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.

Ikebana Workshop – “Moribana” & “Freestyle”

by Anna Thorner | Cultural Event

Our Spring Ikebana workshop provided a fun and fascinating introduction to a traditional style of Ikebana called "Moribana," as well as the concept of "Freestyle." The word Moribana (盛花、もりばな) means "piled up flowers." This style shows naturalistic landscapes that are...

We Completed Our Spring Japanese Cooking Class!

by Anna Thorner | Cultural Event

Our Japanese Cooking series was off to a great start on Friday, April 9, with Teruko Nesbitt teaching us how to make Tempura, Carrot Salad, and Daikon & Prosciutto Mix via Zoom.

Sakura Tree Care Event – Saturday March 27 – Ault Park

by admin | Cultural Event, Community Events

We are so pleased to report that more than 40 people attended our Ault Park Sakura Grove Beautification event on Saturday, March 27, at Ault Park — the largest number of volunteers for this event in the past 10 years, according to Tokiko Freeman, event organizer and longtime friend of the JASGC.

Sakura Grove Beautification 2021

by Anna Thorner | Gallery

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The Impact on Japan of Geostrategic Challenges in Asia: Two Perspectives – Zoom Webinar March 2, 2021

by Anne Golden | Business Event

On Tuesday, March 2, the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati, in partnership with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), and Frost Brown Todd, hosted a special Zoom webinar exploring current geostrategic issues in Asia.