September 2018 Newsletter
Corporate Members

Platinum | $5,000

Enjoy a Poetic Evening under the Harvest Moon!
Tuesday, September 25
6:30 - 9:30 PM | FREE
Klyde Warren Park (map)More info | Register
Celebrate the Harvest Moon at Klyde Warren
Park. Enjoy Japanese music and dance,
haiku, art and cultural activities, and much
more! Presented in partnership with: Crow
Museum of Asian Art. Register and pre-ordera Bento Box lunch today!
A Rakugo Performance in English by Sanyutei Ryuraku
Sunday, October 21
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Davidson Auditorium, UT Dallas (map)$15 Member | $25 GeneralMore Info | Register
Presented by JASDFW andUT Dallas Asia Center in cooperation withthe Houston Japanese Association andDallas Japanese Association.
Sun & Star Golf Classic - Saturday, October 13 - SOLD OUT!

Cowboys Golf Club (map) | More info
A very special thank-you to our generous sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor

Gold | $2,500

Tournament Lunch Sponsor

Pre-Tournament Sponsor

Golf Cart & Beverage Sponsor

Contest Sponsor
Carter Arnett PLLC
Ernst & Young LLP
NEC Corporation of America
PwC
Hole Sponsor
Aon Transaction Solutions
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
HTeC
Ikebana International Dallas - 18th North and Central
American Regional Conference
Jones Day
KPMG LLP
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation America, Inc.
PurePoint Financial
Welcome the Hon. Consul-General Hideo Fukushima

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On July 6, 2018, the Honorable ConsulGeneral Hideo Fukushima arrived at theHouston Consulate and assumed hisposition. Prior to serving as Consul-General,
Fukushima-san served Japan abroad in
Thailand, Italy, and the RussianFederation. Consul-General Fukushima is a
graduate of University of Tokyo, Faculty ofLaw (B.A.) and earned his Master's degree in International
Relations at Johns Hopkins University. As Consul-General,
Fukushima-san has stressed the importance of fostering closer
trade relations and cultural understanding between Japan andTexas.
The Honorable John Stich Receives President's AwardOn Saturday, September 8, the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Asian-Silver - $1,000
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Welcome, New Members!
Corporate - Gold
Bank of America

American Citizens Council (AACC) presented Honorary ConsulGeneral John Stich the AACC's President's
Award "in deep appreciation of [his]contribution to the enrichment of AsianAmerican involvement in local, social,political, and civic activities that increase
community awareness." The event was heldat the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotelwith many local dignitaries in attendance including Congressman
Pete Sessions, Texas State Representatives Angie Chen Buttonand Matt Rinaldi, and State Senator Don Huffines.
Welcome Matthew Reitz to JASDFWJASDFW Onlinewww.jasdfw.org

Matthew joined JASDFW in September of2018 as the Communications & I.T.
Coordinator. Matthew received his Bachelor's
degree in Political Science, Economics andAsian Studies from Southern Methodist
University in May 2017. Before joining
JASDFW, Matthew interned in the House ofRepresentatives in Washington, DC, and served as a campaign
staffer in the Dallas area.
Hosting Opportunity

We are seeking a short-term host for Ms. Natsuyo Taniyasu when she arrives in Dallas on October 6.
Natsuyo-san will join JASDFW as a "facilitator," a participant in the Grassroots Exchange NetworkJapan (GEN-J) program of the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership and The LaurasianInstitute. She has been assigned to JASDFW for a two-year period to develop new activities that
expand and enrich grassroots exchange in the community. She will need housing for a few weeks until
she finds an apartment. If you are interested, please contact Madoka Leonetti.
Japanese Fall Festival
Sunday, September 23
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | FREE
DJA Building Parking Lot (map)
Visit the Dallas Japanese Association's annual Fall Festival for Japanese food,games, and activities. Stop by the Japan-America Society booth to say hello!
MoreTexas Theatre - KUSAMA - Infinity Debuts
Friday, September 28, 7:00 PM | Texas Theatre Dallas (map)More Info | Register
Now the top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame
impossible odds to bring her radical artistic vision to the world stage. For
decades, her work pushed boundaries that often alienated her from both herpeers and those in power in the art world. Kusama was an underdog witheverything stacked against her and in spite of it all, Kusama has endured andhas created a legacy of artwork that spans the disciplines of painting, sculpture,
installation art, performance art, poetry and literary fiction.
Save the Date - JETRO Symposium - Friday, October 12

A Symposium on Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and the Role of the United States &Japan
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Westin Stonebriar Hotel, Frisco (map)Organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
Ramen Expo - Volunteers & Interpreters Needed
Sunday, October 14 - Monday, October 15 | Dallas Market Center (map)The upcoming Ramen Expo USA is looking for volunteers to assist with event
management and interpreters to facilitate communication between exhibitors
and attendees. For more information or to sign-up to volunteer, please contact
Ms. Jennifer Vistro (909-437-1694 or Jennifer@Nextglobalinc.com)

Dallas-Forth Worth: Bridging Latin America - Asia Trade
Thursday, November 1, 7:30 - 5:00 PM | Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas(map). More info | Register
15% Membership Discount Code: DfwLatAsia
This one day summit sponsored by SentrumGlobalTrade, The DFW Airport andthe Greater Dallas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce brings together business leaders anddiplomats for executive panels discussions on trade and beyond. Registration is open until October 18.
On-site registration will not be available for this event.
Upcoming Events and Activities
Through Sept. 16, 2018

Takashi Murakami Exhibit at the Modern Art Museum of Fort
WorthAugust 22 & 23, 2018

Angelika Film Center & Cafe - From up on Poppy Hill

September 16, 2018

Fort Worth Japanese Society Event

September 23, 2018

Japanese Fall Festival

September 25, 2018

Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival

October 6, 2018

Museum Unveiled! Crow Museum of Asian Art Grand Opening
Celebration

October 12, 2018

A Symposium on Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and the Roleof the United States & Japan

October 13, 2018

Sun & Star Golf Classic

October 21, 2018

A Rakugo Performance in English

WeeklyDallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup (Meetup.com)

WeeklyDallas Japanese and English Language Exchange (Meetup.com)

October 27-31, 2019

Ikebana International 18th North and Central American RegionalConference