April 7, 2021

April Newsletter
JASDFW NEWSCORPORATE MEMBERS

PLATINUM | $5,000[ONLINE EVENT] Boundaryless Leadership:
Increasing Your Leadership Capacity
Wednesday April 13
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Dallas / 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Atlanta
Cost: $10
The speed at which our world has been changing and thediversity of the people we work with is unprecedented andhas brought more challenges to many leaders. In order tofind our pathway forward, we need to adapt and navigate
through the boundaries. The solution is not just working
harder to solve the problems in our lives and workplace. Itis increasing our capacity as a leader through awarenessand inner resources – including leveraging the stress wefeel as an asset – to achieve the outcomes that mattermost. In this experiential workshop, Nozomi Morgan (CEOand Founder of Michiki Morgan Worldwide) will introduce
a conscious and mindful leadership framework based onJapanese philosophy and concepts, such as Kansha(Gratitude), Kintsugi (Embracing Imperfection), IchigoIchie (Cherishing the Moment), Kawa (River), and Kaizen(Continuous Improvement).
Find out how to move from a state of reactivity into
one of creativity
Experience a process for becoming more aware
Learn how to transform stress into an energy
source to meet your greatest challenges
Stop doubting yourself and start trusting yourself
Tap into your brilliance and leverage every ounceof your potential and become the leader at workand in life
Attend this workshop and start your journey to more
purpose, clarity, and confidence, so you can increase yourleadership capacity and be the change in this world. If you
wish to attend this program, we ask for end-to-end
attendance, to remain in one area, to fully engaged, andto be fully present without distractions. Additional
information will be shared with registrants.
Register HereTo learn more about this event, click here.

[ONLINE EVENT] Kansha in the Kitchen: TheJapanese Approach to Sourcing, Preparing,and Parting of Food
Tuesday, April 19 - 6:00 p.m. Dallas / 7:00 p.m. NewYork
Wednesday, April 20 - 8:00 a.m. Tokyo
Cost: FREE
The word kansha, appreciation, is evident in many
aspects of Japanese society and daily living. In thekitchen, kansha expresses gratitude for both nature’s
bounty and for the efforts of clever people who bring thatbounty to table. Practicing kansha in the kitchen means
creating nutritionally sound, aesthetically satisfying meals
while avoiding waste, conserving energy, and sustaining
natural resources. This program will focus on one
important aspect of kitchen kansha: ichi motsu zen
shoku(one food, used entirely). This age-old
custom of using all edible parts of ingredients -- peels,roots, seeds, bones -- echoes some of the sustainable
development goals adopted by the United Nations
General Assembly in 2015.
Elizabeth Andoh, a leading authority on Japan’s culinary
culture will show us how anyone, anywhere in the world
can practice, and benefit from, kansha in their ownkitchen. Her formal culinary training was taken at theYanagihara School of Classical Japanese Cuisine(Tokyo); she directs A Taste of Culture, a Tokyo-based
culinary arts program. Rona Tison, Executive Vice
President - Corporate Relations and PR at ITO EN (NorthAmerica) Inc., will moderate the discussion portion of theevent.
Register HereTo learn more about this event, click here.

David Ball to Recognize Dallas-Sendai
Anniversary at Boston Marathon
Monday, April 18
Support at www.jasdfw/donate
Long-time JASDFW supporter David Ball will run in his
15th consecutive Boston Marathon later this month andwear a special shirt marking the 25th anniversary of theDallas-Sendai relationship. Please see his message
below and if you would like to support David's journey, inthe spirit U.S.-Japan friendship, please giveat www.jasdfw.org/donate. Please add "David Ball" or"Boston Marathon" in the comments section.
I am honored to represent JASDFW in the upcomingBoston Marathon on Monday, April 18. In this worldfamous 26.2 mile race, I will commemorate thesilver anniversary of the Dallas-Sendai InternationalFriendship City relationship by wearing a race shirt,
displaying both the United States and Japanese flags,
both cities’ names, and the 25th anniversary logo. This
relationship has special meaning to me, as my father isfrom the U.S., and my mother is from Sendai. Thus, theJapan-America Society feels like family to me. Marathon
running is extremely popular in Japan, as it is in America.
Japanese fans set up decorated booths along the BostonMarathon course so they can cheer their country'srunners. In 2011, I ran the Boston Marathon and raised
thousands of dollars for Sendai relief after the devastationof the earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese fanscheered with tremendous emotion when they saw myshirt, which recognized the bonds between Sendai andthe U.S. I have been training year round for this great
opportunity to share the message of friendship for theDallas-Sendai 25th anniversary in 2022!

52nd Annual Meeting and Members' Social
Tuesday, May 3
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDTSaint Ann Court/Harwood No. 62501 North Harwood Street, Dallas TX 75201
Cost: Members $30, Nonmembers $40
Join us for our first in-person annual meeting since 2019.
This event will include time to network and meet othermembers in a casual environment. We will also welcome
back returning board members and introduce new board
representatives. We will give special recognition tooutgoing board members, including Jackson Chen, Kyoko
Vivas, and Julia Wada. Tours of the artwork at the The
Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai
Collection will be available approximately between 6:00 7:00 p.m. and after the main program concludes around8:00 p.m.
Register HereTo learn more about this event, click here.

2022 Sun & Star Legacy Award DinnerThursday, May 26
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Omni Frisco Hotel
11 Cowboys WayFrisco, TX 75034
Join us as we honor exemplary supporters of the U.S.Japan relationship. Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort
Worth International Airport, will receive the 2022 Sun &Star Legacy Award for fostering economic exchange,
cooperation, and friendship between the U.S. andJapan. Hideto Nishitani will receive the Bridges-toFriendship Award for his commitment to North TexasJapan relations as a business executive and his ongoingsupport to several U.S.-Japan grassroots
organizations. The Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner isthe premier U.S.-Japan business networking event inNorth Texas. It features a cocktail reception, silent
auction, and an exclusive Patrons’ Reception for sponsors
and dignitaries, followed by dinner and the awardprogram.
Register Here / Become a Sponsor
To learn more about the 2022 Sun & Star Legacy
Award Dinner, click here.

Destination Japan Summer Camp Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 109:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT
JASDFW office Building - 500 North CentralExpressway, Plano TX 75074 (MAP)
Tickets: $175 Members, $220 Nonmembers,​$205 Registration + Membership
Discounts available for families registering more thanone child
Explore the wonders of Japan in the Japan-America
Society's inaugural summer camp ! This camp is forchildren (ages 8 to 12, grades 3 through 7) who areinterested in learning Japanese language, daily life, andholiday customs. Each day will be devoted to one or two
calendar months, and campers will experience what it islike to spend those months in Japan. They will engage inlanguage lessons, reading, writing, storytelling, andhands-on cultural activities that include anime drawing,calligraphy, origami folding, tea ceremony, sushi rolling,and more!
Register HereTo learn more about our Summer Camp, click here.

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2022 Japan Currents Symposium:Logistics and Supply Chains in U.S.-Japan Business and Trade

March 9, 2022
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCESCORPORATE MEMBERS

GOLD | $2,500​Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13Meeting
Thursday, April 21
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT
Hyatt Place - 3100 North Dallas Pkwy, Plano TX
75093
Admission included with membership
Visitors able to join for two free meetings
Join Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13 for its April
monthly meeting. Nancy Griggs will teach about
conservation, reusing, and recycling within
ikebana. Regular Membership is $80, Friend
Membership is $25, and Dual Membership is$20. Contact ikebanadallas@gmail.com for more
information.
To learn more about this event, click here.

Fort Worth Japanese Society Spring FestivalSaturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT both days
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Join the Fort Worth Japanese Society for its featureautumn event. Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, taiko
drummers, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku
pottery, food trucks, and more. Event admission isincluded with entry into the Botanic Garden. Prices:
Adults $12.00, Seniors (65+) $10.00, Children (6-15)$6.00, Children 5 and under FREE. Fort Worth Botanic
Garden (FWBG and Botanical Research Institute ofTexas (BRIT) members receive free entry during the FallFestival.
To learn more about this event, click here.

Fort Worth Sister Cities International Children's Day Celebration
Saturday, April 30
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT
Fort Worth Academy - 7301 Dutch Branch Road,
Fort Worth TX 76132
Cost: Adults $20, Children (ages 12-18) $10,
Children (under 12) freeKodomo No Hi, Japanese Children’s Day, is a familyoriented community event to celebrate Japaneseculture. Register and enjoy the following exciting
activities: taiko drumming, Japanese games, join in theanime cosplay contest, learn calligraphy and origami,
sample Japanese light food, and fly a unique holiday
kite.
To learn more about this event, click here.

2022 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner Sponsors
PLATINUM

GoldSilver
Carter Arnett PLLCDFW International Airport
Frisco Economic Development Corporation
Haynes and Boone, LLP
KPMG
ORIX Corporation USA
Yamagata Foundation

BronzeAnonymous
City of Plano
Fujitsu
Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
ITO EN (North America) INC.
Jackson Walker LLP
Richardson Economic Development Partnership
UPSVirtuous Capital, LLC

Events Calendar
NEW MEMBERS
Individual/Family
Julie Cogdill
Lalah Johnson
Issac Krok

UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 13 | [ONLINE EVENT] Leadership Workshop withNozomi Morgan
April 19 | [ONLINE EVENT] Kansha in the Kitchen
April 23-24 | Fort Worth Japanese Festival
April 30 | Fort Worth Sister Cities International JapaneseChildren's Day
May 3 | 52nd Annual Meeting and Members' Social
May 26 | Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner
June 6-10 | Destination Japan summer camp469-573-6880 | info@jasdfw.org | www.jasdfw.org​​​​​