July 2017 Newsletter
Corporate Members

Platinum | $5,000

In Memoriam: H. Neill McFarland
Dr. H. Neill McFarland, Founder andChairman Emeritus of the Japan-America
Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and Professor
Emeritus of History of Religion at Perkins Schoolof Theology, SMU, passed away on July 14,
2017.
Obituary | Memorial Donations
Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors

Six high school students from Sendai will visit Dallas/Fort Worth fromAugust 8 to 16 as Young Ambassadors. This life-changing
international experience includes attending a Dallas City Council
meeting, volunteering at a children's hospital, and giving
presentations on Sendai culture. The program is part ofthe TOMODACHI/NAJAS Exchange Program and is madepossible in part through generous contributions from Toyota Motor
Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Hitachi, Ltd.

Gold | $2,500

Sōbetsukai Farewell Party with the Young Ambassadors
Sunday, August 13 | 6:00 PMMembers $15 | Public $18 | Register
Kidd Springs Park Recreation Center (map)Meet the Young Ambassadors. Enjoy acatered BBQ dinner and presentations by thestudents. Join us in showing these future leaders
true Texas hospitality!
Japan America Friendship Night with the Texas RangersTexas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers

Monday, August 14 | 7:05 PM$12 - $24 | Purchase Tickets
Globe Life Park (map)

Welcome, New Members!
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Regular Individual/Family
Paul Bennett

Cheer on the Rangers with supporters ofU.S.-Japan friendship! Purchase discounted
tickets at the link above to sit with friends fromJASDFW, the Dallas Japanese Association,and Fort Worth Japanese Society. Come early for taiko drumming
and a pre-game flag ceremony featuring the Dallas-Sendai Young
Ambassadors and the Harashin Scholars from Nagaoka!
4th Annual Sun & Star Golf Classic
Saturday, September 16
Cowboys Golf Club (map)

Greg Goolsby

JASDFW Membership

A Day of Golf and Networking:Connecting Japanese and Americans

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Hosting Opportunity: Youth Basketball Players from Sendai
Host families are needed for six Japanese basketball players (ages 12-14) from Sendai who will
participate in the Dallas Mavericks' summer camp August 6 - 11. Families must be able to provide:
Housing for 2 players
Breakfast and dinner each day
Transportation to/from DFW Airport
Daily transportation to/from Collin College (drop off at 10 AM, pick up at 7:30 PM)
If you are interested, please contact us:
info@jasdfw.org | 214-342-2022
Global Educators Workshop
The Art of Diplomacy in the Classroom
Fort Worth Sister Cities International
July 25 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM | $45
Texas Wesleyan University (map)Join educators from Japan, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Swaziland, and the U.S. to address theimportance of building relationships based on mutual respect and understanding among students in theclassroom. MoreAnimeFest 2017
August 17 - 20
Sheraton Dallas Hotel (map)Explore the exciting world of Japanese pop culture! This four-day festival offersindustry panels, art classes, gaming sessions, live music, and a convention-widecosplay contest. More
After-Hours Cocktail Tour at the Samurai Collection
July 27 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | $10
The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection (map)Enjoy a cocktail as you learn more about the art and armor preserved at the Ann &Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection. More

JSL 2017-2018 Japanese Language Class: Last Chance to Register!
August 5, 2017 - June 16, 2018 (40 classes)
Ted Polk Middle School, Carrollton (map)A program of the Dallas Japanese AssociationLearn Japanese from native Japanese instructors. Registration is open for Dallas Japanese
Association's one-year JSL Japanese Language Class. Classes take place on Saturdays from August
2017 to June 2018. Courses are available for all skill levels. Register by July 28. More
Styled with Poise: Figures in Japanese Paintings and Prints
July 8, 2017 - January 7, 2018
Crow Collection of Asian Art (map)This exhibition, exploring figural representation in Japanese art during the Edo period (1603-1868),

features a variety of paintings and woodblock prints from the Minneapolis Institute of Art and private
collections in Boston and Dallas. Presented by ORIX Americas Miyauchi Charitable
Foundation. More

Heaven and Hell: Salvation and Retribution in Pure Land Buddhism
June 16 - September 10
San Antonio Museum of Art (map)Featuring approximately 70 works - including paintings, sculpture, and decorative
objects - this exhibition contrasts the visions of heaven and hell, ideas that are
central to Pure Land Buddhism. More

Photo Gallery
Citizens' Delegation to Sendai | July 2 - 10

Upcoming Events and Activities
June 16 - Sept. 10

Heaven and Hell: Salvation and Retribution in Pure Land Buddhism

July 8 - Jan. 29, 2018 Styled with Poise: Figures in Japanese Paintings and Prints
July 25

Fort Worth Sister Cities Global Educators Workshop

August 14

Japan America Friendship Night with the Texas Rangers

August 17 - 20

AnimeFest 2017

Sept. 16

Sun & Star Golf Classic

Nov. 11 - 14

U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference

WeeklyDallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup (Meetup.com)

WeeklyDallas Japanese and English Language Exchange (Meetup.com)