Sep 13

Japan America Society Roundup 9.13.09

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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America societies…

JAS of Southern Colorado

• 2009 Annual Cultural Festival — This free fundraising event of JASSC will feature a bazaar where you can buy second-hand kimonos, haoris (jackets) and various Japanese goods like washi, pottery and bonsai. Fill up on sushi and other Japanese cuisine while enjoying taiko and koto music performances, Japanese dance and martial arts demonstrations.
  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Place: Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs
  • For more information: Email jcarusorathe (at) msn (dot) com or call 576-2229.

JAS of Pennsylvania

• Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter #25 50th Anniversary Celebration — Enjoy a reception with hors d’oeuvers and cash bar and an evening of entertainment including koto music, flute and violin performances and an ikebana demonstration and exhibition.
  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 1
  • Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Place: Phipps Conservatory, Tropical Garden Room, 700 Frank Curto Drive, Pittsburgh
  • For more information: Call Nelda Burd at 742-352-5036

JAS of Kentucky

• Ladies’ Day Trip in Ohio — Recall memories of the inaka while driving through backwoods Ohio. JASK ladies are invited to join a day trip to the Amish restaurant in Plain City, the new Premium Outlets in Cincinnati and the Japanese grocery in Columbus. The cost to JASK members is $45.
  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
  • Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • For more information: http://jask.org/events?eventId=84477&EventViewMode=EventDetails

JAS of Greater Philadelphia

• US-Japan Business Luncheon — Ambassador Shinichi Nishimiya will share his reflections on Japan’s government change, Japan’s past government reforms and its relevance to American business today. The luncheon is $65 for JASGP members.
  • Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
  • Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Place: The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
  • For more information and to register, click here.

Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.