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…
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
- 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
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
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Japan America Society Roundup 12.17.09
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2010 New Year’s Party — All you can eat sushi rolls and edamame and all you can drink Kirin — what better way to kick off the new year? Register online.
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 6
- Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Place: Sakeya Japanese Restaurant, 1420 Locust St., Philadelphia
- For more information, click here.
- Shinnenkai — Put on some comfy pants and come hungry to this informal potluck party. Bring a dish from home or even just some paper plates or napkins and you’re all set. Reservations required.
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 10
- Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Place: AT&T Conference Room at the Girl Scout Leadership Center, 811 N. Coker Loop Road, San Antonio
- For more information: http://www.jas-sa.org/shinenkai.htm
Family Fun Day — Enjoy Christmas story telling, candy-cane reindeer making, holiday music and a beautiful holiday flower show during this free event at the Krohn Conservatory.
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Place: Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati
- For more information: http://jasgc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=11
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Japan America Society Roundup 12.6.09
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Bonenkai “Forget-the-year” Party — Celebrate the year’s end with your friends from the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Enjoy an evening of authentic Japanese food, fun activities and mingling with new and old friends.
- Date: Monday, Dec. 7
- Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Place: Jinbeh-Las Colinas — 301 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, Texas
- For more information: http://www.jasdfw.org/pages/program_events_calendar.html
- Monthly Japanese Conversation Forum — Special guest Keiko Tanaka, a sociology professor, will join the conversation forum to discuss the differences in food culture between Japan and the U.S., as well as how food shapes a town. This event is free and open to the public.
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 17
- Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Place: Lexington Public Library, 3628 Walden Drive, Lexington
- For more information, click here.
Great Kimono Blow-out Sale — JASW is selling used kimono at the Japan America Society office. In 2008, a donor gave JASW 1,000 used kimono, haori and yukata. Almost 80 percent are for women, and no two designs are alike. Wear them, or use the fabric to tailor your own clothing, create home décor items or make crafts.
- Date: Monday, Dec. 14 to Friday, Dec. 18
- Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Place: Japan-America Society Office, 1819 L St., NW Lower Level, Washington DC
- For more information: http://www.us-japan.org/dc/pdf/2009/2009Kimono%20Flyer.pdf
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Volunteer Opportunity: Sakura Matsuri 50th Anniversary (D.C.)
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Via Marc Hitzig (Niigata-ken, 1992-95) of the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. is seeking volunteers to help with the planning of their 50th Anniversary Sakura Matsuri:
Dear JETs & Friends of JET (FOJs),
Next year marks the 50th Anniversary of Japan-America Society’s Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival to be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010. We have already started to prepare for the largest Japanese street festival outside of Japan. We are looking for people who are interested in helping us make it all happen and willing to commit a little time for us.
The festival is broken up into different committees led by a Committee Chair. We have several Committees that still have Sub-chair positions that need to be filled. Sub-chairs work under the Committee Chair to facilitate any help they need before or during the festival.
If you have experience in event planning or like taking managerial roles, please contact Marc Hitzig (mhitzig [at] us-japan. org) or Ms. Nobu Iwata (iwata [at] us-japan. org) at JASW for more information.
If you are interested in volunteering and getting involved but cannot commit the time to become a sub-chair, we still need many people to help us on the day of the festival! We will start recruiting for “Day-of volunteers” in December.
Thank you,
Marc Hitzig (Niigata-ken, 1992-95
Japan America Society Roundup 11.21.09
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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 Greater Detroit and Windsor
Holiday Celebration and Wishlist Auction — Spend an evening toasting the season with society members at the elegant Meadow Brook Hall, the “Dodge” family mansion. Meadow Brook is one of America’s castles. It is the fourth largest historic house museum in the U.S., and is renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale.
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 16
- Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
- Place: Meadow Brook Hall, Adams Road Entrance – Oakland University, 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester, Michigan
- For more information: http://us-japan-canada.org/en/events/default.aspx?eventid=11
Hokusai’s Summit: Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji — Take a special tour of Katsushika Hokusai’s famed series the Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji, on exhibition for a limited time at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Hokusai is best known for his work in ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world), known as woodblock prints in the West. His most famous and influential print is The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the prints included in this series.
- Date: Friday, Dec. 18
- Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
- Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu
- For more information: http://www.jashawaii.org/pdfdocs/Events20091117_3.pdf
The Aftermath corporate program — Sir Deryck Maughan, head of KKR’s Global Financial Institutions Group and Chairman of KKR Japan, will discuss economic and geo-political implications of the global financial crisis.
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2
- Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
- Place: Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St., New York, New York 10017
- For more information: http://www.japansociety.org/event_detail?eid=4edef7fa
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
Japan Society (NY) Weekly eNewsletter Nov 16-22
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UPCOMING: Sir Deryck Maughan, the head of KKR’s Global Financial Institutions Group; Chairman and Chairman of KKR Japan, explores issues stemming from the global financial crisis. Register online or send email to register@japansociety.org.
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Japan America Society Roundup 11.14.09
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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…
9th Annual Bonenkai — Forget 2009’s economic troubles with an evening of drinking and Japanese cuisine at the Krohn Conservatory, where you can enjoy the Cincinnati Park’s 2010 Butterfly Show, starring the butterflies of Japan.
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Cincinnati Krohn Conservatory, 950 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati
- For more information: http://jasgc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1
- Shiatsu Workshop — Does the holiday season stress you out? Here’s a way to decompress. Masako Wada, a licensed acupuncturist and shiatsu therapist in Austin, will instruct participants in how to give Shiatsu massages for relaxation. She also will teach techniques for applying acupuncture without hurting yourself.
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 13
- Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Place: Triangle Square Club House, 4600 Guadalupe St., Austin
- For more information, click here.
21st Annual Origami Workshop — Learn the art of origami, Japanese paper folding, from paper cranes to an advanced decorative box and even an origami wreath. Admission and materials are free.
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 6
- Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Place: Two World Trade Center (Mezzanine Level), S.W. First Ave. between Salmon and Taylor streets, Portland
- For more information, click here.
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Video: Roland Kelts interviewed by Japan Society (NY) at New York Anime Festival 2009
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Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica, was interviewed by Japan Society of New York at the New York Anime Festival 2009 which was held September 25-27 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Let’s go to the video tape:
Part 1 of the interview:
Part 2 of the interview:
Japan Society (NY) Weekly e-Newsletter Nov 9-15
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PERFORMANCE
This three-part screening program and artist discussion brings together rarely seen and seminal video art works. Co-presented with EAI and part of Performa 09. Open Television 2–4 pm Admission to the 7:30 pm Artist Discussion is included with any purchase.
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Event: Art and Cocktails with the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Ft Worth
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The following event info was shared with JetWit by JET alum Laura Sethney, Program Coordinator at the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Ft Worth:
Join us for a private gallery viewing and cocktail party for Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth members and friends.
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Sponsored by Conduit Gallery
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JASDFW members and friends are invited to a special viewing of the intriguing works of three emerging artists, including Japanese photographer, Mimi Kato. Spend an evening mingling with fellow JASDFW members while sipping on wine and sampling hors d’oeuvres. We encourage members to invite guests in order to share this unique opportunity and learn more about the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Conduit Gallery
1626 C Hi Line Drive
Dallas, Texas 75207
RSVP to Lauren Sethney by Tuesday, November 10th
Email: lauren@jasdfw.org / Phone: 214-342-2022
***Exhibiting Artists’ Information***
Mimi Kato
Website: www.mimikato.com
This exhibit marks the first time for Japanese photographer Mimi Kato to showcase her work in Dallas. The large scale photographic series depicts each of the four seasons. Read More
Japan America Society Roundup 11.5.09
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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…
Iaido: An Exhibition of Sword Arts Presented by Sword Masters from Fukuoka — The Japan-America Society of Mississippi will host five Sword Masters from Fukuoka, Japan, in three separate performances of martial arts, Japanese dance and performances of Japanese folk songs in Oxford, Fulton and Jackson, Mississippi. The Sword Masters will offer an exhibition of the ancient arts of Iaidō, Jōjutsu, Jūjutsu and Kendō. Master Nawata also will perform a Samurai Kuroda Bushi Buyo (dance). Each event will feature choral performances of traditional Japanese folk songs by local college choral groups. There will be three presentations:
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Meek Hall on the Ole Miss Oxford Campus.
- Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus.
- Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Ford Center for the Performing Arts at Millsaps College in Jackson.
- For more information: http://www.jasmis-us.com/events.html#Iaidou
- Japanese Holiday Card Workshop — Celebrate the holiday season by designing one-of-a-kind Japanese cards. During this workshop, you will learn to combine basic calligraphy brush strokes with Sumie techniques to create your own holiday- inspired designs. All levels are welcome.
- Date: Friday, Nov. 13
- Time: Session 1 is from 2 to 4 p.m. Session 2 is from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Japan America Society of Chicago, 20 N. Clark St., Suite 750, Chicago
- For more information: http://www.jaschicago.org/en/events/default.aspx?eventid=105
Kodo: An Evening of Incense Appreciation — Mr. Masataka Hata, president of the Shoyeido Incense company of Kyoto will present an evening dedicated to the lore of traditional Japanese incense appreciation. Engage in the classic incense game of kumiko or genji–ko, a favorite pastime of courtiers, as depicted in The Tale of Genji. Participants also can create their own fragrance to take home in an incense sachet. Register here.
- Date: Friday, Nov. 20
- Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Place: Showa Boston Institute, 420 Pond St., Boston
- For more information, click here.
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Japan Society (NY) Weekly eNewsletter Nov 2-8
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Japan Society (NY) Weekly e-Newsletter Oct 26-Nov 1
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Japan America Society Roundup 10.25.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of the Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America Societies…
Young Professionals Horsing Around Picnic — What did Mr. Ed say to the throat specialist? … “I’m feeling a little hoarse!” (Sorry, just couldn’t resist.) As if a picnic under the autumn leaves weren’t enough, this event also features horseback riding and fishing (if you bring your own fishing equipment). The cost is $30 for JASG members. Register online here by Nov. 11.
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
- Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
- Place: White Dog Farm, 685 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, Georgia
- For more information: http://jasgeorgia.org/eng/taxonomy/term/1
An Afternoon of Japanese Ghost Stories and Jazz — In the Noh theater, the dead are more important than the living because the actions of the dead are what brought us to where we are today. Japanese ghosts are usually female. Upset females. They are portrayed without feet because they have lost their connection to the earth. They are passionate women on a mission, so filled with love, jealousy or rage; they won’t go peacefully to into the night. At this event, hear Brenda Wong Aoki tell ghost stories masterfully performed in concert with Asian Jazz pioneer composer Mark Izu. This event also features performances of the koto, sax and shakuhachi (a traditional Japanese bamboo flute).
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 1
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Place: Yoshi’s San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco
- For more information: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/945
Monstrosity after the Bubble: Japanese Visual Culture and Techno-Animism — Anne Allison, author of Millennial Monsters; Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination, will speak about animist sensibility in postmodern Japan.
- Date: Friday, Oct. 30
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Tufts University, Sophia Gordon Hall, 15 Talbot Ave., Medford, Massachusetts
- For more information: http://events.tufts.edu/details.php?eventid=14953&evdate=2009-10-30
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Japan Society (NY) Weekly e-Newsletter Oct 19-25
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