The Japan-America Society of Georgia upcoming events

July Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner

ジョージア日米協会 ・火曜日会

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 6:30PM ET

2026年7月14日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET

Edo Japanese Cuisine

2500 North Point Ct, Alpharetta, GA 30022

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	Cafe Efendi (Alpharetta)
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.

Ladies Evening Picnic (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

YP Ladies Evening Picnic

Date: Saturday, July 18

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Georgia Tech Campus

Cost: Free

RSVP Required

Join the JASG Young Professionals for a relaxed evening picnic on the beautiful Georgia Tech campus!

Bring your own bento, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks, and enjoy a casual gathering with fellow women in the JASG community. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, share experiences, and chat about a variety of topics in a welcoming and informal setting.

What to Bring:

Bento, snacks, and/or non-alcoholic drinks
Picnic blanket or tarp
Lantern (optional)
Bug spray (recommended)

Parking information will be provided after RSVP.

We look forward to spending a fun summer evening together!

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。

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)

おうちごはん! Ouchigohan - Yakitori + Hiyajiru + Ice Brewed Green Tea Home Cooking Class (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

おうちごはん OuchiGohan Yakitori + Hiyajiru + Ice Brewed Green Tea Home Cooking Class

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

Saturday, July 25th, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET

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

$10 Members / $15 Non-members

Hosted online via Zoom

Cooking Class Ingredients & Recipe Coming Soon!

Join us for this month’s family-friendly online Japanese home‑cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHI GOHAN, and cook along from your own kitchen, or simply watch and enjoy! This month’s menu features Yakitori, Hiyajiru, and Ice‑Brewed Green Tea, a refreshing and delicious lineup perfect for summer.

Yakitori is one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods: tender pieces of chicken skewered and grilled to perfection, then glazed with a savory-sweet tare sauce or seasoned simply with salt. The smoky aroma and juicy texture make yakitori a favorite at home and at festivals. In this class, you will learn how to prepare the classic sauce, assemble skewers, and grill them using tools you already have in your kitchen.

Hiyajiru is a chilled miso-based soup from Miyazaki Prefecture, traditionally enjoyed during Japan’s hot summers. Made with miso, sesame, dashi, and fresh vegetables, and poured over cold rice, it’s light, nourishing, and incredibly cooling. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy and refreshing summer meal.

We will also explore Ice‑Brewed Green Tea (Kōridashi‑cha), a gentle and naturally sweet style of tea brewed slowly over ice. This method draws out umami and aroma while reducing bitterness, resulting in a beautifully smooth and refreshing drink. The tea demonstration will be led by Yukako Harada, JOI Coordinator at the Japan-America Society of Georgia, who brings her expertise as a certified Japanese Tea Advisor.

The cooking portion of the class will be taught by Debra Samuels, lead curriculum and recipe developer for Wa‑Shokuiku, a program of Table for Two. Debra is the 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.

2026 JASG Annual Dinner Gala (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Annual Dinner Sponsorship Info

Silent Auction Donation Form

RSVP Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026

2025 Annual Dinner Sponsors

For Map/Directions and Piedmont Driving Club Guidelines for Guests,

please visit www.drivingclub.org.

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)