beginners who are looking for a general understanding of the Japanese language and to practice some common expressions used in daily conversations. PLEASE NOTE: JASDFW Japanese language classes are currently offered online via Zoom. To participate, you will need access to a device with […]
About the program Now, more than ever, cultural exchange and understanding is important in our community. Dallas and Sendai became international Friendship cities in 1997, when Mayor Rok Kirk and Mayor Hajimu Fuji signed a formal agreement in Sendai, Japan. Since then, the Japan-America Society has supported exchange activities for high school students, athletes and […]
For decades Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through masterful storytelling and stunning visuals. Join GKIDS and Fathom Events for the annual Studio Ghibli Fest to experience the wonder of these groundbreaking, beloved animated films. The studio has produced some of the world’s most beloved […]
Join us as we honor exemplary supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States (2012-2018) and current President of The Japan Institute of International Affairs, and his wife Nobuko Sasae, President of the Nobuko Forum Japan and conference interpreter, will receive the Sun & Star Legacy Award for fostering cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
