Now through August 14, 2018
JASDFW's community partner, the Dallas Holocaust Museum for Education and Tolerance, features 50 photographs by Ansel Adams documenting Manzanar, the Japanese American internment camp in California during World War II. These photographs were the subject of his controversial book Born Free and Equal, published in 1944 while the war was still on, protesting the treatment of Japanese in the United States.
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre's DBDT: Encore! presents a world premiere from Japanese choreographer Takehiro Ueyama. In the Sea of Heaven was created as an ode to the victims of the 2011 Japanese tsunami, and the recent 2017 hurricanes. It’s a powerful work featuring Encore! dancers exploring a variety of global aesthetics. Then Encore! shifts into fast-gear in Zach Law Ingram’s Phoenix, a contemporary ballet […]
"Shinbokukai" (dinner get-together) is always a great time to relax and enjoy the company of friends. This time, Shinbokukai will be at Sushi Axiom (there are two Sushi Axiom’s in Fort Worth; this gathering will be at Montgomery Plaza, 2600 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107). Everyone pays for themselves. RSVP by March 31st to Harvey Yamagata […]
April 15, 2018
The world famous Japanese percussion group will perform their modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming that have transfixed audiences worldwide. Tao: Drum Heart combines highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes.
Visionary, environmentalist, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Yoshioka Tatsuya founded Japan's sailing university, Peace Boat, in 1983. Since then, more than 60,000 passengers have traveled the globe on the boat learning about diplomacy, humanitarianism, and ecological issues. Tatsuya's current endeavor is Ecoship, the world's "greenest" cruise ship, set to sail in 2020. Mr. Tatsuyu will […]
Come celebrate spring at a fun food festival highlighting some of Japan's signature dishes, including yakitori, ramen and sushi. Enjoy a taiko drum performance by Dallas Kiyari Daiko. 5pm to 9pm at Niwa Japanese BBQ (patio) Free admission. Food items range from $3-$7 at each food station. Advance tickets are encouraged and available in increments […]
April 22, 2018
Come celebrate spring at a fun food festival highlighting some of Japan’s signature dishes, including yakitori, ramen and sushi. Enjoy a taiko drum performance by Dallas Kiyari Daiko.
Masatugo Ono, winner of Japan's most prestigious literacy award, the Akutagawa Prize (2014), is professor of modern Francophone literature at Rikkyo University in Tokyo. Lions Cross Point is his first full-length novel published in English.
"The serene beauty of the Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden serves as a backdrop for a fest featuring Japanese music, Sakura dancers, sword and martial arts demos, bonsai and ikebana displays, vendors selling artwork, jewelry and gifts, and a food court. Activities for children include kimono dress-up, Japanese story time, orgami, calligraphy, […]