July 11, 2022

July Newsletter
JASDFW NEWSCORPORATE MEMBERS

PLATINUM | $5,000

JASDFW mourns passing of PM Shinzo Abe
Last Friday, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died ofgunshot wounds while in Nara giving a speech. We offer
our condolences to the Japanese people during thisdifficult time. We are also saddened by this senseless actof violence in a country that prides itself on public
safety. Abe was the longest-running Prime Minister inJapanese history and he strengthened U.S.-Japan
relations during his years in office. His legacy will live onthrough those whose lives he influenced and thefriendships that he established.

[Online] Summer Japanese Language Class
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. CDT
Thursdays, July 14 to September 1

This course is for beginners who are looking for a general
understanding of the Japanese language and to practicesome common expressions used in personal
conversations. Students will learn some basic Japanesegrammar and sentence structures as they learn how to
introduce themselves and share simple personal details inJapanese. They will also learn familiar and basic
expressions, and a variety of greetings useful in daily
conversations.
While this course is focused on conversational Japanese,by the end of the course, students will be able torecognize Hiragana and its differences between the otherwriting systems. Prior knowledge of Japanese characters(Hiragana, Katakana, & Kanji) is not required to take thiscourse.
Register HereGOLD | $2,500

To learn more about our language class, click here.

2022 Annual Sake Tasting and Lecture
Friday, July 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. CDT
Central Five Hundred (JASDFW building)
500 North Central Expressway, Plano TX 75074
Members $35 / Nonmembers $45 /Nonmembers with membership bundle $70 (Save $10)
After successful online programs in 2020 and 2021, thesake tasting and lecture returns as in-person event. Thisis one of the Society’s most popular annual programs anda highlight of our summer schedule. We will have aguided experience led by our friends at Sake Social,complemented with local Japanese cuisine. For the firsttime in the event’s history, we will also add shochu to ourmenu. This distilled alcoholic beverage typically comesfrom rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brownsugar.
This event is currently sold out. Please click on theRegister Here link below and you will be added to theWaiting list. You will be notified when seats areavailable.
Register HereTo learn more about this event, click here.

Japanese Beer Garden & Family Fun
Saturday, August 13
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CDT
Rollertown Beerworks
412 North Oklahoma Street #106, Celina TX
75009 (MAP)FREE
The Japan-America Society is excited to partner with
Rollertown Beerworks on a special family-friendly event.
Join us to celebrate summer with family activities, such asJapanese culture bingo, and learn about Japan from ouramazing staff. There will be food available for purchasefrom F&F Express. Visit https://www.fnfeat.com/fo​odtruck/ to learn more about the truck's menu. There willseating both outdoors and indoors for thisprogram. For guests 21 and older, you can enjoy alimited-edition beer that will likely only last theweekend! This variety uses Sorachi Ace, which are thesame hops developed to make Japan's famed Sapporo
extra premium lager in the 70s.
To learn more about this event, please click here.

Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival
Saturday, September 10
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. CDT

Simpson Plaza at Frisco Square
8843 Coleman Boulevard, Frisco TX 75034 (MAP)
FREE
Our 23rd annual Otsukimi will return to its normal inperson September schedule for the first time since 2019.
This event has become one of the region's largest
Japanese cultural celebrations. Festivities include musicalperformances, haiku readings, vendors selling Japanesefood and collectibles, themed art, and family-friendlyactivities.

Performances and Demonstrations (clickbelow to see full list)
Dallas Kiyari Daiko (traditional Japanese taikodrumming)
Dallas Sumo Club (Japanese wrestlingdemonstration)
Plano Kendo Dojo (Japanese martial arts)
Stan Richardson and Mujuan Dojo (Shakuhachimusic)

Activities and Vendors(click below to see full list)
Bobaddiction (boba tea and refreshing drinks)
Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13 (Japanesefloral arrangements)
KIKI Japan (Japanese-inspired clothing andaccessories)
MBFLYnagasaki (Japanese scarves, purses,earrings, and bracelets
Miki Bread and Crafts (Japanese-inspired baked
goods and handmade crochet items)
Spin Sushi food truck (Japanese and Asian fusioncuisine)
To learn more about this event, please click here.

2022 Japan America Friendship Night
Tuesday, September 20
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. CDT
Globe Life Field - 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington TX
76011
Tickets $20 + fees
Our annual baseball gathering returns to Globe Life Field,
home of the Texas Rangers. While cheering on thehometown team, we will also see Japanese superstar
Shohei Ohtani, who plays for the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani won the American League MVP (most valuableplayer) award in 2021 and was also the first player in MLB
history to be an All-Star as both a pitcher and ahitter. Tickets will be in the SkyBox on the second level,
along the third base side of the stadium. All attendees will
have both a regular seat in the SkyBox area and be able
to easily sit at the picnic tables to connect with oldacquaintances and new friends. This game is also a great
deal with tickets at only $20 in baseball’s newest stadium!
Register HereTo learn more about this event, click here.

"Summer in Japan" - JASDFW Video Series
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth brings youthe series, Summer in Japan! In these videos, we’ll
discover what summertime is like in Japan while finding
ways to explore it here in America. Join our summer
intern, Sarah Modisette, and friends to learn about thefun, beautiful, interesting, delicious, and creative
experiences that make summertime in Japan what it is!
Please click above to watch the first episode, "Summer inJapan - Food!" Please visit our YouTube channel for
regular updates and we will share videos through social
media and our newsletters.

Event Highlight2022 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 14-September 1 | [ONLINE] Japanese 1 Language
Class
July 15 | Annual Sake Tasting and Lecture
August 13 | Japanese Beer Garden at Rollertown
Beerworks
September 10 | Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival
September 20 | Japan America Friendship Night at GlobeLife Field
Save-the-date September 25 | JASDFW at DJA Akimatsuri
Save-the-date October 15 | Sun & Star Golf Classic

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