JASWDC Board of Trustees Appoints
Kenichiro Mizoguchi Co-Vice Chair
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The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has elected Kenichiro Mizoguchi to serve as its Co-Vice Chair. As Vice-Chair, Mr. Mizoguchi will help provide the strategic direction and guidance for the Society and its programs such as the Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival, the National Japan Bowl, and the US-Japan Capital Gala.
Ambassador James P. Zumwalt, Chairman of Japan-America Society Washington DC, highlighted Mr. Mizoguchi’s commitment to the Society.
“Ken has been a valuable Trustee to the Society since he joined us three years ago, and I am really delighted to now have him in this important leadership position. His experience as a business leader and significant work within the US-Japan policy community make him an invaluable asset for us. I am grateful for his service.”
The General Manager of Hitachi, Ltd.’s Washington DC Corporate Office, Mr. Mizoguchi is also President of the Japan Commerce Association of Washington DC. He will take over the Vice Chair role from Go Eguchi of Mitsubishi Corporation Americas and will serve alongside Co-Vice Chair Emma Chanlett-Avery of the United States Congressional Research Service.
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Upcoming Programs
Apr 3: Virtual Sakura Matsuri - More Information Coming Soon
To learn more about upcoming programs, please follow the links or visit www.jaswdc.org
*This event is included in the newsletter
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Join JASWDC for our inaugural
Puzzle Club with Nikoli Co. Ltd!
Over four sessions our friends at Nikoli will introduce a series of Japanese number-based puzzles and work with participants to solve them.
February 16: Number Puzzles
February 23: Illustration Puzzles
March 2: Word Puzzles
March 9: Mixed-bag Puzzles
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Networking Lunch in Japanese |
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Want more opportunities to speak Japanese in 2021? Join our fortnightly Japanese networking lunches to meet new people and practice your spoken Japanese. All levels welcome!
Networking Lunch in Japanese will be held via Zoom until further notice.
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WHEN
Friday, January 12
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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PRICE
FREE for members and
non-members
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長らくお休みをしておりましたおはなし会ですが、今月よりZoomを使って、再開することになりました！
月2回開催し、お子さんが退屈しないよう約20分と短めに設定しております。日本のお歌や手遊びをお子さんと一緒に楽しみませんか。
おはなし会はワシントンDC日米協会の会員の方であればどなたでも参加できるプログラムになっております。会員登録前の見学も1回可能ですので、ぜひ、ご興味のある方はこちらをご確認ください。
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Catch up with our Japan in a Suitcase,
Weekly Nihongo, and Japan in 3 series on YouTube!
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J-Book Club - February 22nd
The Reason I Jump, Naoki Higashida
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You’ve never read a book like The Reason I Jump.
Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, it is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within.
J-Book Club is online so you can join the conversation from wherever you are!
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Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
Japan Currents: Empowering Women in Japan and the USA
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Join JASSW for an important discussion on diversity and inclusion in today's corporate environment and how we can empower women in the workforce. |
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Keynote Speaker
Seiji Yasubuchi, AXA Life Japan
Panelists
Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, Hashi Corp
Dina Glassman, Glassman Coaching
Kay Packard, BDO (Moderator)
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WHEN
Wednesday,
February 10th
4:00 pm PST
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Japan Society NY
Japan-America Society Dallas Fort Worth
Feb 17: A Mission of Kataribe – The Memory of the Earthquake Should Not Be Forgotten - Info & Registration
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Partner & Community Posts |
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Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Job Opening |
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Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA) is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Associate Program Officer position.
The Associate Program Officer will provide programming support for several of Sasakawa USA’s programs, working directly with the Director of Programs. This is a full-time position.
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JICC Presents: The Art of Sakeware Treasures from GIFU & IWATE |
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Explore the history of sake through Gifu and Iwate - two iconic regions of Japan renowned for their cultural treasures.
You will have a chance to meet and mingle with the real artists from Gifu and Iwate to have an in-depth look at their craftsmanship - come join the interactive sessions and ask your questions to the Japanese artists and sake experts !
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WHEN
Monday, February 15
PRICE
Free
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ANA Offers Comprehensive Quarantine Travel Services For Passengers Arriving in Japan |
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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for eight consecutive years, will take steps to simplify travel and make entry into Japan more accessible for travelers across the world.
ANA will begin offering a comprehensive Japan-entry package, which includes COVID testing, hotel accommodation and private transportation for all international travelers entering Japan. The package will be available from January 15 to March 31, a timeframe during which a high number of Japanese residents living abroad are expected to travel to Japan.
For more information:
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Maryland Kanagawa Fair
Kanagawa Sake & Maryland Blue Crab
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The Maryland-Kanagawa Sister State Committee is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its relationship this year (2021).
As a part of the celebration, the Committee is hosting the Maryland-Kanagawa Fair, which promotes local foods and sake from both regions in collaboration with a few restaurants in Maryland. The first event partners with Tako Grille in Bethesda and offers a limited number of free sake and appetizer samplers.
DATE
February 11th and 12th 2021, 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
VENUE
VIRTUAL
Pick up at Tako Grill（4914 Hampden Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814）
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JASWDC "Yokozuna" Corporate Members |
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For more information about our Corporate Members, click here.
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The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, nonpartisan educational and cultural organization for individuals and corporations with an interest in Japan and US-Japan relations. Founded in 1957, the Society promotes greater understanding and networking between Americans and Japanese through its many cultural, public affairs, and educational programs. |
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