The Jewish Community Center of Dallas presents Persona Non Grata in partnership with the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at UTD, AJC Dallas, Consulate-General of Japan, Japan America Society. About the Film This is the story of Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who believed in doing all he could for the benefit of his beloved […]
Announcing the JAL Foundation 16th Annual World Children's Haiku Contest 2019-2010! JAL FOUNDATION biennially organizes the 'World Children's Haiku Contest', and we are happy to announce that the 16th contest is to be held this year. The theme of the 16th contest is 'Sports.' Through the contest, children are given the opportunity to compose haiku […]
Overview: Why has Japan’s immigration policy remained so restrictive, especially in light of economic, demographic, and international political forces that are pushing Japan to admit more immigrants? Michael Strausz will answer this question by drawing on insights from nearly two years of intensive field research in Japan. Ultimately, he will argue that Japan’s immigration policy […]
OVERVIEW: The Asia Society Texas Center in Houston is celebrating the 30th anniversary of contemporary Japanese kabuki print artist Tsuruya Kōkei's first solo show in America. Through the use of fragile materials, blended with the dynamic images of traditional Japanese Kabuki, Kōkei blends tradition with innovation to create truly unique works. This exhibition features all […]
Celebrate the full autumn moon at Frisco Square.
Enjoy Japanese music and dance, haiku, art and cultural activities, and much more!
Visit the Dallas Japanese Association's annual Fall Festival for Japanese food, games, and activities. Stop by the Japan-America Society booth to say hello!
Please join the TCU Department of Political Science, AddRan College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Asian Studies, and the John V. Roach Honors College for a public lecture by Tomoko Arakawa on 9/23/19 at 5:30 PM in Palko 130. Tomoko Arakawa is a 2019-2020 TCU Global Innovator for her work as director of the […]
Saturday, September 28, 2019 Houston Community College 5601 West Loop South, Houston TX 77081 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Free to attendees and job seekers The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is a collaborating exhibitor for this event The U.S.-Japan Council, in a collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Houston Community […]
Join us Sunday, October 6th at the Angelika Film Center for a showing of "Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066" - presented by Dallas VideoFest 32 DocuFest About Alternative Facts Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the […]
One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour + ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless […]
Seeking Asylum in Japan: An Oral Narrative Approach to Asylum Seekers' Experiences in Tokyo A talk by David H. Slater (Sophia University, Tokyo) and Robin O’Day (U. Of North Georgia) Japan has positioned itself in paradoxical ways on the issue of refugees. Although it accepts and ultimately resettles very few refugees domestically, it is one […]
JAPAN RELIEF FUND: DONATE NOW Japan Society established the 2019 Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund on October 16, 2019 to provide financial support to organizations assisting those who were impacted by Typhoon Hagibis. With the exception of 3% to cover credit card donations, one hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions will support relief and recovery work in places […]
