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Japan America Society Roundup 1.3.10

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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 Dallas/Ft. Worth

• Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration — Enjoy a rice pounding demonstration and other New Year’s activities during this celebration of JASDFW’s 40th anniversary.
  • Date: Sunday, Jan. 17
  • Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Place: Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., 2801 Telecom Parkway, Richardson, Texas
  • For more information: http://www.jasdfw.org/pages/program_events_calendar.html

JAS of Northwest Florida

• Tea Ceremony Demonstration — Guests are welcome to participate in a free tea ceremony demonstration. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Jan. 13.
  • Date: Friday, Jan. 15
  • Time: You can choose from two sessions. Session A is 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Session B is 4 to 5 p.m.
  • Place: The University of West Florida Japan House, Building 71
  • For more information: http://uwf.edu/japan/pdf/TeaCeremonyJan15.pdf

JAS of Greater Philadelphia

• Major League Networking: A Union of International Business and Soccer — If you like soccer, get your kicks at this networking reception bringing together members of the international business community and executive staff from the Philadelphia Union, the area’s new Major League Soccer team. Attending this event will be CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz, President Tom Veit, and members of the Philadelphia Union soccer team coaching staff. When you register, you also get the chance to win two international round-trip tickets courtesy of Continental Airlines.
  • Date: Wednesday, Jan. 27
  • Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Place: The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St., Philadelphia
  • For more information: http://jasgp.org/newsletter/current.html

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