June 3, 2021

June Newsletter
JASDFW NEWSCORPORATE MEMBERS

PLATINUM | $5,000[Online Event]The Power of Washoku: Facts about Umami
Tuesday, June 8
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CDT
Tickets: FREE
Washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, is one of thehealthiest and aesthetically beautiful foods in the world.
Building off of our program last summer, this event brings
Ana San Gabriel with Ajinomoto Co., Inc to speak withmembers and attendees about the essence of Japanesefood and the meaning of "umami."
Register HereTo learn more about The Power of Washoku, clickhere.

[Online Event]
Virtual Sake Tasting and Food Paring withSake Social
Friday, July 16
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. CDT
Tickets: FREEJASDFW’s annual sake tasting program returns online!
Featuring a Junmai, a Nigori, and a Junmai Daiginjo sake,this tasting is a rare opportunity for beginners and experts
alike to try different flavor profiles. All 300ml bottles areavailable for order right to your door for the event!
Register HereTo learn more about our Sake Tasting and FoodPairing, click here.

Japan America Friendship Night
Wednesday, August 4
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. CDTTickets: $60
Japan America Friendship Night at Globe Life Park isback! Join your fellow JASDFW members as the Rangers
take on the Los Angeles Angels, including Shohei Ohtani,a leading candidate to win the Most Valuable Player(MVP) award for Major League Baseball this year.
This year's tickets places attendees directly in the Batter's
Eye section of the stadium for scenic views. Ticket
purchases include $25 for drinks and concessions.

Register HereTo learn more about Japan America Friendship Night,click here.

Debuting our New Promo, "Who We Are"As JASDFW enters its 51st year of building bridges
between Japanese and Americans, we look for new ways
to engage our audience and spread the word about ourmission. "Who We Are" highlights our successes inbringing Japanese and Americans closer together throughour various program offerings over the past 50-years.
Click above to see our newest promotion as we continue
forward with your support.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCESCORPORATE MEMBERS

GOLD | $2,500

Job Opportunity:​Japanese TechnicalTranslator
TST NA Trim, LLC is looking for a translator to provide
technical translation/interpretation and administrative
support to management and key associates, internallyand external. This position's responsibilities includes
translating terms related to manufacturing processes andequipment, recording and translating presentations, andediting correspondences and communications materials.
Ability to speak, read, and write in native-level Japaneserequired. Spanish language ability alsopreferred. Proficient computer skills and in-depth
knowledge of relevant software such as Power Point,Excel, Word and other MS office products also desired.
To learn more about this job opportunity and forinstructions on how to apply, click here.

[Online Event] Japan Society ofNorthern California: Post-Pandemic Open
Innovation in Silicon Valley
Program is held in Japanese
Wednesday, June 9
6:00 - 7:15 p.m. CDT
Tickets: FREE

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Japan-America Society of Georgia:
Virtual Daruma Workshop & Demonstration
Saturday, June 12
6:00 p.m. CDT
Tickets: FREE
Daruma dolls are modeled after Bodhidharma, thefounder of Japanese Zen Buddhism. In this exciting
lecture, our sister society in Georgia is teaming up with
Imai Daruma Naya and I Go Tokyo to teach viewers
about the significance of daruma dolls and how they aremade.

Register HereTo learn more about the Virtual Daruma Workshop &Demonstration, click here.

Olympic Day Irving-Las Collinas
Friday, June 25 - Saturday, June 26
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDTCreated by the International Olympic Committee, Olympic
Day is a celebration of athletics and sport across all ages,genders, and levels of ability. Irving-Las Collinas isexcited to host youth and family-friendly events including
foot races, archery, volleyball, and more! Olympic day
also features sports exhibitions for skateboarding, waterpolo, cricket, and boxing.
Learn More2021 Sun & Star Golf Classic Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor

Tournament Lunch Sponsor

Pre-Tournament Sponsor

Cart & Beverage Sponsor

Contest Sponsors
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American Airlines
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
KPMG
MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
NEC
ORIX Corporation USA

Events Calendar
NEW MEMBERS
Individual/Family
Gabriella Borrello
BaBi ChallenderThomas D'Angelo
Kiran and Sheryl Gyr
Mas and Banah Kono
Peggy Oliver
Cruz Rios
Ken Robinson
Lisa Tashiro
Dawson Woodward

UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 8 | [ONLINE EVENT] The Power of Washoku: Facts
about Umami
June 9 | [ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society of Northern
California: Post-Pandemic Open Innovation in Silicon
ValleyJune 12 | Japan-America Society of Georgia: Virtual
Daruma Workshop & Demonstration
June 19 | 7th Annual Sun & Star Golf Classic
June 25-26 | Olympic Day Irving-Las Colinas
July 16 | [ONLINE EVENT] Virtual Sake Tasting and Food
Pairing with Sake Social
August 4 | Save-The-Date - Japan America Friendship NightONGOING:Now - September 5 | Crow Museum of Art: Divine Spark Kana Harada
Now - December 31 | Crow Museum of Art: Born of Fire Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists
Now - December 31 | Samurai Collection: Iron Men: The
Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor

Numerous events throughout the DFW area have been postponeddue to COVID-19. We will update this section accordingly as thesituation develops.

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