May 4, 2021

May Newsletter
JASDFW NEWSCORPORATE MEMBERS

PLATINUM | $5,000

Wednesday, May 12 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. CDT | 6:00 - 7:00
p.m. EDT
Tickets: Free
This program will be presented in Japanese.
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[Online Event] 51st Annual Meeting andMembers' Social
Wednesday, May 19
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT
Tickets: FREE
Members can vote for the board of directors - pleasecheck your inbox for an email from April 29.
Join us to celebrate another outstanding year in which wepersevered through the COVID-19 pandemic. The event
will include a special opportunity for online networking
with friends and business associates, an overview of the2020-21 programming season, introduction of new board
members, and Japanese cultural entertainment. Board
voting will take place online in May and a separate email
was sent to current corporate and individual/family
members. This event will be conducted through Airmeet
and you will need to create a profile to participate.
Everyone who registers will receive details about how touse Airmeet.
Register Here​To learn more about the 51st Annual Meeting andMembers' Social, click here.

[Online Event] The Power of Washoku:
Facts about Umami
Tuesday, June 8
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CDT
Tickets: FREE

Washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, is one of thehealthiest and aesthetically beautiful foods in the world.
Building off of our program last summer, this event brings
Ana San Gabriel with Ajinomoto Co., Inc to speak withmembers and attendees about the essence of Japanesefood and the meaning of "umami."
Register HereTo learn more about The Power of Washoku, clickhere.

Please note that the 2021 Sun & Star Golf Classic will
promote ongoing precautions to ensure safety,
including sanitation stations, temperature checks,
mask-wearing while inside the clubhouse, andoutdoor seating for the awards ceremony.
The golf classic returns after a hiatus last year due to theCOVID-19 pandemic! The 7th Annual Sun & Star Golf
Classic is your opportunity to enjoy a scramble-format
tournament, mingle with Japanese and American
executives, and support JASDFW’s ongoing business,
cultural, and educational programs. The tournament will
be a great time not only for golf, but also for networking
and client development, and for building relationships
between Japanese and Americans in North Texas.
More information about the tournament, its schedule, andwhat's included in your registration is featured on ourwebsite.
Register HereTo learn more about the Sun & Star Golf Classic, click
here.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCESCORPORATE MEMBERS

GOLD | $2,500

In Memoriam: Walter Mondale
On April 19, 2021, former U.S. Vice President and U.S.
Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale passed away atthe age of 93. He was the inaugural recipient of theJapan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth’s Sun & Star
Legacy Award in 1998, a founding member of theSociety’s Advisory Council in 2002, and he penned acongratulatory letter for the Society’s 50th anniversarycelebration in 2020. He was also integral in the history ofthe Japan-America Society of Minnesota, which is one of
the 38 member societies of the National Association ofJapan-America Societies, along with JASDFW.
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[Online Event] Plano AsiaFest 2021
Saturday, May 8
11:00 a.m. CDT
Japan-America Society's video will be shown at
approximately 12:00 pm.
Join the Celebrating Asian American Heritage Associationfor the 17th year of Plano AsiaFest. AsiaFest 2021 will
showcase the rich cultures of Asia: Japan and Korea inthe north; China, Taiwan, and the Philippines to the east;
Vietnam and Malaysia in the south; and Bangladesh,India, and Nepal in the southeast. The numerous cultural
demonstrations, performances, and vendors will provide a
fun and engaging time for the entire family.
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth will
present Japanese children’s day, which is called “Kodomono hi” and traditionally celebrated on May 5. The JapanAmerica Society’s video includes an introduction to theorganization, information about the holiday, and a simple

craft activity to make your own koinobori.

Watch Here

[Online Event] Japan Society of Northern
California: Innovation Salon | Smart Cities
During & After COVID
Monday, May 10
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. CDT
Tickets: Free
Join Tak Miyata, General Partner at Scrum Ventures, andMichael Proman, Managing Director at Scrum Ventures
as they discuss how Japanese and American cities areusing technology to transform the lives of their citizens in
the post-COVID world, how Japanese and US
approaches differ, and how Scrum’s Smart City initiative
drives innovation and cross-border technology transfer
between Japan and the US.
To learn more about this event, please click here.

[Online Event] DMA andWorld Affairs Council:
Daniel James Brown on“Facing the Mountain”
Tuesday, May 25
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CDT
Daniel James Brown has
collaborated with a nonprofit that
preserves the oral histories offormerly interned JapaneseAmericans to produce "Facing theMountain," a heartbreaking andeye-opening account of four Japanese American families
whose sons volunteered for the 442nd Regimental
Combat Team, deploying to the frontlines of Europe while
their families were imprisoned at home.
​A tale of Americans “striving, resisting,” “laying down theirlives, and enduring,” Facing the Mountain shines a lighton the bravery and patriotism of a few young men during
one of the darkest moments in American history.
To learn more about this event, click here.

2021 Sun & Star Golf Classic Sponsors
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Contest Sponsors
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Jimmy Phillips
Laura Matysek Wood

May 12 | [ONLINE EVENT] Diversity and Inclusion forJapanese Expatriates in the U.S. (in Japanese)
May 19 | [ONLINE EVENT] 51st Annual Meeting andMembers' Social
May 25 | [ONLINE EVENT] DMA and World Affairs Council Daniel James Brown on “Facing the Mountain”
June 8 | [ONLINE EVENT] The Power of Washoku: Facts
about Umami
June 19 | 7th Annual Sun & Star Golf Classic
June 25-26 | Irving-Las Colinas Olympic Day

ONGOING:Now - September 5 | Crow Museum of Art: Divine Spark Kana Harada
Now - December 31 | Crow Museum of Art: Born of Fire Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists
Numerous events throughout the DFW area have been postponeddue to COVID-19. We will update this section accordingly as thesituation develops.

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