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. 

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.

Treat yourself each month to Japanese Sweets and Breads at the JASH office. This month, we celebrate the return of wagashi maker Oyatsu Aoi, along with Sugar and Wheat Authentic Japanese Bakery.

A variety of traditional Japanese sweets will be available for purchase by Oyatsu Aoi during the event.

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 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, December 18.

In addition, hand-crafted baked goods will be available for purchase by Sugar and Wheat.

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, December 18.

About Oyatsu Aoi:

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

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.

December Theme: Holiday Origami

PROGRAM PARTNER:

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。

Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

The inaugural U.S.-Japan Space Forum in Texas offers a unique opportunity to explore the pivotal role of the U.S.-Japan space alliance in the new era of space exploration. As public-private partnerships flourish in lunar surface development, the forum will highlight the growing commitments to research and development by NASA and JAXA, alongside contributions from U.S. and Japanese academic and business sectors.

Engage with industry leaders from renowned organizations, including Intuitive Machines, Lonestar, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Toyota. Speakers will share insights on collaborative innovations and the future of space exploration.

Join us exploring the evolving landscape of space technology and international cooperation.

This program is FREE with registration. Please fill out the form below to register by Monday, December 09:

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 2:30 PM.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

PANELISTS:

• Dr. Timothy CRAIN, Chief Growth Officer, CTO & Co-founder, Intuitive Machines

• Hiroto HASHIMOTO, Chief Designer, Toyota Motor Corporation

• Yorichika MIHARA, SVP, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.

• Chris STOTT, CEO, Lonestar Data Holdings Inc.

MODERATOR:

• Dr. David ALEXANDER, Director, Rice Space Institute

The December program is co-presented by:

• Japan-America Society of Houston

• Consulate General of Japan in Houston.

Support for the December program is provided by:

• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

• Rice Space Institute

JASH will once again be walking as a group with the Sister Cities of Houston float in the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade on behalf of our Sister City in Japan, Chiba City and we want YOU to join us.

Participants must be able and willing to walk the entire parade route, over 20 city blocks. To see the parade route, click HERE.

Meet up and parking instructions will be available to volunteers closer to the event date.

Fill out the form below in order to participate in this special event:

Treat yourself to a variety of mouthwatering baked goods during the Japanese Bread Pop Up Day by Sugar and Wheat Authentic Japanese Bakery at the JASH office.

PLEASE NOTE: Mochi will NOT be available at this pop up.

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, November 20.

As the U.S. and Japan mark 170 years of “permanent friendship,” Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) is eager to highlight the importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship in Houston as we commemorate our own 56th anniversary.

Join us on Tuesday, November 19, for JASH BASH 2024 at BAYOU MUSIC CENTER.

JASH BASH 2024 | Event Schedule*

*subject to change

For information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, click on the buttons below:

Who doesn’t love the idea of reaching into the fridge, freezer, or pantry and putting together a delicious lunch (or dinner) in minutes, creating a meal worthy of an Instagram post? We know just how much planning, provisions, and prep it takes to pull off nutritious meals that come together to feed yourself and your family.

Tsukurioki (作り置き) is the Japanese concept making that dream into reality! Japanese style meal prep is different from typical meal prep: you still prep/cook some components ahead of time, but by keeping each ingredient/dish in separate containers, you can still enjoy freshly made meals during the work week.

Join Japan Society of Boston (JSB) for the November edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！ Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking, and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen to learn a few tricks and tuck away a work week’s worth of simple dishes for you to make.

We will learn how to cook and freeze rice in perfect portions, stretch a pound of ground chicken into tasty meat balls and patties, pickle cauliflower, marinate hard boiled eggs in a sweet soy sauce, crush sesame seeds for a dressing to use over a variety of veggies, and pull a few staples from the pantry to mix and match for a new dish every day. No fancy containers necessary to master the art of Japanese tsukurioki!

Only one registration needed per household.

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. 

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.

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.

November Theme: Traditional Shapes

November 11 is Origami no Hi or Origami Day in Japan. Established in 1980, this unofficial holiday honors the ancient Japanese art of creating intricate objects and complex shapes out of square pieces of paper.

The word origami comes from the combination of two Japanese words: ori, meaning to fold, and kami, meaning paper.

As we celebrate both Origami Day, we will be folding three traditional origami shapes, a cup, a balloon, and a box. The three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy.

PROGRAM PARTNER:

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。

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) is hosting the October edition of the online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！ Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen.

Let’s make one of Japan’s most popular on-the go meals, Onigiri! And join #OnigiriAction, TABLE FOR TWO’s annual social good campaign. Onigiri is a rice ball typically filled with protein or vegetables. This beloved dish is made in every home for snacks, bento and picnics. The class will be hosted by Ouchigohan’s Debra Samuels and taught by guest sensei Kimono Mom, MOE! Kimono Mom is a famous Japanese influencer, with over 2 million followers on Instagram, who cooks along with her adorable daughter Sutan. We will be making 3 different kinds of onigiri; a selection of Kimono Mom and Sutan’s favorites!

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. 

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.

Treat yourself each month during Houston Chronicle highlighted wagashi maker Oyatsu Aoi’s Wagashi Pop Up Day at the JASH office. This month will once again feature a special collaboration with Sugar and Wheat Authentic Japanese Bakery.

A variety of traditional Japanese sweets will be available for purchase by Oyatsu Aoi during the event.

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 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, October 16.

In addition, hand-crafted baked goods will be available for purchase by Sugar and Wheat.

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, October 16.

About Oyatsu Aoi:

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

For one-night only, Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) in partnership with Japan Society, New York present National Bunraku Theater.

Witness a stunning production of traditional Japanese puppet theater, with two quintessential climaxes from bunraku repertoire: Date Musume Koi no Higanoko (Oshichi, the Greengrocer’s Daughter) and Sonezaki Shinju (The Love Suicides at Sonezaki). Known for its globally influential three-person puppet manipulation technique invented in the mid-18th century, bunraku has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Featuring scenography by Kazuo Oga, art director for many classic Studio Ghibli anime such as My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke, this performance offers Americans a rare opportunity to glimpse the rich culture not only of bunraku, but of Japan’s second-largest city ahead of Expo 2025, held in Osaka.

National Bunraku Theater is part of a North American tour produced and organized by Japan Society, NYC, that will make stops at Aratani Theater (Los Angeles, CA; September 28), Quick Center for the Arts (Fairfield, CT; October 1), and The Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.; October 8 & 9) before making their Texas debut.

Reserve tickets are available for $75.00 and General Admission tickets are available for $65.00. Use early bird code BUNRAKU at check-out for $10.00 off until October 4, 2024.

Due to expenses incurred to present events as well as costs associated with processing online ticket transactions, all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to issue refunds on tickets purchased for any reason.

The U.S. tour of National Bunraku Theater is produced by Japan Society under partnership with Japan Arts Council, which is supported, in part, by Japan Cultural Expo 2.0, All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd., Kikkoman Corporation and Suntory Holdings Limited. The program is also supported by the John and Miyoko Davey Foundation and Takenaka Corporation.

This performance of National Bunraku Theater is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

This program is part of Houston’s celebration of the U.S.-Japan Tourism Year 2024.

Performed in Japanese with English supertitles.

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.

October Theme: Yōkai (Japanese Spirits)

The word yōkai (妖怪) is a Japanese term that refers to a wide range of supernatural beings, spirits, and phenomena in Japanese folklore. The word can be translated as "mysterious apparitions" or "strange apparitions."

Yōkai are thought to impact people's lives in both positive and negative ways. They are sometimes portrayed as scary, but can also be playful, relatable, and even cute. These beings have been featured in many forms of Japanese media, including ukiyo-e art, movies, and anime.

Three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy. Stop by and fold origami yōkai and add them to the Halloween decorations at home!

PROGRAM PARTNER:

Sister Cities of Houston proudly presents the annual One World Concert, a free event showcasing a world of talent. The concert will be held in person on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:00 - 8:30 PM at the University of Saint Thomas - Jones Hall. Following the performance, there will be a reception from 8:30 - 10:00 PM at the same venue.

The One World Concert celebrates cultural diversity and unity through music and performance. Attendees will experience an array of talented artists representing the global cities connected to Houston through the Sister Cities network, including JASH member Dr. Megumi Hada.

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

EVENT SCHEDULE:

6:30 PM | Registration

7:00 - 8:30 PM | Performance

8:30 - 10:00 PM | Reception

About Dr. Megumi Hada:

Megumi Hada, PhD., is a freelance accordionist and composer based in Houston, Texas. She plays a variety of genres, including classical, tango, waltz, Latin, and popular music. Megumi is the organizer of the Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat and founder of the Stas Venglevski Music Foundation (501c3), supporting youth artists. She performs regularly in the Houston area as a solo artist and with the band "Aire Fresco," which includes three Colombian musicians.

The Apollo Chamber Players are proud to announce the start of their 2024-2025 session We The People with a powerful first performance, Liberty.

The relationship between democracy and liberty is complex and ever-evolving. The season opener explores this nation’s noble quest to ‘secure the blessings of liberty’ for its citizenry - and where we have fallen tragically short. Legendary actor and activist George Takei joins Apollo to tell the story of his family’s forced internment during World War II, as Japanese Americans had their most basic freedoms stripped away in one of democracy’s darkest chapters.

“Our democracy is a precious ideal that requires all of us, as Americans, to actively engage with it to keep it strong and true and shining.”

-George Takei

The program also features the world premiere of a newly adapted commissioned work by one of America’s most celebrated living composers. John Corigliano’s One Sweet Morning reflects a post-9/11 aspiration for peace and freedom from war and terror. And Afghani-born composer Homayoun Sakhi offers a global perspective on the promises and perils of self-government and the eternal quest for liberty.

Click the button below to learn more about the Apollo Chamber Player’s current season and to purchase season tickets.

PROGRAM:

This performance is hosted in partnership with Japan-America Society of Houston.

​One Sweet Morning underwritten by Michael Managan in celebration of the life of Carolyn Smith Managan.

The Book of Names major support by Michael Managan, Rhonda Sweeney & Thomas & Terese Kosten.

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。

Treat yourself each month during Houston Chronicle highlighted wagashi maker Oyatsu Aoi’s Wagashi Pop Up Day at the JASH office. This month will once again feature a special collaboration with Sugar and Wheat Authentic Japanese Bakery.

A variety of traditional Japanese sweets will be available for purchase by Oyatsu Aoi during the event.

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 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 Tuesday, September 17.

In addition, hand-crafted baked goods will be available for purchase by Sugar and Wheat.

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 Tuesday, September 17.

About Oyatsu Aoi:

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

Japan America Society of Colorado (JASC) is hosting the September edition of the online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！ Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen.

Join us to make one of Japan’s most popular and homey dishes, Omurice! A soft thick eggy omelet drapes over a mound of savory ketchup rice, studded with chicken and vegetables.  This famous yoshoku (western style) dish is made in every home for dinners and bento.  The class will be led by Debra Samuels our Ouchigohan sensei. We will complete the meal with a crunchy quick Hakusai (Napa cabbage) pickle.  Bonus demo: Kawaii Teddy Bear Omurice!

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. 

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.

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 artform through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

September Theme: Lucky Animals for the Elderly

On the third Monday of September, Japan celebrates Respect for the Aged Day or Keiro no Hi. Also known as Seniors’ Day, the national holiday was started by a mayor in Hyogo Prefecture that wanted to host an event allowing citizens to look to their elders for guidance and wisdom. The idea soon caught on in other communities across Japan, and Respect for the Aged Day was declared a national holiday in 1966.

The day is intended to express respect for elders in the community, to thank them for their contributions to society, and to celebrate their long lives.

Three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy. Try your hand at making an owl of wisdom, a turtle of longevity, and a crane of good fortune.

PROGRAM PARTNER:

The Japan-America Society of Houston is pleased to announce that the Japanese Festival of Houston will be held in Hermann Park on September 7-8, 2024.

Japan Festival Houston 2024 is timed to coincide with Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan, which will be on view at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) from July 7 through September 15, 2024.  This landmark showcase of art from Japan’s Meiji Era (1868-1912) will provide an enriching backdrop to the Festival.

For details and programming highlights to come, visit houstonjapanfest.org. 

As Houston celebrates the MEIJI PERIOD — the four remarkable decades that propelled Japan into the modern era, there is no soundtrack more fitting than the vibrations resulting from the blending of classical Japanese instruments with pop and rock.

Explore and engage with Japan’s musical past, present, and future as Japan-America Society of Houston presents wagakki trio Rin’ at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

United by boundless creative energy and rigorous training under Living National Treasures, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music alumni Chie Arai, Mana Yoshinaga, and Tomoca Nagasu have created a new sound that combines the koto (zither), biwa (lute), sangen (shamisen), and shakuhachi (bamboo flute) with mainstream music.

Performances are sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!

Now you can get your tickets for the covered seating area online and on your smart phone! Limit 4 per person.

Any unclaimed tickets that remain after 7:50 p.m. will be released to the public.  

As always, open seating on the hill. The show goes on rain or shine.

For more information on tickets and seating click here.

RESERVE YOUR SEATS

Tickets will be available on the Miller Outdoor Theatre website starting September 6 at 10:00 AM!!

The Japan-America Society of Houston is pleased to announce that the Japanese Festival of Houston will be held in Hermann Park on September 7-8, 2024.

Japan Festival Houston 2024 is timed to coincide with Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan, which will be on view at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) from July 7 through September 15, 2024.  This landmark showcase of art from Japan’s Meiji Era (1868-1912) will provide an enriching backdrop to the Festival.

For details and programming highlights to come, visit houstonjapanfest.org. 

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。

In observance of Labor Day, the JASH offices will be closed Monday, September 2.

We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.

The Meiji Era (1868–1912) saw rapid modernization efforts in every aspect of Japanese life, with the Meiji government heavily investing in industries that led to the creation of conglomerates or "zaibatsu" that would go on to lead the Japanese economy. During this time, industrialist Iwasaki Yatarō founded a shipping firm that set the foundation for Mitsubishi Corporation. Today, Mitsubishi Corporation is a global integrated business enterprise that has expanded far beyond its traditional trading operations to include project development, production, and manufacturing operations. It is the largest comprehensive trading company in Japan, with global business operations contributing to industry growth in Texas and the United States.

Join The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH), and Asia Society Texas in exploring the historical importance and continued economic impact of zaibatsu and the Meiji Era. Former Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) and Mitsubishi International Corporation President, CEO, and current Managing Director of the Toyo Bunko Museum Yasuyuki Sugiura will be joined in conversation by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's Asian Art Curator Dr. Bradley Bailey.

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

About the Speakers: