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September 9, 2026 – Plano, Texas - Japan-America Society of DFW announces their Otsukimi Festival entertainment lineup. Japanese drums, sumo wrestling, Okinawan dance, live concerts and anime will fill Haggard Park, Plano, when the Japan-America Society of DFW (JASDFW) hosts its largest Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 6:00–10:00 p.m. The …

PLANO, TX, July 29, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, in partnership with the City of Plano, will present the 27th Annual Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park, located at 901 E. 15th Street in Plano. Admission is free, and the …

IRVING, Texas - The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) welcomed an extraordinary gathering of business, civic, cultural, and community leaders on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, for its 28th Annual Sun & Star Legacy Awards Gala in the Grand Ballroom of the Irving Convention Center. The signature event celebrated the enduring partnership between Japan and …

Nikkei senior editorial leader Mikio Sugeno headlined the program, followed by an expert panel spanning automotive R&D, technology strategy, supply-chain risk, and enterprise systems DALLAS–FORT WORTH, Texas — The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) welcomed approximately 100 business leaders, policymakers, scholars, and community members to Japan Currents 2026 at Southern Methodist University (SMU) for …

Dallas, TX — The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) successfully hosted its Business Outlook in 2026: Japan–U.S. Perspectives seminar on February 12, welcoming a full room of business leaders, advisors, and professionals for an evening of timely insight and cross-border discussion. Held at The Bonadio Group in Dallas, the event brought together senior executives …

DALLAS–FORT WORTH, TX — The Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth (JASDFW) is proud to announce two major developments at the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) that will elevate our mission and expand our reach. Today, we officially unveil our brand‑new website at https://jasdfw.org/ and share details about our premier signature event—the Sun & Star …

Dallas, TX — The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) will host Business Outlook in 2026: Japan–U.S. Perspectives on Thursday, February 12, as part of its ongoing Business Seminar Series, bringing together senior executives and advisors shaping global economic and investment strategies. The program will feature George Goncalves, Managing Director at MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial …

DALLAS–FORT WORTH, Texas — The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) is proud to announce Amy Hofland, Director of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at The University of Texas at Dallas, as the 2026 Bridges-to-Friendship Award Winner, to be honored at the 2026 Sun & Star Legacy Awards Gala. Click for Photo The award …

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX — December 2025 — The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) wrapped up several extraordinary events in December marked by record-breaking engagement, cultural exchange, and community celebration across three signature events: Anime Frontier, the inaugural Pickleball Social & Bonenkai Year-End Celebration, and a special welcome and reunion tied to the BMW Dallas Marathon. Click for Photos Anime Frontier: Anime Meets Culture …

Dallas–Fort Worth, TX — November 26, 2025  The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW), the Crow Museum of Asian Art, and the Center of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Dallas along with collaborating partner the Dallas Japanese Association are pleased to announce the 2026 Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration, to be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 …

Dallas–Fort Worth, TX — November 17, 2025 — The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) is pleased to announce a special partnership with Japanet America offering travelers an extraordinary opportunity to explore Japan through the 2026 Journey Japan Luxury Cruise — complete with exclusive benefits for those who book through JASDFW. The 15-day cruise features two thoughtfully curated …

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX — The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) recently hosted a hands-on Sushi-Making Class, where participants rolled, shaped, and experienced their way through an evening of culinary creativity and cultural connection. Click for Photos The event brought together members, newcomers, and food enthusiasts from across North Texas to learn the art of sushi-making while deepening …