Outrun the ordinary. Be an athlete ambassador for the City of Dallas at the 2019 Sendai International Half Marathon. The Japan-America Society will send two runners to compete in the half marathon on May 12, 2019.
Join us as we honor outstanding supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye, president of U.S.-Japan Council, will receive the Sun & Star Legacy Award for her lifelong contributions to U.S.-Japan relations on multiple levels and in many realms, especially through her leadership at the Japanese American National Museum and U.S.-Japan Council.
The Award Dinner features a cocktail reception, silent auction, and an exclusive Patrons' Reception for sponsors and dignitaries, followed by dinner and the award program.
OVERVIEW: Two of our board members, Cori Hallock and David Bakutis have embarked on a journey to record the stories of Japanese who have settled in North Texas, starting with members of our Society. They are working with some TCU students on this project. For this luncheon, they will show the video of their first […]
Yuko Dance Class, established by Yuko Kawata, a member of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is closing in June. Come watch her students to perform for the last time. Date: Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 1PM Location: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Fee: FREE RSVP: Please RSVP to yuko.dance.class@gmail.com by Sunday, May 12 Community Partner:
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND, written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Hayao Miyazaki. The epic Studio Ghibli masterpiece comes to theaters May 20 & 21!
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 […]
