About the event A program presented by the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati, the Midwest USA Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati. The COVID-19 Pandemic is having major impacts on businesses and individuals around the world. We will hear how businesses based in China, Japan, and […]
Hanami dango is a popular Japanese sweet enjoyed during the cherry blossom viewing (Hanami) in Japan. They are sweet mochi rice dumplings on a skewer, and each of them has a different color – pink is used to symbolize cherry blossoms, white represents the remaining snow of the past winter, and green is used as a herald of spring, representing the color of young grass. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about Hanami in Japan and how to make Hanami dango with microwave! You will be surprised how easy you can enjoy Japanese sweets at home. Join us for a special event presented by our very own Gen-J Facilitator Natsuyo Taniyasu.
This is a program presented by the U.S.-Japan Council. This webinar will explore the evolving impact of the novel coronavirus in the United States and Japan and lessons we might learn from the experiences of the two countries. It will feature immunologist Dr. Mary Collins, Provost of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST); […]
This is a program presented by the Asia Society Policy Institute. This is the seventh in a series of webcast events by the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) entitled “Coronavirus, Asia, and the World.” Throughout the coming weeks, ASPI will present web-only programs every Tuesday and Thursday to analyze the scope of the ramifications from […]
The Wa-Shokuiku free online program is designed for students studying at home. The course consists of 6 units that focus on 6 different topics to expose students to Japanese food culture and foodways, and runs from April 15 through July 7
Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this program will be conducted virtually. This live session will be provided free of charge at the specified date and time. Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Japan Studies Dr. Sheila Smith and Korea Society Senior Director Dr. Stephen Noerper examine the political impact of the coronavirus outbreak […]
Due to COVID-19 restrictions about in-person meetings, this event will be broadcast online. The rapid aging of Japan, along with the economic upturns and downturns of the past three decades, has resulted in a more highly segmented Japanese consumer base – both generationally and in terms of the epicenters of Japan’s wealth. With the dawn […]
Japan’s U.S.–imposed postwar constitution renounced the use of offensive military force, but, as Sheila Smith shows, a nuclear North Korea and an increasingly assertive China have the Japanese rethinking that commitment, and their reliance on United States security.
In the age of COVID-19, restricted international travel and exchanges, U.S. non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting and strengthening U.S. relations with the rest of the world have an ever more important role to play and must overcome current challenges. Please join us for a conversation with the leaders of Japan Society, Asia Society, and the […]
"The serene beauty of the Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden serves as a backdrop for a fest featuring Japanese music, Sakura dancers, sword and martial arts demos, bonsai and ikebana displays, vendors selling artwork, jewelry and gifts, and a food court. Activities for children include kimono dress-up, Japanese story time, orgami, calligraphy, […]
The U.S. and Japan have adopted very different approaches to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including on testing, tracking, social distancing, procurement of medical materials and devices and treatment of the illness. We will know in the next weeks how successful these varying approaches have been. Please join us for a webinar on April 28 […]
The spread of COVID-19 has drastically altered everyday life for hundreds of millions around the globe. In Japan, coronavirus numbers were maintained at a relatively low total after being exposed in early 2020, however cases have now seen a significant rise since early April. The U.S. has experienced a rapid increase, now holding one of […]
