Oct
17
to May 15

Ikebana Classes Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

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JASH and the Ikenobo Society of Texas, with support from Ikebana International Houston Chapter #12, are pleased to announce the return of in-person ikebana lessons beginning this fall.

Ikebana, or Kado, is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It is considered one of the three classical arts of refinement.

Lessons will be conducted by Nanako Tingleaf, a professor in the art of Ikenobo Ikebana — the oldest school of the traditional Japanese discipline of flower arranging.

Instruction includes all floral material necessary to create arrangements in the style of the Ikenobo School of Ikebana. 

Students are asked to bring the following items with them to class:

  • garden scissors

  • a small hand towel

  • a bucket or wrap for floral materials

Classes will be held every second Thursday of the month* at the JASH office.

Class size is limited to 10 individuals. Register for classes by clicking the button below:

*some exceptions may apply

INTERMEDIATE CLASS SCHEDULE | MORNING CLASS:

  • OCT 17, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

  • DEC 5, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

  • DEC 19, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

  • JAN 16, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

  • FEB 20, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

  • MAR 20, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

  • APR 17, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

  • MAY 15, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

BEGINNER CLASS SCHEDULE | AFTERNOON CLASS:

  • OCT 17, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

  • DEC 5, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

  • DEC 19, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

  • JAN 16, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

  • FEB 20, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

  • MAR 20, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

  • APR 17, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

  • MAY 15, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

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Mar
17
to May 8

JASH Japanese Language Program 2025 Session 2

Session II of the JASH Japanese Language Program begins on Monday, March 17, 2025. Registration is open for all levels on the Japanese Class Schedule and Class Descriptions pages.

NOTE: All Japanese Language Courses are currently being held remotely through Zoom Meetings.

Click on the button below to register:

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Apr
2
4:30 PM16:30

JASH & Levy Park Present: Japan Junction

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会（JASH）は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。

April 2: “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sky” and Den-Den Daiko

Spring is said to be the best time to travel in Japan. Cherry blossoms are in bloom, and people head outdoors to enjoy the transient beauty of the Sakura through Hanami or flower viewing picnics with family and friends. However, spring weather can be unpredictable, and sometimes it brings spring storms. The spring rain can spoil even the best-intentioned Sakura spotting efforts.

Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Okeya no Ten Nobori” or “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sky” where you will learn about a sleepy thunder god, kaminari-sama, who makes rainstorms.

Following the kamishibai presentation, make your own “den-den daiko” drum like the one Kaminari-sama uses in the story. With this, you will have lots of fun playing even on rainy days!

4月2日：紙芝居「おけやのてんのぼり」とでんでん太鼓

春は一雨ごとに暖かくなり、花見や鮮やかな植物の緑を楽しむ季節。一方で春の天気は変わりやすく、春の嵐となることも。紙芝居「おけやのてんのぼり」では、雨を降らせて雷を鳴らす雷様が登場します。紙芝居の後はでんでん太鼓を作って、憂鬱な雨の日でも楽しく遊んで、春を満喫しましょう！

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Apr
12
11:00 AM11:00

JASH and Evelyn's Park Present: FAMILY FOLD

Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park on the second Saturday of every month to experience the art of origami!

Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this art form through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

April Theme: Discover Osaka

Spring 2025 is bringing an exciting event to one of Japan’s most famous cities, Osaka! Join us an origami-folding journey through Osaka’s rich culture and iconic landmarks in celebration of WORLD EXPO 2025, which opens on April 13. We will fold the cute official mascot, Myaku-myaku, the Osaka city flower, Sakura, and a Tiger, which is depicted on the main tower of Osaka Castle.

The three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy.

 

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Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

[ONLINE] JSNC Presents: Understanding Japanese Aesthetics: Defining Beauty in Art, Architecture, Gardens, and More

Image courtesy of JSNC & JapanCraft21.

Join Japan Society of Northern California for a direct experience of Japanese aesthetics, as seen in art, architecture, and gardens. From the refined rusticity of wabi-sabi to suggestive mystery, from freedom and spontaneity in artistic expression to elegance and courtliness in manner and ritual, the Japan Society of Northern California and special guest Steve Beimel will explore these concepts as well as framing, transition, color, and general presentation that has developed over 1000 years. Beimel and his team at JapanCraft21 are passionately committed to revitalizing traditional Japanese arts. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the foundations of Japanese beauty — reserve your spot today!

This event is FREE with registration. Click the button below to register:

Event Schedule:

7:00-7:05 PM Opening Remarks

7:05-7:45 PM Presentation by Steve Beimel

7:45-7:55 PM Moderated Discussion led by Steve Pollock

7:55-8:15 PM Q&A

8:05-8:10 PM Closing Remarks

About the Speakers:

Steve Beimel | Founder, JapanCraft21

Longtime Japanese resident Californian Steve Beimel has been involved with Japanese culture since the early 1970s. In 2018, he founded JapanCraft21 to identify viable but vulnerable traditional Japanese crafts and assist in their revitalization. They started Shinmachiya Juku, a free-of-charge school in Kyoto that teaches traditional construction skills to working carpenters and plasterers, and a program that supports apprenticeship in vulnerable craft genres. Additionally, they hold national contests in support of talented craftspeople. Their Craft Leader Program promotes the work of their 30 contest winners to date. Steve recently retired from Esprit Travel and Tours, a U.S.-based Japanese culture-focused tour company that he founded in 1992. At Esprit, he connected travelers from around the world with talented and gracious Japanese people, enabling them to encounter the richness and beauty of Japanese culture. Prior to that, Steve ran a large U.S.-based wholesale plant growing operation with Japanese partners, serving the landscape construction industry during California’s construction boom years. He holds an M.A. in Applied Counseling Psychology, and he currently lives in the Kyoto foothills with his wife of over 42 years, Ritsuko, an ikebana instructor.

Moderator – Steve Pollock | President, Japan Society of Northern California

Steve Pollock is the President of Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC). Apart from his management responsibilities, he is also an avid consumer of JSNC’s diverse programming on topics ranging from Japanese arts and culture, to business and innovation, healthcare, and policy and economics. Prior to leading JSNC, Steve worked for many years advising Japanese and US companies about cross-cultural business and market entry, while also traveling and reading widely about Japan. He has lived and worked in Japan with his family, and has a passion for sharing and discussing interesting Japan-related content with others.

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Apr
17
to Apr 20

World Shakuhachi Festival

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From April 17~20, 2025, the College of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts at Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas) will host the eight incarnation of the World Shakuhachi Festival (WFS). WSF 2025 will feature a diverse range of music from these genres in concerts, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, masterclasses, and informal gatherings. Participants can learn from and experience the artistry of the most consummate shakuhachi artists in the world and be inspired by the endless possibilities inherent in this simple bamboo flute.

The festival will present four main stage concerts: a gala concert at the world-famous Festival Hill performance space in the historic town of Round Top and three concerts in Rudder Theater on the campus of Texas A&M University. Each day of the festival will feature numerous mini-concerts, workshops, and masterclasses and there will also be performance opportunities at open mic slots and informal sessions.

The festival will also feature noted shamisen and koto players, as well as noted local performers of various Western orchestral instruments, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event.

Performance Schedule:

  • Shakuhachi Around the Globe | April 17 | 6:30 PM | Rudder Theater, Texas A&M

  • Japanese Masters and Masterpieces | April 18 | 6:30 PM | Rudder Theater, Texas A&M

  • Treasures of Shakuhachi Musical Heritage–From Then to Now | April 19 | 6:00 PM | Festival Hill, Round Top

  • Transcending Time and Space–The Future of the Shakuhachi | April 20 | 4:30 PM | Rudder Theater, Texas A&M

About the World Shakuhachi Festival Texas 2025:

The World Shakuhachi Festival Texas 2025 is a celebration of everything shakuhachi–the Japanese end-blown bamboo flute. It is a quadrennial gathering of hundreds of people from around the world who come together to perform and hear performances, attend workshops, swap anecdotes, and share the history and wonder of this stunning Japanese musical tradition, both amongst themselves and with the local community and public. The first World Shakuhachi Festival was initiated by YOKOYAMA Katsuya (1934 – 2010) and was held in 1994 in Bisei, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Subsequently the World Shakuhachi Festivals took place in Boulder, USA (1998), Tokyo, Japan (2002), New York, USA (2004), Sydney, Australia (2008), Kyoto, Japan (2012), and London (2018).

WSF Texas 2025 continues the tradition established in 1994 of gathering professional and amateur performers, scholars, and enthusiasts of the shakuhachi from around the globe for a festival in the style of an international musical congress. The festival has from its beginning been a rare opportunity in which many top shakuhachi, koto and shamisen players from diverse backgrounds, styles, and guilds get together and perform. The WSF has thus become an established event to listen to and learn from the leading players in the world.

Over the past several decades, Japanese popular culture has taken hold around the world. Today, the captivating sounds of Japanese traditional music has become a part of global consciousness. The shakuhachi and other Japanese instruments such as taiko drums have been embraced by musicians and composers from many cultures and are practiced and performed on every continent. The shakuhachi is now commonly heard in film scores, anime, and in video games. It has gained traction in classical music, jazz, and rock n’ roll. Music of the shakuhachi went interstellar when the “Golden Record” was launched on the Voyager II spacecraft in 1977, featuring a recording of the shakuhachi legend, previous National Living Treasure YAMAGUCHI Gorō (1933-1999). The current National Living Treasure NOMURA Hōzan is among the nearly 55 guest artists from around the world we have invited to attend and share their artistry.

WSF 2025 will transform the campus of Texas A&M and the cities of Bryan-College Station with the music of the shakuhachi, a magical instrument that somehow has the power to transcend national, cultural, and linguistic boundaries.

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May
3
8:30 AM08:30

2025 Spring Japanese Garden Cleanup

Every spring, we come together to ensure the Japanese Garden in Hermann Park looks its best!

From cleaning the teahouse and raking leaves to recovering the trails and weeding -- there is so much to be done and only a short period of time to do it in!  Tools & instructions will be provided by the Hermann Park Conservancy staff.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring your own gloves, individual water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent, if needed.

Complete the form below to register:

春の日本庭園清掃を、5月3日（土）午前9:00時より 実施致します。当日は、公園スタッフの指導のもと、落ち葉集め、除草、通路の清掃などの作業を分担して楽しく行う予定です。清掃に必要な道具はすべてHermann Park Conservancyより提供されます。屋外での作業となりますので、各自お飲み物、日焼け止め、虫除け等をご準備されることをお勧めします。ご家族、お友達をお誘いの上、是非ご参加ください！

恐れ入りますが、グループで参加をご希望の場合も、お申し込みはお1人ずつお願い致します。

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Mar
30
4:30 PM16:30

[ONLINE] おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! | Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and NAJAS

Join Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) for the March edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん! OUCHIGOHAN and cook along from your own kitchen!

On the menu this month is KOROKKE! Yes, picnic season is upon us, making it the perfect time to learn how to make one of our favorite bento box staples—korokke (コロッケ)! These crispy, golden potato spheres have a crunchy panko exterior that gives way to a soft, savory filling.

Korokke first arrived in Japan in the late 1800s, inspired by French croquettes. But with dairy being scarce at the time, potatoes took center stage as the filling. Over time, potato korokke became a beloved Yoshoku dish (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine) and remains a popular homemade comfort food and street food favorite today.

For this special Ouchigohan! program, we’re putting a fresh twist on the classic by adding edamame, in celebration of Table for Two’s #EdamameChamp Campaign—shining a spotlight on soybeans, the tasty and nutritious plant-based hero.

To make the event even more exciting, we’ll be joined by KID CHEF Mina, star of the popular YouTube channel Mina Makes, who will guide us step-by-step through creating the perfect korokke.

This family-friendly cookalong is the perfect way to kick off spring come cook with us!

Members of other Japan/Japan America Societies—please enter your society’s discount code at checkout for member pricing. Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

The recipe card with ingredient list and Zoom link will be provided a few days before the event. 

NAJAS/JETAA friends select “NAJAS MEMBER” and enter your Society-provided code at checkout for a discounted rate.

About the Guest Chef:

Kid Chef Mina is the creative force behind the popular YouTube channel “Mina Makes,” where she’s on a mission to turn picky eaters into fearless food explorers. With over 150,000 subscribers and more than 65 million views, Mina’s fun, creative recipes and kid-friendly cooking challenges have inspired families around the world to step into the kitchen and try something new.

At just 8 years old, Mina wowed audiences — and even Chef Gordon Ramsay — when she cooked her way onto “MasterChef Junior.” Since then, her passion for cooking has only grown, leading to the launch of her debut cookbook, “In the Kitchen with Mina,” a collection of fun, approachable recipes designed to help kids (and parents!) cook with confidence.

From playful snacks to global flavors and exciting food experiments, Mina’s goal is simple: to prove that anyone can be a chef — no matter their age — and that every picky eater has the potential to become a fearless food explorer.

About the Instructor:

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”.

She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space: Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra also worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).

Debra has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

About #EdamameChamp:

#EdamameChamp is Table For Two’s annual spring campaign to promote healthy eating through Japanese cuisine with a focus on soy. Join the chopstick skill competition and see how many edamame you can pick up in 1 minute!

This program is made possible by:

Program Note: Photographs may be taken during the event for the records of the program host and for use in public media outlets. Registering for the event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways.

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Mar
29
7:30 PM19:30

Performing Arts Houston Presents: Kodō: Warabe

Celebrating more than 40 years, Kodō returns to North America with ONE EARTH TOUR 2025: WARABE, a thrilling performance that revisits the ensemble’s early repertoire—blending simple forms of taiko expression that highlight its unique sound, resonance, and physicality.

With Warabe, Kodō explores the desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child. These highly athletic drummers, bearers of a centuries-old Japanese tradition, create a universe of sound and emotion through thunderous percussion and polished theatricality.

Capturing the essence of Kodō’s early days, this family-friendly performance celebrates the ensemble’s enduring spirit as children of the drum. Come and experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life firsthand.

“Artists who appeared to have moved into a fantastical realm where the usual limits to human endeavour do not apply.”
Financial Times, London

Brought to Houston by the Performing Arts Houston.

Part of Performing Arts Houston’s Global Voices Series sponsored in part by the Elkins Foundation

Photo by Takashi Okamoto

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Mar
29
7:00 PM19:00

International Night: Houston SaberCats vs. San Diego Legion

Join JASH for an opportunity to watch our Houston SaberCats take on the San Diego Legion during International Night at SaberCats Stadium!

Come out and cheer for Houston and enjoy the opportunity to meet international players like former Tokyo Gas Rugby Football Club player Tautalatasi Tasi.

Discounted tickets for JASH members are available for a limited time through the special link below:

Kids 5 and under do not need a ticket to enter the stadium.

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Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00

[ONLINE] JFNY Presents: The Educational Power of Manga and Anime

Image courtesy of Japan Foundation New York

Are you an educator, librarian, or parent wondering how to channel children’s passion for manga and anime into their education and development?

Join the Japan Foundation New York (JFNY) for a FREE online panel as experts discuss the profound impact of these beloved media on learning and beyond, with real-world examples from the U.S. and Japan.

What You’ll Learn:

How Manga Can Inspire Creativity in Students: Learn how a high school comic book club in NYC used manga to motivate students to learn through the creation of their own manga. Discover how this unique storytelling form nurtures personal creativity and growth among young learners in the U.S.

The Role and Influence of Manga for children in Japan: Understand how manga has shaped the development of children in Japan, and the impact of environments like comic markets on the creative landscape in Japan and Asia.

Anime as a Tool for Student Engagement in Higher Education: Learn how anime can serve as a tool to keep students engaged in their studies, reduce dropout rates, and foster a sense of community and belonging on college campuses.

Q&A:

Don’t forget to submit your questions during registration—our experts, including moderator Dr. Masami Toku, will discuss them during the event!

This is a FREE event with registration. Registrants will receive the link to the stream via email. Click the button below to register:

About the Panelists:

Dr. Michael Bitz:

Michael Bitz is an innovator in education who has worked to bring creativity and arts learning to youths around the world. His programs have reached thousands of learners and have been featured by the Washington Post, New York Times, National Public Radio, and the Associated Press. He has written two books: Manga High: Literacy, Identity, and Coming of Age in an Urban High School (Harvard Education Press, 2009) and When Commas Meet Kryptonite: Classroom Lessons from the Comic Book Project (Teachers College Press, 2010). He is a Professor of Teacher Education at Ramapo College, where he also directs the Instructional Design Center.

Dr. Brent Wilson:

Brent Wilson is a professor emeritus in the School of Visual Arts at Penn State. His research includes studies of visual cultural influences on children’s artistic development, cross-cultural studies of children’s visual narratives, Japanese children’s story drawings and Japanese and Taiwanese teenagers’ dojinshi/manga and Asian comic markets. He makes and exhibits artist-books and autobiographical folios.

Emilie Waggoner:

Emilie Waggoner is the Director of Student Transitions at the University of Colorado Denver, where she also teaches courses in the First-Year Experience program, including a class she created called Anime Goes to College. Emilie is also a doctoral student in the School of Education and Human Development, researching the impact AI has on students' self-efficacy and college success skill attainment. Emilie's research interests are broad, including: Japanese anime college student fandom, student development theory, and AI, and she has presented on these topics and more at various conferences and conventions across the United States.

Dr. Masami Toku:

Masami Toku is a professor of art education at California State University, Chico. Her research interest is the cross-cultural study of children’s artistic and aesthetic developments in their pictorial worlds and how visual pop-culture influences children’s visual literacy. One of her major projects was the international touring exhibition project of Girls’ Power! Shojo Manga! (2005-2023). Toku has recently co-edited Women’s Voices in Manga: Japanese Cultural and Historical Perspectives (palgrave macmillan, 2025) with Hiromi Dollase, Vassar College.

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Mar
23
11:00 AM11:00

Preserving Tradition: Experience the Artistry of Edo Komon & Ise Katagami

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Witness the mastery of Japan's intricate silk stencil dyeing techniques that make possible delicate patterns on kimono.

Artisans who are preserving the mastercrafts of Edo Komon and Ise Katagami will be on hand for demonstrations.

Edo Komon is the intricate silk dyeing technique that uses hand-crafted Ise Katagami washi paper stencils.

These traditional art forms, known for their delicate patterns that reveal their beauty upon closer inspection, are a testament to Japan's rich cultural heritage.

This special event is FREE and open to the public

Support comes from:

  • Yasuhiko and Akemi Saitoh Foundation

  • Asia Society Texas Center

  •  City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department

  •  Hermann Park Conservancy

  • Consul-General of Japan in Houston

  • Japan-America Society of Houston

  • U.S.-Japan Council

  • JapanCraft21

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Mar
20
12:00 PM12:00

Japanese Sweets Pop Up Day by Sweets Oyatsu

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Treat yourself each month to Japanese Sweets at the JASH office. This month, enjoy Japanese wagashi made by Sweets Oyatsu.

A variety of traditional Japanese sweets will be available for purchase during the event. This week’s menu will contain the below items:

  • Strawberry Mochi

  • Dorayaki

  • Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Mochi

  • Matcha Cheesecake

  • Strawberry Dango

Cashless payments will be accepted. While the sweets will be readily available to the public during the event, click the button below to contact Sweets Oyatsu directly to confirm the items that will be available and pre-order your favorite treats.

Pre-orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, March 19.

About Oyatsu Aoi:

Originally from Kyoto, Oyatsu Aoi crafts handmade, all natural and additive-free, everyday wagashi, taking special care to incorporate seasonal ingredients.

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Mar
15
11:00 AM11:00

JASH and Evelyn's Park Present: FAMILY FOLD

Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park on the second Saturday of every month to experience the art of origami!

Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this art form through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

March Theme: Farm Animal Origami

Rodeo season is here! Let’s celebrate and add the Japanese touch to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year by creating origami related to farm animals.

The three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy.

Make a Baby Chick, a Pig, and/or a Cow to get ready for Houston Rodeo 2025!

 

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Mar
12
10:00 AM10:00

JAPAN JUNCTION Family Story Time & Craft

“Japan Junction” is returning to the Levy Park Spring Break Family Storytime lineup.

Join us for a reading of Kumo, The Bashful Cloud by Kyo Maclear and experience a day in the life of Kumo, the shy cloud.

The book depicts Kumo’s journey to discover her place in the sky. Sprinkled with Japanese vocabulary, Kumo imparts a new appreciation for clouds and what they do while reminding readers of the importance of community and the confidence that can arise from friendship and visibility.

[Kumo, The Bashful Cloud] is a quiet satifying tale about being brave enough to take that first step. — Kirkus Reviews

Following the reading of Kumo, The Bashful Cloud, make your own floating kumo with cotton balls.

All craft supplies and instruction will be provided by the Japan-America Society of Houston.

Join us as we slow down to appreciate the ever changing and delicate beauty of nature and all the ways it inspires the imagination.

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Mar
10
to Mar 14

JAPAN JUNCTION Spring Break Daily Fold

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“Japan Junction” is returning to the Levy Park Spring Break lineup with the Daily Fold. Join us daily to transform a flat square sheet of paper into sculpted creations!

Each program will feature a new design with two levels of difficulty, allowing kids of all ages to enjoy the art of origami.  This year’s Daily Fold will take you on an origami journey through Osaka’s rich culture and iconic landmarks in celebration of WORLD EXPO 2025, which the City of Osaka will host from April 13 to October 13.

Fold your way through:

  • Hanami – Enjoy the beauty of the sakura and the pansy, official flowers of Osaka.

  • Dotonbori – Stroll past Osaka’s vibrant streets and recreate its unique signboards.

  • Osaka Castle – Find and fold the animal hidden within this historic site.

  • Harubasho – Experience the excitement of the Spring Sumo Tournament.

  • Expo Icons – Meet MyakuMyaku, the official mascot of EXPO 2025, and craft the legendary Tower of the Sun from EXPO 1970.

Origami paper and instruction will be provided by the Japan-America Society of Houston. Let the folding fun begin and celebrate this special year with us!

Monday | March 10 | Osaka City Symbol Flowers (lead by Levy Park)

  • Cherry Blossom [Beginner] *needs scissors

  • Pansy [Intermediate/Advanced]

Tuesday | March 11 | Unique Signboards in Dotonobori, Osaka

  • Crab [Beginner]

  • Blowfish [Intermediate/Advanced]

Wednesday | March 12 | Harubasho, Spring Sumo Tournament*

  • Sumo wrestler face [Beginner]

  • Sumo wrestler [Intermediate/Advanced]

    *The tournament will be held on March 9-23

Thursday | March 13 | Animal in Osaka Castle

  • Tiger face [Beginner]

  • Japanese castle [Intermediate/Advanced]

Friday | March 14 | Expo Mascot/Symbol of the Past and Present

  • Myakumyaku [Beginner] (Yakko & Hakama origami)

  • Tower of The Sun [Intermediate/Advanced] (Crane origami)

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Mar
8
11:00 AM11:00

2025 Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest

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The Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

The goal of the Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest is to inspire Japanese language learners of all levels and ages to challenge themselves and improve their Japanese by providing an opportunity to demonstrate oral language communication skills. The contest also strives to bring together the Japanese and American communities to advocate for and to celebrate Japanese language learning, and to encourage students to further their understanding of Japan, its people, and its culture.

Registration for the Contest is open until Friday, February 28 at 5:00 PM. Click the button below to register:

Contest details are below:

SCHEDULE

11:30 AM | Registration

12:00 PM | Opening Ceremony

12:20 PM | Competition Part I

  • Division III: Free Speech Aurora

  • Division II: Haiku

<<Break>>

2:10 PM | Competition Part II

  • Division I: Poetry Recitation

  • Division IV: Free Speech College/University

  • Division V: Free Speech OPEN

4:00 PM | Intermission

4:45 PM | Awards Presentation and Closing Ceremony

 

For more information on the format and content of the 2025 Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest, please review the contest handbook.


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Mar
5
4:00 PM16:00

JASH & Levy Park Present: Japan Junction

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会（JASH）は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。

March 5: “The Mouse’s Wedding” and Hina Doll Decoration

Hina Matsuri, also known as Doll Festival or Girl’s Day, is a special day in Japan celebrated each year on March 3. Families with daughters often display figurines of the imperial court to promote hope and happiness of the girls and to protect them against illness and misfortune.

Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Nezumi no Yomeiri” or “The Mouse’s Wedding,” an amusing story of self-discovery.

Following the kamishibai presentation, make your own Paper Hina dolls to wish for the well-being of all the young women in your life!

3月5日：紙芝居「ねずみのよめいり」とおひなさまかざり

3月3日はひなまつり！女の子の健やかな成長を願い、そしてお祝いする日です。

今月の紙芝居は、かわいいねずみの女の子が主人公の「ねずみのよめいり」。そして女の子も男の子も一緒にオリジナルのひな人形を作ってひなまつりを祝いしましょう。

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Feb
28
5:00 PM17:00

[ONLINE] おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! | Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and NAJAS

Get ready to experience the flavors of Hiroshima from the comfort of your own kitchen! Join Japan-America Society of North Carolina (JASNC) for the February edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHI GOHAN and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen! On the menu this month is HIROSHIMA-STYLE OKONOMIYAKI!

Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake layered with noodles, cabbage, a crepe-like base, and bean sprouts with savory sauces and delicious toppings. This interactive, family-friendly online cooking class will be led by Guest Chef Megumi (aka Meg) Gomez from Otafuku, the renowned Japanese sauce manufacturer. Meg, originally from Hiroshima, brings a deep passion for sharing authentic Japanese cuisine and will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating this iconic dish.

We are excited to partner with Table for Two and Otafuku for this unique culinary experience. Perfect for all skill levels, this program offers a fun and interactive way for families to cook together and explore Japanese cuisine.

Members of other Japan/Japan America Societies—please enter your society’s discount code at checkout for member pricing. Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

The recipe card with ingredient list and Zoom link will be provided a few days before the event. 

$10 JASH Members / $15 Non-members. JASH members use code "houston" to register.

About the Special Guest:

Megumi Okada Gomez (aka Meg) from Otafuku lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their four children. Originally from Hiroshima, Japan, she works for Otafuku, a renowned Japanese sauce manufacturer headquartered in her hometown. Meg has loved Otafuku’s sauces, especially the iconic Okonomi sauce, since childhood. She feels fortunate to work at Otafuku’s manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, just a short commute from her home. Surrounded by the familiar aromas of Hiroshima, she is passionate about her work and excited to share an authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki recipe.

About the Instructor:

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”.

She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space: Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra also worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).

Debra has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

This program is made possible by:

Program Note: Photographs may be taken during the event for the records of the program host and for use in public media outlets. Registering for the event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways.

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[VOLUNTEER] MFAH Winter Festival
Feb
23
1:00 PM13:00

[VOLUNTEER] MFAH Winter Festival

  • The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Image courtesy of MFAH

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s family-friendly Winter Festival!

Start the day with fiery drums, and end with a thrilling performance by lion and dragon dancers.

Enjoy art-making activities with family and friends: create an ema (illustrated wooden plaque), decorate a bookmark, or craft a sparkling firecracker using colored cellophane and foil. Indulge in foods representing a variety of East Asian cuisines, available for purchase from local vendors.

While Japan’s official and cultural New Year’s Day now falls on the first day of January according to the Gregorian calendar, this was not always the case. In fact, prior to the Meiji Period, Japan observed the new year in accordance with the lunisolar calendar.

Now and in the past, Japanese people celebrate the New Year by setting new goals and resolutions. 　One of the unique traditions is the decoration of Daruma dolls, which symbolize perseverance and the fulfillment of goals. Create your very own Daruma doll and wish for the success of your New Year’s resolutions. Your original Daruma will surely watch over you and encourage you as you work toward your goals!

JASH needs your help to introduce this Japanese New Year’s tradition to MFAH Winter Festival attendees.

Volunteer with JASH and provide kids of all ages with the opportunity to make their own paper plate Daruma doll.

To join the JASH volunteer team, please complete the form below:

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with JASH at the MFAH Winter Festival. This form is now closed.

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Feb
20
12:00 PM12:00

Japanese Sweets Pop Up Day by Oyatsu Aoi

  • Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Treat yourself each month to Japanese Sweets at the JASH office. This month, enjoy Japanese wagashi made by Oyatsu Aoi.

A variety of traditional Japanese sweets will be available for purchase by Oyatsu Aoi during the event. This week’s menu will contain the below items:

  • Strawberry Mochi

  • Tapioca Mochi (120g)

  • Dorayaki

  • Yomogi (Japanese mugwort) Mochi

  • Matcha Cheesecake

  • Dango

Cashless payments will be accepted. While the sweets will be readily available to the public during the event, click the button below to contact Oyatsu Aoi directly to confirm the items that will be available and pre-order your favorite treats.

Pre-orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, February 19.

About Oyatsu Aoi:

Originally from Kyoto, Oyatsu Aoi crafts handmade, all natural and additive-free, everyday wagashi, taking special care to incorporate seasonal ingredients.

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Feb
15
11:00 AM11:00

JASH and Evelyn's Park Present: FAMILY FOLD

Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park on the second Saturday of every month to experience the art of origami!

Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this art form through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

February Theme: Valentine’s Day Hearts

Looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with your family and your loved ones? Join us for a fun and creative activity: folding your own origami hearts! This event is perfect for kids and families of all ages.

The three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy.

Make a pocket heart, a two-color heart, and/or a heart within a heart!

 

PROGRAM PARTNER:

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Feb
13
12:00 PM12:00

Japanese Bread Pop Up Day by Sugar and Wheat

  • Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Treat yourself to delicious baked goods from Houston’s#1 authentic Japanese baker Sugar and Wheat Authentic Japanese Bakery.

Payment can be made by cash or card. While the sweets will be readily available to the public during the event, click the button below to contact Sugar and Wheat directly to confirm the items that will be available and pre-order your favorite treats.

This month’s menu is:

  • Garlic cheese sausage bread

  • Corn mayonnaise bread

  • Strawberry sandwich roll

  • Chocolate sandwich roll

  • Melon bread

  • Chocolate melon bread

  • Strawberry and white chocolate scones

Pre-orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, February 12.

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Feb
8
11:30 AM11:30

2025 Houston Regional Japanese Speech Contest

  • University of St. Thomas - Anderson Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Japanese language learners of all levels and ages in the Greater Houston area are invited to demonstrate their oral Japanese communication skills for a chance to compete at the Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest at the 2025 Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest. 

The contest strives to bring together the Japanese and American communities to advocate for and to celebrate Japanese language learning, and to encourage students to further their understanding of Japan, its people, and its culture.

For more information on contest divisions, format, eligibility and rules, please review the contest handbook.

Registration for the Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest is now OPEN. Click the button below to register:

COMPETITION SCHEDULE (subject to change)

  • 11:30AM | REGISTRATION

  • 12:00PM | OPENING CEREMONY

  • 12:30PM | COMPETITION

  • 12:30PM | DIVISION 3 – FREE SPEECH HIGH SCHOOL AURORA

  • 2:20PM | DIVISION 1 – POETRY

  • 2:40PM | DIVISION 2 - HAIKU

  • 2:55PM | DIVISION 4 – FREE SPEECH COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

  • 4:00PM | CLOSING CEREMONY & AWARDS PRESENTATION

Sponsored by:

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Feb
5
4:00 PM16:00

JASH & Levy Park Present: Japan Junction

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会（JASH）は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。

February 5: “Why do We Throw Beans on Setsubun?” and Oni Bean Toss Game

Setsubun is a festival marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring in Japan. It is observed annually around the first of February, at home, in schools, or at shrines throughout Japan.

Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Naze Setsubun ni Mame wo Makuno?” or "Why do We Throw Beans on Setsubun?” to discover why the Japanese people celebrate the coming of spring in a unique way.

Following the kamishibai presentation, make your own Oni bean toss game and learn how Japanese families wish for good luck through mame-maki or bean throwing.  “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!  Out with the Oni, and in with good fortune!”

2月5日: 紙芝居「なぜ、せつぶんに豆をまくの？」鬼退治あそび工作

 「鬼は外! 福は内！」一緒に節分をお祝いしましょう！

節分に豆をまく理由を知っていますか？紙芝居「なぜ、せつぶんに豆をまくの？」を観て、節分と豆まきの由来を学びましょう。そして紙芝居の後は、大きな口を開けた鬼を作ります。今年は家族と一緒に自分で作った鬼の口をめがけて豆まきを楽しんで、たくさんの福を呼び込もう！

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Jan
25
9:00 AM09:00

[UPDATE] Japanese Garden Cleanup

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2024 FALL GARDEN CLEANUP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 25, 2025.

Every fall, we come together to ensure the Japanese Garden in Hermann Park looks its best!

From cleaning the teahouse to pulling weeds and clearing ball moss -- there is so much to be done and only a short period of time to do it in!  Tools & instructions will be provided by the Hermann Park Conservancy staff.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring your own gloves, individual water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent, if needed.

Each volunteer must register individually. Please fill out the form below to register:

毎年恒例になりました、秋の日本庭園清掃が、1月25日（土）午前9時より Hermann Park内日本庭園で行われます。当日は、清掃に必要な道具は公園側で用意されております。公園スタッフの指導のもと、楽しく作業をする予定です。屋外での作業となりますので、各自お飲み物、日焼け止め、虫除け等をご準備されることをお勧めします。ご家族、お友達をお誘いの上、是非ご参加ください！

グループで参加をご希望の場合も、お申し込みはお1人ずつお願い致します。

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Jan
23
12:00 PM12:00

[CANCELLED] Japanese Bread Pop Up Day by Sugar and Wheat

  • Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Treat yourself to delicious baked goods from Houston’s#1 authentic Japanese baker Sugar and Wheat Authentic Japanese Bakery.

Payment can be made by cash or card. While the sweets will be readily available to the public during the event, click the button below to contact Sugar and Wheat directly to confirm the items that will be available and pre-order your favorite treats.

Pre-orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, January 22.

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Jan
19
6:30 AM06:30

JASH HOOPLA Brigade: Houston Marathon 2025

Every year, more than 25,000 racers from across the globe descend upon Houston for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.

As runners tackle Houston’s highly acclaimed course, JASH will be joining the more than 250,000 supporters and spectators in sharing Houston’s hospitality.

Come help us cheer on the runners to the finish line in Japanese fashion!

JASH has been placed on MILE 7 of the course at the intersection of Bissonnet & Hazard in front of Picnic Box Lunches. Please click here to view the 2025 course map with road closures. 

To join the JASH HOOPLA BRIGADE, please complete the form below. 

Should you wish to register as a group, please contact Ikuyo Katayama at ikatayama@jas-hou.org.

We look forward to seeing you on January 19!

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Jan
18
11:00 AM11:00

JASH and Evelyn's Park Present: FAMILY FOLD

Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park on the second Saturday of every month to experience the art of origami!

Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this art form through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

January Theme: New Year Resolution Origami

Looking for a fun way to make a New Year’s resolution or shinnen-no hofu? Join the monthly “Family Fold” at Evelyn’s Park for a unique way to commit to your 2025 goals!

As the YEAR OF THE SNAKE begins, drive away bad luck and wish for good with origami.

The three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy.

Make an ema, a daruma, and/or a snake!

 

PROGRAM PARTNER:

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Jan
12
4:00 PM16:00

[ONLINE] おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! | Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and NAJAS

Join Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. (JASWDC) for the New Year edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHI GOHAN and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen! On the menu this month is OSECHI-RYORI!

Celebrate Japanese New Year, or “Oshogatsu” with us and make some of the special foods, known as “Osechi-ryori“. Beautiful and full of symbolism for luck and fortune in the coming new year, families gather for a wonderful homemade feast.  For our special Japanese New Year Ouchigohan session, we will make 3 items to enjoy: Yawata maki: rolled beef with carrots and string beans simmered in Teriyaki Sauce, refreshing Namasu salad with shredded daikon and carrots, and a delicious apple Kinton made with sweet potato and apple mash, twisted into a “pouch of gold.”
We will also play a popular New Year’s game, “Fukuwarai” – The Lucky Laugh game.

We look forward to welcoming in the New Year with you and our Ouchigohan Family!

Members of other Japan/Japan America Societies—please enter your society’s discount code at checkout for member pricing. Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

The recipe card with ingredient list and Zoom link will be provided a few days before the event. 

$10 JASH Members / $15 Non-members. JASH members use code "houston" to register.

About the Instructor:

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”.

She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space: Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra also worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).

Debra has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

About #OnigriAction:

#OnigiriAction is an annual autumn social good campaign connecting the simple act of taking a photo with helping to feed school children in need. Every rice ball-related post on the global campaign website or your social media channel with the tag #OnigiriAction will provide five school meals to children in need around the world.

This program is made possible by:

Program Note: Photographs may be taken during the event for the records of the program host and for use in public media outlets. Registering for the event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways.

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Jan
11
11:00 AM11:00

JASH & Levy Park Present: Oshogatsu 2025

Celebrate the start of 2025 at the third annual JAPAN JUNCTION OSHOGATSU NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION.

The FREE, family-friendly event will feature live performances, traditional Japanese games, omikuji fortune telling,  and craft stations.

Try your hand at kakizome (the first Japanese calligraphy of the year).  Decorate your own hagoita/battledore. Color a daruma .  Fold origami. Pound mochi.  And more!!

Live performances and food concessions will also be featured.

Make Japan a part of your new year festivities and ensure good fortune stays with you throughout the whole year. 

VOLUNTEER

JASH is looking for volunteers to help make this Oshogatsu Celebration a success! Sign-up through the form below:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN THE OSHOGATSU CELEBRATION. THIS FORM IS NOW CLOSED.

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Jan
6
to Mar 3

JASH Japanese Language Program 2025 Session 1

Session I of the JASH Japanese Language Program begins on Monday, January 06, 2025. Registration is open for all levels on the Japanese Class Schedule and Class Descriptions pages.

NOTE: All Japanese Language Courses are currently being held remotely through Zoom Meetings.

Click on the button below to register:

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Dec
21
6:00 PM18:00

[ONLINE] おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! | Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and NAJAS

Join Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) for the December Holiday edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHI GOHAN and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen! On the menu this month is MATCHA MOCHI CUPCAKES & MATCHA LATTE!

MATCHA MOCHI CUPCAKES are delightfully bouncy, slightly sticky, and just the right amount of sweet. Made with rice flour and infused with the earthy, vibrant flavor of matcha, these chewy, sweet treats are the perfect mash-up of Japanese mochi and cupcakes! Each bite is a cozy hug with a hint of green tea magic!

MATCHA LATTE blends the rich, earthy flavor of finely ground green tea powder with silky milk for a smooth, slightly sweet pick-me-up. It's like sipping on a treat from your favorite café, only greener and packed with antioxidants!

As a bonus activity, we will also learn now to make ORIGAMI MASU BOX while waiting for the cupcakes to bake. Join us as this event will be a perfect way to prepare for the holidays through fun, food, and crafts!

Members of other Japan/Japan America Societies—please enter your society’s discount code at checkout for member pricing. Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

The recipe card with ingredient list and Zoom link will be provided a few days before the event. 

$10 JASH Members / $15 Non-members. JASH members use code "houston" to register.

About the Instructor:

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”.

She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space: Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra also worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).

Debra has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

About #OnigriAction:

#OnigiriAction is an annual autumn social good campaign connecting the simple act of taking a photo with helping to feed school children in need. Every rice ball-related post on the global campaign website or your social media channel with the tag #OnigiriAction will provide five school meals to children in need around the world.

This program is made possible by:

Program Note: Photographs may be taken during the event for the records of the program host and for use in public media outlets. Registering for the event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways.

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