The Japan-America Society of Georgia upcoming events

ONLINE Japanese Classes (Fall Session) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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)

Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion - How AI Is Changing Operations & How to Own the Advantage (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion

How AI Is Changing Operations—and How to Own the Advantage

Panel on U.S. IP strategy for Japanese companies, including USPTO priorities

Moderator: Jon Hobbs, Director, IP Solution

Panelists:

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。

おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) - Onigirazu & Kabocha Nimono Home Cooking (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

NiEiKai @ Night - October Nihongo-Eigo Kai Language Exchange Meet-Up (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Nihongo/Eigo Kai Language Exchange

ジョージア日米協会 日本語・英語会

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 7:00PM ET

2026年10月29日 (木) @ 午後7時

Tucker Brewing Company

2003 S Bibb Dr, Tucker, GA 30084

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。

2026 Meeting Locations 場所

January 31	Beard Papa's (Peachtree Corners)
February 28	Mozart Bakery (Doraville)
March 28	Sweet Hut (Marietta)
April 25	Blue Mountain Coffee Roasters (Cumming)
May 30	The Grove Coffee
June 27	JASG Office
July 25	JASG Office
August 29	Denmark Library
September 26	JASG Office
October 29	Tucker Brewing Company
November 21	Barnes & Noble (Georgia Tech)
December 19	TBA

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!

Kitsuke: Kimono Fitting & Photoshoot (Sunday, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

2026 Bonenkai Holiday Celebration Gala (Wednesday, December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 11, 2026

For Map/Directions and Piedmont Driving Club Guidelines for Guests, please visit www.drivingclub.org.

2026 BONENKAI SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

AUCTION & DOOR PRIZE DONATION FORM

2025 BONENKAI SPONSORS

2026 BONENKAI GALA PROGRAM COMING SOON!

The Japan-America Society of Georgia celebrates the holidays at its 46th Bonenkai Holiday Dinner Gala on Wednesday, December 16, 20256 at the Piedmont Driving Club. This year's dinner features remarks by the Consul General of Japan as well as a networking cocktail reception, door prizes & dinner entertainment.

12月18日 (水) にジョージア日米協会の第46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。今回は在アトランタ日本国総領事によるご挨拶、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。

Special Guest & Speaker

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.