JASGC News
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Donation Collection Dates and Information for the Annual Used Book Fair at the Japanese Language School
We Are Looking for Japanese Books! We are excited to announce that the Japanese Language School will be holding its annual Used Book Fair on September 21st! To make this event successful, we need your help in collecting used books and other materials. Our first...
Recap of O-Hanami Picnic at Ault Park
The Asianati Hanami Picnic held at Ault Park was a resounding success, with a large turnout and favorable weather setting the stage for a memorable day of community gathering. Participants enjoyed picnicking amidst the stunning cherry blossom trees, fostering a sense...
A Successful Day of Tree Care: Ault Park Sakura Grove Beautification
Many hands make light work! We are pleased to report a excellent turnout for the Ault Park Sakura Grove Beautification Tree Care event today on Saturday, March 16. This significant gathering drew volunteers, including members of the Japan America Society of Greater...
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...
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...
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...