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!
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Annual EventsJAS offers 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:
Have a Question or Request? Just Ask!Click here to send us a question or request. 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. | Upcoming Events
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On Sunday, May 5, JAS presented our annual “mini Japanese festival” for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. A good-luck lion dance by St. Louis Osuwa Taiko opened the program, then we focused on the “way of” meditative arts of ikebana flower arranging (kadō), brush calligraphy (shodō), and tea ceremony (chadō). A kimono show followed, then Zen meditation practice, kamishibai story-telling, and rakugo “sit-down” comedy. This year attracted the largest audience ever! Our thanks to the participants and volunteers, with special thanks to the Missouri History Museum for their continued support. See the gallery of pictures here! Spring Japan Update: Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation in Japan & the United States
On Monday, February 25, JAS presented its Spring Japan Update program. Guests enjoyed beverages donated by Urban Chesnut Brewing Company while listening to the presentations on business cultivation from a global to a local perspective. A sake and sushi reception was provided by Naomi Hamamura of Chef De Art Catering. The program and reception were graciously hosted by Cortex Innovation Center and funding was provided generously by NAJAS. See more photos here JAS kicks off the new year without a hitch with the Annual Shinnenkai Celebration!Despite the snowstorm over the weekend, 66 attendees braved the weather to celebrate the New Year with JAS! Reverend Daigaku Rumme of Zen Confluence Center gave an inspiring and uplifting speech to bring in the new year. Guests enjoyed a wonderful Osechi Ryouri made by the friendly staff at Wasabi Bar and Grill. Thanks to all of our corporate members and attendees who made this New Year's celebration possible! Finishing the year off with our JAS Annual Dinner 2018!We would like to offer warm thanks and appreciation to all the members and guests who were able to make Annual Dinner night such a success. The new Wild Carrot venue proved to be a wonderful change of scenery for this annual event, and was wonderfully accompanied by a live string quartet. Once again Chef Naomi Hamamura of Chef de Art Catering created a delicious sushi buffet for everyone to enjoy. |
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