Word of the Month: January
January: Kabuki The etymology of Kabuki(歌舞伎) is Kabuku(傾く). “Kabuki dance,” which is said to be the origin of Kabuki, was started by people who dressed like “Kabuki mono(かぶき者) “who do not care, are off the beaten...
Word of the Month: December
December: スープカレー （Soup Curry) Soup curry is a Japanese style curry dish originating from Sapporo in Hokkaido. It is said that a chef of the cafe called “Ajanta” took the idea of Chinese and...
Japanese Holiday: 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day)
February 11: 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day) National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) is a national holiday celebrated on February 11 that is meant for the Japanese people to remember their nation’s founding and promote national pride....
Japanese Holiday – 節分 (Setsubun)
February 3: 節分 (Setsubun) Setsubun is not a national holiday but is a traditional festival that is held on February 3, the day before the start of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar....
JASW’s Executive Director Receives Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation Award
JASW’s Executive Director Receives Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation Award Marc Hitzig, the Executive Director of the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, was recognized for his achievements during the 70th Anniversary of Peace between the...
JASW’s 29th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
(photos by Jeff Song) JASW’s 29th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Now in its 29th year, JASW’s Annual Dinner is the highlight of JASW’s fundraising activities. This year, over 200 guests gathered in the...
Cherry Blossom Tree Planting at Capitol Heights Elementary
Cherry Blossom Tree Planting at Capitol Heights Elementary As November drew to a chilly close, JASW staff joined with members from the National Cherry Blossom Festival committee to help plant three cherry blossom (sakura)...
Japan US Military Program (JUMP) Event at the National War College
Japan US Military Program (JUMP) Event at the National War College: Panel Discussion & Dinner Reception On Tuesday, November 17, JASW and the Embassy of Japan with support from Sasakawa USA and the...
Ohanashikai Halloween Parade Children from Ohanashikai, which meets on Wednesday mornings, enjoyed visiting Japan-America Society of Washington DC’s (JASW) Corporate members and Asian organization’s offices. The Children visited JASW, Hitachi, LTD., US-Japan Council, Sasakawa...
Brown Bag Talk Change the World with Onigiri TABLE FOR TWO’s World Food Day Campaign JASW was proud to celebrate World Food Day with TABLE FOR TWO during our Brown Bag Talk, Change the...
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