BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Japan America Society of DFW - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T182904Z CREATED:20260514T182407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T182904Z UID:54543-1781373600-1781380800@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:“Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” Brings International Soccer Culture to Downtown Plano DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/japan-day-ultras-meets-plano-brings-international-soccer-culture-to-downtown-plano/ LOCATION:McCall Plaza in the Historic Downtown Plano Arts District\, 998 E 15th St.\, Plano\, TX\, 75074\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture & Community,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2fa9248800ec9d998edfc772a2fbae738e9faed8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260527T151301Z CREATED:20260527T142354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T151301Z UID:54672-1781636400-1781641800@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Greenlight to Freedom: Stories from North Korean Refugees DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/greenlight-to-freedom-stories-from-north-korean-refugees/ LOCATION:Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum\, 300 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/servlet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T150633Z CREATED:20260527T150402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T150633Z UID:54680-1781805600-1781811000@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Greenlight to Freedom: Stories from North Korean Refugees DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/greenlight-to-freedom-stories-from-north-korean-refugees-2/ LOCATION:Tarleton State Fort Worth\, 10850 Texan Rider Dr.\, Crowley\, TX\, 76036\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-at-9.51.34-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T160324Z CREATED:20260527T211121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T160324Z UID:54693-1781805600-1781814600@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:56th Annual Meeting and Social DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/56th-annual-meeting-and-social/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Frisco\, 2615 Preston Rd.\, Frisco\, TX\, 75034\, United States CATEGORIES:Business & Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hyatt-Regency-c08b1e515056a36_c08b1f76-5056-a36a-0778c6887af7d835.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T194034Z CREATED:20260609T024653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T194034Z UID:54755-1782498600-1782504000@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Award Winning Documentary “MARCH” Movie Screening DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/award-winning-documentary-march-movie-screening/ LOCATION:Think Tank Conference Room\, 500 North Central Expressway\, Plano\, TX\, 75074\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MARCH.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T010000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260701T224513Z CREATED:20260629T234516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T224513Z UID:54913-1786755600-1786806000@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Senbazuru Dallas ~Part1: Community Origami Crane Making Workshop~ DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/senbazuru-dallas-part1-community-origami-crane-making-workshop/ LOCATION:Forest Green Branch Library\, 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75243 CATEGORIES:Culture & Community,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/3475394_m.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260805T144030Z CREATED:20260729T153405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T144030Z UID:55274-1787763600-1787770800@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:2026 Rice Breaker DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/2026-rice-breaker/ LOCATION:Yujo Sushi\, 12835 Preston Rd Ste 216\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States CATEGORIES:Business & Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rice-Breaker-Header-Large.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T150000 DTSTAMP:20260701T224455Z CREATED:20260629T234200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T224455Z UID:54923-1788613200-1788620400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Senbazuru Dallas ~Part 2: Immersive Multimedia Exhibition & Concert~ DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/senbazuru-dallas-part-2-immersive-multimedia-exhibition-concert/ LOCATION:Forest Green Branch Library\, 9619 Greenville Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75243 CATEGORIES:Culture & Community,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Senbazuru-Dallas2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T141522Z CREATED:20260728T180832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T141522Z UID:55248-1788616800-1788627600@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOUR OF SAMURAI TO THE IMPERIAL COURT: JAPANESE METALWORK DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/special-exhibition-tour-of-samurai-to-the-imperial-court-japanese-metalwork/ LOCATION:Dallas Museum Of Art\, 1717 North Harwood\, Dallas\, 75201\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Samurai.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth":MAILTO:info@jasdfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T160948Z CREATED:20260622T160229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T160948Z UID:54889-1790445600-1790456400@jasdfw.org SUMMARY:Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival DESCRIPTION:As DFW prepares to host nine World Cup matches this summer\, the celebration begins in Plano the night before the first featured match between Japan and the Netherlands. In partnership with Ultras Nippon\, the event will bring together soccer fans\, music lovers\, and cultural communities for an energetic evening centered around the global spirit of the game. Guests can expect live music\, a Japanese musician and DJ performance\, food and drinks\, a full bar\, and a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange experience connecting Plano and Japan through soccer culture. The evening will also feature a supporter cheer exchange between Japan National Team supporters\, Ultras Nippon\, and FC Dallas supporters\, the Dallas Beer Guardians. A live talk session featuring soccer figures is also planned\, with speaker announcements coming soon. “This event is about more than soccer\,” said Plano Mayor John Muns. “It’s about culture\, community\, music\, and creating connections between people from around the world right here in Downtown Plano.” “Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano” is not a game watch party or broadcast event. It is a live\, in-person celebration designed to bring fans together ahead of an exciting international summer in North Texas. The event is open to everyone. McCall Plaza is easily accessible via the DART Red Line and Silver Line\, making it easy for visitors across DFW to join the celebration. \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/otsukimi-japanese-moon-viewing-festival/ LOCATION:Haggard Park\, 901 E 15th St\, Plano\, TX\, 75074\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jasdfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR