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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)
Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
ジョージア日米協会 ・火曜日会
2026年1月13日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET
Taka Sushi Restaurant
4600 Roswell Rd NE E110, Sandy Springs, GA 30342
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.
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.
Kakizome is a traditional Japanese custom practiced at the beginning of the New Year. It is the first calligraphy of the year, where people write words or phrases that express their hopes, goals, or wishes for the coming year. Kakizome is a moment to reflect, reset, and start the year with intention.
In this workshop, participants will first learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy, including how to hold the brush, make simple strokes, and write basic characters. No prior experience is necessary.
After the practice session, each participant will choose a word or short phrase that represents their New Year’s goal, intention, or aspiration, and create their own Kakizome piece to take home.
This event is not about perfection, but about mindfulness, creativity, and experiencing Japanese culture in a calm and meaningful way. Beginners are very welcome.
RSVP required. Please sign up in advance.
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: JASG Office (1900 Century Pl NE # 112, Atlanta, GA 30345)
Fee:
Members: FREE
Non-members: $5
(All materials provided)
To complete your registration, click HERE or visit https://japanphilly.org/event/ouchigohan-goyza-and-gyoza-nabe-hot-pot/?event_date=2026-01-24
おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) Gyoza & Gyoza Nabe Hot Pot
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
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 @ 6:00-7:30 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 Make Gyoza, Japan’s Favorite Dumpling!
Adapted from the Chinese dumpling Jiaozi, the soft dough wrapper with a savory meat or vegetarian filling is not hard to make. Pinch-Pleat-Repeat as you form perfect crescents. We will make two gyoza dishes: pan fried with a crispy bottom to eat with a dipping sauce and the other is Gyoza Nabe where we add the uncooked savory pillows to a simmering pot of winter vegetables. Homemade dipping sauces will be part of the menu. A full list of ingredients, recipes, and instructions will be sent the week of the class.
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.
Register at https://atlantacir.org/event-6493788
A Luncheon and Discussion on:
"Japan's Evolving Defense Policy: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance and Asian Security"
with
Ryo Kiridori
Research Fellow at Japan's National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)
Over the past decade, Japan has significantly updated its defense policy. In 2015, the government partially lifted restrictions on the exercise of collective self-defense. Since 2022, the defense budget has grown rapidly, and the Self-Defense Force has expanded its ability to project power far beyond Japan’s immediate territory. These represent significant shifts that would have been unimaginable only a few decades ago. How should we understand these developments? To what extent has Japan’s defense policy shifted from its previous course? What do these reforms mean for the U.S.–Japan Alliance and for peace and stability in the Western Pacific? What objectives is Japan seeking to achieve through these defense policy upgrades, and what challenges does it face? This luncheon will examine these questions to provide a deeper understanding of Japan’s evolving defense posture.
Thanks to the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta for arranging
Mr. Kiridori's presentation.
JOIN US:
You Must Register and Pay in Advance to Attend
For Alternative Payment Options Contact registrar@atlantacir.org
Registration Closes Tuesday, January 20th, at 10 am
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, please do so not later than 48 hours before the event. ACIR is charged for your meal, so no refund can be provided.
Meet Ryo Kiridori
Ryo Kiridori is a research fellow at the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), which he joined in 2016. From 2018 to 2019, he was cross appointed to the Defense Ministry’s Defense Policy Bureau, where he was engaged in drafting Japan’s mid-to-long-term defense strategy called National Defense Program Guidelines (now called National Defense Strategy) as well as in various policy-level strategic dialogues, including the Japan-US Extended Deterrence Dialogue. His research interests cover security studies and foreign policy analysis. He has recently written a chapter in a book about lessons from Ukraine to Taiwan, published in 2025.
He is currently working on multiple research projects, including one about security implications of the spread of precision strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific and a research that reassesses the role of the bureaucracy in Japan’s defense policy evolution. He holds a BA in political science from the University of New Brunswick in Canada and an MSc in International Relations from London School of Economics and Political Science. He is currently a PhD candidate in political science at the University of Toronto.
Supporting Organizations:
The Japan-America Society of Georgia and Japanese Chamber of Commerce members will both receive the ACIR member rate for this event. Select option #2 when registering.
Please Note:
For questions about or difficulties in registering for the event, please contact: info@atlantacir.org
By registering, I understand that photos and/or video may be taken at this program and agree that these materials may be used for promotional purposes. Please contact the programming team with questions: info@atlantacir.org
To contact Member Services click on membership@atlantacir.org
Members are welcome to bring guests at member rates. The same guest may only be invited once at member rates. Select "One time Guest of Member", when registering.
Thank you for supporting ACIR with your attendance. ACIR 2026 Sponsors Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP Center for International Business Education and Research Barnes and Thornburg, LLP ACIR Strategic Partners Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology Center for International Business Education and Research Georgia Institute of Technology (CIBER) Institutional Members Georgia Institute of Technology Kennesaw State University University of North Georgia ACIR is a Community Partner of the Association of the U.S. Army
Thank you for supporting ACIR with your attendance.
ACIR 2026 Sponsors
Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP
Center for International Business Education and Research
Barnes and Thornburg, LLP
ACIR Strategic Partners
Sam Nunn School of International Affairs,
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology (CIBER)
Institutional Members
Kennesaw State University
University of North Georgia
ACIR is a Community Partner of the
Association of the U.S. Army
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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