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• 英会話 スムーズ・スピーキング・プログラム

  • Start
    Tuesday, April 08, 2025
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  • End
    Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Online Zoom Meeting

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  アメリカ人と英語で話すときに「もう一度言ってもらえますか？」と聞かれることはありませんか？また、「自分の英語のどこが間違っているのか、具体的に指摘してほしい…」と思ったことはありませんか？そんなお悩みを解消するために、Bigler English Coachingの短期間で効果を実感できる『スムーズ・スピーキング・プログラム』をご案内いたします！

  If you are a Japanese speaker of English, you might get asked to repeat things when you use English with Americans. If you have ever wished you could get personalized support and understand how you can improve your English, please join us for the short session of Bigler English Coaching's Smooth Speaking Program.

  各45分のセッションでは、「田中ストーリーズ」というシリーズ（アメリカに住む日本人駐在員の実体験をもとにした短編ストーリー）を使用します。各参加者は以下のスキルを練習し、個別フィードバックを受けることができます：

  Each 45 minute session will include one episode of the "Tanaka stories" (true short stories about experiences of Japanese expats living in the US). Each participant will get practice and personalized feedback about pronunciation of tricky American sounds, retelling a short, true story in natural English, telling a personal story similar to the Tanaka story in your own words
  

  ✅ アメリカ英語の難しい発音の練習
  ✅ 短い実話を自然な英語でリテリング（言い換え）
  ✅ 田中ストーリーに似た自分の経験を英語で話す練習

  • セッション日程:  4/8、4/10、4/15、4/17、4/25
  • 時間:  7:00pm - 7:45pm ET
  • 料金:  全5回 $75/人 (日米協会会員: $55/人) $75/person (JASG members $55/person)

  好きな回に参加可能 (attend as many or as few sessions as you are able)

  このプログラムは、英語の中級～上級者向けに設計されています。Meant for intermediate to advanced speakers of English, particularly people who use English in business settings.

  詳細は www.BiglerEnglishCoaching.com をご覧ください。
  お問い合わせ: Liz Bigler (bigmura@gmail.com)

  ご興味のある方は、ぜひご参加ください！

  More information about Bigler English Coaching at www.BiglerEnglishCoaching.com. Send questions to Liz Bigler at bigmura@gmail.com
  

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• ONLINE Japanese Classes (Spring Session)

  • Start
    Monday, April 14, 2025
  • End
    Sunday, June 08, 2025
  • Location
    ONLINE VIA ZOOM

  Registration Form Spring Class 2025 (pdf)

  
  

  SPRING	TEXTBOOK	STARTING DATE	DAY (TIME)
  ♦ Beginner	JBP Book I 4th Ed. (Lessons 1~5)	4/14/2025	MON (5:00pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 1	JBP Book I 4th Ed. (Lessons 6~9)	4/17/2025	THU (6:30pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 2	JBP Book I 4th Ed. (Lessons 10~14)	4/16/2025	WED (6:30pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 3	JBP Book I 4th Ed. (Lessons 16-~20)	4/15/2025	TUE(6:30pm)
  ♦ Intermediate- Level 1	JBP Book II 4th Ed. (Lessons 1~3)	4/16/2025	WED (6:30pm)
  ♦ Intermediate- Level 5	JBP Book II 4th Ed. (Lessons 13~15)	4/20/2025	SUN (9:00am)
  ♦ Intermediate - Level 6	JBP Book II 4th Ed. (Lessons 16~18)	4/17/2025	THU (7:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced- Level 1	JBP Book III 4th Ed. (Lesson 1-3)	4/20/2025	SUN (5:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 2	JBP Book III 4th Ed. (Lessons 4~6)	4/17/2025	THU (5:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 5	JBP Book III 4rd Ed. (Lessons 13~15)	4/18/2025	FRI (6:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 17	JLPT N3 Shin Kanzen Master (P. 98~)	4/14/2025	MON (6:30pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 20	JLPT N3 Shin-Kanzen Master (P.148~)	4/15/2025	TUE (6:30pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 21	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Gram + Reading	4/18/2025	FRI (8:15pm)
  ♦ Advanced- Level 23	N3 Listening + reading	4/14/2025	MON (7:15pm)

  
  

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• INTERNATIONAL MULTI CHAMBER NETWORKING MIXER

  • When
    Thursday, April 17, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Hotel Indigo Vinings Hotel

  TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, VISIT

  https://business.facc-atlanta.com/events/details/multi-chamber-international-networking-mixer-618

  

  NETWORKING, CONNECTIONS, GROWTH, COLLABORATION

  We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming international mixer on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at Hotel Indigo Vinings! This is an exceptional opportunity to connect with representatives from nearly 20 diverse chambers, all dedicated to fostering collaboration and building strong business relationships. By attending, you'll have the chance to engage with a wide array of professionals, share ideas, and explore potential partnerships that can lead to significant business growth. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your network and become part of a vibrant community committed to connectivity and mutual success.

  • Thursday, April 17^th, 2025 5:30pm-8:00pm
  • Hotel Indigo Vinings, 2857 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
  • $25 for JASG Members & other participating Chamber members & $40 for non-members

  Don't wait to RSVP as this event SOLD OUT quickly last year!
  

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• April Nihongo-Eigo Kai Language Exchange Meet-Up

  • When
    Saturday, April 26, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    JASG Office (1900 Century Place NE #112, Atlanta, GA 30345)

  
  

  Nihongo/Eigo Kai Language Exchange
  

  ジョージア日米協会 日本語・英語会

  Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 11:00AM ET
  

  2025年04月26日 (土) @ 午前11時
  

  JASG Office
  

  1900 Century Pl NE #112, Atlanta, GA 30345
  

  RSVP 申し込み : www.bit.ly/JASG-NihongoKai
  

  The Nihongo Eigo-Kai is a friendly social gathering for anyone looking for an opportunity to chat in, practice, and improve on their Japanese and English conversation skills – speaking, listening, pronunciation, accent reduction, etc. Please RSVP if you plan to come, so we can keep you updated. Those who signed up will receive an email with final details at least one day before the meetup. 
  

  日本語と英語の会話、聴解、発音、アクセント矯正の勉強会に参加しませんか。不得意な点を練習をして、日本語・英語に磨きをかけましょう。気軽な雰囲気の中で参加者と会話を楽しみ皆さんと友達になりませんか。

  2025 Meeting Locations 場所

  January	JASG Office
  February	Beard Papa's (Peachtree Corners)
  March	Sweet Hut (Doraville)
  April	JASG Office
  May	Barnes & Noble (Georgia Tech)
  June	Mozart Bakery (Doraville)
  July	JASG Office
  August	Sweet Hut (Kennesaw)
  September	Momo Cafe (Momonoki)
  October	Decatur Square
  November	JASG Office
  December	Beard Papa (Duluth)

  
  
  

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• Red Clay Ranch Open House - Family Outing

  • When
    Saturday, April 26, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    364 Parker Road, Lyerly GA 30730

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  DIRECTIONS TO RED CLAY RANCH (pdf)

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• おうちごはん! Ouchigohan - Agedashi Tofu & Nasu Dengaku Homecooking Class

  • When
    Sunday, April 27, 2025
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Online Meeting

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  おうちごはん OuchiGohan Nasu Dengaku & Agedashi Tofu Home Cooking Class

  
  

  with Table for Two, JAS/JS groups in Georgia, Boston, Houston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Colorado, North Carolina, and USJETAA

  
  

  Sunday, April 27st, 2025 @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET

  (3:00pm - 4:30pm CT & 2:00pm - 3:30pm MT)

  $10 Members / $15 Non-members

  Hosted online via Zoom

  Nasu Dengaku & Agedashi Tofu Recipe Coming Soon!

  Join us this April for the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHI GOHAN and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen! On the menu this month is NASU DENGAKU & AGEDASHI TOFU! 

  Nasu Dengaku is a delicious Japanese dish featuring grilled or broiled eggplant topped with a sweet and savory miso glaze. The rich umami flavor comes from a blend of miso paste, mirin, sake, and sugar, creating a beautifully caramelized finish. Soft and tender inside with a slightly smoky glaze, this dish is simple yet packed with deep, satisfying flavor. Often served with steamed rice and vegetable sides, This dish is a great way to enjoy traditional Japanese cooking. Join us to learn more about this classic appetizer!

  Agedashi Tofu is a comforting and flavorful Japanese dish featuring crispy, deep-fried tofu served in a light, savory broth. The tofu is coated in a thin layer of starch, creating a delicate crispness that contrasts beautifully with the warm, umami-rich dashi-based sauce. Garnished with toppings like grated daikon, green onions, and bonito flakes, Agedashi Tofu offers a balance of texture and flavor that makes it a popular appetizer or side dish. Simple yet deeply satisfying, this dish is a great introduction to traditional Japanese cooking!

  The class will be taught by Debra Samuels, lead curriculum and recipe developer for Wa-Shokuiku, a program of Table for Two.  Debra is an author of two cookbooks and the 2020 recipient of the John E. Thayer III Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cultural Exchange Between the United States and Japan.

  
  

  
  

   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.

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• Tariffs, Supply Chain, and Transfer Pricing Strategies Seminar

  • When
    Monday, May 12, 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Grant Thornton LLP (1100 Peachtree St NE Unit 1400, Atlanta, GA 30309)

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  Tariffs – Supply Chain and Transfer Pricing Strategies

  関税 - サプライチェーンと移転価格戦略

  
  

  Specific Insights on Tax Authority Enforcement and Future Strategies Based on Practical Experience 実務経験に基づく税当局の執行と今後の対応策の具体的知見
  

  In January 2025, the second Trump administration was inaugurated in the United States. The aggressive trade policies implemented during the previous administration had a significant impact on the global supply chain, and the repercussions are still being felt today. With tariff policies being reported daily under the new administration, setting and managing transfer prices has become an even more critical management issue for multinational companies. We have addressed the transfer pricing challenges faced by many companies during the first Trump administration, providing practical solutions through mutual agreements and advance pricing agreements. In this seminar, we will welcome a former IRS official to discuss the anticipated challenges and responses, incorporating specific case studies based on that experience.

  2025年1月、米国では第2次トランプ政権が発足しました。前政権時に実施された強硬な通商政策は、グローバルサプライチェーンに大きな影響を及ぼし、その余波は現在も続いています。新政権下でも関税政策が日々報道されている中、多国籍企業グループにとって、グループ内取引価格の設定と管理はこれまで以上に重要な経営課題となっています。私たちは、第1次トランプ政権下で多くの企業が直面した移転価格の課題に取り組み、相互協議や事前確認を通じて実務的な解決策を提供してきました。本セミナーでは、その経験を踏まえ、今後予想される課題と対応策について元IRS職員をお迎えし具体的な事例を交えながら解説いたします。

  Insights to be Gained from This Seminar 本セミナーで得られる知見:

  1. How IRS and NTA handle tariffs and their recent changes in structures and enforcement 日米税当局の関税の取り扱い方及び執行体制の変化
     
  2. Expected trade policies under the new administration and their impact on businesses 新政権下で予想される通商政策と企業への影響
     
  3. The interaction between tariffs and transfer pricing regulations 関税と移転価格税制の相互作用
     
  4. Practical approaches to setting and reviewing intercompany transaction prices グループ内取引価格の設定・見直しの実務的アプローチ
     
  5. Prevention and solutions for double taxation risks 二重課税リスクの予防と解決策
     
  6. How to utilize mutual agreements and advance pricing agreements, along with practical points to consider 相互協議・事前確認の活用方法と実務上のポイント
     

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• May Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner

  • When
    Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Wagaya - Emory Village (1579 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307)

  
  

  Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
  

  ジョージア日米協会 ・火曜日会

  Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 6:30PM ET
  

  2025年05月13日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET

  Wagaya (Emory Village)
  

  1579 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
  

  RSVP 申し込み : www.bit.ly/JASG-KayobiKai

  Kayobi-Kai dinners are on-going dinner meetings that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at different restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. The Kayobi-Kai is intended to be an informal gathering to promote friendship and social networking, and anyone who to interested is welcome. All Kayobi-Kai dinners will begin at 6:30pm and everyone in attendance will be responsible for their own check at the end of the evening.

   火曜日会は毎月第二火曜日にアトランタの各種のレストランで食事をしな(、参加者の親睦を深めるつどいの場を提供いたします。くつろいだ雰囲気の中でどなたでも参加できます。時間は毎回 6時半からで、支払いは食事の終わりに各自でしていただきます。

  The average group attending these Kayobi-Kai dinners is 8-15 people, and depending on the restaurant, we may have to cap attendance. Please sign up if you plan to come, so we know to expect you. Should you have any suggestions and/or requests regarding restaurants for future Kayobi-Kai meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the JASG office and let us know your recommendations. We look forward to seeing you at this and/or other upcoming Kayobi-Kai dinners.

  January 14	Taka Sushi Restaurant
  February 11	Nam Phuong (Buford Highway)
  March 11	Nakato Restaurant
  April 8	El Viejon
  May 13	Wagaya (Emory Village)
  June 10	678 Korean BBQ
  July 8	Sushi Avenue
  August 12	Dixie Q
  September 9	Hajime Ramen
  October 14	Yebisuya
  November 11	Bantam + Biddy
  December 10	Sushi Yoko

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• 2025 Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO)

  • When
    Friday, May 16, 2025
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Shiodome (1 Chome-6-3 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-8333)

  For more information and to register, visit

  www.kennesaw.edu/conferences/symposium-asia-usa-partnership-opportunities/
  

  

  The Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO), organized by KSU’s Asian Studies Program since 2011, continues to be the largest Asia business conference in the U.S., with alternating conference locations in Atlanta and Asia.

  2025 SAUPO will be held in person on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the iconic Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Shiodome, located at 1 Chome-6-3 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan 105-8333. Asia Pacific business leaders, investors, policy makers, diplomats, community leaders, scholars and students are looking forward to meeting in person at SAUPO 2025 in Tokyo Japan.

  The main purposes of SAUPO are information exchange, business network building, global visibility, and investment to/from Asia. We look forward to seeing you at SAUPO-2025-Japan to discuss these topics.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Infrastructure and Healthcare
  • Global Workforce Development 
  • Building ASIA-USA Partnerships

  
  

  For more information and to register, visit

  www.kennesaw.edu/conferences/symposium-asia-usa-partnership-opportunities/
  

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