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• Women in Business Meet-Up

  • When
    Wednesday, January 07, 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Culinary Dropout (1231 Ashford Crossing BUILDING 900, Atlanta, GA 30346)

  
  

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• ONLINE Japanese Classes (Winter Session)

  • Start
    Monday, January 12, 2026
  • End
    Sunday, March 08, 2026
  • Location
    ONLINE VIA ZOOM

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  Registration Form Winter Class 2026 (PDF)

  
  

  WINTER	TEXTBOOK	START DATE	DAY (TIME)
  ♦ Beginner	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Lessons 1-5	1/14/2026	WED (7:00pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 1	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Lessons 6-9	1/14/2026	WED (6:30pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 2	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Lessons 10-14	1/13/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 3	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Lessons 15-19	1/12/2026	MON (5:00pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 4	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Lessons 20-24	1/15/2026	THU (6:30pm)
  ♦ Intermediate- Level 3	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lessons 7-9	1/18/2026	SUN (5:00pm)
  ♦ Intermediate- Level 8	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lessons 22-24	1/15/2026	THU (7:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced- Level 3	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lessons 7-9	1/14/2026	WED (6:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 8	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lessons 22-24	1/16/2026	FRI (6:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 20	N3 Shin-Kanzen Master P.148-	1/12/2026	MON (6:30pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 23	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Reading P.36-	1/13/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 24	N2 Try Grammar + Reading	1/16/2026	FRI (8:15pmpm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 25	N3 Listening + Reading	1/12/2026	MON (7:15pm)

  
  

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• 英語クラス

  • Start
    Saturday, January 17, 2026
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  • End
    Saturday, March 28, 2026
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Culinary Dropout (1231 Ashford Crossing BUILDING 900, Atlanta, GA 30346)

  
  

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• New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop

  • When
    Saturday, January 17, 2026
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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    JASG Office (1900 Century Place NE, Suite 112, Atlanta, GA 30345)
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  New Year’s Calligraphy 書き初め(Kakizome)

  Kakizome is a traditional Japanese custom practiced at the beginning of the New Year. It is the first calligraphy of the year, where people write words or phrases that express their hopes, goals, or wishes for the coming year. Kakizome is a moment to reflect, reset, and start the year with intention.

  In this workshop, participants will first learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy, including how to hold the brush, make simple strokes, and write basic characters. No prior experience is necessary.

  After the practice session, each participant will choose a word or short phrase that represents their New Year’s goal, intention, or aspiration, and create their own Kakizome piece to take home.

  This event is not about perfection, but about mindfulness, creativity, and experiencing Japanese culture in a calm and meaningful way.
  Beginners are very welcome.

  RSVP required. Please sign up in advance.

  Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  Location: JASG Office (1900 Century Pl NE # 112, Atlanta, GA 30345)

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  Members: FREE

  Non-members: $5

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• おうちごはん! (OuchiGohan) Gyoza & Gyoza Nabe Hot Pot

  • When
    Saturday, January 24, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Online Meeting

  
  

  To complete your registration, click HERE or visit https://japanphilly.org/event/ouchigohan-goyza-and-gyoza-nabe-hot-pot/?event_date=2026-01-24

  おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) Gyoza & Gyoza Nabe Hot Pot

  Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two, Japan-America Societies  & Japan Societies in Atlanta/Georgia, Boston, Houston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Colorado, North Carolina, and USJETAA

  Saturday, January 24th, 2026 @ 6:00-7:30 PM ET
  

  $10 Members / $15 Non-members

  JASG members use code "georgia"

  
  

  Hosted online via Zoom

  ( receive an email with the Zoom link and recipe card after registering )

  

  Let’s Make Gyoza, Japan’s Favorite Dumpling!

  Adapted from the Chinese dumpling Jiaozi, the soft dough wrapper with a savory meat or vegetarian filling is not hard to make.  Pinch-Pleat-Repeat as you form perfect crescents.  We will make two gyoza dishes: pan fried with a crispy bottom to eat with a dipping sauce and the other is Gyoza Nabe where we add the uncooked savory pillows to a simmering pot of winter vegetables.   Homemade dipping sauces will be part of the menu. A full list of ingredients, recipes, and instructions will be sent the week of the class.

  Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program,   “Wa-  Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”. She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of   The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space:Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated  “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).  She has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine.  She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands-on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.
  

  おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking is a special collaboration between members of the National Association of Japan-America Societies and Table for Two’s innovative food program, Wa-Shokuiku: Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!, featuring recipes selected to introduce Japanese food philosophy and preparation techniques. Make simple, healthy, home-style Japanese food to enjoy with friends and family. The series is co-organized by he Japan-America Society of Georgia, The Japan Society of Boston, The Japan-America Society of Houston, TheJapan America Society of Colorado, Japan-America Society of North Carolina, Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia,The Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. and US JET Alumni Association.

  
  

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• JA-GA Futures Forum: Workforce Reimagined - Toward a Flexible & Durable Partnership

  • When
    Thursday, February 19, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • Location
    University of North Georgia - Cottrell Center (256 S Chestatee St, Dahlonega, GA 30533)

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  Celebrate dynamic relationship between Japan and Georgia with The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) at its third annual “Ja-Ga Futures Forum.” The symposium explores the past, present, and future of the ever-more important bilateral partnership between Japan and the U.S. and features 4 stimulating sessions and a Business & Career Networking Expo.

  ジョージア日米協会では、「Ja-Gaフューチャーズ・フォーラム」 と題した第3回目のシンポジウムを開催します。このシンポジウムでは、これまで以上に重要な日米間のパートナーシップの過去、現在、未来を探求し、4つの刺激的なセッションとビジネス＆キャリア・ネットワーキング・エキスポに焦点をあてます。

  • Future of the Japan-Georgia Partnership Panel
  • Career Coaching Session
  • Networking Luncheon
  • Technology Re-Imagined: Impact of AI Panel
  • Next Era of Global Leaders Interactive Dialogue
  • Business & Career Expo

  

  2025 Business/Career Expo - Companies/Organizations

  

  This program is made possible through by a grant from the National Association of Japan-America Societies, with the support of the Embassy of Japan.

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