May 2017 Newsletter
Corporate Members

Mingle with Members at the Annual Meeting!

47th Annual Meeting andMembers' Social

Platinum | $5,000

Thursday, May 18 | 6:30-8:30 PMRegistration & Networking | 5:30 PM
Jackson Walker L.L.P. (map)Members $36 | Public $42 | Register | More Info
A celebration of 20 years of Dallas-Sendai friendship, with an
official delegation from the City of Sendai. Participate in the electionof JASDFW Officers and Directors. Mix and mingle with JASDFW
members and Sendai visitors as you enjoy appetizers from BreadWinners Cafe and drinks courtesy of Jackson Walker L.L.P.
View Slate of Nominees
Hosted byTalk and Book Signing
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto:
Talk & SigningThursday, May 25 | 4:30 PMMitsuwa Marketplace Plano (map)Free Admission

Gold | $2,500
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, owner of the hugely popular
Morimoto restaurants, shares his personal stories and favorite
recipes for making flavorful Japanese dishes at home in
Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking. Join us on May 25
to hear his anecdotes first-hand!
Organized by Kinokuniya Bookstore and Mitsuwa Marketplace
Plano, and co-sponsored by the Japan-America Society ofDallas/Fort Worth.
Register Now: Sake Tasting Event!

Sake Tasting & Lecture With Premium Sake Brewers
from Japan
Wednesday, June 7 | 6:30 PM
University of Texas at Dallas
Naveen Jindal School of Management
Davidson Auditorium & Atrium (map)
Welcome, New Members!

Members $35 | Public $45 | Register

SilverAon Transaction Solutions
Mitsuwa Marketplace Texas Plano
Individual

A rare opportunity for everyone from beginners to seasoned
sommeliers. After an educational lecture, taste a variety ofpremium sake from Japanese breweries, and enjoy Japanese
appetizers.

Martha Barrios
Calin Costian
Joanna Demurat

Co-hosted by Japan Sake Export Association, UT Dallas Asia
Center, andSeth Jaskoviak
Megan LaDriere
Mariah Manny
Lauren Power
Xiaoran Wang

JASDFW Membership

A Night at the Ballpark in Frisco

Japanese Friendship Nightwith the Frisco RoughRiders

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

Friday, June 16 | 7:05 PM
Dr Pepper Ballpark (map)Tickets $20 | Call 972-334-1940 to Register
Flyer

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

Enjoy a pregame Japanese dance performance by Yosakoi Kids,
all-you-can-eat ballpark snacks and Dr Pepper products, and alimited-edition bobblehead! A portion of each ticket sale supports
JASDFW programs.
Save the Date!

Sun & Star Golf Classic
Saturday, September 16
Cowboys Golf Club (map)A Day of Golf and Networking Connecting Japanese and Americans

JASDFW Job Bank
Baxia Markets LLC:
Bilingual Japanese/English EntryLevel PositionStart gathering your foursome - the Sun & Star Golf Classic will behere before you know it! Sponsorship opportunities to beannounced soon.

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Thank You: Celebration of Spring
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth thanks Neiman Marcus Willow Bend for hostingand Mitsuwa Marketplace Texas Plano for supporting Celebration of Spring on Sunday, April 30.

Special Edition Family Day at the Samurai Collection
Saturday, May 6, 2017 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Free Admission
The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection (map)Fill the sky with kites in celebration of Kodomo-no-hi (Children's Day)! Make
your own kite at the Samurai Collection, then fly it in a Harwood Districtgarden with great views of Downtown Dallas. Space is limited; register inadvance. MorePlano AsiaFest 2017
Saturday, May 6 | 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Free Admission
Haggard Park, Downtown Plano (map)Asian cuisine, lion dances, martial arts, vendor booths, and more! Don't missthis celebration of Asian cultures in Plano. Stop by Japan-America Society'sbooth for Japanese crafts and fun! More

27th Annual Asian FestivalPresented by the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, May 13 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Free Admission
Fair Park, Cotton Bowl Plaza (map)This festival showcases over twenty diverse Asian cultures. Experience
performances, art, cuisine, wellness classes, and more - don't miss yourchance to try something new, make a new friend, and learn about Asianculture! More
Spring at the Park: Reimagining the Kimono
May 1 to June 27
NorthPark Center, Level One between Neiman Marcus and Dillard's (map)This special exhibition explores the ways in which the kimono has inspired
designers through its form, fabric, and floral motifs. Historic designs by Oscar de laRenta, Cristobal Balenciaga, Pauline Triegere, and others offer examples of thisinfluence on American and European fashion. MoreTaste Addison
May 19-21 | Tickets $15-$30
Addison Circle Park (map)
Get your fill of food, music, and fun at Addison's annual culinary festival! At 1:00 PM on Saturday, May20, Sean Hwang, Head Sushi Chef at Addison's RA Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant, will craft sushi
bites for attendees. On Sunday, May 21, check out origami, kirigami, and a drum performance byDallas Kiyari Daiko, presented by World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and Japan-America
Society of Dallas/Forth Worth. More
Fort Worth Japanese Society May Luncheon - Founder's Day
Sunday, May 21 | 12:30 PM
Adults $15 | Children $8
Fort Worth Japanese Society (map)Join Fort Worth Japanese Society to recognize the contributions of its earliest presidents: Tadashi
Yamagata, Elaine Yamagata, and Albert Komatsu. RSVP by May 13 with Harvey Yamagata at
817-737-9166 or harvey@yamagata4.com. MoreA-Kon 28
June 8-11 | Tickets $40-$90Fort Worth Convention Center (map)Anime, manga, gaming, independent film - you'll find it all at A-Kon! With four days of panels, film
screenings, dance parties, and other events, A-Kon 28 promises to satisfy the most die-hard fans ofJapanese pop culture. More2017 U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference
November 11-14
JW Marriott, Washington, D.C. (map)
Register by May 31 for early bird pricing
Leading professionals and members of the U.S.-Japan community will explore cutting-edge topics thatprovide opportunities for future growth and cooperation between the United States and Japan. Following adivisive election, the conference will focus on ways to find common ground and work together toward
mutually beneficial goals. MoreThank You, Volunteers!
Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner
Mieko Akasaka

Yukie Imanaga

Naoko O'Hare

Christina Baker

J.J. Jenkins

Yuki Pierson

Christopher R. Bankler

Dustin Johnson

JoAnn Prindle

John Bowers

Bruce JonesMark Prindle

Binnie Bracken

Ai KohCynthia Samilton

Don Casey

Hiroshi Katano

Hisashi (Sam) Shichijo

Yukiko CastorTakashi Kubota

Michael Skelton

Lisa Chambers

Toshifumi Kurioka

Iris SmithJackson Chen

Howard Lim

Jeff Smith

Aki Choenyim

Mariah MannyJohn M. Stich

Gina Curbo

Diane Montgomery

Natalie Storrs

LaMaria Gill

Josh Murillo

Keiko Suzuki

Eri Golden

Dakshana Nagaraj

Koichi Takahashi

Keiko Harris

Mizuho Nakagawa

Andrea Valencia

Juri Hirakawa

Masami Nguyen

Patrick Walsh

Claire Huitt

Hideto Nishitani

Harry C. Whalen

Celebration of Spring at Neiman Marcus
Fumiko Coburn
Dallas Kiyari Daiko
Patricia O'Reilly & Sogetsu Dallas Branch
Keiko Suzuki
Matt Walters
Photo Gallery
Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner | April 4

Gallery 1 (Nicole Queen)Gallery 2 (Kris Ikejiri)

Celebration of Spring at Neiman Marcus | April 30

Upcoming Events and Activities

March 11 - June 11
May 1 - June 27

Wisdom of Compassion: The Art and Science of Iwasaki Tsuneo
Spring at the Park: Reimagining the Kimono

May 6

Special Edition Family Day at the Samurai Collection

May 6

Plano AsiaFest 2017

May 1327th Annual Asian Festival

May 14

Sendai International Half Marathon

May 1847th Annual Meeting and Members' Social

May 19-21

Taste Addison

May 25Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto: Talk & Signing

May 21

Fort Worth Japanese Society May Luncheon

June 7

Sake Tasting & Lecture - with Premium Sake Brewers from Japan

June 8-11

A-Kon 28

July 2 - July 10

Sendai 20th Anniversary Friendship Tour

September 16

Sun & Star Golf Classic

November 11-14

U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference

WeeklyDallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup (Meetup.com)

WeeklyDallas Japanese and English Language Exchange (Meetup.com)