(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.
Two of the United States' most important alliances are with Japan and the Republic of Korea (South Korea), although 2020 has presented challenges that are domestic in origin, but worldwide in scope. Join us for an engaging discussion on the realities of present bilateral and trilateral relations, the effects of COVID-19, and what the immediate future may hold for these three countries.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
