JASGC News

Welcome to the JASGC Blog and News page, your one-stop source for all things related to JASGC and Cincinnati. Here, we regularly post updates on our events and activities along with photo galleries.

You’ll also find news from our partners, publications, and information about our Japan-related cultural workshops. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate and share Japan’s rich culture within the Greater Cincinnati community.

JET Alumni & Friends Summer Meetup June 14, 2023 @ Big Ash Brewing

by JASGC | Gallery, Community Events

Check out the amazing moments captured during the JET Alumni & Friends Summer Meetup on June 14th, 2023, held at the vibrant Big Ash Brewing!

“Beyond Barbed Wire” Presentation May 9, 2023

by JASGC | Cultural Event, Community Events

We had a very engaged audience on May 9 at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church for Denny Kato’s presentation, “Beyond Barbed Wire: A Family’s Living Legacy of the Japanese Internment Camps.” The event was sponsored by P&G with promotional support from the Japanese American Citizens League (Cincinnati Chapter). Photo Credit: Koji Sado

Wagashi Demonstration & Sampling Event March 15, 2023

by JASGC | Community Events, Cultural Event

Dr. Kimiko Gunji, Professor Emeritus of Japanese Arts & Culture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, demonstrated how to make "Ichigo Daifuku" (a type of mochi) for 25 lucky participants on March 15, 2023. Her...

Shinnenkai at Blue & Co. on January 31st, 2023 Gallery

by JASGC | Gallery

View JASGC’s Annual Shinnenkai Event’s Gallery at Blue & Co. on January 31st, 2023.

Bonenkai 2022 & Photo Gallery

by JASGC | Annual Events, Cultural Event, Gallery, Member Only Events

Our Bonenkai guests enjoyed a relaxing and festive evening at Heritage Hall at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church on December 8. The event featured delicious appetizers from Mei Japanese Restaurant, mochi from Cafe Mochiko, a performance of Japanese songs by the...