November 2016 Newsletter
Corporate Members

Platinum | $5,000Classics at Cour Regard: The Tale of Genji
Friday, December 2Reception: 6:30 PM | Program: 7:00 PMDallas Institute of Humanities and Culture2719 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201$50 Members* | $65 Non-Members
Register
What exactly is a classic? Why do we return to classic literaturetime after time? Part performance part scholarly exploration,
Classics at Cour Regard offers a 21st century appreciation foriconic works of literature through multidisciplinary celebrations.
Join us on to explore The Tale of Genji through music,performance, calligraphy, origami, food, and drink.
Presented by the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture in
partnership with the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth.
*Members of JASDFW and Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture

Bōnenkai Forget-the-Year Party
Sunday, December 11 | 6:00 PM
Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
1251 W. Campbell Rd.,
Richardson, TX 75080 (map)$25 Members* | $30 Non-Members*
Register | MoreGold | $2,500

Close out the year with some Texas flair! Before kicking off theNew Year, let's say farewell to 2016 with a bōnenkai or "forget-theyear party." Wear your western attire and join us for a BBQ buffet,line-dancing, and fellowship with your JASDFW community! Meet
two special guests from the City of Sendai who will visit Dallasfrom December 8-12.
In the spirit of the season, we're asking each attendee to bring a
toy to be donated to children through a local charity. Each toy
should be new, unwrapped, and appropriate for ages 0-12 years.
Please keep safety in mind when you make your selections.
*Ticket price includes all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet, non-alcoholic
beverages, and games.

Save the Date: Mochitsuki New Year's Celebration
Sunday, January 15, 2017
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.

Welcome New Members!
Individual
Kimberly Endo
Bryan Fields
Yuko Goto
Carmen Mata Hernandez
Amey Jones
JASDFW Membership
Join or renew online now!
Individual Membership
Hatamoto - $1,000
Samurai - $500
Tomodachi (Friend) - $100
Regular Individual/Family - $40
Student/Educator - $25

Corporate Membership
Platinum - $5,000
Gold - $2,500
Silver - $1,000
Bronze - $500
Friend - $100
Contributions are tax-deductible to thefull extent allowable by law.

JASDFW Online

www.jasdfw.org

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster withJapanese music, food, and fun! Try yourhand at calligraphy, origami, and traditional
Japanese New Year's games. See a traditional mochitsuki (ricepounding) demonstration and sample fresh homemade mochi.
Stay tuned for details and email cori@jasdfw.org to learn how you
can volunteer.
Administrative Assistant Position at JASDFWJASDFW is seeking a part-time administrative assistant tosupport the professional and efficient operation of the organization.
Primary areas of responsibility include: friendly front desk andtelephone customer service; providing administrative support to
Executive Director; handling membership correspondence andprocedures; maintaining constituent database; providing
administrative support for programs and events; and performing
general office work. MoreInterested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to
Anna McFarland at anna@jasdfw.org.
Fort Worth Japanese Garden Fall Festival
Saturday, November 5 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 6 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM$8 Adults | $5 Children (4 - 12 yrs.)
Fort Worth Japanese Garden (map)Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, sword
demonstrations, raku, tea ceremonies, and more. MoreIkebana Ikenobo Master: Emiko Suzuki

JASDFW Job BankJASDFW
Administrative Assistant
Gate Gourmet
Executive Chef
Executive Sous Chef

Thursday, November 10& Friday, November 11
Texas Star Golf Club, Euless | Flyer
Ikebana International Dallas Chapter #13and Fort Worth Chapter #38 will present an
ikebana demonstration and workshops withIkenobo master Emiko Suzuki. Contact ikebanadallas@gmail.com
or fort-worth@ikebanahq.org.

Cook

Sun & Star at SMU Tower Center

Food Preparation

The U.S. Presidential Election
and the Future of Japan-U.S. Relations
Tuesday, November 15 | 4:00 PM
Room 227, Carr Collins Hall (map)

Visit our Job Bank for details.

Goodbye, Jennifer!
Toshihiro Nakayama, professor of American Politics and Foreign
Policy at Keio University, will analyze the proposed policies of thenew administration and offer recommendations on how we might
fortify the Japan-U.S. alliance. MoreJennifer Brantley
will be leaving
JASDFW in MidNovember. We
thank her for all
her help and wish her best of luck at
her new position with Texas HarleyDavidson in Bedford.

Change the World with Onigiri!
Tuesday, October 11 - Wednesday, November 30
Table for Two Wold Food Day Campaign 2016
Every onigiri photo posted on the campaign site, sponsoring companies will donate money toward
providing five school meals to children in need in East Africa as well as improving school meal systems
in local communities in the United States. More
Sushi & Sake - Special TastingThursday, November 17 | 6:30 PMDallas Fish Market (map)Tickets: $50
Chef Richard Triptow has stretched the limits of sushi to create unique dishes you've never experienced
before with perfectly paired sake tastings you won't want to miss! MoreTea Ceremony in the Japanese Garden
Saturday, November 19 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMFort Worth Japanese Garden (map)Tickets $30 | RSVP at 817-392-5548
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden. This monthly delight isprovided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. More
Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra Concert
Sunday, November 20 | 7:00 PMDallas City Performance Hall (map)Free admission
The first concert of the 2016-2017 season! The Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, andYoung Musicians Orchestra will perform classics including Yuki Matsuri and the Sorcer's
Apprentice. MoreThank You, Volunteers!
Otsukimi Moon Viewing Celebration
Chizu Abe
Yuko Bell
Shawna Brooks
Anna Chung
Gina Curbo
Dallas Kiyari Daiko
Ayuko Daniels
William Deng

Emi Kosuda
Taka Kubota
Marina Kurioka
Greg Lane
Amy Li
Austin Lockhart
Mayumi McDonald
Chiho Nagata

Erasmo Soto
Jace Summers
Keiko Suzuki
Kazuhiro Takagi
Mina Takamatsu
Yuki Takamatsu
Michael TranAveline

Keiko Harris
Taisei HirakawaMicah Holck
Phuong Huynh
Ikebana International
Motoko Ishihara
Sarah Ishikawa
Yurie Iwasaki
Leah Korvanik

Masami Nguyen
Teru Nii
Meika Oikawa
Satomi Onoue
Aliya Qureshi
Stan Richardson & Students
Chrystal Sanders
Sameed SayeedTakeshi Shirakawa

Grassroots Summit: Post-Summit Visit
Elaine Browning
Robert & Patricia BlackJohn & Elaine Gilbert
Sharon Groves
Steve & Yukiko Mullen
Jeff Sharp & Emily Davis
Sam Shichijo & Rie Shichijo
Aliya Qureshi

Vongkaseum
Matthew Vu
Annie Vu
Chiyomi Wyatt
Ashley Xie
Jean Ye
Albert Zhang
Sean Zhang
Tatiana Zinn

Friendship Painting Visit
Kyoko Mallon
Robin Mallon
Aliya Qureshi

Email cori@jasdfw.org to learn how you can volunteer for JASDFW!
Photo Gallery
Friendship Painting Dedication in Fort Worth & Visit to Dallas
Sunday, October 9 - Monday, October 10

Japan American Grassroots Summit: Post-Summit Visit to Dallas
Monday, October 10 - Wednesday, October 12

Otsukimi Moon Viewing Celebration
Saturday, October 15, at Klyde Warren Park

Now Showing: Japanese Films
Miss Hokusai
Now Playing
Angelika Film CenterMoreThe Handmaiden
Now Playing
Angelika Film Center
MoreMagnolia at The ModernMoreGirls Und Panzer Der Film
November 19
Angelika Film Center
MoreAllegiance
December 13
Various Locations
MoreUpcoming Events and Activities
Ongoing

Inside the Armor (The Samurai Collection)

November 5 & 6Japanese Garden Fall Festival (Fort Worth Japanese Garden)

November 10 & 11 Ikebana Ikenobo Master: Emiko Suzuki (Ikebana International)
Thru November 30 Change the World with Onigiri (Table for Two)
November 15

The U.S. Presidential Election and the Future of Japan-U.S.Relations(SMU)

November 17

Sushi & Sake Special Tasting (Dallas Fish Market)

November 19

Tea Ceremony in the Japanese Garden (Fort Worth Japanese Garden)

November 20

Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra Concert

December 2Classics at Cour Regard: The Tale of GenjiDecember 11

Bonenkai Forget-the-Year Party

January 15

Mochitsuki New Year's Celebration

April 4

Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner and Silent Auction

May 14

Sendai International Half Marathon

WeeklyDallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup (Meetup.com)

WeeklyDallas Japanese and English Language Exchange (Meetup.com)