OVERVIEW: The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō (1834) are landscape woodblock prints created by master artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858). The prints depict the Tōkaidō, the imperial road running from Edo (modern day Tokyo) to the emperor's palace in Kyoto, and feature a variety of images from the lifestyle of noble feudal lord to […]
Overview: A celebration of food, music, and fun, Taste Addison, dishes out the best food and flavor with a healthy side of jam. A three-day menu of fun, Taste Addison delivers the tastiest eateries with the best music at Addison Circle Park. Known for 180+ restaurants in less than 4.4 miles and its nationally recognized […]
OVERVIEW: RSVP Deadline: May 28 (CULCON), a binational advisory panel to the governments of Japan and the United States, is convening a symposium for industry leaders, educators, government officials and citizen diplomats to examine developments in science, technology and business. Please join CULCON for a discussion of how Americans and Japanese can work together to […]
A rare opportunity for everyone from beginners to seasoned sommeliers. After an educational lecture, taste a variety of premium sake from Japanese breweries, and enjoy Japanese appetizers. Co-hosted by Japan Sake Export Association, UT Dallas Asia Center, and JETRO Houston.
Join us to celebrate another outstanding year! Mix and mingle with JASDFW members as you enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and a beautiful harp performance by Ms. Naoko Nakamura.
OVERVIEW: Save the date for our annual 2019 Asian Festival at Cypress Waters, Dallas! This year will feature cultural performances, cultural pavilions, vendor booths, authentic delicious Asian food, and much much more! You won't want to miss out on this FREE EVENT. GET INVOLVED: Be a Cultural Performer: Cultural performances at the Asian festival are a […]
What is the Japan - America Grassroots Summit? The Japan-America Grassroots Summit is an annual large-scale meeting of Japanese and American citizens, held alternately in Japan and America. It celebrates the historic friendship between Nakahama Manjiro and Captain William Whitfield. Whitfield rescued the marooned Manjiro in 1841 and shared his own home. Later, Manjiro’s rare […]
Join us and the Dallas Japanese Association for a fun afternoon of Bowling. It's guaranteed to be full of strikes, laughs, and new Japanese-American friendships! Event Details: Date: Sunday, June 30 Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Meet at 11:30 am) Location: Plano Super Bowl, 2521 K Avenue, Plano, TX 75074 (map) JASDFW or DJA […]
Being a host family is as rewarding for you as it is for the Japanese student you bring into your home. You'll learn about another culture, provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a teenager (ages 15-18), and form a relationship that will stay with you and your family forever!
Meet the Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors. Six high school students from Sendai will visit Dallas to participate in a variety of exchange and leadership activities. This welcome party features cultural presentations and games by the students and followed by a FC Dallas game at 7:00 pm. Ticket price includes Welcome Party, FC Dallas game ticket and $15 food voucher!
Cheer on the Rangers with supporters of U.S.-Japan friendship! Purchase discounted tickets to enjoy the game with friends from JASDFW, the Dallas Japanese Association, and Fort Worth Japanese Society.
Overview: The 2016 U.S. Presidential election was a shock to the entire world, including Japan. Yet, Japan maintains a stronger relationship with the U.S. under Trump compared to other western-style democracies and traditional allies. Why does Japan fare so well in its dealings with Trump and will this trend continue or reverse? Join Dr. Toshihiro […]
