How did one-inch boy save a princess? Learn about this Japanese folk tale presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Kamishibai is a traditional form of Japanese storytelling that uses large pictures accompanied by a dramatic narration. The presentation also includes a general introduction to Japan, including locating the country on a map; identifying the […]
Program presented by The Dallas Museum of Art Arts & Letter Live and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Promotional support provided by JASDFW. Daniel James Brown has collaborated with a nonprofit that preserves the oral histories of formerly interned Japanese Americans to produce Facing the Mountain, a heartbreaking and eye-opening account of four […]
This program builds on a similar event from summer 2020 titled “The Power of Washoku: You Are What You Eat” as we continue our conversation about Japanese food education. As the popularity of Japanese cuisine has increased in the U.S., the word umami has gained notoriety. It was first identified in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda, who is one of the two founders of the Ajinomoto Group, a Japanese food and […]
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Please join us for this celebration in the spirit of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, which will take place in Japan this summer. This page currently has basic information and events as part of the Olympic Day will be announced soon. An official program of the International Olympic Committee, Olympic Day was created with […]
JASDFW's annual sake tasting program is back and once again in a virtual format. This is a rare opportunity for everyone from beginners to seasoned sommeliers to learn about and sample sake. Our Sake Set includes a Junmai, a Nigori, and a Junmai Daiginjo for a well-rounded experience that exposes novice and expert drinkers to […]
After a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the Japan America Friendship Night returns in 2021. This is also our first time at the Texas Rangers' new stadium, Globe Life Field! Join us for this fun event to build U.S.-Japan camaraderie, cheer on the Rangers, and see the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese […]
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth welcomes you to journey into the visually stunning, richly imaginative, and poetic universes of Japanese anime. With a series of four hit films - cult classic Mind Game, sci-fi Patema Inverted, Studio Ghibli's new Earwig and the Witch, and rom-com Ride Your Wave - you’ll experience the wondrous diversity anime has to […]
Sakura's Summer Vacation in Japan Have you been watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Have you seen the images of Tokyo and Japan on TV? Join the Japan-America Society to learn more about this city and country as we follow Sakura, who is a 4th grader living in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Her summer vacation just […]
Making up two of the five principal countries involved on the International Space Station, the United States and Japan continue to directly work together on exploring the final frontier. This program, led by several esteemed speakers from across the U.S. and Japan, will dive deep into the evolving landscape of historic and startup space industries, the business factors playing into current space exploration, the government […]
Our popular Japanese language class is back! This course is for beginners who are looking for a general understanding of the Japanese language and to practice some common expressions used in daily conversations. PLEASE NOTE: JASDFW Japanese language classes are currently offered online via Zoom. To participate, you will need access to a device with […]
About the program Now, more than ever, cultural exchange and understanding is important in our community. Dallas and Sendai became international Friendship cities in 1997, when Mayor Rok Kirk and Mayor Hajimu Fuji signed a formal agreement in Sendai, Japan. Since then, the Japan-America Society has supported exchange activities for high school students, athletes and […]
