
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth First newsletter of the new decade was just posted. Take a look (*-*)/
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The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to promoting positive U.S.-Japan relations in north Texas. Founded in 1970, the Society provides ...

Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth The Kusadama has "arrived"...don't know what that means? Come to Mochitsuki on Jan 17th to see one in person. Here is a hint...

Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY If you want to volunteer at this year's Mochitsuki (Jan. 17th, 2-5pm), please fill out the application at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X53ZBM2. We need volunteers to help with serving mochi, registration, origami, etc. It is a fun event AND you get free admission if you volunteer!

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JASDFW hosted the 2009 Bonenkai "Forget-the-Year" party at Jinbeh Restaurant in Las Colinas on Monday, December 7th. Guests enjoyed teppanyaki-style Japanese food and sampled special Japanese New Year's food.
In between eating and mingling, guests also took part in games. For the first game, each guest randomly drew the... name of another guest and had to draw them. Then, other guests had to guess the person who was drawn. In the second game, guests had to guess what were in 10 bags. All of the items in the bags were either "winter" or "Japanese New Year" related. Some items included toshikoshi-soba, toshidama-bukuro, kadomatsu, etc.
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Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth There was a good turn out at the Bonenkai last night (pics will be posted soon). Thanks to everyone who came! Mark your calendars for Mochitsuki--January 17th from 2-5pm. We are looking for volunteers; if you are interested, please email us at info@jasdfw.org.

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DJA Bazaar is tomorrow. Don't forget to bring cash to buy all of the goodies for sale. More info at http://www.jasdfw.org/downloads/bazaar20 09_color2.pdf

Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth Check out the December Newsletter (fresh off the press!)
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The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to promoting positive U.S.-Japan relations in north Texas. Founded in 1970, the Society provides ...

Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth invites you to our
Bonenkai "Forget-the-Year Party"
Monday, December 7, 2009 6:30 ~ 9:30 p.m.
Jinbeh - Las Colinas
301 E. Las Colinas Blvd., #301
Irving, TX 75039
Celebrate the year's end with your friends from the
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Bonenkai, or
"Forget-...the-Year Parties," are held in Japan throughout
December, while Shinnenkai or "New Year Parties" are
held in January. Join us for an evening of authentic
Japanese food, fun activities and mingling with
new and old friends.
Members $28 and Guests $33
(Dinner price includes tea, dessert and gratuity)
Cash bar. Seating is limited; so, sign up soon!
Please RSVP by December 4th.
Advance payment required.
No refunds after December 4th.
Register online at https://jasdfw.ejoinme.org/MyPages/Bonen kai2009/tabid/181049/Default.aspx
or send payment to:
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
11615 Forest Central Drive, Suite 206 LB 26
Dallas, Texas 75243
Tel: 214-342-2022
E-mail: info@jasdfw.org
Website: www.jasdfw.org

Sam Shichijo As a part of JASDFW membership survey, we are trying to identify groups of Japanese natives that we can focus our survey on. We know of DJA (Dallas Japanese Association) and Green-Kai. Are there any other groups that you know of? Any college groups? Please let me know if you know of any.

Lauren
Greetings! I am the new Program Director at JASDFW. We have a private gallery viewing and cocktail party planned for Friday, November 13th. It will feature work by Japanese photographer, Mimi Kato, and two other artists. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info, visit http://www.jasdfw.org/downloads/ConduitC ocktailParty.pdf

Tamara Fawahl Looking for nihonga / sumieh teacher in Dallas area. Studied some in japan, but need to continue! Please forward!

Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
Come and enjoy tasty beverages and wonderful food with other young professionals interested in all things Japanese. This will be a great time to make new friends and possibly potential business connections. Tokyo no Hana (formerly Royal Tokyo) is conveniently located in Central Dallas on Greenville Avenue, just north... of Walnut Hill. The restaurant has plenty of parking and great happy hour specials! We hope to see you there.
Time:5:00PM Thursday, September 24th
Location:Tokyo no Hana

Sarah Corrigan Hans Do any high schools in the area offer Japanese language courses? This is the language my daughter wishes to study and I would like to know if there are even any secondary schools offering it or if she will have to wait for college and settle on something else in high school.
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