Celebrate the beauty of the full moon and the hope for a bountiful harvest with Japan-America Society of Dallas Fort Worth (JASDFW)!
2026 Sun & Star Legacy Award Recipient
What is Otuskumi?
2026 Sun & Star Bridges to Friendship Award Recipient
Legend of "Moon Rabbit”
Presenters
HONORARY AWARD PRESENTER
Tetsuo “Ted” Ogawa
PRESENTER
EMILY
PRESENTER
CONSUL
Event Details
Haggard Park
901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
6:00 – 6:45 PM Reception (Sponsors & Special Guests)
Silent Auction & Networking
6:45 – 7:30 PM General Admission, Silent Auction & Networking
7:00 – 7:30 PM Governor’s Reception Meet & Greet (By Invitation)
7:30 – 9:30 PM Dinner & Awards Program
Why Attend
This is more than a gala—it is an evening of impact, influence, and international connection.
Celebrate one of the most influential partnerships shaping global commerce and diplomacy
Celebrate one of the most influential partnerships shaping global commerce and diplomacy
Honor visionary leadership that bridges Japan and Texas and Connect with executives, and cultural leaders
Honor visionary leadership that bridges Japan and Texas and Connect with executives, and cultural leaders
Support JASDFW’s mission to advance U.S.–Japan understanding and collaboration
Support JASDFW’s mission to advance U.S.–Japan understanding and collaboration
Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Dallas - Sendai International Friendship Cities
Dallas and Sendai, Japan officially became International Friendship Cities in 1997, signed by Mayor Ron Kirk and Mayor Hajimu Fujii. Since then, the partnership has grown through Dallas runner participation in the Sendai International Half-Marathon, Sendai runners joining the Dallas Marathon, the Dallas–Sendai Young Ambassadors Program, and many delegation exchanges. Over the years, hundreds of students, runners, and city representatives have traveled between the two cities, strengthening a lasting bond of friendship.
The depth of this relationship became especially clear following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on March 11, 2011. In response to the devastation in Sendai, residents across North Texas generously contributed over $186,000 to support the city’s recovery efforts, demonstrating the compassion and solidarity that characterize this enduring connection.
Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
Partner with us as a sponsor of the Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration, a vibrant and community-centered cultural event that brings the rich traditions of Japanese New Year to life for families and individuals throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Bonenkai Forget-the-Year Party
Sponsoring this event offers your organization a prominent platform to connect with community leaders, business professionals, and cultural advocates while aligning your brand with cross-cultural celebration, active community involvement, and international friendship. Join us in making this memorable evening possible and in celebrating both the past year’s achievements and the promise of what’s to come!
