BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Japan America Society of DFW - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Japan America Society of DFW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jasdfw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Japan America Society of DFW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122822 CREATED:20260226T190816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T150626Z UID:53520-1772352000-1774976400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Art to You！ World Art Exhibition for Artists with Disabilities IN SENDAI 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Social Welfare Foundation Tohoku Organization for Artists with Disabilities  is calling for submissions of artworks from around the world.We are looking forward to receiving original and free-spirited artworks！！\nMarch 1 – March 31\, 2026\nCall For Entries ‥‥‥‥‥\n■Qualifications\nPeople who have some kind of handicap in social life. No age requirement.   \n■Number of entries\nOne work per person.※Only works that have not received awards in the past will be accepted.   \n■Conditions for Entry\n  \nPainting\n  \nThe size of the work must not exceed the total of 200 cm in length\, width and height when packed for transportation to Japan. \n  \nWorks that are perishable\, fragile\, or made of hazardous materials will not be accepted. \n  \n■How to apply　\nThe initial screening will be based on the submission of a photograph of the artwork.In the next stage\, judging will be conducted after the submission of actual painting.For further details\, the application form\, and contact information\, please click “More Information.” \n  \n \n More Information URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/art-to-you%ef%bc%81-world-art-exhibition-for-artists-with-disabilities-in-sendai-2026/ LOCATION:Social Welfare Foundation Tohoku Organization for Artists with Disabilities CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dallas-Sendai-Contest.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Social Welfare Foundation Tohoku Organization for Artists with Disabilities":MAILTO:app@art2you.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T153000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122822 CREATED:20260105T181112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T195146Z UID:51119-1771588800-1771601400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:2026 Japan Currents DESCRIPTION:Event Recap\n \nOn February 20\, 2026\, the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth\, in partnership with the SMU Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs\, welcomed business leaders\, academics\, diplomats\, students\, and community members to the 2026 Japan Currents Symposium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Supported by the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies\, the half-day event explored the theme “Innovation and Growth: Urbanization and Globalization in the U.S.–Japan Partnership\,” reflecting the DFW region’s growing role as a hub for Japanese business\, cultural exchange\, and bilateral collaboration. \n \n PHOTO GALLERY\n \n \nMIKIO SUGENO’S KEYNOTE PRESENTATION\nThe symposium opened with a keynote by Mikio Sugeno\, chair of the editorial board at Nikkei. Sugeno highlighted Japan’s historic election of Prime Minister Takaichi\, the nation’s first female leader\, attributing her victory to broad public appeal\, strong support from younger voters\, and the opposition party’s weaknesses. While her win signals optimism\, Sugeno noted that challenges remain in the upper house\, and financial markets are sending mixed signals\, with stock prices rising on fiscal optimism but the yen remaining weak. \nTurning to U.S.-Japan relations\, Sugeno highlighted robust Japanese investment in the United States\, including a $550 billion commitment driven by market potential\, technological leadership\, and strategic considerations. He emphasized that companies will pursue opportunities only where genuine profitability exists and stressed the critical role of people-to-people exchange\, noting the decline in Japanese students studying in the U.S. and the potential for cities like Dallas to deepen ties beyond the traditional Washington-Tokyo axis. \n \nKeynote Speaker Bio\n \nMikio Sugeno\nSenior Editorial Writer / Senior Staff Writer\, Nikkei IncWashington Bureau Chief at Nikkei \nNikkei is Japan’s largest and most respected economic newspaper. Mikio Sugeno serves as Senior Editor and currently chairs its Editorial Board\, which is comprised of nearly 30 members. Since joining Nikkei in 1987\, he has reported extensively on economic affairs as well as global politics. Sugeno served as Washington Bureau Chief from 2018 to 2022\, covering the final years of the Trump administration and the early Biden presidency. He has also been posted twice to Europe—reporting from Berlin and London—where he covered the Eurozone debt crisis and the rise of the UK’s anti‑EU movement that ultimately led to Brexit. \nSugeno will deliver a talk titled “Sanaenomics and the U.S.–Japan Relationship — Will Japan Really Gain Momentum for Change?” in the context of Japan’s first female prime minister\, Sanae Takaichi. His remarks will explore Japan’s economic challenges and opportunities\, along with the emerging policy framework known as Sanaenomics. \n2026 JAPAN CURRENTS PANEL DISCUSSION \nThe afternoon panel brought together experts from the DFW area and beyond—Dr. Kristin Vekasi (University of Montana)\, Chris Carter (Toyota Motor North America)\, Mike Chmielecki (Nomura Research Institute)\, and Russell Keith (1Finity)—to examine innovation\, globalization\, and practical collaboration between U.S. and Japanese businesses. Panelists discussed Japan’s Economic Security Promotion Act\, Toyota’s Kaizen philosophy and the value of international teamwork\, and the transformative impact of AI and digital technologies. Notably\, Japanese companies appear to adopt AI and global resource footprint more systematically and collaboratively than their American counterparts\, panelists observed\, utilizing AI and resources throughout the world\, around-the-clock\, taking advantage of different time zones and global development resources. Audience discussion highlighted broader issues—from data sovereignty to immigration policy—underscoring that while technology and business strategies matter\, the enduring backbone of the U.S.-Japan relationship remains the human connection: grassroots\, people-to-people exchange that strengthens ties across cultures and borders. \n \nSMU Tower Center | http://www.smu.edu/TowerCenter \nSouthern Methodist University (SMU)3300 University Boulevard\, Dallas\, TX 75275-0117214-768-3954  tower@smu.edu \nPanelists Bios\n \nChris Carter\nGeneral Manager\, Executive Program Manager\, Research & Development\, Advanced Product Planning Office\, Toyota Motor North America \nChris Carter is the General Manager and Executive Program Manager for R&D in the Advanced Product Planning Office at Toyota North America. With 19 years of global experience at Toyota in research and development\, portfolio management\, leadership\, and team development\, he oversees portfolio management for all new Toyota and Lexus infotainment systems and leads technology strategy\, market research\, and global tech life‑cycle planning. \nHe is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) through Georgia Tech University and serves as Professor of the Practice and Academic Program Director for Project Management at Georgia Tech. \n \nRussell Keith\nHead of Global Marketing and Portfolio Offerings\, 1Finitity (formerly Fujitsu Network) \nAs the Head of Global Business Development at Fujitsu\, with over 30 years of experience at Fujitsu Network covering key roles Marketing\, Commercial and Product Management\, and Sales leadership\, Keith helps customers and partners realize their objectives through direct engagement\, co-creation and in collaboration with empowered and engaged technologists\, business leaders\, and visioners. \n \nDr. Kristin Vekasi\nMansfield Chair of Japan and Indo-Pacific Affairs at University of Montana \nKristin Vekasi is the Mansfield Chair of Japan and Indo-Pacific Affairs and an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Montana. Her research focuses on trade and investment strategies in changing geopolitical environments\, and the political risk management of supply chains. She specializes in Northeast Asia\, and has spent years conducting research in China\, Japan\, and South Korea. Her book Risk Management Strategies of Japanese Companies in China (Routledge 2019) explores how Japanese multinational corporations mitigate political risk in China. Her current research examines how Japan\, China\, and the United States cooperate and compete to manage complex supply chains\, focusing on industries essential for the transition to green energy. \n \nMike Chmielecki\nSenior System Solutions Architect at Nomura Research Institute (NRI) \nNomura is a global financial services conglomerate with a history spanning more than 100 years. NRI\, its IT support and services division\, specializes in developing on‑site information systems. Chmielecki is a technical leader with over 27 years of experience delivering large‑scale software architecture and implementation projects. He focuses on Pega LSA–certified system architecture\, leveraging advanced platform capabilities and the latest AI‑driven tools to streamline and optimize complex business processes. \nModerator\n \nDr. Hiroki Takeuchi\nAssociate Professor and DirectorSun & Star Japan and East Asia ProgramSMU Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs \nHiroki Takeuchi received his B.A. of Economics from Keio University in Japan\, his M.A. of Asian Studies from University of California at Berkeley\, and his Ph.D. of Political Science from University of California at Los Angeles. He is currently an associate professor of political science\, and Director of the Sun and Star Program on Japan and East Asia in the Tower Center at SMU. Previously\, he taught at UCLA as a faculty fellow of the Political Science Department and at Stanford University as a postdoctoral teaching fellow of the Public Policy Program. \nProfessor Takeuchi’s research and teaching interests include Chinese and Japanese politics\, comparative political economy of authoritarian regimes\, and international relations of East Asia\, as well as applying game theory to political science. \nJapan Currents Series\nIn 2019\, NAJAS inaugurated the “Japan Currents” public affairs series\, with support from the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC. The series involved events in fourteen different cities\, each hosted by the local Japan-America Society\, and composed of speakers from Japan\, the U.S. and the local community. Public affairs topics of interest relating to Japan vary by location. Each host selected the theme and the reports of the events demonstrate the depth and variety of interest in Japan across the country. As the only national public affairs program series focusing on the US-Japan relationship\, we believe Japan Currents serves an important part of the mission of Japan-America Society network. We are grateful for the support of the Embassy of Japan for this program. \nIn partnership with the Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia at the SMU Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs \nPresented by\nJapan-America Society of Dallas/Fort WorthSouthern Methodist University\, Tower Center of Asian Studies \nSponsors\nThis program is supported by a grant from the National Association of Japan-America Societies\, Inc.\, with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Washington\, DC. \n \n \n \n \nProgram Details\nThis is an annual event sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and SMU Tower Center\, presented by JASDFW to highlight trends and information related to U.S. and Japanese business.  This year’s theme is “Innovation and Growth: Urbanization and Globalization in the U.S. – Japan Partnership”. \nKeynote Speaker\n \nMikio Sugeno\nSenior Editorial Writer / Senior Staff Writer\, Nikkei IncWashington Bureau Chief at Nikkei \nNikkei is Japan’s largest and most respected economic newspaper. Mikio Sugeno serves as Senior Editor and currently chairs its Editorial Board\, which is comprised of nearly 30 members. Since joining Nikkei in 1987\, he has reported extensively on economic affairs as well as global politics. Sugeno served as Washington Bureau Chief from 2018 to 2022\, covering the final years of the Trump administration and the early Biden presidency. He has also been posted twice to Europe—reporting from Berlin and London—where he covered the Eurozone debt crisis and the rise of the UK’s anti‑EU movement that ultimately led to Brexit. \nSugeno will deliver a talk titled “Sanaenomics and the U.S.–Japan Relationship — Will Japan Really Gain Momentum for Change?” in the context of Japan’s first female prime minister\, Sanae Takaichi. His remarks will explore Japan’s economic challenges and opportunities\, along with the emerging policy framework known as Sanaenomics. \nPanelists\n \nChris Carter\nGeneral Manager\, Executive Program Manager\, Research & Development\, Advanced Product Planning Office\, Toyota Motor North America \nChris Carter is the General Manager and Executive Program Manager for R&D in the Advanced Product Planning Office at Toyota North America. With 19 years of global experience at Toyota in research and development\, portfolio management\, leadership\, and team development\, he oversees portfolio management for all new Toyota and Lexus infotainment systems and leads technology strategy\, market research\, and global tech life‑cycle planning. \nHe is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) through Georgia Tech University and serves as Professor of the Practice and Academic Program Director for Project Management at Georgia Tech. \n \nRussell Keith\nHead of Global Marketing and Portfolio Offerings\, 1Finitity (formerly Fujitsu Network) \nAs the Head of Global Business Development at Fujitsu\, with over 30 years of experience at Fujitsu Network covering key roles Marketing\, Commercial and Product Management\, and Sales leadership\, Keith helps customers and partners realize their objectives through direct engagement\, co-creation and in collaboration with empowered and engaged technologists\, business leaders\, and visioners. \n \nDr. Kristin Vekasi\nMansfield Chair of Japan and Indo-Pacific Affairs at University of Montana \nKristin Vekasi is the Mansfield Chair of Japan and Indo-Pacific Affairs and an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Montana. Her research focuses on trade and investment strategies in changing geopolitical environments\, and the political risk management of supply chains. She specializes in Northeast Asia\, and has spent years conducting research in China\, Japan\, and South Korea. Her book Risk Management Strategies of Japanese Companies in China (Routledge 2019) explores how Japanese multinational corporations mitigate political risk in China. Her current research examines how Japan\, China\, and the United States cooperate and compete to manage complex supply chains\, focusing on industries essential for the transition to green energy. \n \nMike Chmielecki\nSenior System Solutions Architect at Nomura Research Institute (NRI) \nNomura is a global financial services conglomerate with a history spanning more than 100 years. NRI\, its IT support and services division\, specializes in developing on‑site information systems. Chmielecki is a technical leader with over 27 years of experience delivering large‑scale software architecture and implementation projects. He focuses on Pega LSA–certified system architecture\, leveraging advanced platform capabilities and the latest AI‑driven tools to streamline and optimize complex business processes. \nModerator\n \nDr. Hiroki Takeuchi\nAssociate Professor and DirectorSun & Star Japan and East Asia ProgramSMU Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs \nHiroki Takeuchi received his B.A. of Economics from Keio University in Japan\, his M.A. of Asian Studies from University of California at Berkeley\, and his Ph.D. of Political Science from University of California at Los Angeles. He is currently an associate professor of political science\, and Director of the Sun and Star Program on Japan and East Asia in the Tower Center at SMU. Previously\, he taught at UCLA as a faculty fellow of the Political Science Department and at Stanford University as a postdoctoral teaching fellow of the Public Policy Program. \nProfessor Takeuchi’s research and teaching interests include Chinese and Japanese politics\, comparative political economy of authoritarian regimes\, and international relations of East Asia\, as well as applying game theory to political science. \nAgenda\n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Registration12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Keynote Luncheon02:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. Afternoon Panel \nThe event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and the seats are first come\, first served. Please click below for registration. \n \n Register Today\n \nJapan Currents Series\nIn 2019\, NAJAS inaugurated the “Japan Currents” public affairs series\, with support from the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC. The series involved events in fourteen different cities\, each hosted by the local Japan-America Society\, and composed of speakers from Japan\, the U.S. and the local community. Public affairs topics of interest relating to Japan vary by location. Each host selected the theme and the reports of the events demonstrate the depth and variety of interest in Japan across the country. As the only national public affairs program series focusing on the US-Japan relationship\, we believe Japan Currents serves an important part of the mission of Japan-America Society network. We are grateful for the support of the Embassy of Japan for this program. \nIn partnership with the Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia at the SMU Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs \nPresented by\nJapan-America Society of Dallas/Fort WorthSouthern Methodist University\, Tower Center of Asian Studies \nSponsors\nThis program is supported by a grant from the National Association of Japan-America Societies\, Inc.\, with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Washington\, DC. \n \n \n \n \nAny person who requires a reasonable accommodation on the basis of a disability in order to participate in this program should contact the SMU Tower Center at tower@smu.edu in advance at least 4 days prior to the event to arrange for the accommodation. \nSMU Tower Center | http://www.smu.edu/TowerCenter \nSouthern Methodist University (SMU)3300 University Boulevard\, Dallas\, TX 75275-0117214-768-3954  tower@smu.edu URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/2026-japan-currents/ LOCATION:Southern Methodist University – Prothro Great Hall\, 5901 Bishop Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States CATEGORIES:Business & Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/01_JC-japan-currents-icon-600x600-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122822 CREATED:20260202T211858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213136Z UID:53048-1771351200-1772137800@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Japanese Movies in the Dallas–Fort Worth Area DESCRIPTION:Watch Trailer\n \nKey of Life / Kagi-dorobô no mesoddo (鍵泥棒のメソッド) \nSakurai is a struggling actor\, and Kondo is a hit-man with amnesia. Sakurai\, who became a hit-man on a whim\, finds himself taking on dangerous jobs. Kondo\, caught up in pretending to be Sakurai for a play\, is being wooed by Kanae. \nDirector: Kenji Uchida | Duration: 128 minutes | Language: Japanese with English subtitle \nDate: Tuesday\, February 17Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nSchedule: 6 PM reception\, 6:30 PM screening \nLocation: Frances Anne Moody Hall Auditorium & Atrium \n– 6404 Airline Road. Dallas\, TX 75205 – SMU \n \n Register\n \nYou can also discover a wide selection of international films through this link—we hope you find it a great opportunity to explore something new. CLICK HERE \n \n Watch Trailer\n \nCarving the Divine\nCarving the Divine is an award-winning 2019 documentary directed by Yujiro Seki that explores the lives of Busshi (Buddhist sculptors) struggling to preserve a 1\,400-year-old Japanese woodcarving tradition. The film showcases their dedication to creating sacred statues while battling modern\, rapidly changing\, and secular influences in Japan. \nJoin us for a film screening of Carving the Divine\, directed by Yujiro Seki\, followed by a Zoom Q&A session with the director. \nDirector: Yujiro Seki | Duration: 120 minutes | Language: Japanese with English subtitleDate: Wednesday\, February 18Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: O’Donnell Hall – OAC2130 – Owen Arts Center \nOwen Arts Center\, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on the SMU campusDallas Texas 75202 \n \n Register\n \nMore information about the movie CLICK HERE \n \n Watch Trailer\n \nKOKUHO\nNagasaki\, 1964. After the death of his father\, the leader of a yakuza gang\, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke\, the actor’s only son\, Kikuo decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. Across decades\, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory\, brotherhood and betrayals\, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master \nDirector: Sang-il Lee | Duration: 175 minutes | Language: Japanese with English subtitle \nDate: Thursday February 19th – 26th  \nTime: multiple times \nSchedule: 6 PM reception\, 6:30 PM screening \nLocation: Angelika Film Center – Dallas | 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln\, Dallas\, Texas 75206 \n \n Register URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/japanese-movies-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-area/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Image_JASDFW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122822 CREATED:20260105T175959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T171853Z UID:51113-1770919200-1770926400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Business Outlook in 2026 DESCRIPTION:This event is sponsored by\n This event is part of our Business Seminar Series\, designed to keep members and the business community informed on the latest industry trends and help connect the Japanese and American professionals. Join us at The Bonadio Group’s office in Dallas to network with other attendees while learning valuable insights about Japanese real estate investments\, economic prospects for 2026\, and an overview of M&A activities\, tariffs\, and taxes. \nEvent Price:\n\n\n All members and employees of JASDFW & DJA corporate members\, JCW\, and collaborating partners\n $10\n \n\n Non-Members\n $20\n \n\n \n REGISTER FOR EVENT\n \nEvent Schedule:\n LOCATION:The Bonadio Group7557 Rambler Rd\, Dallas\, TX 752312nd Floor Conference Room \n\n\n\n5:45 PM        Registration Opens5:45 – 6:30 PM   Networking6:30 – 7:30 PM  Presentation7:30 – 8:00 PM  Q&A8:00 PM       Close of Event\n\n\n\n \nWelcome Remarks by \nJosh Whitworth\nTax Partner\nThe Bonadio Group\nBonadio Group\, founded in 1978\, is a leading top-ranked national accounting and advisory firm offering comprehensive services to assist clients by providing tailor-made solutions to meet the unique needs of any business.  Bonadio speakers will be Speaking on an overview of the market in the US on M&A\, tariffs\, and taxes in 2026. \nJosh brings almost 20 years of experience in the accounting industry\, specializing in international tax compliance and consulting. As an International Tax Services Partner\, he works closely with companies navigating complex cross-border tax issues\, providing guidance on both outbound and inbound compliance and consulting.  He will moderate the event and speakers. \nSpeakers:\n \nGeorge Goncalves\nManaging Director\nMUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)\nMUFG is Japan’s largest financial group and one of the world’s leading global financial institutions\, with 2\,700 locations in over 50 countries and regions. \nGeorge Goncalves joined MUFG in 2021 as head of U.S. Macro Strategy with a mandate to formulate U.S. fixed income views\, drive market strategy\, and actionable trade ideas for clients. George is an active guest on Bloomberg TV and a frequently quoted source in various financial media outlets. He will talk about the US 2026 Outlook: Exploring the K-shaped economy and rates implications. \n \nSeiji Ohtomo\nSenior Vice President\nTaisei USA\nTaisei Corporation\, founded in 1873\, is one of the top five Japanese companies involved in the construction and real estate development industry. Its main areas of business are building construction\, civil engineering\, and real estate development. \nSeiji Ohtomo is a real estate and urban development professional with nearly 20 years of experience at Taisei Corporation\, specializing in global real estate investment and development. Since 2017\, he has led overseas initiatives\, including the establishment and management of U.S. and Southeast Asia operations. \n \nRichard Bigham\nAssurance Partner\nThe Bonadio Group\nRick has over 20 years of experience in public accounting\, serving a wide-ranging client base on Bonadio’s Construction and Real Estate team in both the Dallas\, Texas and Abany\, New York offices. His primary focus is serving the construction\, real estate\, and manufacturing industries\, overseeing external audits\, construction and real estate litigation support examinations\, internal control assessments\, and compliance engagements. \n \nJay Jerose\nAdvisory and Consulting Partner\nThe Bonadio Group\n\nJay specializes in various business consulting services to improve operations and aid decision-making. Jay has specific services focused on tax planning\, feasibility studies\, start-up consulting\, projections/forecasting\, inventory consulting\, federal and state excise tax consulting\, management consulting and analysis\, and general business advisory. He has industry-specific focuses in manufacturing\, distribution\, technology\, service providers\, cannabis\, and construction/real estate industries. URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/business-outlook-in-2026/ LOCATION:The Bonadio Group\, 7557 Rambler Road\, Suite 600\, Dallas\, TX\, 75231\, United States CATEGORIES:Business & Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PZ6_2898-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122822 CREATED:20260109T221108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T222138Z UID:51741-1769889600-1769974200@jasdfw.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Katsura-83e20892-main-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260111T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122822 CREATED:20250105T210512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T215353Z UID:39572-1768140000-1768150800@jasdfw.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Image-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122822 CREATED:20260120T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201914Z UID:52156-1765562400-1765573200@jasdfw.org 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  URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/inaugural-jasdfw-pickleball-social-bonenkai-year-end-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pickleball-Bonenkai-768x432-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR