August 4, 2022

August Newsletter
JASDFW NEWSCORPORATE MEMBERS

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Japanese Beer Garden and 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 withRollertown Beerworks on a special family-friendly event.
Join us to celebrate summer with family activities, such as
Japanese culture bingo, and learn about Japan from ouramazing staff. There will seating both outdoors andindoors for this program. For guests 21 and older, you canenjoy a limited-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-friendly
activities.

Performances and Demonstrations (morecoming soon!)
Dallas Kiyari Daiko (traditional Japanese taiko
drumming)
Dallas Sumo Club (Japanese wrestlingdemonstration)
Plano Kendo Dojo (Japanese martial arts)
Stan Richardson and Mujuan Dojo (Shakuhachimusic)

Activities and Vendors (more coming soon!)
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 ahitter. 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, please 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 the fun,beautiful, interesting, delicious, and creative experiencesthat make summertime in Japan what it is!
Please click above to watch the third episode, "Summer inJapan - Summer Break!" Please visit our YouTube
channel for regular updates and we will share videos
through social media and our newsletters.
To see all videos from the series, please click here.

EVENT HIGHLIGHT

2022 Destination Japan Summer Camp
June 6 - June 10, 2022
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCESCORPORATE MEMBERS

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World Language Institute Japanese Teacher Needed
The World Languages Institute in Fort Worth issearching for a high school Japanese language teacher.
The successful candidate will deliver rigorous instruction
to students in order to promote intellectual, social, andphysical growth and ensure that regardless ofsocioeconomic factors every child is prepared foraccelerated learning to compete in a global economy.
Learn more at www.TeachFortWorth.org or the link
below.

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Anime Escape Fest
Saturday, September 3 - Sunday, September 4
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. CDT
Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Join this inaugural 2-day anime and Japanese pop
culture festival featuring exhibitors, artist vendors,cosplay, music, food, games, and more.
To learn more about this event, please click here.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Modern by Moonlight
Saturday, September 17 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. CDT
3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth TX 76107
Ticket prices vary, $15 for JASDFW members
The Modern presents an evening event inspired by
Otsukimi traditions in Japan. Activities and festivities will
include a performance by Dondoko Taiko JapaneseDrumming Group, a lively set by musical artist CABUS,
bento box dinners prepared by Jett Mora, andJapanese-inspired bites. A link will be active soon,please contact us at info@jasdfw.org if you havequestions.

Insider's Japan Travel with Liz Brailsford
Join World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort WorthPresident and CEO Liz Brailsford on a journey to Japanin March and April 2023. See Tokyo and Kyoto’s
highlights, engage in local life, and head off the beaten
path to alluring historic destinations. This travel isorganized through the World Affairs Council ofPhiladelphia.
To learn more, please click here.

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NEW MEMBERS
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Matthew Bell
Josalyn CicioHarumi Esaka
Tonya Falls
Cody Gonzales
Elizabeth Kelley

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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
October 15 | Sun & Star Golf Classic

469-573-6880 | info@jasdfw.org | www.jasdfw.org

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