Calendar of Events

The U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON)

AT&T Education and Conference Center 1900 University Avenue, Amphiteater 204, Austin, TX, United States

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 […]

[GDAACC] 2019 ASIAN FESTIVAL

The Sound at Cypress Waters 3081 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

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 […]

[Manjiro] 29th Japan-America Grassroots Summit

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 […]

How Japan dealt with the Trump Shock: Japan-U.S. relations and its implications to East Asia

John G. Tower Center for Political Studies Carr Collins Hall, Room 227, 3300 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

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 […]

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