The Japan-America Society of Georgia upcoming events

ONLINE Japanese Classes (Summer Session) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SUMMER	TEXTBOOK	STARTING	DAY (TIME)
♦ Beginner	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 1~5	7/21/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 1	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 6~9	7/20/2026	MON (5:00pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 2	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 10~14	7/22/2026	WED (7:00pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 3	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 15~19	7/22/2026	WED (6:30pm)
♦ Intermediate - Level 2	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 4~6	7/23/2026	THU (6:30pm)
♦ Intermediate - Level 5	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 16~18	7/26/2026	SUN (5:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 1	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lesson 1~3	7/23/2026	THU (7:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 5	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lesson 13~15	7/21/2026	TUE (5:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 10	N3 Nihongo So-Matome Grammar + N3 Reading Comprehension	7/24/2026	FRI (6:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 22	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Reading Page 20 & 21	7/20/2026	MON (6:30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 25	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Reading Page 68 & 69	7/21/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 26	N2 Try Grammar + Reading	7/24/2026	FRI (8:15pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 27	N3 Listening + Reading	7/20/2026	MON (7:15pm)

September Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner

ジョージア日米協会 ・火曜日会

Tuesday, September 08, 2026 | 6:30PM ET

2026年9月8日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET

Hajime Ramen

2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30316

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	TBA
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.

Japanese Moon Viewing: Tsukimi, Dango & Matcha (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Japanese Moon Viewing

- Tsukimi, Dango & Matcha -

Celebrate the beauty of autumn in Japan through Tsukimi (Japanese Moon Viewing)!

In Japan, Tsukimi is a traditional celebration of the autumn moon, dating back centuries. During this seasonal tradition, people enjoy the beauty of the full moon, offer tsukimi dango (rice flour dumplings), and give thanks for the autumn harvest.

At this hands-on cultural experience, you’ll learn about the history and traditions of Tsukimi, make your own simple tsukimi dango, and enjoy a beginner-friendly matcha-making experience. You’ll have the opportunity to whisk your own bowl of matcha and enjoy it alongside your handmade dango.

No previous experience is necessary—just come ready to learn, make, and enjoy a taste of Japanese autumn!

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) Office

Admission:
JASG Members: $10
Non-Members: $15

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。

JapanFest Atlanta 2026 (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

visit www.JapanFest.org for more information

Individual Tickets | Group Tickets

Sponsor JapanFest 2026

Exhibitor/Vendor & Performer Application

(Special Discount for JASG Corporate & Patron Individual Members)

おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Otsukimi Home Cooking (Sunday, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

To complete your registration, click HERE or visit www.japanalabama.com/event-6784432

おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) - Otsukimi Home Cooking Class

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

Sunday, September 20, 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 )

Together with Table for Two, a network of Japan-America Societies, and the US JET Alumni Association, we are excited to host Sept Ouchigohan - virtual Japanese cooking class. The theme for this month will be "Otsukimi - お月見" where we’ll be making :

- Otsukimi Meatballs

- Okura Pickles

- Mitarashi Dango

お月見 (Otsukimi), literally meaning “moon viewing,” is a celebration that honors the autumn harvest moon, historically believed to be the most beautiful of the year. Traditionally held on the 15th night of the eighth month of the old Japanese lunar calendar, otsukimi now falls on a varying date in September or October according to the modern calendar.

In Japanese folklore, a rabbit lives on the moon, endlessly pounding rice into soft, chewy mochi with a wooden mallet. This image—rather than the “man in the moon”—has shaped the way generations of children and adults imagine the night sky. The rabbit and mochi connection also influences the treats eaten during otsukimi: tsukimi dango, small white rice dumplings stacked in a pyramid, are offered to the moon to pray for a good harvest and prosperity.

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.

Southern Automotive Conference (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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.

SEUS-Japan 48th Annual Joint Meeting (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Candidate Experience Workshop (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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!

2026 Swim2Help Tunnel2Towers with Jim Whitcomb (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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.