February 4, 2020

February Newsletter
JASDFW NEWSCORPORATE MEMBERS

PLATINUM | $5,0002020 Japan Currents Symposium
RSVP by: Monday, February 10
Thursday, February 13
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum
14901 Dallas Parkway,
Dallas TX 75234 (Map)Tickets: $45 Members | $55 General Public
Japan Currents brings thinkers from both Japan and theU.S. to explore current and looming issues that affect thecritically important bilateral relationship. With the Tokyo
2020 Olympics on the horizon, baseball is set to make its
triumphant return to the Olympic Games after a 12 year
hiatus. Join two former ambassadors, former baseballexecutives, players, and other experts to learn about role
baseball has played in U.S.-Japan relations and business.
You can register online by clicking here.

Farming in the Future:​Progress in the U.S., Israel, and Japan
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Communities Foundation of Texas,
5500 Caruth Haven Ln., Dallas, TX 75225 (Map)
Incredible progress is being made in the development AgTech and Eco-Tech that will shape the future of theagriculture industry, global food security, development
programs, and the ways in which we consume. As
artificial Intelligence continues to unlock new possibilities
for yields and efficiency, what societal impacts can weexpect? What problems may arise, and what solutions
should we begin to develop?
You can learn more and RSVP online by clicking here.

Nitto Tire’s
Unconventional
Strategy with
Tomo Mitzutani
Wednesday, March 4
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dallas Petroleum
Club (Map)
Nitto Tire's position was in trouble when Tomo Mizutani
was assigned to the U.S. Now, Nitto is a major player intire industry with a loyal fan base among athletes andactors, and has a strong social media following. JoinJASDFW and the Harvard Business School Club ofDallas as Tomo Mizutani shares his impressive story.
Tomo Mizutani has been a keynote speaker at Harvard
Business School Alumni Association events in New Yorkand California, and he has spoken at several universities
across the U.S.
Tickets are $45 for JASDFW members, and $65 for thegeneral public.
To learn more more and register online, click here.

Member Spotlight:
The Koller Collection
The Koller Collection is aDallas based online art
gallery showcasing a curated
selection of Japanese
artwork with a focus onJapanese prints. The gallery
maintains an extensive
collection of Sosaku Hanga,
Shin Hanga and Ukiyo-e prints, as well as a mix ofcontemporary artworks. We strive to pair the collection
with an extensive database of articles and links to further
the education around Japanese art.
To learn more about the Koller Collection, click here!

COMMUNITY EVENTSCORPORATE MEMBERS

GOLD | $2,500

TWU: Zero atHome by Nishiki
Sugawara-Beda
Thursday,January 16
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Visual ArtsBuilding,TWU (Map)
The Department ofVisual Art at Texas
Women’s University
would like to invite you to the reception for Dallas artist,
Nishiki Sugawara-Beda’s exhibition titled Zero at Home,on Thursday, January 16th from 5-7pm.
The exhibition is free and open to the public and runs
from January 13 to February 7th, 2020.
For more information on the exhibit, you can contact
Blake Weld at 940-898-2533 or bweld@twu.edu

Japan Society:
Junior Fellows
Leadership
ProgramApplication
Deadline:
February 14
Program Dates:
June 30 - July 20
This three-week cultural immersion program is aimed athigh school students with a passion for Japanesesociety and culture. Fellows will meet Japanesebusiness leaders, participate in a home stay, and visit
historical sites throughout Japan to build their leadershipskills.
Qualifications include high school students from 9th to11th grade. Knowledge of Japanese is helpful but notrequired.
To learn more about the Japan Society Junior
Fellows Leadership Program and learn how to apply,
you can click here.

Sogetsu Ikebana:
45th Anniversary
Celebration
Registration Deadline:
February 15, 2020
Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, March 199:30 am - 2:30 pm
Springhill Suites
Marriott (Map)Tickets: $120
Misei Ishikawa is a
Master Instructor ofIkebana with years ofexperience abroad. In herworks, she strives tocreate a dynamic balance
between natural andhuman elements while abiding by the core theory ofSogetsu Ikebana. Registration for her March
19 Composing with Branches Workshop remains
open to interested individuals.
To learn more about Misei Ishikawa and to RSVP,
you can click here. For any questions related to theworkshop, please contact Lucia Jentz
at leelucia130@gmail.com.

National SymphonyOrchestra 2020
Tour: The Paper
Crane Project
Postmark Deadline:
February 19
March 8, 2020
On March 8, 2020 the National Symphony Orchestra(NSO) with Music Director Gianandrea Noseda will
perform a concert in the City of Hiroshima, Japan. The
NSO will be the first American orchestra to perform inHiroshima in over 50 years, and staff members will visit
the Peace Memorial Museum and Park.
The National Symphony Orchestra is planning to bring
1,000 paper cranes to the Children's Peace Monumentin the Peace Memorial Park as an offering and invites
individuals to provide paper cranes and participate.
To learn more about the symphony and how to mailyour paper crane, click here.

Galleries
2020 Mochitsuki New Years Celebration

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Videographer: Shota Kosuge

2020 Nengajo Contest Winners

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Copyright © Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort WorthEvents Calendar
NEW MEMBERS
Individual/Family
Tami Barrier & Karron
JohnsonDerrick Parks
Nami Kroska
Erin & Zach Lewis
Nathan, Jacob, & Melissa
Nakamura
Phillip Loveridge
Christopher Slijk
Haruna Minoura & Catalin
Dima
Natalie Storrs
George Tanghongs
Renato Pacheco &Heather Gray
Jacob John Sloan

UPCOMING:
February 4 | Understanding Religious Nationalism in Japan:
Dispatches from the FieldFebruary 13 | 2020 Japan Currents Symposium
February 26 | Farming in the Future: Progress in the U.S.,
Israel, and Japan
March 4 | Nitto Tire’s Unconventional Strategy with Tomo
Mitzutani
March 11 | North Texas Soccer Association: SheBelieves
Cup - USA vs. Japan
March 18 | Sogetsu Ikebana: 45th Anniversary Celebration
with Master Instructor Misei Ishikaw

ONGOING:Now - February 7 | TWU: Zero at Home by Nishiki
Sugawara-Beda
Now - February 29 | JAL Foundation: 16th Annual WorldChildren's Haiku Contest 2019-2020
Now - March 15 | Dallas Contemporary: FRIENDSWITHYOU- The Dance
Now - April 29 | Courage and Compassion: Our Shared
Story of the Japanese American World War II Experience469-573-6880 | info@jasdfw.org | www.jasdfw.org

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