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• Southern Automotive Conference

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 06, 2026
  • End
    Thursday, October 08, 2026
  • Location
    Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, Ga 30096

  Visit https://southernautocon.com for more details and contact Sheila Wardy & Rick Walker below for participation options and learn more about exhibiting, sponsoring, attendance information.

  • • Sheila Wardy swardy@pmtpublishing.com 
    • Rick Walker rwalker@gama-georgia.org  

  In the South, we are all about automotive, and we are proud of the cars we build! Dozens of major OEMs call the Southeast region home, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen, just to name a few. Add a flourishing network of Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, supporting manufacturers and service providers, and the South soundly establishes itself as an essential, thriving hub of the automotive industry.

  Celebrating the South’s excellence in automotive manufacturing, the Southern Automotive Conference, or SAC, as we like to call it, is in a league of its own. Rotating annually between the states of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee, the SAC combines top-notch programming on automotive’s hottest headlines, high-energy networking opportunities and a buzzing exhibit hall. In 2026, our theme is 'Connected', as the SAC showcases how the southern automotive industry leads the charge to embrace transformation, spark innovation and blaze a trail into the future.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ONLINE Japanese Classes (Fall Session)

  • Start
    Monday, October 12, 2026
  • End
    Friday, December 11, 2026
  • Location
    ONLINE VIA ZOOM

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  ♦ FALL	TEXTBOOK	STARTING	DAY (TIME)
  ♦ Beginner	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 1~5	10/14/2026	WED (6:30pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 1	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 6~9	10/13/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 2	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 10~14	10/12/2026	MON (5:00pm)
  ♦ Elementary - Level 4	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 20~24	10/14/2026	WED (6:30pm)
  ♦ Intermediate - Level 3	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 7~9	10/15/2026	THU (6:30pm)
  ♦ Intermediate - Level 6	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 22~24	10/18/2026	SUN (5:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 2	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lesson 4~6	10/15/2026	THU (6.30pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 11	N3 Nihongo So-Matome Grammar and Reading Comprehension	10/16/2026	FRI (6:00pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 23	N2 Shin- Kanzen Master PP.36 & 37~	10/12/2026	MON (6:30pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 26	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Reading PP. 91-93~	10/13/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 27	Business Japanese N2 Level	10/16/2026	FRI (8:15pm)
  ♦ Advanced - Level 28	N3 Listening & Reading	10/12/2026	MON (7:15pm)

  
  

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• October Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner

  • When
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Sushi Avenue (308 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030)

  
  

  Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
  

  ジョージア日米協会 ・火曜日会

  Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:30PM ET
  

  2026年10月13日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET

  Sushi Avenue

  308 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

  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がら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 13	Taka Sushi Restaurant
  February 10	Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (Perimeter Mall)
  March 10	Wagaya Restaurant (Emory)
  April 14	Food Terminal (Alpharetta)
  May 12	Nakato Japanese Restaurant
  June 9	Hopstix
  July 14	Edo Japanese Cuisine
  August 11	Pappadeaux
  September 8	Hajime Ramen
  October 13	Sushi Avenue
  November 10	Kanpeki Tonkatsu
  December 8	Sushi Mito

  
  

  Advance registration is required for this program. Individuals who do not register prior to the event may not be able to participate due to capacity and planning limitations. By registering, I understand that photos and/or video may be taken at the event and agree that these materials may be used for promotional purposes.

  
  

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• Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion - Navigating Change: IP, USPTO Leadership & Impacts of AI

  • When
    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Roundtrip Brewing East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1600, Marietta, GA 30062)

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  Moderator: Jon Hobbs, Director, IP Solution

  Panelists:

  • David Llewellyn, Director R&D, Mizuno USA
  • Others TBA

  Event Overview / イベント概要

  Join us for a focused panel discussion on how Japanese companies in the U.S. are adapting to rapid changes in intellectual‑property policy, USPTO leadership priorities, and the growing impact of AI on business strategy. Enjoy networking before and after the program at Round Trip Brewing, featuring unique beverage options, light appetizers, and opportunities to meet new professional contacts.

  米国で活動する日本企業が、知的財産制度の変化、USPTO新体制の方針、そしてAIが事業戦略に与える影響にどのように対応しているかを取り上げるパネルディスカッションです。 プログラムの 前後には Round Trip Brewing にてネットワーキング を行います。個性豊かなクラフトビールや軽いおつまみを楽しみながら、新しい専門家との交流を深めていただけます。

  Key Topics / 主なテーマ

  • Recent shifts in U.S. IP policy - 米国の知的財産政策の最新動

  • Priorities of new USPTO Director John Squires - USPTO新長官ジョン・スコイヤーズ氏の重点方針

  • AI’s impact on business models and IP strategy - AIがビジネスモデルと知財戦略に与える影響

  • Practical challenges for Japanese companies in the U.S. - 米国で事業を展開する日本企業が直面する課題

  
  

  Advance registration is required for this program. Individuals who do not register prior to the event may not be able to participate due to capacity and planning limitations. By registering, I understand that photos and/or video may be taken at the event and agree that these materials may be used for promotional purposes.

  このプログラムには事前登録が必要です。イベント前に登録されない方は、定員や計画上の制約により参加できない場合があります。登録にあたり、イベント中に写真や動画が撮影される可能性があること、またこれらの素材が宣伝目的で使用される可能性があることを理解し、同意します。

  
  

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• おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) - Onigirazu & Kabocha Nimono Home Cooking

  • When
    Saturday, October 24, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Online Meeting

  
  

  To complete your registration, click HERE or visit www.jasnc.org/jasnc-ouchigohan

  おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) - Onigirazu and Kabocha no Nimono

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

  Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 5:00-6:30 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 )

  

  Join hosts Table for Two and JASNC for a delicious taste of autumn as we celebrate Onigiri Action with a fun and flavorful Japanese home-cooking menu! Onigiri Action is an annual global campaign that connects the simple Japanese tradition of making and sharing onigiri with the goal of supporting school meals for children around the world. During October, participants are encouraged to enjoy onigiri, share photos, and help turn a simple meal into an opportunity to make a difference.

  ​For this month’s Ouchigohan, we’re putting a modern twist on the classic onigiri with two delicious Onigirazu—a sandwich-style version of onigiri that is easy to make, fun to customize, and perfect for lunch or a light meal. Our first Onigirazu combines ham, cucumber, and egg for a colorful mix of savory, fresh, and satisfying flavors. Our second features shiitake mushrooms and spinach, bringing together the rich umami of mushrooms with fresh, earthy greens.

  ​To round out our fall menu, we’ll prepare Kabocha no Nimono, a comforting Japanese home-style dish featuring tender kabocha squash simmered in a savory-sweet soy-based broth. Naturally sweet, beautifully golden, and wonderfully comforting, kabocha is a perfect taste of the season.

  ​Come cook with us, discover new Japanese flavors, and celebrate the spirit of Onigiri Action—one delicious bite at a time! We'll send registered attendees ingredients and recipe about a week before class. You can either cook with us or just watch us from the comfort of your own kitchen!

  

  

  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, The Japan America Society of Alabama, 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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• SEUS-Japan 48th Annual Joint Meeting

  • Start
    Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • End
    Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • Location
    Nashville, Tennessee

  

  
  

  2026 Japan- U.S. Southeast & Southeast U.S./Japan

  Associations 48th Annual Joint Meeting

  
  

  The 48th annual joint meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS - Japan) and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from October 25 to 27, 2026.  The event brings together senior Japanese business leaders and government officials to network and engage, with plenary sessions dedicated to strengthening the strategic Japan - U.S. economic partnership. 

  
  

  Register Here

  Complete agenda, logistics details, and a registration link are now live at www.seusjapan.org. We hope you can join us in Nashville this October.  If you have questions or would like to learn more about the SEUS - Japan Alliance, please contact Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Protocol, Mary Waters, at mwaters@georgia.org.

  
  

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• Candidate Experience Workshop

  • When
    Tuesday, November 03, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    YKK AP (101 Marietta St NW suite 2100Atlanta, GA)

  

  Complete your Registration HERE or at www.eventbrite.com/e/candidate-experience-workshop-atlanta-tickets-1992524033020

  Overview

  Join Survale for an interactive candidate experience workshop and learn the best practices of leading companies in recruiting and hiring. This workshop is being hosted by YKK AP America Inc., a past multi-year CandE Award Winner. Our promotional partner is the Japan-America Society of Georgia.

  
  

  We’ll also have a special guest, internationally acclaimed entrepreneur, speaker, trainer and life coach, Steve Dennis, who will talk about “From Interview to Impact!” hiring people who change the game.

  
  

  Kevin Grossman, VP Benchmark Research at Survale, will moderate this exclusive candidate experience workshop. Kevin runs Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research and Awards program, now in its 15th year, working with more than 2,000 global employers and surveying nearly 2 million candidates.

  
  

  This Survale CandE workshop covers recruiting, hiring, and the candidate journey from pre-application to onboarding. The workshops run from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM and will include a happy hour from 4:30-5:30 PM to mingle and network.

  
  

  The workshops include:

  
  

  • Guest speaker, Steven Dennis
  • An interactive CandE Benchmark Research review
  • Small group exercises
  • Plenty of networking and a happy hour!

  
  

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• 2026 Swim2Help Tunnel2Towers with Jim Whitcomb

  • When
    Friday, November 13, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Mountain View Aquatic Center or Live Stream

  
  

  To attend in-person at the Mountain View Aquatic Center visit https://goo.gl/maps/UR3nAssRQzfXpAxB7.
  

  To tune-in virtually online via Live Stream, visit https://bit.ly/2026Swim2Help-Live

  
  

  Join Jim Whitcomb’s Swim 2 Help Tunnel 2 Towers Fundraiser on Friday, November 13, 2026.  Jim will swim his heart out to raise money for families of our military and first responders who make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. The Live Stream will feature a live look at Jim swimming 7.5 miles at Mountain View Aquatics Center in Marietta, Georgia, and messages from supporters and people who come to the pool to cheer Jim on.  Tune-in online or stop by in person - and make sure he's still afloat!

  To make a donation visit https://dogood.t2t.org/campaign/swim2help-supports-t2t-2026/c823845

  To learn more about the Swim2Help Project, visit www.swim2help.org. 

  All proceeds will go to Tunnel to Towers. On September 11, 2001, FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller laid down his life to save others when America was attacked. For 20 years, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has honored Stephen's legacy by supporting the heroes who continue to risk life and limb in the line of duty. To mark its 20th anniversary, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has promised to deliver 120 mortgage-free homes to our nation's heroes by the end of the year. To learn more about Tunnel to Towers, visit http://www.T2T.org.

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