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Suiyobi-Kai Networking Dinner
ジョージア日米協会 ・水曜日会
2025年12月16日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET
Sushi Mito
RSVP 申し込み : www.bit.ly/JASG-KayobiKai
This month's Kayobi-Kai dinner will be a Suiyobi-Kai and held in conjunction with the JASG's Young Professionals Holiday Party. This on-going dinner meeting meets 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。今回のディナーはジョージア日米協会ヤングプロフェッショナル・ホリデー・パーティと同時に行いいたします。
The average group attending these Kayobi-Kai dinners is 10-15 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.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 11, 2025
2025 BONENKAI SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
AUCTION & DOOR PRIZE DONATION FORM
2025 BONENKAI SPONSORS
The Japan-America Society of Georgia celebrates the holidays at its 45th Bonenkai Holiday Dinner Gala on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Piedmont Driving Club. This year's dinner features remarks by the new Consul General of Japan, meet & greet with Japan Retired Foreign Players Association members & Nippon Professional Baseball legends, as well as a networking cocktail reception, door prizes & performances by Junko Fujiyama.
12月18日 (木) にジョージア日米協会の第4５回忘年会ディナーがピードモント ドライビング・クラブで開催されます。皆様に楽しい夕べの集いを持っていただけますようご案内を差し上げます。今回は新任の在アトランタ日本国総領事によるご挨拶、日本プロ野球界のレジェンドとの交流会、ネットワーキング・カクテルレセプション、豪華なドアプライズ、そしてJunko Fujiyamaさんによるパフォーマンスなど、盛りだくさんの内容で皆様をお迎えいたします。皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。
You will also be glad to know that the evening will also feature our always-popular Silent Auction. If you have items that you would like to donate as a tax-deductable contribution to the Silent Auction, please contact the JASG office at 404-842-1400. Additionally, if you are a service organization or other institution that does not have an item to donate, please consider donating $100 or more for the JASG to purchase an appropriate item on your behalf. All proceeds from the auction will fund The JASG’s many educational, business, and cultural projects we offer throughout the year.
また恒例のサイレント・オークションでは、ホテル宿泊券、有名レストランのギフト券やデルタ航空券等数々の品を取り揃えておりますので、ぜひご参加ください。また、皆様からオークションの品や現金のご寄付も募っております。オークションの売り上げの収益は、当協会の教育、ビジネス、文化等のプログラム運営に使わせていただきます。近日中に正式な招待状をお送りいたしますので、よろしくお願いいたします。
For Map/Directions and Piedmont Driving Club Guidelines for Guests, please visit www.drivingclub.org.
COMING SOON!
2025 BONENKAI PROGRAM BOOK
Special Guests & Speakers
Consul General Kenichi Matsuda assumed his post at the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta in October 2025. This is his first diplomatic assignment in the United States. Prior to this role, he served in senior diplomatic roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at Japanese embassies in France, Germany, and the Philippines, including as Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission. As Consul General, he is dedicated to strengthening Japan-U.S. relations through grassroots diplomacy, supporting Japanese residents and businesses, and promoting cultural, educational, and economic exchange across Georgia and the Southeastern United States.
Amy Hever serves as Executive Director of the MLB Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. A graduate of Binghamton University with a background in History and East Asian Studies, she brings over two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, including roles with the Smithsonian Institution, American Red Cross, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Having spent part of her youth in Japan and attended the International School of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo, Amy is passionate about cross-cultural engagement and sport-based philanthropy, working to connect MLB players with meaningful causes around the world.
William Brooks is the Founder of the Japan Retired Foreign Players Association (JRFPA), established in 2018 to support retired foreign athletes in Japan and strengthen international sports and cultural exchange. Based in Greater Orlando, he brings extensive experience in organizational leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sports development. Fluent in Japanese and German, William's work reflects a commitment to building bridges between Japan and the global community through sports and cultural initiatives.
Greg “Boomer” Wells is a legendary figure in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), best known for his time with the Hankyu Braves (later Orix BlueWave) and Fukuoka Daiei Hawks from 1983 to 1992. In 1984, he made history as the first non-Japanese player to win the NPB Triple Crown, leading the Pacific League with a .355 batting average, 37 home runs, and 130 RBIs. That same year, he was named Pacific League MVP. Over his NPB career, Boomer hit 277 home runs and drove in 901 RBIs, earning a reputation not only for his power at the plate but also for his deep connection to Japanese baseball culture.
Ralph Bryant is one of the most prolific power hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) history. A native of Fort Gaines, Georgia, he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1988 to 1995. In 1989, he was named Pacific League MVP and went on to lead the league in home runs three times (1989, 1993, 1994). Ralph finished his NPB career with 259 home runs and 641 RBIs. Known for his explosive swing and charismatic presence, he helped elevate the Buffaloes to championship contention and remains a beloved figure among Japanese baseball fans.
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おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) Holiday Edition: Karaage Japanese Fried Chicken & Holiday Cake
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
Sunday, December 21st, 2025 @ 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 )
Let’s celebrate the season, Japanese style! In Japan, Christmas is not a religious holiday, but it is still a beloved time for family gatherings – complete with eating KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) and enjoying Christmas cake: a light-as-air sponge cake decorated with whipped cream and strawberries. Guest chef Chieko Sakiyama (Boston-based) will demonstrate how to make and decorate a classic Japanese Christmas cake, including adorable strawberry Santas. Debra-sensei will lead us in making JFC—Japanese Fried Chicken (karaage). We invite you to decorate along with us! Because the sponge cake itself requires more time than the class allows, the recipe will be provided, and you will be able to observe how it is made. For the class we recommend preparing a simple yellow cake or cupcakes ahead of time or purchasing an angel food or sponge cake to decorate together during the session. A full list of ingredients, recipes, and instructions for both the cake and karaage will be sent the week of the class.
Chieko Sakiyama has loved baking since childhood and began baking for friends and family at an early age. She has worked in the Boston area with Japanese bakeries and markets, making pastries, breads, and of course traditional Japanese Christmas cakes! You can find her beautiful creations on Instagram at @3104_boston.
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.
Nihongo/Eigo Kai Language Exchange
ジョージア日米協会 日本語・英語会
Saturday, December 27, 2025 @ 11:00AM ET
2025年12月27日 (土) @ 午前11時
JASG Office
1900 Century Place NE Suite 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
Momo Cafe (Momonoki)
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
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
THU (7:00pm)
♦ Advanced- Level 3
JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lessons 7-9
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-
MON (6:30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 23
N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Reading P.36-
♦ Advanced - Level 24
N2 Try Grammar + Reading
FRI (8:15pmpm)
♦ Advanced - Level 25
N3 Listening + Reading
MON (7:15pm)
Made Possible By:
Business/Career Expo Booth Registration
www.bit.ly/Ja-Ga-Expo
Attendee Registration Coming Soon!
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。
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.
ジョージア日米協会
は非営利団体として日本とジョージア州の
人々の相互理解を促進することを使命としています。
電話: 404-842-1400 メール: Admin@JASGeorgia.org
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