Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati

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Harnessing the Power of Cultural Exchange Between Cincinnati & Japan

The Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1988. Our mission is building friendship between the United States and Japan in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

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A Record-Breaking JASGC Shinnenkai 2024 Celebration

A Record-Breaking JASGC Shinnenkai 2024 Celebration

The Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) recently hosted its Annual Shinnenkai, a time-honored tradition to celebrate the New Year and renew connections for the coming year. This year, we were thrilled to host a record number of attendees at Blue and...

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JASGC’s Annual Bonnenkai 2023

JASGC’s Annual Bonnenkai 2023

On Friday, December 8, the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) hosted its annual Bonenkai 忘年会, a traditional Japanese year-end party, at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church. Bonenkai, which literally translates to "forget-the-year-gathering," is a...

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Ikebana for the Holiday Season 2023

Ikebana for the Holiday Season 2023

Teruko Nesbitt of the JASGC presented "Ikebana for the Holiday Season" at the Harrison Branch Library on December 7th for 20 participants. Special thanks to Andrea Vetter, Lifelong Learning Specialist at the Cincinnati Public Library, for sharing photos with us and to...

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