The Japan America Society of St. Louis (JAS) serves as the major source of Japan-related information and cultural experiences in the St. Louis Metropolitan Community. See what we have to offer, and consider joining today!
Join us Friday September 15 at Field Theory Join JASSTL Friday, September 15 between 6 and 9 pm at Field Theory in Webster Groves for a FREE social gathering featuring spinning vinyl by Illtemperament, free sake tastings by Highwater Sake and UCBC's Konomi, and a surprise appearance by Japanese chindonya group Bentenya. Field Theory is a boutique sporting goods retailer that features high-end outdoor gear and apparel by several Japanese brands, including Nanga, Snow Peak, And Wander, Fog Linen, and more.
| Save November 15 for the JAS Annual Dinner Save Wednesday, November 15 for the JAS Annual Dinner & Meeting, returning to the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Look for tickets - and sponsorship opportunities - to be available very soon!
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Meet the Winners and Read the Recipes of Our First Sake Cocktail Competition!
Eight talented and creative artists-in-spirit competed on April 4 in our first-ever (hopefully first-annual) sake cocktail competition. Learn who won and see the cocktails they created here. We are very grateful to our collaborators, sponsors, host, funder, audience, and of course the participants who made this event possible. We had a ton of fun and learned a lot. We look forward to brining this contest back as an annual event to celebrate sake in St. Louis! Thank You to All Our Sponsors and HostThis event was made possible by a grant from Japan Foundation NY and was sponsored by Holladay Distillery, Tozai Sake, and Intoxicology.
| Geostrategies Webinar: The Implications for Japan and the US of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine JAS collaborated with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation earlier this year to host a webinar that discussed the implications for Japan and the US of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dr. Phillip Lipscy and Dr. Kayo Takuma led the discussion and former US Senator Jim Talent moderated. If you missed it, check out the whole discussion below. |
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Local and Virtual Events Across the CountryKofun Mania: On July 27, 6pm-7pm (CST), the Japan America Society of Chicago will be hosting a Zoom event that will introduce attendees to kofun, a unique style of burial mounds found in 3rd-5th century Japan. The event will be led by Dr. Laura Miller, professor of Japanese studies at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Dr. Miller will begin the evening with a background on the history of kofun before discussing and giving examples of how kofun-fans spend their time and resources traveling to visit these burial mounds. She also will discuss well how kofun are depicted in media and display some fun kofun themed toys and food. Please visit the Japan America Society of Chicago's event page for more information. Beauty in Enormous Bleakness: The Design Legacy of the Interned Generation of Japanese Americans: From January 17th - July 9th 2023, the John M. Olin library, located on Washington University's campus, will be hosting an exhibit that will explore architecture's relationship to issues of immigration, exclusion and cultural identity in 20th-century America. This exhibit will focus on Japanese American designers & architects that were forced to stay in internment camps during the second world war and their exceptional works in a post war culture. For more information, visit the Washington University exhibitions page.
In Case You Missed It...If you missed one of our virtual events, be sure to check out the Japan America Society - St. Louis YouTube page! Larger virtual events hosted by us are recorded and uploaded there for those who could not make it to the live sessions. Recordings of events hosted by other organizations that JASSTL collaborated with will be posted below. |
Overview of Matsuri with Dr. Chikako UsuiDr. Chikako Usui, Chairman of the JAS, gave a virtual presentation on matsuri (festivals) in Japan for the Missouri Historical Society. Her talk explored sights, cuisine, music, and atmosphere of these celebrations. | Home: Japanese Americans in St. LouisOn June 8, our own Dr. Chikako Usui, chairman of the Japan America Society of St. Louis and associate professor of sociology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, presented an overview of Japanese Americans’ settlement in the St. Louis area over Zoom. This presentation was in collaboration with the Missouri Historical Society. This presentation will explore how they built their lives and homes here and how they’ve enriched the city’s culture. This program is a part of the Missouri Historical Society's 2021 Missouri Bicentennial programming, commemorating 200 years of Missouri history. If you missed it and would like to see it, you can view it here on YouTube. |
Annual Events JAS offers at least nine annual programs each calendar year. They are scheduled throughout the year, and include a range of events from business/economic forums, cultural events, and social programs:
Recent News from JAS
| Information on COVID-19 During these uncertain times, we want to work closely with the Japanese Consulate in Chicago, and Honorary Consuls in St. Louis and the Midwest to coordinate efforts and disseminate information. Below are links to resources containing up-to-date information about COVID-19, some in Japanese language. St. Louis Japan Society's page on COVID-19 https://stljapanweb.wixsite.com/stljapansociety Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/ Coronavirus Data in Real Time https://coronavirus.1point3acres.com/en Coronavirus Symptom Chart Have a Question or Request? Just Ask!
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JAS receives and answers about 150 inquiries about Japan in a given year, as well as requests for lectures, authentic cultural activities, and programs from local libraries, schools, and other organizations. We are happy to respond to requests and answer your questions as soon as we can. |
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