May 15

Japan America Society Roundup 5.15.09

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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America societies…

JAS of Kentucky

• JASK Business Summit – Join JASK for a discussion of opportunities and challenges created by the changing economy. This event brings together speakers with national reputation to share insights pertinent to the Japan/America trade relationship in Kentucky and how you can adjust your business to the present economic conditions. The keynote address, “Recent Changes in the Japan/America Trade Relationship”, will be delivered by Richard Katz, Editor-in-Chief of The Oriental Economist Report (TOE) in New York and correspondent for the Weekly Toyo Keizai.
  • Date: Wednesday, May 27
  • Time: 11:30 a.m.
  • Place: Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Spa
  • For more information and online registration: http://jask.org/events

• Japanese Idol – Now’s your chance to do your best Susan Boyle impression… Japanese style! JASK wants to find one talented person in Kentucky to be their first-ever “Japanese Idol.” Besides fame, the winner can count on fortune as well – two round-trip airline tickets to Japan from ANA (All Nippon Airways). Audition live, by mail or e-mail. Ten finalists will vie for the prize in August.
  • For more information: http://jask.org/idol

JAS of Central Ohio

• Japanese Monozukuri Practices for the Automotive Industry – This business seminar will offer practical guidance to obtain and sustain business relationships with Japanese manufacturers. The theme of monozukuri – the spirit and quest for manufacturing excellence – will be presented to share insights on the manufacturing philosophies and production processes in Japan.
  • Date: Thursday, May 28
  • Time: 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Place: Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 N. High St., Columbus
  • For more information: http://jasco.osu.edu/events/2009/JETRO_Monoz.pdf

JAS of Colorado

• Lecture about Japanese gardens – JASC invites members to attend a lecture by Sadafumi Uchiyama, the Garden Curator of Portland Japanese Garden. The lecture, “Rock and Water: Nature’s Elements in Japanese Garden Design”, will focus on how Japanese gardens embody qualities of nature and the use of rocks and water as two primary components of the garden.
  • Date: Thursday, May 28
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • Place: Denver Botanic Gardens
  • For more information and to buy tickets: http://calendar.botanicgardens.org/show/detail/18083

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