Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

JASDFW COVID-19 Update

The Staff of the JASDFW has made the decision to close our offices for the foreseeable future, in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. We will be practicing ‘social distancing,’ and working from home. As soon as possible, we will return to work in our offices, but for the time being, should you need to contact us you can still reach us through our social media platforms and info@jasdfw.org. We thank everyone in our community for their patience at this time. Thank you and click here for more information, including which businesses in our area are still in service.

Your Link to Japan in North Texas

Mutual understanding. Ongoing engagement. Enduring friendship and trust. The Japan-America Society is your gateway to authentic, vibrant cultural exchange in Dallas/Fort Worth. Person-to-person and business-to-business connections form a solid foundation for the U.S.-Japan friendship; when you get involved, you’ll not only enrich your own life, but also promote international peace and understanding. Join us in building a more connected world!

50th Anniversary of Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

Commemorating the past. Celebrating the present. Creating a legacy. In 2020, JASDFW celebrated its golden anniversary. The Society has achieved much since its birth in 1970, steadily building friendship and understanding between Japanese and Americans in North Texas. With the continued expansion of Japanese business in the region, the Society is poised to enter an exciting new chapter for the next 50 years. Please click here to learn more.

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Upcoming Events

[Online] Japanese Language Workshop: Learning Japanese through TV Shows
April 20, 2023

Course Description This 2-day workshop focuses on the listening and speaking aspect of Japanese by learning through popular Japanese TV shows. The instructor will introduce several TV shows which are beneficial for learning Japanese, and share clips to explore common greetings and expressions used in everyday experiences. The course is designed to offer real-world […]… More

2023 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner
April 27, 2023

Join us as we honor exemplary supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. James E. Lentz, former Chief Executive Officer, North American Region, Toyota Motors North America, will receive the 2023 Sun & Star Legacy Award for his accomplishments in fostering economic activity between Japan and the U.S. in almost four decades working for Toyota. Fort Worth Sister Cities International will receive the Bridges-to-Friendship Award for its contributions to North Texas-Japan relations, notably for its relationship with Nagaoka (Niigata Prefecture), which has been Fort Worth's Japanese sister city since 1987.… More

[Online] Japanese Language Workshop: Japanese for Travelers
May 11, 2023

Course Description This two-day workshop is for travelers to Japan who are looking for useful travel tips and travel specific expressions. This interactive workshop begins with a brief introduction to Japan and the Japanese language, and moves to travel specific topics, such as Japanese currency, transportation system, buying tickets, and ordering food. Participants will also […]… More

53rd Annual Meeting & Members’ Social
May 17, 2023

Join us to celebrate another outstanding year for Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth! This is our second in-person Annual Meeting & Members' Social since 2019.… More

News

February Events Focus on Security and Economic Affairs in U.S.-Japan Relations

March 6, 2023

Video from Kosuge Productions. Please see below for photos and links to galleries. PLANO, March 6, 2023 – The Japan-America Society was honored to present two events that helped its audiences explore the state of security in East Asia and the growing economic connections between the U.S. and Japan. The first program, titled Geostrategy in […]

Sendai Delegation visits North Texas to Commemorate 25 Years of Friendship

February 12, 2023

Please see additional photos at https://jasdfw.smugmug.com/Website/n-FMJr7C/202301-Sendai-delegation-selections. If you would like to see a full gallery of specific events, please contact us at info@jasdfw.org. Photos courtesy of Robin Mallon and JASDFW staff. DALLAS, January 30, 2023 – A delegation from the city of Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku Region) visited Dallas from January 17-19 to mark 25 […]

JASDFW 2023 Nengajo Contest

January 3, 2023

明けましておめでとうございます！Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!Happy New Year! Thank you to the teachers and students who participated in the JASDFW 2023 Nengajo Contest. For the Year of the Rabbit, we received 113 cards submitted by high schools and universities across the state of Texas. What are Nengajo? Nengajo are greeting cards sent during the New […]