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SUMMARY:Katsura Sunshine: Live in Fort Worth
DESCRIPTION:A show of hilarity and culture in equal doses!\nKatsura Sunshine completed his grueling traditional apprenticeship in Rakugo comic storytelling under the great Rakugo Master Katsura Bunshi VI in 2011.\nHis performances have delighted audiences throughout the world as well as all over Japan.\nSunshine has graced the Broadway stage with a different delightful Japanese story each month since 2019\, at the famous New World Stages in Manhattan.\nCome for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in you heart!https://youtu.be/YSsNxMhRP6E			 \nSaturday January 31st\, 2026 – 8:00PM\n										\n									GET TICKETS\n					 \nSunday February 1st\, 2026 – 7:30PM\n\n										\n									GET TICKETS\n					 \nDoors at 7:00pm | Show starts at 8:00pm \n**2 Drink Minimum Per Person** \nThe show is for 18+. Must present IDs at the door.The show runs for 90 minutes long. \nGarage Parking OptionsAvailable for parking on weekdays and weekends – check ratesCity Center Garage #2 – 400 Jones Street \nThe Tower Garage – 400 Taylor Street \nStreet Parking OptionsDowntown parking meters are free every night after 6pm and on weekends! .
URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/katsura-sunshine-live-in-fort-worth/
LOCATION:Big Laugh Comedy Club Fort Worth\, 604 Main St\, Suite 100\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
DESCRIPTION:FREE ADMISSION AND FREE MOCHI\nwith Registration\nExperience a beloved Japanese New Year tradition — pounding and sharing mochi to welcome health\, happiness\, and community in the year ahead. \nClick here to Register\n-While supplies last for mochi – first come\, first served.- \n  \n✨ Event Highlights: \n\nLive Mochitsuki (mochi-pounding) demonstrations\nFreshly made mochi — soft\, chewy\, and delicious!\nTraditional Japanese New Year games & performances\nFun activities for all ages\nDisplay of Nengajo (New Year’s greeting card) contest winners from JASDFW outreach schools\n\n✨ Performances: \n\nDallas Kiyari Daiko (Japanese taiko drum)\nKotomi-kai: Fumiko Coburn\, Allison buitas\, John Ellis (Japanese string instrument)\nDallas Cherry Blossoms Choir & HSK Band\n\nExperience the rich Japanese traditional culture — perfect for families\, friends\, and anyone curious about Japan!  \n  \nPresented by: \nJapan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth \n  \nSponsored by: \nCrow Museum of Asian Art and The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Asian Studies \n  \nCollaborating Partner: \nDallas Japanese Association
URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/mochitsuki-new-years-celebration/
LOCATION:Crow Museum of Asian Art on the UT Dallas campus\, 777 Loop Road SW\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Community
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SUMMARY:Inaugural JASDFW Pickleball Social & Bonenkai Year-End Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, drink\, play\, and celebrate the end of the year—pickleball style!  \nJoin us for a fun-filled evening with delicious Japanese izakaya-style food\, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)\, and pickleball for all skill levels! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle\, you’re welcome here.  \nClick here to Register\nLocation: (INDOORS)\nRYSE Energy StarCenter Multisport\n2400 Pike St\, Farmers Branch\, TX 75234 \nCost:\n Members of JASDFW | Dallas Japanese Association | Japan Career Women | FW Japanese Association\nCrow Museum of Asian Art | other collaborating partners \n$50 (social only) | $60 (with pickleball play)\nPickleball paddle rental – $5 per paddle \nNon-member Special* \n$60 (social only) | $70 (with pickleball play)\nIncludes one-year free individual/family membership to JASDFW ($45 value) and second family member can enjoy Member price.  First person should register at non-member price.  For the second family member\,  select the member price and register. \nPickleball paddle rental – $5 per paddle \nOpen to all families — members and non-members. Children under 14 enjoy a special reduced rate of $25 per person (or $35 with pickleball included). \nFood & Drink:\nCatered Japanese food + sake\, beer\, wine\, and more\nCelebrate Bonenkai\, meet new people\, and end the year with energy!  \nPickleball for All – No Experience Needed! \nUp to 4 courts\, beginner lessons with a pro\, and casual “Open Play” for fun — no experience needed! We’ll have up to 4 courts available for 3 hours of casual play.  \n\nBeginners: Get a fun\, hands-on lesson from a pro—no experience needed!\n\n\nExperienced players: Join our “Open Play” format—switch partners every game and just have fun. (This is not a tournament.) \n\n  \nNot Playing? No Problem! \nNon-players can enjoy the Bonenkai celebration\, watch the action from an overhead view\, mingle\, and indulge in Japanese food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from a local Japanese-owned restaurant.  \n  \nCollaborating Partners \n\nDallas Japanese Association \n\n\nJapanese Career Women 
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