November 2015 Newsletter
In This Issue
BōnenkaiMochitsuki New Year's Celebration
Volunteer Opportunities
Ambassador Schieffer Receives
AwardJASDFW Job Bank

Bōnenkai Forget-the-Year Party!

December 3 | 6:30 - 8:30
Wabi House Ramen Restaurant
1802 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206(map)$30 Members | $40 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE
Close out the year Japanese-style! Mix and mingle from 6:307:00 PM, then enjoy a warm meal with friends.

Language Meetups

RSVP by Wednesday, November 25
Limited seating - register early!
Price includes chef-selected appetizers, dessert, and yourchoice of ramen. Price does not include alcoholic beverages.

Photo GalleryMark Your Calendar!

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Corporate Members

Platinum | $5,000

Sunday, January 17
Fujitsu Network Communications, Richardson

U.S.-Japan Economic and Security Relations:
One Year after Prime Minister Abe's Historic Visit
Friday, February 12
Volunteer at Mochitsuki
On Sunday, January 17, help us share Japanese New Year'scustoms with the community. We need volunteers for calligraphy,
origami, New Year's games and performances, and more!
Volunteers receive free admission to the event.
Contact cori@jasdfw.org.
Congratulations to Ambassador Schieffer!

Gold | $2,500

On November 12, Ambassador J.
Thomas Schieffer received the Eagle on
the World Award from the JapaneseChamber of Commerce and Industry ofNew York. This award is bestowed on
individuals who have dedicated their lives
to fostering and improving relations
between the United States andJapan. Ambassdor Schieffer, a Fort Worthnative, is a member of the JASDFW Advisory Council.
JASDFW Job Bank
Visit our Job Bank to learn more about the current openings
below:
Company: Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort WorthPosition: Part-Time Administrative AssistantCompany: Comerica Bank
Position: Retail Personal Banker, North Plano Area
Company: Toyota Commercial FinancePosition: Executive Assistant / Office Administrator
Company: Hallmark Aviation
Position: Airline Customer Service Agent - DFW Airport
Now Showing: Japanese films
Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden FortressNov. 22 | 2:45 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Richardson
More
Studio Ghibli Festival:
The Wind Rises
Nov. 18 | 7:00 PM
Angelika Film Center Dallas
More
When Marnie Was There
Nov. 21 | 11:00 AM & Nov. 25 | 7:00 PM
Angelika Film Center Dallas
More

Meetups: Japanese-English Language Exchange
Welcome New Members!
C orporateBronze
Dallas County Community
College District
Fisher & Phillips LLP

Welcome New Members!

Looking to practice your language skills?
Check out these Meetup groups:

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

Individual & FamilyMoni Akinsola
Hisako Hanson
Naha Johnson
Hazen Moore
Fairooz Nawar
Michael Tulio
Mike Viscusi

Dallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup
La Madeleine, Campbell Rd., Dallas
More Information
Thank you, Volunteers!

Otsukimi Moon Viewing FestivalMatt Wicker

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Mieko Akasaka
Gina Curbo
Emily Davis
Brandon Gebo
Jessie Guerrero
Keiko Harris
Rachel Heisel
Juri Hirakawa
Taisei Hirakawa
Hanna Hirakawa
Junko HoffmanBrian Huang
Ikebana International
Dallas Chapter 13
Motoko Ishihara
Ai KohNathan Kong
Joe Kozera
Takashi Kubota
Tamiko Kuno
Greg Lane
Miyagi-Ryu Nousho-Kai Dancers
Miyajidake Shrine Priests
Keiko Nagata
Chiho Nagata

Masami Nguyen
Grant Ogata
Satomi Onoue
Dan O'Reilly
Patricia O'Reilly
Katrina Platt
Akiko Ramdenboug
Stan Richardson
Tania Raharja
Mitsuko Renfro
Chrystal Sanders
Oliver Schlaffer
Yumiko Endo Schlaffer
Keiko Suzuki
Minako Takamatsu
Akemi Tanada
Tanya Trisna
Keiko Turner
Mike Viscusi
Annie Vu
Chiyomi Wyatt
Ayako YamadaYukiko Yamazaki
Albert Zhang

www.jasdfw.org

Photo Gallery
Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival
The weather was perfect on October 27 for this year's Otsukimi. Thank you to the many performers
and volunteers and to our partner, the Crow Collection of Asian Art!

Luncheon Program:
The Impact of Japan on North Texas: Doing Business Together
More than 90 people attended the business lunch on October 29. Speakers John Stich, Akifumi
Nakada, Jeff Horn, Jr., and Mike Skelton shared practical insights for doing business acrosscultures. Thank you to our speakers and our partner, the Richardson Chamber of Commerce!

Upcoming Events and Activities

November 19

The Samurai Cocktail Tour

November 29

Fort Worth Japanese Society Bazaar

December 3

Bōnenkai Forget-the-Year Party

January 17

Mochitsuki New Year's Celebration

February 12

Japan Update Symposium

April 25

Sun & Star Legacy Award DinnerSeptember 17

Sun & Star Golf Classic