October 2015 Newsletter
In This Issue

Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival - FREE ADMISSION

Otsukimi Moon Viewing FestivalBusiness Luncheon
BōnenkaiMusic at Kidd Springs JapaneseGarden
Teach in Japan: JET Program
JASDFW Job BankFree Accounting Advice
Language Meetups
Sun & Star Golf Classic Winners!
Photo Gallery
Upcoming Events and Activities

Corporate Members

Platinum | $5,000

October 27 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Klyde Warren Park | REGISTER
Pre-order a Japanese Fusion Bento Box ($25)
Celebrate the full autumn moon with an outdoor picnic, calligraphy, kimono
demonstrations, and haiku. Enjoy a variety of Japanese music and dance
performances, along with:Autumn arrangements by Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13
Tea ceremony with Urasenke Tanko-kai DFW Association
Sky-gazing activities with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Rabbit petting zoo with The Bunny Burrow Rabbit Rescue
Stage Highlights- Rarely seen Tsukushi-Mai performance by high-ranking priests ofthe Miyajidake Shrine in Fukutsu-shi, Fukuoka, courtesy of the Zhulong
Gallery.
- String performance by renowned harpist Yumiko Endo Schlaffer and cellist
Oliver Schlaffer- Shakuhachi (Japanese flute) performance by Master Stan Richardson- Bon-odori (Japanese group folk dance) led by Miyagi-Ryu Noushou-kai

P res ent ed in part ners hip wit h t he Crow Collec t ion of A s ian A rt .

We're looking for volunteers! Interested? Contact cori@jasdfw.org.
The Impact of Japan on North Texas: Doing Business Together
Thursday, October 29, Hilton Garden Inn, Richardson
11:30 - 12:00 Registration and Networking
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch and Program
1:00 - 1:15
Q&A
The recent influx of Japanese companies in North Texas offers bothGold | $2,500

challenges and opportunities for local companies. Join a panel of experts inU.S.-Japan business relations for an overview of recent developments and an
insightful discussion. Explore practical issues and cultural differences thatarise when Americans and Japanese do business together.
Featuring:John M. Stich, Honorary Consul-General of Japan in Dallas
Akifumi Nakada, President, Nomura Research Institute IT Solutions
America, Inc.
Jeff J. Horn, Jr., Founding Partner, Ohashi & Horn LLP
Michael Skelton, Vice President, International Business Services,
Richardson Chamber of Commerce$25 Members* | $35 Public | REGISTER | Register by October 27
Presented with the Richardson Chamber of Commerce*Members of Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and RichardsonChamber of Commerce
Save the Date!
Bōnenkai End-of-the-Year Party
Thursday, December 3
Wabi House, Dallas
Join your fellow JASDFW members to celebrate anothersuccessful year! Stay tuned for details.

An Evening of Music at Kidd Springs Park Japanese Garden
Performance as a Gesture: Songs for a City Park
Did you know Dallas has an old Japanese Garden? Celebrate the Japanese
Gardens at Kidd Springs Park on October 25 from 5 - 7 PM with Japanesedrums and other performances! It's free to attend. More
Teach English in Japan!

Welcome New Members!
C orporate

SilverDaiwa House Texas Inc.
JTEKT Automotive Texas LPBronze
Gladney Ranch

Welcome New Members!

Be a teacher and cultural ambassador in Japan! Work with school children as
they study English through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.
Japanese language skills are not required. Application for the 2016 programis open until November 13, 2015. More
JASDFW Job Bank

Individual & Family

Meagan Hair

Visit our Job Bank to learn more about the current openings below:

JASDFW Membership

Company: Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort WorthPosition: Part-Time Administrative AssistantOnline registration is fastand easy.

Company: Comerica Bank
Position: Retail Personal Banker, North Plano Area

Individual Membership
Hatamoto - $1,000
Samurai - $500
Tomodachi (Friend) - $100
Regular Individual/Family - $40
Student/Educator - $25
Join or renew online

Company: Toyota Commercial FinancePosition: Executive Assistant / Office Administrator
Company: Creekview High School & Newman Smith High School
Position: Japanese Language Teacher (grades 9-12).
Company: Hallmark Aviation
Position: Airline Customer Service Agent - DFW Airport

C orporate Membership
Platinum - $5,000
Gold - $2,500
Silver - $1,000
Bronze - $500
Friend - $100
Join or renew online now!

FREE Accounting Advice!

Contributions are tax-deductible tothe full extent allowable by law.

JASDFW Online

www.jasdfw.org

The University of Texas at
Dallas is offering a freeopportunity for areaorganizations to partner with
the Jindal School ofManagement Masters ofAccounting students. They
are accepting projects now through November for the Spring 2016 semester.
Contact Lucretia Ensminger or call 972-883-5946.
Meetups: Japanese-English Language Exchange
Looking to practice your language skills? Check out theseMeetup groups:

Dallas Japanese and English Language Exchange
Panera Bread, Belt Line Rd., Dallas
More Information

Dallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup
La Madeleine, Campbell Rd., Dallas
More Information
Thank you, Volunteers!
Sun & Star Golf Classic
Keiko Harris
Neyva Hernandez
Bruce Jones
Shione Matsuo
Ryutaro Makino
Keiko Nagata
Yuki Nemoto
JoAnn Prindle

Matthew Reeves
Rie Shichijo
Sam Shichijo
Reiko Shinde
Keiko Suzuki
Harry Whalen
Annie Wu

Akimatsuri
Esmeralda Alejo
Katharine Alejo
Sarah Castor
Grace Chalker
Tyler Choeynim
Taisei Hirakawa
Sarah HowKelly Huang
Sarah Ishikawa

Austin Lockhart
Ruth Mitsunari

Ikuya Miyagawa
Chrystal Sanders
Casey Sanders
Junka Tanada
Erica Walsh&Mr. Fox, Shiba Inu

Congratulations Sun & Star Golf Classic Winners!
Tournament Champions: NTT Data, Inc. Team
Chris Headen, Demlow Marketing
Colby Korsun, Essilor
Jacob Price, Whiting-Turner
Miles Terry, NTT Data, Inc.
2nd Place: American Airlines TeamPam Bourne, Bell Helicopter
Jan Mills, Edmodo

Closest-to-the-pin Contests
Kurt Onoue, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Masahiro Kimuro, Mitsui Bussan Logistics Inc.

Stephanie Quinn, Pioneer Natural Resources
Heather Samp, American Airlines, Inc.

Bryan Chance, EY
Kent Chambless, PwC

3rd Place: EY Team
Bryan Chance, EYMichael Clinton, Bank of Texas
Terry Jost, EY
Tom Hever, EY

Longest Drive Contests
Heather Samp, American Airlines, Inc.
Stephanie Quinn, Pioneer Natural Resources
Putting Contest: Satomi Onoue, Toyota Team
Photo Gallery

2nd Annual Sun & Star Golf Classic
The rain didn't dampen spirits at the Sun & Star Golf Classic, held at Cowboys Golf Club. The weather
cleared in time for the 102 golfers to enjoy the tournament. Thank you to the many sponsors and volunteers
who made the day possible!

Akimatsuri
On September 27, JASDFW participated in the Dallas Japanese Association's annual Akimatsuri. Specialthanks to all our volunteers, and to special guest and Instagram star Mr. Fox who helped us raise money for
the Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors Program!

Plano Celebrates Japan: An Exchange of Arts and Culture
Thirty master artists from Tokyo shared traditional Japanese arts at Plano's Courtyard Theater. Congratulations
and thanks to the artists, our partners, and the many volunteers!

Upcoming Events and Activities

October 7 - 31Studio Ghibli Festival

October 17

11th Annual Plano International Festival

October 17

One OK Rock Tour

October 25

Performance as Gesture: Songs for a City Park

October 24 & 25

Fort Worth Japanese Garden Fall Festival

October 27

Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival

October 29

The Impact of Japan on North Texas: Doing Business Together

October 29

The Samurai Cocktail Tour